The Stroller, Sept. 28, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Coffee with a Cop returns to Lower Burrell

The Lower Burrell Police Department will host its annual Coffee With a Cop gathering from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the city hall council chambers room, 2800 Bethel St., upper level.

The free event encourages positive interaction and casual, one-on-one conversations between law enforcement officers and the community they serve. For details, contact Sgt. Scott Miller at 724-339-4287, ext. 268, or smiller@lbpolice.org.

NK Salvation Army offering holiday support

The New Kensington Salvation Army will accept applications in-person by appointment for assistance for holiday gifts for children 13 and younger and Project Bundle Up coats, boots, hats and gloves for children younger than 18 and seniors 62 and over at the center, 255 Third St.

Appointments are available Sept. 30 to Oct. 3 and Oct. 14 to 17. Applications will be accepted on a first-come and most-need basis. Bring identification, proof of household income and residence, children’s birth certificates and three gift ideas for each child.

Applicants must live in the following ZIP codes: 15068, 15613, 15629, 15630, 15641, 15673, 15686 and 15690. For an appointment, call 724-335-7221.

Calendar

Apollo

Nov. 1: Apollo Hose Company No. 2 is accepting space applications for an autumn vendor fair planned from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth Ave. Spots available with and without electricity available. Details: Shelby, 724-549-1601.

Arnold

Tuesday: A free dinner will be served from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave. Everyone welcome.

Friday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is accepting orders for its weekly pierogi sale. Varieties: potato or sauerkraut, $14 per dozen. Pickup: 12:30 to 4 p.m. Fridays in the church social hall. Orders: 724-339-9257, 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Buffalo Township 

Oct. 11: Zion Methodist Community Church, 438 Bear Creek Road, will host a Harvest Hop for special needs guests who are at least 14 and their support person from 5 to 8 p.m. at the church. Pizza, applesauce and snacks will be served and there will be an ice cream sundae bar, DJ and dancing. Gluten-free options will be available. Those attending are encouraged to wear casual dress in fall colors. Reservations required by Oct. 2. Reservations: friendsgettogether@hayoo.com.

Cadogan

Tuesdays: The township farmers market will be open from 3 to 6 p.m. at Overlook Park. This will be the last market of the season. Details: Jeanne Richardson, 724-815-7347.

Fawn

Today: A roast beef dinner will be served from 3 to 7 p.m. at Fawn Volunteer Fire Department No. 1, 1948 Firehouse Lane. Menu: roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetable, salad, roll and dessert, $15. Dine in or takeout.

Harmar   

Nov. 9: Daughters of the Nile are accepting vendor reservations for a holiday craft show planned at the Pittsburgh Shrine Center, 1877 Shriners Way. Details: Peggy Addleman, 724-709-9916 or peggyaddleman@gmail.com.

Harrison 

Today: Scout Troops 186 and 9186 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 chicken, plain or barbeque; coleslaw, two rolls and a side of Birdville Birdsauce. Pints jars of Birdville Birdsauce and homemade baked goods will be available. Cash and credit cards accepted.

Tuesdays: A story time for children age 3 to 5 will be at 10 a.m. at Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 1522 Broadview Blvd. No registration required.

Oct. 10: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will sponsor family-friendly, not-too-spooky Halloween Hullabaloo from 5 to 7 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Costumes are welcome and there will be a story time and craft. Used costumes will be available to purchase. Details: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Nov. 2: St. Joseph High School is accepting vendor applications for a purse bash planned in the Guardian Angels Parish Patterson Hall, 800 Montana Ave. Details: Megan Mlinarcik, mmlinarcik@gmail.com.

Leechburg   

Monday: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open.

Oct. 11: Vendor applications are being accepted for a fall food and craft festival planned in Riverfront Park. Details: Leechburg Public Library, 724-236-0080.

Nov. 15 and 16: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company is accepting space reservations for a holiday craft and vendor fair at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Cost: $30, includes an 8-foot table and two chairs for one day; two days, $50. Reservations: Melissa, 724-332-9090 or allermelissa@comcast.net.

Lower Burrell

Tuesday: A family story time will be at 1 p.m. at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details: 724-339-1021.

Through Oct. 31: The works of Allegheny Valley League of Artists member Cindy Downard will be on display during operating hours at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details: 724-339-1021.

Nov. 10: Westmoreland County Marine Detachment is selling raffle tickets to win two rolls of $20 Pa. Lottery scratch-off tickets or $1,000 cash. Cost: $10, for two numbers. The winning number will be the Nov. 10 evening Pa. Pick 3 lottery number. Tickets: Jim Walters, 724-681-6293 or waltersusmc@comcast.net.

Lower Burrell/New Kensington

Nov. 19: Peoples Library is selling chances to win a collection of Pennsylvania Lottery scratch-off tickets. Cost: $5 each; or three for $10. The drawing will be Nov. 19. Tickets are available at both library locations. Details: 724-339-1021.

Murrysville

Oct. 3: Pa. Rep. Jill Cooper will sponsor a program about scams with consumer advocate Mary Bach from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Murrysville Community Center, 3091 Carson Ave. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-387-9113.

New Kensington

Tuesday: A family story time will be at 11 a.m. at Peoples Library, 880 Barnes St. Details: 724-339-1021.

Wednesday: A veterans service officer will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the office of state Rep. Jill Cooper, 356 Freeport St., suite 100. Services available will include disability and pension claims, benefit questions, assisting spouses with survivor benefits issues and applications for veterans grants. Appointments will be accepted, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: 724-472-4102.

Oct. 8: The Penn State College of Engineering and the Digital Foundry, 855 Fifth Ave. will host a free hiring event to connect manufacturing employers with skilled talent at the foundry. Check-in will be from 4 to 4:30 p.m. Featured employers will include Penn United Technologies Inc., MetPlas, Premier Automation, Curtiss-Wright and I2T. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/msvdre3v.

Oakmont

Tuesdays: Taking Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) meets at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1261 Pennsylvania Ave. Private weigh-ins will be from 5:45 to 6:10 p.m. and the meeting will be afterward. The first meeting is free. Details: 412-828-3854 or jmjkwj@gmail.com.

Oct. 18: A first aid class will be offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Riverview Community Center, 501 Second St. Cost: $50. Presented by Lower Valley Ambulance Service. The reservation deadline has been extended to Oct. 10. Reservations: 412-828-1062 or rcacorp.org.

Parks Township   

Today: 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.

Springdale 

Oct. 27: Springdale Free Public Library is accepting orders for pies and pumpkin rolls from The Pie Shoppe in Laughlintown. Varieties: chocolate meringue, coconut cream meringue, lemon meringue, apple, blackberry, cherry, Dutch apple, harvest, peach, raisin, razzleberry and pumpkin pies, and pumpkin rolls, all $12. All items arrive fresh and can be frozen. Paid order deadline: Oct. 27. Pick-up: Nov. 6. Orders: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum  

Today: First Baptist Church, 410 E. Third Ave., will distribute free detergent, bleach and scented beads to anyone in need after the service.

Tuesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St.

Oct. 18: The borough Recreation Board is accepting food truck and vendor applications for the annual Boo Festival planned on First Avenue. Cost: $20 per table or truck. Details: Carrie Fox, 724-448-1470.

Nov. 22: Tarentum Recreation board is accepting registration from groups, businesses and clubs who would like to participate in this year’s holiday parade. Lineup will be at noon and the parade will begin at 1 p.m. Details: Carrie, 724-448-1470 or tarentummagazine@gmail.com.

Vandergrift

Tuesday: The Vandergrift Veterans of Foreign Wars is collecting non-perishable food and monetary donations through Tuesday to benefit the Westmoreland County Food Bank. Donations will be matched by the VFW Foundation, $1 for every pound of food or dollar that is collected. Contributions can be taken to the post, 141-143 Sumner Ave.

Washington Township  

Tuesdays and Thursdays: The Blessing Closet at Union Presbyterian Church will be open by appointment from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays at the church, 656 Route 380. Items available include paper products, cleaning supplies, feminine hygiene products and pet supplies. Appointments: 724-337-3042.

Nov. 2: Reservations are being accepted for an auto parts swap planned at Washington Township Volunteer Fire Co., 4078 Route 66. Rain or shine. Items must include parts and accessories from anything automotive, classic, high performance, trucks, cars, motorcycles or boats. Cost: outside 12 x 48-foot space, $55; outside 12’ x 24-foot space, $30; cash only. Details: 724-727-3079, option 9.

West Deer   

Oct. 10: A Vitalant community blood drive will be from noon to 4:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the West Deer municipal building, 133 East Union Road. Appointments recommended. Appointments: 877-258-4825 or visit the Donate Blood button at vitalant.org and search for group code UC5300094.