The Stroller, Sept. 15, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Super bingo planned at St. Vladimir Church

St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church, Arnold, will sponsor a super bingo Oct. 15 at the church social hall, 1610 Kenneth Ave.

Doors open at 12:30 p.m. and bingo starts at 2:30 p.m. There will be specials, a $1,000 must-go jackpot, a silent auction, small games of chance and a 50/50. Cost is $50 and includes lunch and a bingo package. Tickets will be sold at the door if available. Snacks, candy and pierogi will be sold. No outside food or beverages permitted.

For tickets, call and leave a message or text Gina at 724-889-5889 or Julie at 724-681-3383. Proceeds will benefit the church rebuilding fund.

Library donations to be matched

As part of Love Your Library Month, Community Library of Allegheny Valley and libraries across Allegheny County are accepting donations through the end of September that will be matched by the Jack Buncher Foundation.

Donations of up to $500 per donor made during September will count toward the pro-rated match. To contribute, call 724-226-3491 or email clavharrisonlibrary@gmail.com.

Teams needed for annual trivia contest

Alle Kiski Strong Chamber is accepting registrations for teams for its trivia night fundraiser set for 6 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Lower Burrell American Legion, 1100 Wildlife Lodge Road.

Cost is $25 per person with six to eight members on each team and includes dinner, soft drinks and water. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three teams. Sponsorship opportunities are available and the public is welcome to attend.

Reservations are required by Thursday. For reservations, contact Lynda at 724-224-3400 or lynda@akstrong.com.

Reunion

• Highlands High School Class of 1973 will have a reunion at 6 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane. Classmates should call email kconroy@generalpressl.com for information.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Today: Alle-Kiski Day Quilters and Sewers will meet from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Allegheny Township municipal building, 136 Community Building Road. Bring your project. No dues or fees. Free parking, lighting, tables and electrical outlets available. Bring a lunch and drinks. The group meets the first and third Friday of each month. Details: Pat, 724-601-3089.

Apollo

Today and Saturday: A rummage and bake sale will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Apollo United Presbyterian Church, 401 First St. Details: 724-478-4807.

Sept. 24: St. James Parish is selling tickets for a grocery giveaway raffle. Cost: $10, includes two numbers. The winner will receive 10 pounds each of chicken drums, wings, thighs and split breasts; boneless pork chops, T-bone steaks, shrimp, 80/20 hamburger, hot dogs, hot or sweet sausage, kielbasa, Delmonico steaks and bacon, a case each of corn, baked beans, water, soda and beer, a Blackstone LP gas griddle and a freezer. The winning number will be the 7 p.m. Sept. 24 Pa. Daily Pick 3 number. Tickets: Linda, 724-882-8776, after weekend Masses in the church vestibule and at the parish office.

Apollo/East Vandergrift

Oct. 2: St. James and Our Lady Queen of Peace parishes will sponsor a bus trip to Rivers Casino, Pittsburgh. Departure: 9 a.m. from the St. James church parking lot. The group will be at the casino for five hours. Cost: $35, includes $10 in free play and gratuity for the bus driver. A state-issued photo ID is required to receive the free play. Must be at least 21. Details and reservations: 724-478-4958.

Arnold

Oct. 14: The Arnold Recreation Committee is accepting vendor applications for a craft show and touch-a-truck event set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the 18^th Street ball fields. Details: arnoldrecreationcommittee@gmail.com.

Bethel

Sept. 23: The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek will offer a program about cooking and preserving edible mushrooms at noon at the center, 142 Kerr Road. Participants can choose a culinary mushroom and a variety of spices to blend to take home for their own personal use. Cost: $45. Reservations required. Reservations: armstrongcenter.org/odc-events.

Cadogan 

Saturday: St. Lawrence Parish will have its annual fall festival from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the church, Main Street. There will be food, games, a bounce house, raffles, entertainment, a basket raffle and beer garden. Details: 724-763-9141.

East Vandergrift

Sunday: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church will serve brunch from noon to 2 p.m. in the church hall, 411 McKinley Ave. Menu: salad, quiche, French toast casserole, ham and cheese breakfast sliders, silver dollar pancakes, bacon, sausage, fruit cup, juice and coffee. Cost: $10; age 3 to 10, $5, 2 and younger, free. Reservations encouraged, but not required. Reservations: 724-216-7053.

Fawn

Sunday: The Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society’s Flea-Tique antique and collectible show will be from dawn to 1 p.m. at the Bull Creek Tour-Ed Mine site, off Ridge Road. Rain or shine. Customer parking: $3. No pets permitted. Follow us on Twitter at @fleatique82. Details: 724-224-0178 or fleatique82@gmail.com.

Harrison  

Today: Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 6 p.m., and there will be specials, a 50/50 raffle and final game jackpot.

Saturday: Friends of Harrison Hills Park will meet at 10 a.m. in the park Environmental Learning Center, Natrona Heights. Public welcome.

Saturday: The Guardian Angels Parish Piecers will host a craft, yard and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 204 Elbrook Drive, Natrona Heights. Proceeds will benefit the parish Quilts for the Homeless Project.

Saturday: The free Allegheny County Fall Concert series will feature the Good Karma Band in concert at 2 p.m. in the Yakaon Shelter of Harrison Hills Park, Freeport Road. Bring a chair or blanket.

Sunday: Boy Scout Troop 186 will host their annual chicken barbecue from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. or until sold out on the lawn of Guardian Angels Parish at the corner of Broadview Blvd. and Montana Avenue, Natrona Heights. Cost: $15, includes half a chicken, plain or barbecue; coleslaw, two rolls and a side of Birdville Birdsauce. Dinners for advance purchased tickets are guaranteed available until 4 p.m. Pint jars of Birdville Birdsauce and homemade baked goods will be available. Cash and credit cards accepted. Tickets: birdvilletroop186bbq@gmail.com.

Sunday: Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary will have a spaghetti dinner from 1 to 5 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Lane. Menu: spaghetti, salad, roll, dessert and cash bar. Cost: $10; children, $5. Dine in or takeout.

Sunday: Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary will have a spaghetti dinner from 1 to 5 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Lane. Menu: spaghetti, salad, roll, dessert and cash bar. Cost: $10; children, $5. Dine in or takeout.

Sept. 25: The Outside the Lines Adult Crafting Club at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. This month’s project will be heart string art. Bring a hammer. Reservations required. Reservations: Alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Oct. 14: A gun bash will be from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 1 p.m. Cost: $30, includes food and beverages. Sponsored by the post and auxiliary. Must be at least 21 to attend. No outside alcohol permitted. Tickets: Debbie, 412-298-6175.

Jefferson

Sunday: A bingo fundraiser to benefit a disabled veteran will be at 3 p.m. at the American Legion, 754 N. Pike Road. Doors open at 1 p.m. Admission: $30. There will be a silent auction, pull tickets, refreshments and a 50/50. Tickets: Amy Curry, 724-355-0810.

Leechburg 

Saturday: Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church will have its free takeout monthly Pot Love Dinner at noon at the church, 271 Main St. Reservations required. There is a one dinner per family member limit. Those with reservations will be served first. Line-up will be outside and everyone is welcome. Reservations: 724-845-1901 or church@crcpc.org.

Saturday: The Clothing Closet at First Lutheran Church, 358 Main St., will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All items are 20 cents each. Please bring a bag. Donations welcome.

Lower Burrell

Saturday: The VA Mobile Veterans program will be at the Veterans of Foreign Wars post, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Open registration will be from 9 to 11 a.m., and representatives will be present from the Veterans Benefit Administration, Veteran Leadership Program, Veteran Cemetery Administration and Wounded Warriors.

Saturday: The farmers market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bon Air Elementary School, 3260 Leechburg Road.

Saturday: Lower Burrell Volunteer Fire Company No. 3 will host an open house from 1 to 6 p.m. at the fire station, 3255 Leechburg Road. There will be tours, crafts and face painting for children, food trucks and equipment demonstrations.

Saturday: A story time for all ages will be at 1 p.m. at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details: 724-339-1021.

Saturday: A luncheon bingo will be at 1 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Doors open at 11 a.m. Admission includes lunch at 12:30 p.m., 15 games that win $20 each; four specials that win $30 each; and a $100 must-go jackpot. Details: 724-335-4131.

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature DJ Zombie from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.

Sunday: The American Legion, 1100 Wildlife Lodge Road, will be open for breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon. Menu: pancakes, creamed ground beef on toast, eggs made to order with toast, home fries, and sausage or bacon.

Sept. 23: Grace Community Presbyterian Church, 2751 Grant St., will sponsor a pulled pork sandwich fundraiser dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. to benefit Operation Christmas Child. Menu: pulled pork sandwich, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, applesauce, pickles and dessert, $15; younger than 12, $10. Dine in or takeout. Tickets purchased in advance receive a $1 discount. Tickets: 724-339-9661 or secretary@gracecommunitypresbyterian.org.

Sept. 28: The Corner and Training and Market Access For Entrepreneurs will sponsor a networking and resource event for entrepreneurs from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Corner office, 701 Fifth Ave. There will be networking, an overview of small business support organizations and resources and a discussion. Light refreshments will be served. Details: tinyrul.com/4zc52nj2.

New Kensington

Saturday: A story time for all ages will be at 11 a.m. at Peoples Library, 880 Barnes St. Details: 724-339-1021.

Sunday: The Holy Name Society at St. Mary of Czestochowa Church will host bingo at 1 p.m. in the church Friendship Hall, 857 Kenneth Ave. Cost: $12, includes regular games. Box lunches: $6.

Sept. 28: The Corner and Training and Market Access For Entrepreneurs will sponsor a networking and resource event for entrepreneurs in Westmoreland County from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Corner office, 701 Fifth Ave. There will be networking, an overview of small business support organizations and resources and a discussion. Light refreshments will be served. Details: tinyurl.com/4zc52nj2.

Sept. 30: St. George Orthodox Church is accepting orders for its Slavic food sale. Menu: grape leaves, green beans and rice, kibbee, babaganoush, spinach pies, meat pies, pita bread, hummus and baklawa. Order deadline: Sept. 22. Pick-up: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 30 in the church hall, 1150 Leishman Ave. Orders: 724-335-9988 or saintgeorgeorthodox.org.

North Apollo 

Sept. 23: The Haunted Halloween Bingo planned by North Apollo Volunteer Fire Department is canceled. Details: 724-472-5346.

Parks Township

Today: Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. in the firehall, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m.

Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will have 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.

Oakmont

Sept. 23: Oakmont Carnegie Library will offer Stories with Sandy the goldendoodle dog at 10:30 a.m. at the library, Allegheny River Blvd. Reservations required. Reservations: 412-828-9532 or oakmontlibrary.org.

Plum

Saturday: Plum Community Library will sponsor a book sale to benefit the families of the house explosion in Rustic Ridge from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the library, 445 Center New Texas Road. Cost: $10 per bag.

Sunday: The Rockin’ 4 Rustic Ridge benefit concert will be from noon to 7 p.m. at the Masons, 9521 Saltsburg Road. Music will be by Acoustic Boombox, Barracuda and MoJo the Band. Admission: $25. There will be food, beverages, a silent auction and 50/50. Proceeds will benefit the families affected in the Rustic Ridge house explosion.

Springdale 

Sept. 20: Springdale Free Public Library will host a craft workshop at 1 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum

Saturday: The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The monthly dollar breakfast will be from 8 a.m. to noon. Details: 724-224-9220.

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.

Vandergrift

Tuesday: Vandergrift Public Library will have a family game night from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-568-2212.

Oct. 5: A 3D painting fundraiser to benefit Vandergrift Public Library will be at 5:30 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Cost: $35. Paid reservations required. Reservations: stop in at the library.

Washington Township  

Today: Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 4078 Route 66. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and sales start at 6 p.m. Free coffee. The kitchen will be open. Players must be at least 18 or accompanied by an adult.