The Stroller, Sept. 29, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Let us know about your Halloween happenings

The Valley News Dispatch is compiling a list of autumn events and Halloween parades, parties and trick-or-treat nights that will run on The Stroller page and online.

Information must be submitted in writing to: Carol Pinto-Smith, Valley News Dispatch, 210 Wood St., Tarentum, PA 15084, email cpinto-smith@triblive.com or fax 724-226-4677.

Concordia to celebrate Oktoberfest

Concordia Lutheran Ministries’ annual Oktoberfest will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Haven I, 112 Marwood Road, Jefferson.

A German-themed menu will be offered including pork roast, kielbasa and bratwurst and children 12 and younger receive a free food voucher. Entertainment will be by the Mikey Dee Polka Band from 4 to 7:30 p.m. and there will be free children’s activities. A fireworks display will end the day at 7:45 p.m.

Free parking and shuttle service will be available. Admission is free. For details, call 724-352-8268.

Church festival proceeds to benefit scholarship fund

Community Church of Pine Run will host its annual Fall Scholarship Festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Kunkle Park, 285 Pine Church Road, Washington Township.

There will be music, food, vendors and raffles. Proceeds will benefit the church Educational Scholarship Fund.

Calendar

Apollo

Oct. 6: The Rather Be Reading Book Club for adults at Apollo Memorial Library will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Details and membership information: tinyurl.com/yc8c335t.

Oct. 8: Apollo Memorial Library will host an adult paint night fundraiser with Steele’s Brushes and Ceramics from 2 to 5:30 p.m. at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Cost: $35. Paid reservations required. Space is limited. Reservations: stop in at the library.

Arnold

Saturday: Arnold Fire Company 95-1 will have a food truck and vendor event from 4 to 10 p.m. at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Drey Street in Arnold. A fireworks display will begin shortly after 9 p.m.

Saturday: Homemade doughnuts will be sold from 6 to 10 a.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church, 1721 Victoria Ave. Cost: $8 per dozen. Orders: 724-335-0101.

Saturday: Arnold United Methodist Church, 1801 Leishman Ave., will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon at the church. Menu: choice of plain, blueberry, pecan and chocolate chip pancakes or French toast, sausage and drink. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $8; 12 and younger, $6.Details: 724-339-2377.

Saturday: St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church will have a pop-up pierogi sale from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the church social hall, 1610 Kenneth Ave. Varieties: sauerkraut or potato, $12, per frozen dozen. First come, first served. No advance orders will be accepted.

Avonmore

Oct. 15: Bingo fundraiser at 1 p.m. at Avonmore Center for Active Adults, 458 Railroad St. Doors open at 11 a.m. and free coffee and doughnuts will be served. There will be 14 regular games, specials and a 50/50. Cost: $20 in advance; $25 at the door, cash only. Tickets: 724-697-4014.

Bethel

Sunday : The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek will host, “Magic and Mystery at Crooked Creek,” from 1 to 5 p.m. at the center, 142 Kerr Road. Children 8 to 12 years old welcome. Parents should plan to drop off children at 1 p.m. and pick them up at 5 p.m. Children will go on a 1.5-mile hike and gather ingredients to create magic crystal wands to take home, play games and enjoy a snack. Cost: $50 plus $4.67 in Eventbrite service and processing fees. Tickets: armstrongcenter.org/odc-events.

Brackenridge

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

East Vandergrift

Saturday and Sunday: A rummage sale will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and noon to 1 p.m. Sunday in the basement of Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church, 420 McKinley Ave.

Gilpin 

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

Saturday: Christ the King and St. Gertrude Parishes will host a super bingo at 7 p.m. in the Christ the King Church hall, 125 Park Road. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Admission: $30, includes one lap board, food, beer and refreshments. Extra boards: $10 each at the door. There will be a basket auction, strip tickets and a 50/50. Bring chips and daubers. Must be at least 21. Tickets: Franci, 724-845-7360; Christ the King office, 724-845-8191; or St. Gertrude office, 724-568-2331. Proceeds will benefit the ministries at both parishes.

Harmar

Today: The free music series at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Pittsburgh Shrine Center pavilion, 1877 Shriners Way, will feature Norman Nardini. Gates open at 6 p.m. Rain or shine. Free parking and food and drinks will be available. No tailgating, outside food or beverages permitted. The weekly event is sponsored by Band Together Pittsburgh, Moondog’s and the Pittsburgh Shrine Center.

Harrison

Today : Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer a program, “Owls of Pennsylvania,” at 5:30 p.m. online and at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Reservations required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Friday: Highlands Varsity Football Gridiron Club will host the last Food Truck night of the season from 4 to 8 p.m. before the Highlands vs. Mars game outside Golden Rams Stadium, Natrona Heights. Trucks will close at 8 p.m. Food cannot be taken into the stadium. If you exit the stadium, there is no free readmittance.

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.

Oct. 7: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer a seminar, “Cooking at Hogwarts,” from 1 to 2 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Learn how to make dishes that take inspiration from Harry Potter. Two dishes will be demonstrated and there will be an opportunity to make your own. Reservations required. Reservations: Alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Jefferson

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

Nov. 12: Table reservations are being accepted for the Knoch Knights Girls Basketball craft show at Knoch High School. Details: Shannon McGraw, 724-822-6803 or knochgirlscraftshow@gmail.com.

Kiski Township

Oct. 8: Kiski Township Volunteer Firemen will have a scrapbook day from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the firehall, 1037 Route 56. Cost: $20. Bring a covered dish to share. Reservations required by Sept. 29. Reservations: 412-601-1782.

Leechburg  

Today: A storytime for preschoolers will be at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Leechburg Public Library, 139 Market St. The theme will be, “It’s All About Apples.” Attend either session. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-236-0080.

Today: A New Path Al-Anon Family Group, a free, confidential program for anyone whose life has been affected by someone else’s drinking, will meet at 7 p.m. in First United Methodist Church, 251 Main St.

Saturday and Wednesday: Leechburg Museum will be open from noon to 3 p.m. Alternate times available by appointment. Details: 724-845-8914 or lamahs@windstream.net.

Nov. 12: A turkey trot bingo to benefit Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will be at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 5 p.m. Cost: $30, includes card, dauber, food and drinks; extra cards, $5. There will be a $1,000 cover-all jackpot game. Reserved seating available for parties of eight or more. Must be 21 to attend. Tickets and reservations: John, 724-549-8867 or Melissa, 724-332-9090.

Dec. 10 and 11: Table reservations are being accepted for a Christmas craft and vendor show planned from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Leechburg Volunteer Firehall, 268 Canal St. Cost: $30 per day or $50 for both days, includes one table and two chairs. Details: Melissa, 724-332-9090 or allermelissa@comcast.net.

Lower Burrell

Today: Peoples Library will host an arts and crafts hour for children 6 and younger and their caregivers at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. No reservations required. Details: 724-339-1021.

Saturday: The Lower Burrell Farmers Market, 2800 Bethel St., will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lower Burrell Lions will sell brooms.

Oct. 23: Tickets are on sale for a super bingo set for 2 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Doors open at 11 a.m. Admission: $60 in advance; $65 at the door. Sponsored by the post and auxiliary, there will be a $3,000 cover-all jackpot game. Tickets: at the post club room bar or at Tuesday night bingo in the post ballroom.

Manor   

Oct. 8 and 9: Vendors applications are being accepted for the Fall For Animals Festival set for 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 8 and noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 9 at Crooked Creek Horse Park, 467 Crooked Creek Dam Road. Cost: $60 for a 10 x 20-foot space. Spaces will be assigned by lottery. Electricity is available. Vendors must participate both days open to close. Paid reservation deadline: Friday. Details: Rini, 724-859-3559.

New Kensington 

Today: Sally’s Outdoor Market will be from 2 to 6 p.m. weather permitting, at the Salvation Army, 255 Third St. There will be fresh produce, plants, baked goods, hot foods and more. Vendor spaces available. Details: 724-335-7221, ext. 106 or lauren.suprano@use.salvationarmy.org.

Today: Peoples Library will host an arts and crafts hour for children 6 and younger and their caregivers at 11 a.m. at the library, 88 Barnes St. No reservations required. Details: 724-339-1021.

Today: Knead Community Café will distribute free grab-and-go meals from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the café, 1011 Barnes St. This week’s meals are sponsored by Doc and Linda Mueller. Details:878-847-7997.

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: The Secular Organization for Sobriety/Save Our Selves (SOS) a support group for people recovering from alcohol and drug abuse, will meet a 7 p.m. at Lost Dreams Awakening Recovery Community Center, 408 Eighth St. Details: 724-556-0737.

Saturday and Tuesday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday. Fall and winter clothing for all members of the family, shoes and linens will be available. First-time customers receive 15 free items. Winter clothing donations accepted during business hours.

Wednesday : Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will host a virtual 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: animalprotectors.net.

Oakmont

Saturday: Riverside Women’s Association will have a yard sale from 9 a.m. until sold out at 1244 Pennsylvania Ave. Proceeds will benefit the club’s core charities and scholarship fund. Details: riversidewomensassociation.org.

Parks

Oct 8: Space applications for a fall craft and vendor fair are being accepted by House of Hope Family Worship Center, 1164 Pleasant View Drive, Kepple Hill. Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Application deadline: Friday. Details: Deb, 724-689-7043.

Plum

Tuesday : The SOS Ministry of Holy Family Parish will host a seminar, “Protect Your ID,” at 1 p.m. at Our Lady of Joy Church Hall, 2000 Oblock Road. Officer Joe Risher from the Allegheny County Police Department and Terrie Anthony from AAA East Central will be the speakers. Reservations required. Reservations: 412-793-4511, ext. 107 or sos@holyfamilypgh.org.

Saxonburg

Sunday : Booktoberfest, an event to benefit South Butler Community Library, will be at 4 p.m. at Cooper Hall. There will be music by the Barons Lite German Band, beer, a German dinner and a basket raffle. Cost: $75 per couple; $40 each. Tickets: southbutlerlibrary.org or at the library, 240 W. Main St.

South Buffalo

Saturday: A golf outing fundraiser to benefit Freeport Hockey and Baseball will be Birdsfoot Golf Club, 225 Furnace Road. The event is a four-man scramble and the shotgun start will be at 8 a.m. Cost: $125 per golfer or $450 per foursome, and includes breakfast, a cart, buffet luncheon and refreshments while golfing. Walk-ins welcome. Details: fahb@freeportyellowjacketshockey.com.

Springdale 

Saturday: A spaghetti dinner will be from 2 to 6 p.m. at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 600 Pittsburgh St. Menu: spaghetti, salad, bread and dessert, $10. Dine in or takeout. Orders: 724-274-5313.

Saturday : Springdale Free Public Library will have a Hello Fall children’s tea for children of all ages from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Monday : The Geraldine Yanni Science program for children in second through sixth grade at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. The topic will be Brixology Creatures with Mad Science of Pittsburgh. Space is limited. Registration required. Registration: 724-274-9729.

Oct. 6: Springdale Free Public Library will have a program featuring the Oakmont Paranormal Society at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum

Today: The free diaper bank at Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. One distribution per child per month is available. Details: 724-224-9006.

Saturday: Takeout spaghetti and meatball dinners will be sold from noon to 4 p.m. for $1 at Bethel AME Church, 250 W. Seventh Ave. Also available: ham and bean and stuffed pepper soups and chili, $4; and cheesy garlic herb, cinnamon raisin and honey spice 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. Details: 724-224-9220.

Vandergrift

Today: The Farmer’s Market will be open from 4 to 6:30 p.m. in the Columbia Avenue parking lot.

Nov. 6: Tickets are on sale for a His/Her Fundraiser Bash set for 2 to 5 p.m. in St. Gertrude Church Hall, 303 Franklin Ave. Prizes will include designer handbags, patio and outdoor items and tools. There will be a silent auction and 50/50. Cost: $30. Proceeds will be used to restore the church floor. Tickets and basket donations: Megan Kiebler, 724-882-5035.

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: Deer Lakes Cheer Boosters will sponsor a bar bingo at 7 p.m. at Xtra Innings Sports Bar & Grille, 1590 Saxonburg Blvd. to benefit Deer Lakes Middle and High School Cheerleaders. There will be a basket raffle, duck pond and 50/50.

Dec. 10: Deer Lakes Band Boosters are accepting table reservations for its ninth annual craft and vendor show. Details: deerlakesbands.org or dlbandshow@hotmail.com.