The Stroller, Sept. 11, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Super bingo planned Oct. 1 in Gilpin

Christ the King and St. Gertrude Parishes will host a super bingo at 7 p.m. Oct. 1 in the Christ the King Church hall, 125 Park Road, Gilpin.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Admission is $30 and includes one lap board, food, beer and refreshments. Extra boards will be sold for $10 each at the door and there will be a basket auction, strip tickets and a 50/50. Bring chips and daubers. Those attending must be at least 21.

For tickets, call Franci at 724-845-7360, Christ the King office at 724-845-8191 or St. Gertrude office at 724-568-2331. Proceeds will benefit the ministries at both parishes.

Calendar

Apollo

Oct. 8: Apollo Memorial Library will host an adult paint night fundraiser with Steele’s Brushes and Ceramics from 2 to 5:30 p.m. at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Cost: $35. Paid reservations required. Space is limited. Reservations: stop in at the library.

Arnold

Today: A spaghetti dinner will be from noon to 3 p.m. at the Tomb Coffeehouse, 1821 Fifth Ave. Menu: spaghetti, two meatballs, salad, bread and beverage. Cost: $9; 11 and younger, $5.

Tuesday: The Tomb Coffeehouse, 1821 Fifth Ave., will serve a free lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bible study and fellowship will be from 7 to 9 p.m.

Friday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is accepting orders for its pierogi sale. Varieties: potato or sauerkraut. Pickup: 12:30 to 4 p.m. Fridays in the church social hall. Cost: $12 per dozen. Orders: 724-339-9257, 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Bethel

Oct. 2: The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek will host, “Magic and Mystery at Crooked Creek,” from 1 to 5 p.m. at the center, 142 Kerr Road. Children 8 to 12 years old welcome. Parents should plan to drop off children at 1 p.m. and pick them up at 5 p.m. Children will go on a 1.5-mile hike and gather ingredients to create magic crystal wands to take home, play games and enjoy a snack. Cost: $50 plus $4.67 in Eventbrite service and processing fees. Tickets: armstrongcenter.org/odc-events.

Brackenridge

Wednesday: Al-Anon will meet at 8 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10th Ave. The group offers help and hope for families and friends of alcoholics.

Burrell Township 

Sept. 25: Burrell Township Volunteer Fire Department is accepting vendor applications for its fall festival at the firehall, 108 Cochrans Mill Road. Details: Call or text Crissy Schaeffer, 724-525-5002 or email cnschaeffer290@gmail.com.

Cheswick

Monday: Springdale High School Alumni Association will meet at 7 p.m. in Cheswick Presbyterian Church, 1401 Pittsburgh St. Details: Mike, 724-275-7566.

East Deer 

Sept. 18: National Association of the Women’s Interactive Network is accepting table and space reservations for a flea market set for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at East Deer Athletic Field, 700 Front St., Creighton. Cost: $25 for a 12 x 12-foot space paid in advance. No electricity available. Setup will begin at 7 a.m. No food or drink vendors. The association provides networking, professional mentoring and education to women experiencing economic hardships. Reservations: 412-965-3971, info@na-win.com or na-WIN.com.

East Vandergrift

Today: Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish will host bingo at 6:30 p.m. in the social hall, 411 McKinley Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Freeport

Sept. 17: The Freeport Eagles will sell outdoor-grilled half chickens from 11 a.m. until sold out at the aerie, 101 Fifth St. Advance orders recommended. Cost: $9, includes coleslaw. Dine in or take out. Orders: 724-295-9979.

Sept. 24: St. Mary Mother of God Parish will host a fall festival from 6 to 10 p.m. in the church social hall, 608 High St. Breweries and wineries will be on hand and there will be heavy appetizers, dancing and indoor and outdoor seating. The 56 East Band will entertain. Cost: $30. Tickets: Bridget, 724-448-9645 or Jeff, 724-596-0503.

Sept. 28: St. Mary Mother of God Parish, 608 High St., will host a Vitalant community blood drive from noon to 5 p.m. in the church hall. Appointments recommended. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or visit donateblood.centralbloodbank.org and use group code G0040286.

Gilpin

Sept. 16: A Red Cross community blood drive will be from noon to 5 p.m. at Gilpin Volunteer Firehall, 113 Firehall Road. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code GTVFD.

Sept. 17: A super bingo to benefit Gilpin police K9 Rudy will be at 7 p.m. at the township firehall, 113 Firehall Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Admission: $50, includes one game pack and one special pack. Extra game packs will be sold at the door and the kitchen will be open. Regular game payouts will be $60, specials will be $300 each and there will be one must-go jackpot game that will award $2,000. There will be a silent auction, strip tickets and a 50/50. Tickets: at the firemen’s regular bingo Thursdays at the firehall; at the municipal building, 589 Route 66; or call Sharon at 724-845-0981.

Harrison  

Today: The Knights of Columbus will host a pancake and sausage breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the council home, 28 Garfield St., Natrona. Cost: $6; younger than 6, $3.

Tuesday : Allegheny-Kiski Health Foundation and Eureka Fire Rescue EMS will offer a free CPR/AED certification class for healthcare providers from 6 to 9 p.m. at the foundation, 1 Acee Drive, Natrona Heights. There may be a nominal fee for the certification card. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-294-3157.

Sept. 17: Harrison Hills Park will offer a free Junior Ranger program, “Seeds and Spores” with the park rangers,” from 1 to 3 p.m. in the park Rachel Carson shelter. All ages welcome. This is a 2-mile hike with moderate elevation changes. Bring water and wear closed toe shoes. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations required. Reservations: friendsofharrisonhills.org/programs-and-events.html.

Sept. 20: The PriorityCare program at Allegheny Valley Hospital and Highmark will offer a free Medicare workshop at 6 p.m. in the Charles W. Young Conference Center at the hospital, 1301 Carlisle St., Natrona Heights. The presentation is for educational purposes and no plan-specific details will be shared. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-7339.

Jefferson

Thursday: The American Legion Auxiliary will host a luncheon card party at noon at the post, 754 N. Pike Road. Cost: $7. Public welcome. Details: Lil, 724-352-1809.

Nov. 12: Table reservations are being accepted for the Knoch Knights Girls Basketball craft show at Knoch High School. Details: Shannon McGraw, 724-822-6803 or knochgirlscraftshow@gmail.com.

Kiski Township

Oct. 8: Kiski Township Volunteer Firemen will have a scrapbook day from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the firehall, 1037 Route 56. Cost: $20. Bring a covered dish to share. Reservations required by Sept. 29. Reservations: 412-601-1782.

Kittanning

Sundays and Thursdays: The Armstrong County Historical Museum, 330 N. McKean St., will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. Other hours available by appointment. Free parking available behind the museum via the North Grant Avenue entrance. Details: 724-548-5707 or achgs300@gmail.com.

Leechburg

Monday: Leechburg Public Library Board of Directors will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 137 Market St. Public welcome.

Monday: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open.

Mondays: First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Leechburg, will sponsor a 13-week GriefShare support group for anyone who has lost a loved one at 6 p.m. Sept. 12 through Dec. 12 in the church social hall, 358 Main St. Participants can join at any session of the program. Details and registration: 724-845-7518 or visit griefshare.org.

Dec. 10 and 11: Table reservations are being accepted for a Christmas craft and vendor show planned from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Leechburg Volunteer Firehall, 268 Canal St. Cost: $30 per day or $50 for both days, includes one table and two chairs. Details: Melissa, 724-332-9090 or allermelissa@comcast.net.

Lower Burrell

Monday: The Seneca Unit Girl Scouts will host a meeting for new girls from Lower Burrell and Upper Burrell from 7 to 8 p.m. in Faith Hall at Puckety United Presbyterian Church, 1009 Puckety Church Road. Please arrive by 6:50 p.m. Parents and guardians must stay for a short informational program. Reservations required. Reservations: LowerBurrellGIrlScouts@gmail.com.

Tuesday: Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave., will offer a Toddler Time for children 3 and younger and their caregivers at 1 p.m. at the library. Details: 724-339-1021.

Manor   

Oct. 8 and 9: Vendors applications are being accepted for the Fall For Animals Festival set for 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 8 and noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 9 at Crooked Creek Horse Park, 467 Crooked Creek Dam Road. Cost: $60 for a 10 x 20-foot space. Spaces will be assigned by lottery. Electricity is available. Vendors must participate both days open to close. Paid reservation deadline: Sept. 23. Details: Rini, 724-859-3559.

New Kensington 

Today: Aluminum City Terrace Activities Group will host a bingo from 2 to 4 p.m. in the activities center, 136 Aluminum City Terrace. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Snacks will be served. Cost: $3, includes one board; extra boards, $1 each. Public welcome.

Monday: Pucketos Garden Club will meet at 11 a.m. at New Kensington United Presbyterian Church, 601 Fifth Ave. A light lunch will be served. Master gardener Ellen Marsilli will discuss using herbs in cooking. Guests welcome. Like us on Facebook. Details: Pat, 724-275-7207.

Tuesday: Peoples Library, 880 Barnes St., will offer a Toddler Time for children 3 and younger and their caregivers at 11 a.m. at the library. Details: 724-339-1021.

Sept. 20: The Salvation Army Church and Community Center will offer sewing classes from noon to 2 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of each month beginning Sept. 20 at the center, 255 Third St. All experience levels welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-335-7221.

Oct. 1: St. George Orthodox Church is accepting orders for its Middle Eastern food sale. Pick up will be from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at the church, 115 Leishman Ave. Menu: grape leaves, green beans and rice, kibbee, babaganoush, spinach pies, meat pies, pita bread, hummus and baklawa. Order deadline: Sept. 23. Orders: 724-335-9988 or saintgeorgeorthodox.org.

Oakmont 

Monday: Riverside Women’s Association will have the first meeting of the club year at 7 p.m. at St. Thomas Memorial Episcopal Church, 378 Delaware Ave. New members welcome. Details: riversidewomensassociation.org.

Tuesday : Riverview Community Action Corporation will host a free history program about former Oakmont resident Jessie Mathews Vann. Debra Sandoe McCauslin will be the speaker. Public welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 412-828-1062.

Tuesdays: Taking Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) meets at 6 p.m. at Oakmont United Methodist Church, 419 Maryland Ave. Monthly dues: $5; first meeting is free. Details: vrevilla@pointpark.edu.

Parks

Today: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will host a country music jam night from 5 to 8 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. Bring your favorite stringed instrument and sing along. Refreshments available. Public welcome. Details: 724-845-2390.

Penn Township

Sept. 23: A purse bash to benefit Good Samaritan Hospice Youth Bereavement Care will be at 6 p.m. at The Mansion, 141 Mansion Lane. Cost: $40, includes light appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages. Outside snacks and BYOB welcome. Winners need not be present. Bring a bottle of wine to receive a ticket for the win-it-all wine table. Sponsorship opportunities available. Tickets and details: 724-352-1571, ext. 8363 or give.concordialm.org.

Plum

Sept. 20: The SOS Ministry Team at Holy Family Parish will sponsor a Senior Resource Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Our Lady of Joy Church hall, 2000 Oblock Road. There will be free flu shots and blood pressure screenings and a certified Alzheimer care professional will give a presentation at 11:30 a.m. Reservations required. Reservations: 412-793-4511, ext. 107 or sos@holyfamilypgh.org.

Sept. 24: Logans Ferry Heights Fire and Rescue will sponsor a comedy dinner show at the firehall, 1001 Summit Ave. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., dinner will be served at 5 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m. Performers will include Sean Collier, Marcus Cox and headliner Mike Wysocki. Cost: $25, includes spaghetti dinner and dessert. There will be a cash bar and 50/50 raffle. Tickets: 724-339-2210.

Saxonburg

Monday: Bingo will begin at 7 p.m. in the ballroom of Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company, 210 Horne Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Springdale

Monday: The Knotty Knitters group at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Bring your unfinished knitting or crocheting project. All skill levels welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Tuesday: A craft workshop to make a clock will be from noon to 2 p.m. at Springdale United Presbyterian Church, 859 Pittsburgh St. Use the front door on Pittsburgh Street. Bring a lunch. Reservations required. Reservations: call or text Amy at 702-496-6268.

Sept. 21: Springdale Free Public Library will offer a craft workshop to make a Steelers glass or pumpkin decoupage at 1 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum   

Today: Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will have a service of wholeness and healing at 6:15 p.m. at the church for anyone experiencing grief or loss.

Sunday and Tuesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St. An opportunity for silent prayer will be at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday: The Elks will host bingo at 6:30 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. The kitchen is open to the public from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Menu: elks644.org/elks-kitchen-1. Orders: 724-226-1644 by 8:15 p.m.

Vandergrift

Monday: The Adult Book Club at Vandergrift Public Library will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. This month’s selection will be, “Sweet Salt Air,” by Barbara Delinsky. New members welcome. Details and membership information: Carol, 724-568-2212 or carol.lowecki@winonline.org.

Monday : An American Red Cross Blood community blood drive will be from 1:30 to 6 p.m. in the banquet room of the Masons, 113 Washington Ave. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code Vandergrift.

Tuesday: The YoYos Needles Art group at Vandergrift Public Library will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the library reading room, 128C. Washington Ave. All skill levels welcome. Details: 724-568-2212.

Nov. 6: Tickets are on sale for a His/Her Fundraiser Bash set for 2 to 5 p.m. in St. Gertrude Church Hall, 303 Franklin Ave. Prizes will include designer handbags, patio and outdoor items and tools. There will be a silent auction and 50/50. Cost: $30. Proceeds will be used to restore the church floor. Tickets and basket donations: Megan Kiebler, 724-882-5035.

Washington Township

Wednesday: Cub Scout 500 will host a sign-up night for new members and their parents from 6 to 8 p.m. in Kunkle Park. Lower Kiski Search and Rescue will demonstrate their equipment and introduce their rescue dogs. Details: visit Pack500 on Facebook.

West Deer 

Sept. 24 and 25: West Deer Dog Shelter is seeking gift basket and gift card donations to raffle off at the township festival. Money raised will help with vet bills, food, cleaning supplies and other shelter expenses. Donations can be delivered to the shelter, 109 East Union Road, Cheswick PA 15024. Details: 724-265-2780, ext. 224.

Sept. 24: East Union Presbyterian Church is accepting space reservations for a fall craft show at the church, 292 East Union Road. Details: Mary Lynn, 412-767-5750.