The Stroller, Sept. 4, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Fire companies plan ride to Flight 93 Memorial

Vandergrift No. 1 and Markle volunteer fire departments will sponsor a Freedom Bike Ride Sept. 12.

Riders will gather at Vandergrift No. 1, 278 Franklin Ave. in Vandergrift. Kickstands up will be at 9 a.m. and the ride will proceed to the Flight 94 Memorial in Somerset County and back to Markle Fire Department. 470 Joyce St., Allegheny Township, for an after event.

Registration is $25 per rider; $40 for two riders, and includes an event t-shirt and lunch afterwards. If there are more than 250 registrants, a second group of 250 will be scheduled the same date at a later time.

To register, visit marklevfd.square.site and include shirt sizes. Proceeds will help the fire departments with upkeep of equipment and facilities, utilities and insurance.

Risen To Save to perform at Brackenridge church

Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10^th St., Brackenridge, will host contemporary Christian group Risen to Save in concert at 6 p.m. Sunday outside in the church parking lot.

Bring a chair. There will be plenty of room for social distancing. Food trucks will be available.

Annual Mutts & Margaritas event goes virtual this year

The Alle-Kiski Area HOPE Center will host its annual Mutts & Margaritas fundraiser virtually at 4 p.m. Sept. 12.

There will be a raffle, door prizes and a new scavenger hunt. The scavenger hunt will take place 48 hours before the event and will include tasks that registrants must complete, mostly with their dogs, and then email photo documentation. First, second and third prizes will be awarded. Raffle tickets will also be sold in advance.

Participants will receive an email invitation to attend the live event and can submit a photo of their dog to be entered into a dog photo contest. The contest will be in advance of the event at Ringer’s Pet Center, 3041 Freeport Road, Harrison. The winner will be announced at the live event and receive a trophy.

Cost is $20; $35 per couple. To register, call 724-224-1100 or visit the events calendar at akhopecenter.org.

Driver license, photo centers closed for Labor Day

PennDOT driver license and photo centers will be closed Saturday through Monday in observance of Labor Day.

Customers may still obtain a variety of driver and vehicle products and services online at dmv.pa.gov. There are no additional fees for using online services.

Calendar

Apollo

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

Freeport 

Today 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.

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 

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

Today: 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

Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will host a Music Night from 7 to 10 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. Bring your favorite stringed instrument and sing along. Refreshments available. Members and guests welcome. Details: 724-845-2390

Shaler

Sept. 11: Glenshaw Century Club is accepting orders for a takeout pasta dinner set for 3 to 7 p.m. at Glenshaw Valley Presbyterian Church, 1520 Butler Plank Road. Menu: stuffed shells in marinara sauce, meatballs, tossed salad with homemade Italian vinaigrette, focaccia bread and biscotti. Cost: $15, cash only due at time of pickup. Orders: 412-487-7194 or glenshawcenturyclubinc.@gmail.com. Include name, telephone number, number of dinners and requested pickup time. Proceeds will benefit the Century Club Scholarship Fund.

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. 14: The Mystery Lover’s Book Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 10 a.m. at the library, 331 School St. The selection will be, “The Wife,” by Alafair Burke. New members welcome. Reservations: 724-274-9729

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

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 

Sept. 14: A community Red Cross Blood Drive will be from 1 to 6:30 p.m. in the banquet room at the Masons, 113 Washington Ave. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org

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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