The Stroller, Sept. 28, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Peoples Library mural to be dedicated to the late Jane Glenn

Peoples Library, 880 Barnes St., New Kensington, will dedicate a mural and the new library courtyard to longtime library advocate the late Jane Glenn at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the library.

Glenn served as president and treasurer of the library board and passed away Feb. 3, 2022. The mural was created by local artist Erin Burkett and was inspired by Glenn’s love of gardens. The public is welcome.

Harvest Festival planned by Burtner House Restoration Society

The Burtner House Fall Harvest Festival will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the homestead in Harrison.

There will be tours, crafters, Civil War reenactors, demonstrations, food, a bake sale and basket raffle. No parking is available at the festival. Free parking and shuttle service will be available from the dirt parking area at Citizens Hose Firehall, 965 Burtner Road, Harrison.

Admission is $10; students and senior citizens, $5; younger than 6, free. Proceeds benefit Burtner House Restoration Society.

Church festival proceeds to benefit scholarship fund

Community Church of Pine Run will host its annual Fall Scholarship Festival from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at Kunkle Park, 285 Pine Church Road, Washington Township.

There will be music, food, children’s activities, a chili cook-off, vendors and raffles. Proceeds will benefit the church Educational Scholarship Fund. For more information, visit pinerunemc.org/scholarships.

Calendar

Apollo

Today: The Yarn Good Time needle arts group at Apollo Memorial Library will meet from 5 to 7 p.m. at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. All ages and skill levels welcome. Details: 724-478-4214.

Saturday: Apollo Hose Co. No. 2 will have a special Saturday night bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Details: 724-478-4831.

Arnold 

Friday: The trustees of Bethlehem Temple Faith Church, 1374 Fourth Ave., will sell chicken wing ding dinners from 5 to 8 p.m. at the church. Menu: eight wing dings with choice of honey barbecue or buffalo sauce, and fries, $12; extra sauce, 75 cents. Advance orders welcome. Orders: 724-335-5445.

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.

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.

Bell Township

Saturday: Salina Bible Church invites the public to its community autumn fest from 4 to 7 p.m. at the church, 4132 Route 819. There will be food, child evangelism fellowship, a decorated pumpkin contest, games, hayrides and a bonfire. Free admission.

Brackenridge

Today: Bingo will begin at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave.

Buffalo Township

Today: A Spirit Night fundraiser to benefit Buffalo Elementary PTO will be from 5 to 9 p.m. at La Vigneta Winery Tasting Room, 110 S. Pike Road., suite 204. Details: tinyurl.com/4zp2rsz2.

East Vandergrift

Oct. 7: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish will have a cash bash in the social hall, 411 McKinley Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. and drawings start at 7. Cost: $25, includes food, beverages and 5 numbers for the drawings. Must be at least 21. There will be pull tabs, a scratch-off lottery board, theme baskets and 50/50 raffles. Tickets: Crystal, 724-882-9212 or at the parish office.

Gilpin 

Today: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7:15 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.

Harrison

Friday: 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: Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the group Angel Blue and the Prophets from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Lane. Cover charge: $5.

Oct. 2 to Dec. 18: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer free bridge lessons for beginners from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Mondays Oct. 2, 9 and 16, Nov. 6, 13 and 20, and Dec. 4, 11 and 18 at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or 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: $15, 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

Today: Bingo will be at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 754 N. Pike Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Proceeds benefit post and auxiliary projects.

Kiski Township

Saturday: Boiling Springs Presbyterian Church, 1668 Route 56, will serve a Swiss steak dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. or until sold out at the church. Menu: steak, green beans, parsley potatoes, coleslaw, bread, dessert and drinks. Cost: $10; younger than 6, free. Details: 724-478-1523.

Kittanning

Today and Sunday: Armstrong County Historical Museum, 300 N. McKean St., will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. Hours may change for special events. Free parking is available behind the museum via North Grant Avenue. Details: 724-548-5707 or achgs300@gmail.com or visit Armstrong County Historical Museum/Genealogical Society on Facebook.

Leechburg 

Saturday: A spaghetti dinner will be from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church, 271 Main St. Menu: spaghetti with choice of meat, marinara or garlic butter sauces, salad, Italian bread and dessert. Cost: $10; younger than 12, $5. Dine in or takeout. Tickets: 724-845-1901.

Nov. 18: A turkey bingo will be hosted by Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company at 6 p.m. at the firehall. Doors open at 4 p.m. and early bird games will begin at 5:30. Cost: $35 in advance; will be $40 at the door; includes packet for 20 $100 games, four $250 specials and a light meal. There will be a $1,000 must-go jackpot game. Tickets: Melissa, 724-332-9090.

Lower Burrell 

Today: Redemption Church, 232 Hillcrest Drive, will offer a GriefShare support group for anyone who has lost a loved one at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays through Dec. 14 at the church. Reservations appreciated, but not required. Reservations: GriefShare.org.

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

Saturday: Church of God will have a parking lot treasures sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 273 Chester Dr. Rain date: Oct. 7. This will be the last sale of the year. Reservations: 724-335-4422 or lbcog@hotmail.com.

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

Sunday : The Academy of Martial Arts, 3020 Leechburg Road, will offer a free personal self-defense safety class for all members of the family at 1 p.m. at the academy. Reservations required. Reservations: text 724-713-2339 or acadc21@aol.com.

New Kensington

Today: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary Bingo will be at 7 p.m. at the aerie, 2134 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403.

Today: Knead Community Café in New Kensington will hand out free grab-and-go meals from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the cafe, 1011 Barnes St. This week’s meals are sponsored by Dr. Richard Orr. Details: 878-847-7997.

Saturday: East Kensington Community Circle will have a rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the community circle building, 1785 Seventh St. The kitchen will be open and there will be a basket raffle.

Oct. 4: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will host an online Bow Wow/Meow Bingo at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Cost: $25 for one card; $5 for each additional card. There will be 10 games. A gift card prize will be announced before each game and prizes will be mailed to winners. Bingo cards and instructions will be emailed. Registration required. Registration: tinyurl.com/4b626ekx.

Oakmont

Saturday: 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.

Parks Township

Today: Parks Township Sportsman Club Association will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. New members welcome.

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

Saturday: A fall festival will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Paul Highfield Lutheran Church, 1595 Dime Road. There will be food, vendors, crafters, a rummage sale, music and a basket raffle. Proceeds will benefit the church community outreach fund. Details: 724-567-7462.

Tarentum   

Weekdays: Free food and hygiene items are available at Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., suite 12. Hours: noon to 8 p.m. Mondays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. Details: 724-224-9006.

Saturday: Bethel AME Church will sell takeout spaghetti and meatball dinners for $1 from noon to 3 p.m. at the church, 250 W. Seventh Ave. Also on the menu: stuffed pepper and black bean soups, $4; chocolate zucchini, banana and blueberry breads, $5. Details: 724-224-2417.

Saturday: The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A used book and jewelry sale will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Details: 724-224-9220.

Oct. 28: Space applications are being accepted from crafters and vendors for the annual Boo Fest planned from noon to 4 p.m. in Riverview Memorial Park. Details: call or text Tami, 878-302-5367 or tamisudy@gmail.com.

Vandergrift

Today : Vandergrift Business Association will offer a free class at 6:30 p.m. at Allusion Brewing, 143 Grant Ave., as part of its summer lecture series. Aubrey McCutcheon will discuss the process and steps to acquire a franchise.

Washington Township

Friday: 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.

West Deer

Saturday: A fall craft fair will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at East Union Presbyterian Church, 292 East Union Road. Free admission.

West Leechburg

Oct. 21: Lower Burrell American Legion will sponsor a gun and cash bash from noon to 5 p.m. at West Leechburg Volunteer Fire Department Recreation Hall, 1116 Gosser St. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Cost: $25, includes food and beverages. Winners need not be present. Tickets: stop in at the American Legion Post., 1100 Wildlife Lodge Road.