The Stroller, Sept. 15, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Used Halloween costume drive planned

Redemption Church in Lower Burrell is collecting new and gently-used children’s Halloween costumes through Oct. 4 for an upcoming kid’s costume exchange.

To donate and for information, email Brittani at brittcad095@gmail.com.

Penn State Extension offers cooking webinar

Penn State Extension will offer a live webinar, “Let’s Cook Charcuterie Boards,” at 6 p.m. Oct. 1 online.

A charcuterie board is a fancy display of these thinly sliced specialty meats, pâté selections and/or whole salami to slice and will usually include a selection of cheeses and extras such as nuts, fruits, spreads, mustards, jellies, crackers, breads, olives and pickles.

Cost is $5. Registration is required to receive the access link. Registration deadline is Sept. 25. To register, click here.

Knead Community Café to distribute grab and go dinners

Knead Community Café in New Kensington will hand out free grab-and-go dinners from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the café, 1011 Barnes St.

This week’s sponsor is St. Barbara Philoptochos Greek Orthodox Church, Oakmont. Those picking up meals are reminded to observe social distancing while they wait in line.

PennDOT announces work in Allegheny Township

PennDOT crews will be working on Leechburg Hill in Allegheny Township this week.

Crews will be performing crack sealing. All work will be done on as weather permits. Motorists should expect delays and drive with caution in this area.

Salvation Army offers free lunches

The Allegheny Valley Salvation Army and Community Center in Brackenridge offers free grab and go lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays in parking lot at the center, 917 Brackenridge Ave.

Calendar

Allegheny Valley School District 

Today: Allegheny Valley School Board will conduct the regular meeting at 7 p.m. online. Questions and comments should be emailed to pgraczyk@avsd.k12.pa.us by 7 p.m. Monday. Access information: avsdweb.org

Arnold

Thursday: A praise and worship service will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. the community room of Arnold Towers, 1528 Horne Blvd., Arnold. The Revs. Carmen Butler and Harold M. Mele Jr. will be the speakers. Details: 724-334-1849.

Burrell School District

Today: Burrell School Board will conduct the regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. online. Access information: Burrell.k12.pa.us/board

Deer Lakes School District

Today: Deer Lakes School Board will conduct the regular meeting at 7 p.m. online. Access information: deerlakes.net Audio only: 312-626-6799

Fawn

Today: Fawn Supervisors will hold a special meeting at 9 a.m. at the municipal building, 3054 Howes Run Road, to hear testimony in the matter of Keith F. Lazaron II. Face masks and social distancing required. Online access: visit Zoom.us, use meeting ID 889 4567 6989 and password 327376

Freeport

Wednesday: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from noon to 3 p.m. at the church. Winter clothing is available. Cash only. Donations must be laundered. Details: 724-295-2476

Gilpin  

Thursdays: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department kitchen will be open from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursdays for takeout food. Menu: visit the department Facebook page. Orders: 724-845-7200, leave a message

Sunday: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department is accepting orders for a takeout chicken dinner. Pickups will begin at 4:30 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road. Menu: chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, coleslaw, roll and dessert. Cost: $10. Advance orders strongly recommended. Orders: 724-845-7200

Harrison   

Wednesday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host a free online presentation, “The Magic of Doc Dixon,” at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom.us. Registration required. Registration: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org

Kiski Area School District

Wednesday: Kiski Area School Board will conduct the informational meeting at 7 p.m. via teleconference. Access information: john.tedorski@kiskiarea.com or call 724-842-0457

Leechburg

Wednesday: The free genealogy group at Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society will meet from 10 a.m. to noon at the museum, 118 First St. All experience levels welcome. Ancestry.com and Newspaper.com are available. Details: Judy, 724-681-9154

Lower Burrell 

Saturday: Church of God will host a parking lot treasures sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 273 Chester Dr. Spaces: $5. Reservations and details: 724-335-4422 or lbcog@hotmail.com

Mondays through Thursdays: American Legion kitchen will be open for takeout orders from members and guests from 3 to 7 p.m. at the post, 1100 Wildlife Lodge Road. Menu: facebook.com/post868/. Orders: 724-339-9417

New Kensington 

Thursday: New Kensington Board of Health will conduct a special meeting at 6 p.m. in city hall, 301 11th St. Social distancing will be observed.

Oct. 1: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley is taking orders for a Fat Cat’s Subs hoagie sale. Varieties: Italian, turkey and ham and cheese. Cost: $8, cash or check payable at pickup. Order deadline is 9 p.m. Sept 27. Pickup: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 1 at the new building, 730 Church St. Orders: tlibengood@animalprotectors.net.

Oct. 24: Knead Community Café, 1011 Barnes St., is accepting applications from crafters and vendors for an outdoor fall harvest fair. Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rain or shine. Details: 878-302-3270 or kneadcommunitycafe.org/events

Oakmont

Thursday: Oakmont Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing at 7 p.m. in the municipal building, 767 Fifth St. Details: 412-828-3232

Parks

Thursday: Parks Township Sportmen’s Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. New members welcome. Details: 724-845-2390 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Saxonburg 

Today: Saxonburg Council will hold a public hearing about the keeping of ducks at 7 p.m. followed by the regular meeting at Cooper Hall, 199 N. Rebecca St.

South Buffalo 

Oct. 10: South Buffalo Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual purse bash at 2 p.m. at the firehall, 695 Freeport Road. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Cost: $30, includes food and water. All other drinks BYOB. Only 250 tickets will be sold. There will be a basket raffle, bingo, 50/50, early bird specials and raffles for other purses. Tickets and details: call or text 724-355-3555

Springdale 

Today: Springdale Council will hold the regular meeting at 6 p.m. at the borough building, 325 School St. Details: 724-274-6800

Wednesday: The Craft Group at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 1 and 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Attend either session. The first project will be to finish the tea cups that were not finished last year. New members welcome. CDC guidelines will be observed. Reservations required. Reservations and information: 724-274-9729

Sept. 30: Springdale Free Public Library is conducting a bingo fundraiser through Sept. 30. Cards are three for $10 and can be purchased at the library, 331 School St. Stop in participating borough businesses to pull a number for your card. When you get an X, return the card to the library for a thank you gift and be entered into the grand prize drawing. A percentage of proceeds will be matched by the Jack Buncher Foundation. Details: 724-274-9729

Tarentum

Wednesday: The Tarentum Farmers Market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Face masks required.

Thursday: Rams Youth Football Association will sponsor a food truck fundraiser with Sonny’s Smorgasbord from 6 to 8 p.m. at Dreshar Stadium, First Avenue. A portion of proceeds will help the association keep costs affordable for families.

Vandergrift  

Sept. 30: Vandergrift Public Library is having a book sale through Sept. 30 at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Cost: $3 per Giant Eagle bag; used puzzles and audio books, $1. Details: 724-568-2212

Cancellations and changes

Apollo

Apollo Area Historical Society has canceled all programs for the rest of the year, including the banquet.

Brackenridge

October: The Prospect Cemetery annual ghost tours are canceled. Details: 724-224-4552

Freeport

October: The Freeport Halloween carnival is canceled. 

Harrison

All activities at Burtner House are canceled through the end of the year.

Jefferson

Oct. 3: The annual Oktoberfest at Concordia Lutheran Ministries is canceled. A drive-in fireworks display is still planned. Details will be announced.

Leechburg

Saturday: The annual Pink Day festival is canceled.

October: The Halloweenburg Festival is canceled.

Oakmont

Saturday: The Fall Festival Street Sale planned by the Oakmont Chamber of Commerce is canceled.

Riverview Community Action Corp. is closed for all activities except home delivered meals. Questions: 412-828-1062

Parks Township

Oct. 3: The Cash Giveaway Bash sponsored by Upper Burrell and Parks volunteer fire companies is canceled.

Springdale 

Oct. 3: The Monte Carlo Night planned by Springdale High School Alumni Association is canceled. Association meetings are suspended until further notice.

Tarentum

October: The annual BooFest event is canceled.

November: The annual joint Christmas Parade with Brackenridge is canceled.

Washington Township

Saturday: The annual Moonlight Bingo at Washington Township Volunteer Firehall is canceled.