The Stroller, Sept. 24, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

The Valley News Dispatch is compiling a list of autumn events and Halloween parades, parties and trick-or-treat nights. Send an email to cpinto-smith@triblive.com.

Outdoor concert to benefit Lighthouse Foundation

Saxonburg Memorial Presbyterian Church will present opera singer Marianne Cornetti in concert at 4 p.m. Saturday outdoors in Roebling Park, Saxonburg.

Piano accompaniment will be by Bryan Sable. Admission is $20 and proceeds will benefit the Lighthouse Foundation Christian outreach organization that helps individuals and families in northern Allegheny and Butler County. Bring a chair. Rain date is Sunday.

For details, call 724-352-2888.

Memorial bike outing planned Saturday

A bike run in memory of Jerry “Bull” Baylor will be Saturday at Mogie’s Irish Pub, 3210 Leechburg Road, Lower Burrell.

Check-in will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Cost is $20 for riders and $10 for passengers. Afterward there will be food, drinks, basket raffles and a 50/50 raffle. A Marine veteran, Baylor died Aug. 27 and proceeds will benefit his family.

The event is sponsored by the Original Family Motorcycle Club and Five Forces. To register, call Mike LaRussa at 724-980-8794.

Free movie to be screened at Hartwood Acres

The free Allegheny County Family Drive-in Movie Saturday in the Hartwood Acres Amphitheater will be, “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil,” rated PG.

Gates open at 7 p.m. and the movie starts at dusk. There is a 300-vehicle limit, first-come, first served. Refreshments will be available. The event is sponsored by the Allegheny Regional Asset District.

Calendar

Apollo

Today: Apollo Council will meet at 7 p.m. at Soldiers & Sailors Hall, Park Avenue. Details: 724-478-4201

Friday: A Kona Ice fundraiser to benefit Kiddies’ Korner Nursery School will be from 5 to 7 p.m. at the school, 616 First St. Ext. Raffle tickets will be sold for a children’s activity basket.

Arnold

Today: 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.

Gilpin

Today: 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

Harrison

Saturday: The Piecers Quilt Group of Holy Martyrs Parish will have a yard sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 204 Elbrook Drive., Natrona Heights. Items will include handmade fall and winter decorations, Steeler items, tea towels, hot pads, scrubbies and face masks for children and adults. Fabric donations will be accepted. The group makes quilts for the homeless.

Saturday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host a Customer Appreciation Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd., Natrona Heights. Stop in the lobby for a free snack and free book. Details: 724-226-3491

Leechburg

Saturday: The Leechburg Area Museum, 118 First St., will be open from noon to 3 p.m. Face masks and social distancing required.

Lower Burrell  

Today: 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

Saturday: Burrellton Garden Club will have a fall plant sale from 9 to 1 p.m. at the Lower Burrell Farmers Market, 2800 Bethel St. Items will include mums in a variety of colors, pansies in baskets and flats and ornamental kale.

Saturday: The Lower Burrell Farmers Market will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in city hall parking lot, 2800 Bethel St. Vouchers welcome. Lower Burrell Lions will sell brooms. Face masks required. Details: 724-339-1452

New Kensington 

Saturday and Monday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday. Face masks are required, and a maximum of 25 people can be in the store at one time. Donations welcome only during operating hours.

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. Sunday. 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

North Apollo

Oct. 3: North Apollo Volunteer Fire Department is accepting donations for an online silent auction to coincide with the Oct. 3 food truck rally. Donation deadline is Sept. 25. Details: call or text Allison, 724-596-7293

Parks Township

Friday: A takeout fish fry will be from 4 to 8 p.m. at Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Menu: Fish sandwich or chicken strips, fries or macaroni and cheese, coleslaw and drink, $10. Orders: 724-567-5517

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 

Tuesday: The Tuesday Night Book Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. The selection will be, “The Engagements,” by J. Courtney Sullivan. Copies are available at the library. New members welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 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

Oct. 12: The Maker Monday Club for children in third through sixth grade at Springdale Free Public Library will begin the season at 3:30 p.m. at the library, 331 Spring St. The club meets the second and fourth Monday of each month and includes a mix of STEM and crafting programs. Registering signs your child up for all of the programs. Children can not be registered for individual sessions. Face masks and social distancing required. Space is limited. Registration required. Registration: 724-274-9729

Tarentum

Today: 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.

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

Vandergrift  

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

Today: Vandergrift Council will meet at 7 p.m. at the borough building, 109 Grant Ave., to open bids for the Franklin Avenue Street Reconstruction Project.

Washington Township

Today: Washington Township Municipal Authority will meet at 7 p.m. in the township building, 285 Pine Run Church Road. Details: 724-727-5881

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

October: The Halloweenburg Festival is canceled.

Oakmont

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.