The Stroller, Sept. 29, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Donations being accepted for holiday turkey vouchers

Allegheny Valley Association of Churches is accepting donations to help with the food bank turkey voucher distribution.

To contribute, send a check with “Thanksgiving” in the memo to Allegheny Valley Association of Churches, 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights, PA 15065. All donations will be acknowledged.

Entries welcome for annual Tarentum scarecrow contest

Tarentum Recreation Board is sponsoring its 15th annual Scarecrow Contest.

The contest is open to groups, including family, friends, clubs, schools and businesses. There is no entry fee. Scarecrows must be humorous, whimsical and lovable, but not frightening or bloody. All props and scarecrows should stand between 4- and 7-feet tall and be attached with only rope to the black light poles along Corbet Street and Sixth Avenue. Set-up is Oct. 1 to 10. Judging will be at the Oct. 12 Night Market and gift card prizes will be awarded.

For details and an application, call Carrie at 724-448-1470 or email carriefox170@gmail.com.

Penn State New Kensington to host art exhibit

The works of New Kensington artist Carolyn Haas will be exhibited during the month of October in the art gallery at Penn State New Kensington, Upper Burrell.

The exhibit “Petroglyphics: Stories from the Earth” features the hidden patterns within her collection of rocks.

Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Reservations are recommended. For reservations, call art gallery coordinator Tina Booth at 724-334-6056.

Calendar

Apollo

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 

Today: 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.

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.

East Vandergrift 

Sunday: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish will have bingo at 6:30 p.m. in the church social hall, 411 McKinley Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. There will be a 49-number jackpot game, a 50-number picture frame game and a magic number game. Details: 724-478-4958.

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.

Harrison 

Today: 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.

Wednesday: Free flu shots will be available from 1 to 4 p.m. at Allegheny Valley Association of Churches, 1913 Freeport Road. Bring your health insurance card. Those without insurance are also welcome. Sponsored by the Allegheny-Kiski Health Foundation and Allegheny Valley Association of Churches.

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.

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.

Sunday: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. at the firehall, 1037 Route 56. Menu: scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, waffles, pancakes, French toast, home fries, hash browns, biscuits with gravy, toast and beverages. Cost: $12; age 4 to 12, $6; 3 and younger, free.

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 

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

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.

Sunday: Aluminum City Terrace Activities Group will host bingo from 2 to 4 p.m. in the activities center, 136 Aluminum City Terrace. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Cost: $3, includes one board, snacks and drinks; extra boards, $1 each. Public welcome.

Wednesday : 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.

Oct. 21: Tickets are available for a Swiss steak dinner planned from 3 to 7 p.m. at Logans Ferry Presbyterian Church, 750 Church St. Menu: Swiss steak, gravy, mashed potatoes, salad, vegetable, drink and dessert. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $15; age 3 to 12, $7.50; younger than 3, free. Advance tickets required; no tickets will be sold at the door. Tickets: Janet, 724-335-1980, 1 to 4 p.m. weekdays.

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 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.

Sunday: 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.

Plum

Sunday: A vehicle rally for Rustic Ridge will be from noon to 5 p.m. at Plum High School, 900 Elicker Road. Rain or shine. There will be prizes for the top three cars, food trucks, a DJ, basket raffle and 50-50. Registration starts at 10 a.m. Details: Cindy, gage923@gmail.com.

South Buffalo

Sunday: St. Mary, Mother of God Church will have bingo will be at 6:30 p.m. at the parish community center, 407 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Cost: $21, includes 16 regular games. Extra packets available. There will be food, a 50-50, five specials, strip tickets and $750 must-go jackpot.

Tarentum   

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.

Sunday and Tuesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St. An opportunity for silent prayer will be at 6:30 p.m.

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.

Washington Township 

Today: 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.

Oct. 8: A spaghetti dinner to benefit lung cancer patient Stephanie Rizzo-Gamoneda will be from 3 to 7 p.m. at St. Victor Church, 531 Bairdford Road. Cost: $10; children, $5. There will be a basket raffle, bake sale and more. Tickets: tinyurl.com/2p953aad.

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.