The Stroller, Sept. 6, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Knead Community Café welcomes donations and sponsorships
Knead Community Café in New Kensington offers free grab-and-go meals on Thursdays to members of the community, regardless of ability to pay.
About 230 meals are served weekly at a cost of $2.50 per meal. Full meal sponsorships are available at $450 per week. Smaller donations are always welcome.
Any business, organization, church or individual interested in supporting the mission of the café should contact Marcie at 878-302-3270.
Free movie planned in Boyce Park
The free Allegheny County Family Drive-in Movie planned Tuesday in Boyce Park airfield parking lot will be, “The Goonies,” rated PG.
Gates open at 7 p.m. and the movie starts at dusk. There is a 100-vehicle limit, first-come, first served. Refreshments will be available. The event is sponsored by the Allegheny Regional Asset District.
Fire companies selling lottery calendars
Arnold No. 2 and Lower Burrell No. 3 fire departments are selling 2021 lottery calendars.
Cost is $20 and they are good through the end of 2021. Winning numbers will be from the evening Pa. Lottery three-digit drawing.
To buy a calendar, see a member of either fire company or stop in at the Lower Burrell station, 3255 Leechburg Road.
Donations welcome for the Friendship Garden Food Pantry
Donations for the food pantry in the Tarentum Friendship Garden can be dropped off at the pantry on First Avenue or at the side doors to First United Presbyterian Church, 913 Lock St., Tarentum.
Items needed include cereal, bread, canned vegetables, soup, macaroni and cheese, rice, spaghetti and pasta sauce.
Free trees available to Plum residents
Tree Pittsburgh will sponsor a free tree giveaway for residents of Plum from 3:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Boyce Park Four Seasons Lodge, 901 Centerview Drive, Plum.
Appointments are required. Plum residents can register for a time slot by visiting https://tinyurl.com/Giveaway-Plum and entering the word “purple.”
For details: contact Laura Caruso at caruso.ljs@gmail.com
Calendar
Allegheny Valley School District
Tuesday: Allegheny Valley School Board will conduct the planning meeting at 7 p.m. online. Access information: avsdweb.org
Apollo
Friday and Saturday: Apollo will have cleanup days for borough residents who have paid up garbage bills from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at the borough garage, First and Railroad streets. Materials that will not be accepted: electronics, tires, batteries, paint, hazardous materials, building materials and appliances.
Saturday: 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 50th 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
Friday: 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. Pickup will be from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Friday in the church social hall. Face masks required at pickup. Cost: $10 per dozen. Orders: 724-339-9257
Tuesday: Arnold Council will meet at 7 p.m. in the public safety building, 601 Drey St. Details: 724-337-4441
Avonmore
Tuesday: Avonmore Council will meet a 7 p.m. in the Civic Center, 423 Westmoreland Ave. Details: 724-697-4415
Burrell School Board
Tuesday: Burrell School Board will conduct the agenda meeting at 7 p.m. online. Access information: Burrell.k12.pa.us/board
Deer Lakes School District
Tuesday: Deer Lakes School Board will conduct the agenda meeting at 7 p.m. online. Access information: deerlakes.net Audio only: 312-626-6799
Fawn
Tuesday: Fawn Supervisors will conduct the regular meeting at 7 p.m. outside the municipal building, 3054 Howes Run Road. Details: 724-226-0666
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.
Sept. 16: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host a free online presentation, “The Magic of Doc Dixon,” at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom.us. Registration required. Registration: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org
Hyde Park
Tuesday: Hyde Park Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the municipal building, 715 Main St.
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.
Lower Burrell
Tuesday: Lower Burrell Council will conduct the agenda meeting at 7 p.m. online. Access information: colb@cityoflowerburrell.com and put “meeting request” in the subject line. Questions: 724-335-9875
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: facebook.com/post868/. Orders: 724-339-9417
New Kensington
Sept. 14: New Kensington Council has rescheduled the Sept. 7 meeting to be at 7 p.m. Sept. 14 online at Zoom.us. Meeting ID: 750 212 0247, password 5T9MV5. Audio only: 929-205-6099 with password 579972 Details: 724-337-4523 or cityclerk@newkensington.org
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: 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
Plum
Monday: The Monday Market will be from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Plum Creek Park baseball fields.
Plum School District
Tuesday: Plum School Board will conduct a discussion meeting at 7 p.m. followed by a special voting meeting in the high school library, 900 Elicker Road.
Shaler
Friday: 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
Tuesday: Tarentum Council will meet at 6 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Relevant reports, documents and communications to be presented at the meeting as well as access information will be posted at tarentumboro.com
Vandergrift
Tuesday: Vandergrift Council will conduct the regular meeting online at 7 p.m. at Zoom.us. Meeting ID: 7674634644 Audio only: 408-638-0968
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
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
Today 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.
Saturday: The annual cleanup day for township residents with ID will be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the road department maintenance building, 3788 Route 66. Two truck loads per household permitted. Residents must unload their own vehicles. Items that will not be accepted: liquids, paints, chemicals, hazardous materials, electronics, televisions, appliances containing Freon, batteries, tires and household garbage.
Cancellations and changes
Allegheny Township
Today 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
Monday: New Kensington Community Clothes Closet will be closed and will reopen Tuesday.
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.
Springdale
Oct. 3: The Monte Carlo Night planned by Springdale High School Alumni Association is canceled. Association meetings are suspended until further notice.
Saturday: 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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