The Stroller, Sept. 3, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Car cruise planned Saturday by Kiski Township firemen

Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Company will host a car cruise from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday at the firehall, 1037 Route 56.

Dash plaques will be awarded to the first 100 vehicles and trophies will be awarded. Entry fee is $10.

There will be food, a silent auction and door prizes. CDC guidelines will be observed. For details, call Dan at 724-339-3495.

‘Aladdin’ to be screened at Hartwood Acres

The free Allegheny County Family Drive-in Movie Saturday in the Hartwood Acres Amphitheater will be, “Aladdin,” rated PG.

Gates open at 7 p.m. and the movie starts at dusk. There is a 300-vehicle limit, first-come, first served. Refreshments will be available. The event is sponsored by the Allegheny Regional Asset District.

Free car seat safety checks offered in Plum

Plum EMS and police will offer free car seat safety checks from 3 to 6 p.m. Sept. 10 by appointment at the ambulance station, 1990 Old Mine Road.

Certified car seat technicians, including officials from PA Team Educators for Child Safety, will check the equipment and teach families how to properly install the seats.

Appointments last about 30 minutes. For an appointment, call 412-793-4801.

Calendar

Apollo

Today: Apollo Area Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. at the WCTU building, 317 N. Second St.

Sept. 11 and 12: Apollo will have cleanup days for borough residents who have paid up garbage bills from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 11 and 8 a.m. to noon Sept. 12 at the borough garage, First and Railroad streets. Materials that will not be accepted: electronics, tires, batteries, paint, hazardous materials, building materials and appliances.

Sept. 12: St. James the Greater Church, 109 Owens View Drive, is accepting applications from vendors for an outdoor flea market and vendor fair. Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Flea market donations will be accepted until Tuesday. Registration and questions: Linda Grimm, 724-882-8776

Sept. 26: Apollo Area Historical Society will celebrate the group’s 50^th anniversary at a dinner at 6 p.m. at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 214 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and a catered dinner will be followed by a video presentation of highlights of the group’s first 50 years. Cost: $15. Tickets: stop in from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays at the society, 317 N. Second St. or send a check payable to Apollo Area Historical Society to AAHS, PO Box 434, Apollo PA 15613.

Arnold

Saturday: Homemade doughnuts will be sold from 6 to 11 a.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church, 1721 Victoria Ave. Orders: 724-339-4830

Sept. 11: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is taking orders for its potato and kraut pierogi sale. Orders will be taken from 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays beginning Tuesday. Pickup will be from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Sept. 11 in the church social hall. Face masks required at pickup. Cost: $10 per dozen. Orders: 724-339-9257

East Deer

Today: East Deer Commissioners meeting is canceled and will be combined with the 7:30 p.m. Sept. 10 meeting.

Freeport

Today, Friday and Saturday: Freeport Area Library will have a liquidation sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the former Camerlo’s Market, 318 Fifth St. Proceeds will benefit the library.

Gilpin

Today: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department kitchen will be open from 5 to 7 p.m. for takeout food. Menu: visit the department Facebook page. Orders: 724-845-7200, leave a message

Harrison   

Sept. 18: St. Joseph High School is conducting a $20,000 Super Raffle. Cost: $100 per ticket. Prizes include a $20,000 grand prize, three $1,000 runner-up prizes. Winner need not be present. Only 500 tickets will be sold. Tickets: 724-224-5552 or SaintJosephhs.com. Proceeds help to keep tuition affordable for students at the school.

Leechburg

Sept. 19: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company is accepting reservations from food trucks for a food truck rally planned for noon to 6 p.m. at the fire company grounds, 268 Canal St. The event will benefit the new river rescue boat fund.

Saturday: The Leechburg Area Museum, 118 First St., will be open from noon to 3 p.m. Face masks and social distancing required.

Lower Burrell

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

Saturday: The Lower Burrell Farmers Market will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in city hall parking lot, 2800 Bethel St. Face masks required. Details: 724-339-1452

New Kensington 

Today: New Kensington Zoning Hearing Board will meet at 7 p.m. to hear an appeal to grant a variance to allow use of 215 Tarentum Bridge Road for a car wash.

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

Parks Township

Friday: A takeout fish fry will be from 4 to 8 p.m. at Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Menu: Fish sandwich or chicken strips, fries or macaroni and cheese, coleslaw and drink, $10. Orders: 724-567-5517

Springdale 

Sept. 13: Springdale Recreation Committee is accepting orders for a pepperoni roll sale. Pick up will be Sept. 13 at the borough office. Cost: $12 for a six-pack of rolls. Orders: 724-274-6800 or stop in at the borough office

Sept. 16: The Craft Group at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 1 and 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Attend either session. The first project will be to finish the tea cups that were not finished last year. New members welcome. CDC guidelines will be observed. Reservations required. Reservations and information: 724-274-9729

Tarentum

Today: Rams Youth Football Association will sponsor a weekly food truck fundraiser with Sonny’s Smorgasbord from 6 to 8 p.m. at Dreshar Stadium, First Avenue. A portion of proceeds helps the association to keep costs affordable for families.

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 

Fridays and Saturdays: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will sell takeout food from 1 to 8 p.m. at the post, 141 Sumner Ave. Curb-side delivery available. Members welcome to dine in. Menu: visit the post Facebook page. Orders after 2 p.m.: 724-568-1427

Ongoing: Vandergrift Public Library is conducting a Kid’s Summer Book Sale. Choose a type and theme for your child’s books, fill out an order form and librarians will contact you to go over details, confirm payment and schedule a pickup at the library. Cost: $10 per bag of gently-used books. Orders: 724-568-2212, or visit the library website.

Washington Township

Saturday, Sunday and Monday: A yard sale to benefit Kiski Valley Cat and Kitten Rescue will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 635 Pine Run Road. Proceeds will help to feed the cats and kittens, buy supplies and pay for medical care.

Cancellations and changes

Allegheny Township

Sunday and Monday: The annual Labor United Celebration planned for Northmoreland Park is canceled.

Brackenridge

October: The Prospect Cemetery annual ghost tours are canceled. Details: 724-224-4552

Freeport

September: The annual September By the River festival is canceled.

October: The Freeport Halloween carnival is canceled. 

Harrison

All activities at Burtner House are canceled through the end of the year.

Jefferson

Oct. 3: The annual Oktoberfest at Concordia Lutheran Ministries is canceled. A drive-in fireworks display is still planned. Details will be announced.

Leechburg

Sept. 19: The annual Pink Day festival is canceled.

October: The Halloweenburg Festival is canceled.

New Kensington

Saturday: Knead Community Café will be closed for the Labor Day weekend and will reopen Tuesday.

Saturday and Monday: New Kensington Community Clothes Closet will be closed Saturday and Monday and will reopen Sept. 12.

Oakmont

Sept. 19: The Fall Festival Street Sale planned by the Oakmont Chamber of Commerce is canceled.

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.

Saxonburg

Sept. 12 and 13: The Saxonburg Festival of the Arts is canceled.

The weekly Mingle on Main events are canceled. Refunds will be sent to vendors who signed up.

Springdale 

Oct. 3: The Monte Carlo Night planned by Springdale High School Alumni Association is canceled. Association meetings are suspended until further notice.

Sept. 12: Springdale Volunteer Fire Department has canceled the Cash Bash. The 50/50 Progressive Raffle tickets dated May 9, 2020 will be drawn on Sept. 12. The fire company thanks everyone for their continued support during this trying time.

Sept. 13: The craft and vendor fair is canceled.

Washington Township

Sept. 19: The annual Moonlight Bingo at Washington Township Volunteer Firehall is canceled.

Small Acts of Kindness

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