The Stroller, Sept. 30, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number.

Annual Walk for Hunger event seeks participants

The Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Walk for Hunger will begin at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 15.

Registration begins at 1 p.m. in the parking lot of Heights Plaza in Natrona Heights, Harrison, near the UPMC Urgent Care. Participants are asked to bring one can of food or non-perishable item.

Walkers will proceed through Natrona Heights and Brackenridge back to Natrona Heights. Walkers who collect between $100 and $199 will receive a free bowling pass. Those who collect $200 or more will receive two bowling passes. Walkers can participate without collecting pledges for $15. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Proceeds benefit the Association of Churches food bank, the mass food drive-thru and emergency hunger needs.

Volunteers are needed at the event. For more information and a registration form, call 724-226-0606.

Participants wanted for annual Christmas parade

Tarentum Recreation Board is accepting applications from groups and organizations to take part in the annual Tarentum-Brackenridge Christmas Parade that will be at 1 p.m. Nov. 18 in the boroughs.

Line-up will be at noon. Organizations, marching bands, floats, fire companies, antique cars, decorated vehicles, businesses and dance groups are welcome.

For information and to sign up, contact Carrie at or email barbarachessie169@comcast.net or tarentummagazine@gmail.com.

Allegheny Valley School District to sponsor annual brunch for seniors

Reservations are being accepted for the Allegheny Valley School District’s annual Senior Citizens brunch planned for 10:30 a.m. Oct. 20 in the Springdale Jr.-Sr. High School cafeteria.

Residents 62 and older who live in the district are welcome. Reservations are required. To make a reservation, call 724-274-5300 by Oct. 11.

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.

Send information 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.

Calendar

Apollo

Today: 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 

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

Today: 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

Oct. 12: Prospect Cemetery Historical Ghost Tours will be offered every 10 minutes beginning at 6 p.m. at the cemetery. Residents from Tarentum and Brackenridge history will come to life and tell their stories. Appropriate for all ages. Bring a flashlight. Tickets: $10. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-224-4552 and leave your name and telephone number. Proceeds are used toward the upkeep of the cemetery.

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 feature the group Angel Blue and the Prophets from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Lane. Cover charge: $5.

Tuesday: Tarentum Area Lions Club will meet at the Anchor Inn, Freeport Road. Dinner at your own expense will be at 6 p.m. and the meeting begins at 6:45 p.m. Members and guests welcome. Details: Jody Shumaker, 724-954-2341.

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. 11: Alle-Kiski Health Foundation will sponsor a hands-on training about bully prevention from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the foundation office, 1 Acee Drive, Natrona Heights. Bob Makowski, co-owner of Makowski Martial Arts and Fitness in Saxonburg, will conduct the training. Students in elementary through high school welcome. Parents will be provided with insights and indicators to help their children deal with bullying. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-294-3157.

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 

Today: 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  

Mondays: First Evangelical Lutheran Church is sponsoring a weekly GriefShare support group for anyone who has lost a loved one at 6 p.m. Mondays through Dec. 11 in the church social hall, 358 Main St. Participants can join at any session of the program. Details and registration: 724-845-7518 or visit GriefShare.org.

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. 8: The Outreach Mission Team of First United Methodist Church will have a pulled pork luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at the church, 251 Main St. Menu: pork sliders, baked potato, coleslaw, dessert and beverage. Cost: $12; 12 and younger, $6. Tickets: Pam, 724-845-8761 or lfumc251@comcast.net by Thursday.

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: 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.

Today: 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. Details: 724-335-4422.

Today: 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: 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.

Monday: Pucketos Garden Club will meet at 11 a.m. at New Kensington United Presbyterian Church, 601 Fifth Ave. A light lunch will be served. Speaker Nicole Vigilante will discuss how to make items for the home and garden out of discarded items. Guests welcome. Follow the club on Facebook. Details: Pat, 724-275-7207.

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.

Parks Township 

Today: 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.

Saxonburg

Monday: Bingo will begin at 7 p.m. in the ballroom of Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company, 210 Horne Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m. The kitchen will be open.

Oct. 7: Tess Wolfe of WonderTree Yoga and Believe N-U Fitness will host an outdoor yoga session at 4:30 p.m. at South Butler Community Library, 240 W. Main St. Rain or shine. Cost: $30, includes a 50-minute yoga session, a beverage from Saxonburg Heritage Wine Cellar and a donation to the library. Paid reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/2xu2rwn3 or at the library. Details: 724-352-4810.

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.

Oct. 10: A free information program about Medicare parts A and B will be offered at 6 p.m. at St. Mary Church Family Community Center, 407 Freeport Road. Reservations strongly encouraged, but not required. Reservations: 724-295-2281.

Springdale

Monday: The Knotty Knitters group at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Bring your unfinished knitting or crocheting project. All skill levels welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum   

Today: 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.

Today: 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.

Torrance

Thursday: The Board of Trustees at Torrance State Hospital will have an open meeting at 1:30 p.m. in the CEO conference room, first floor, Greizman Building, Route 1014. Details: 724-459-4411.

West Deer 

Today: 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.