The Stroller, Sept. 27, 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.

Peoples Library plans annual Adventure with Wine event

Peoples Library will sponsor a different kind of Adventure with Wine event – a drive-thru takeout meal with wine from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 28 with pick-up in the parking lot behind the New Kensington location, 880 Barnes St.

The menu will be by Hoffstot’s Café Monaco of Oakmont and will include mixed greens with cider poppy seed vinaigrette, braised beef pot roast, shallot mashed potatoes, baby green beans, roll and butter, blueberry custard with whipped cream; and red wine.

Cost is $30. Registration is required by Oct. 20. To register, visit peopleslibrary.org.

VA Butler Healthcare to host flu clinics

Flu vaccination clinics for veterans are planned in Armstrong and Butler counties. Dates and locations include:

• Abie Abraham VA Health Care Center, parking lot, 353 N. Duffy Road, Center Township, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday; Wednesday, Oct. 14 and Nov. 18

• Armstrong County VA Outpatient Clinic, 11 Hilltop Plaza, East Franklin, 12:30 to 4 p.m. Oct. 9 for veterans whose last name begins with A through M; 12:30 to 4 p.m. Oct. 16 for veterans whose last name begins with N through Z. Face masks are required to enter the building.

Veterans not enrolled for VA care may receive their flu shot if they bring a copy of their DD214 and one form of identification. They may also receive their flu vaccine from their VA provider. For more information, call Ron Collette at 878-271-6677.

West Deer church conducting winter coat drive

The Mission Team of East Union Presbyterian Church, West Deer, is conducting a winter coat drive through Thursday to benefit the East End Cooperative Ministry.

There are two ways to donate:

•Donate a gently-used coat that will be dry cleaned before distribution. Place the coat in a plastic garbage bag and drop it off in front of the church administration building. There is no need to go inside.

•Donate money toward East Union’s purchase of a minimum of 10 coats. Checks made out to the church with “coat drive” in the memo can be sent to 292 East Union Road, Cheswick PA 15024.

PennDOT announces work in Allegheny Township

PennDOT crews will be working on the following projects this week in Allegheny Township:

• Route 356: crack sealing

• Markle Road, pipe trenching

All work will be done on as weather permits. Motorists should expect delays and drive with caution in these areas.

Donations welcome for the Friendship Garden Food Pantry

Donations for the food pantry in the Tarentum Friendship Garden can be dropped off at the pantry on First Avenue or at the side doors to First United Presbyterian Church, 913 Lock St., Tarentum.

Items needed include cereal, bread, canned vegetables, soup, macaroni and cheese, rice, spaghetti and pasta sauce.

Free movie planned in Boyce Park

The free Allegheny County Family Drive-in Movie planned Tuesday in Boyce Park airfield parking lot will be, “Secret Life of Pets,” rated PG.

Gates open at 7 p.m. and the movie starts at dusk. There is a 100-vehicle limit, first-come, first served. Refreshments will be available. The event is sponsored by the Allegheny Regional Asset District.

Calendar

Buffalo Township

Today: A take out spaghetti dinner will be from 3 to 7 p.m. at the White Star Club, 401 Shuster Drive. Cost: $10, includes spaghetti, salad and rolls; extra homemade meatballs, $3. Call ahead or order at time of pickup. Face masks required upon entering the building. Orders: 724-295-2656

Harrison 

Monday: The Yarn Friends group at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. New members of all skill levels and ages welcome. Registration required. Registration: Alleghenyvalleylibrary.org or 724-226-3491

Indiana Township

Sunday: Rural Ridge Volunteer Fire Co. will host an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner from noon to 5 p.m. at the firehall, 135 Little Deer Creek Road. Dine in or take out. Details: 724-265-4000

Tuesday: Indiana Township Supervisors will conduct a public hearing at 7 p.m. in the town hall, 3710 Saxonburg Blvd. on an application seeking tentative approval of the Hartwood Meadows Planned Residential Development.

Lower Burrell  

Today: A takeout spaghetti dinner will be served from 1 to 5 p.m. in the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Menu: spaghetti, salad and roll, $8. Details: 724-335-4131

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: visit facebook.com/post868/. Orders: 724-339-9417

New Kensington 

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

Today: Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor a Market Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the firehall, 1119 Dalmation Drive. There will be food trucks, a flea market, vendors, chuck-a-luck and instant tickets. Details: Stacy, 724-664-9887

Today: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will host a Music Night from 7 to 10 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. Bring your favorite stringed instrument and sing along. Refreshments available. Members and guests welcome. Details: 724-845-2390

Plum

Monday: The Monday Market will be from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Plum Creek Park baseball fields.

Plum School District

Tuesday: Plum School Board will conduct the regular meeting at 7 p.m. in the high school library, 900 Elicker Road.

Saxonburg

Tuesday: A free National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) support group for those living with a loved one’s mental illness will meet at 6 p.m. at ABBA House, 320 Main St. The group meets the last Tuesday of each month. No advance registration required. Details: 724-431-0069 or namibutler.org

South Buffalo 

Today: A turkey shoot will be from noon to 5 p.m. at the Freeport Sportsmen’s Club, 197 Horseshoe Drive. Cost: 12 or 20 gauge, $4 per shot; $5 per shot, 50/50 every three lines. 15 shooter per line. Prizes of turkeys and hams will be awarded. Club supplies the shells. Public welcome. Details: Jeff, 724-493-4311

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

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

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

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

October: The annual Knoch Craft Show to benefit the Knoch Girls Basketball program is canceled.

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.