The Stroller, Sept. 9, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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9/11 Moving Flag Tribute planned in Harrison

The 9/11 Moving Flag Tribute will be Monday on Broadview Blvd. in Natrona Heights, Harrison.

Walkers and runners of all ages will carry American flags from 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the sidewalks from Lamparski Orthodontics to Morgan Street and back. A police flag will move the entire time in memory of fallen Brackenridge Police Chief Justin McIntire.

Volunteers are welcome. Bring your own flag, or flags will be available. To participate, contact Kate at 724-664-9382 or katestevebielak@gmail.com. Donations will be accepted for the Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank

Sept. 30 bus trip to visit Flight 93 Memorial, Quecreek Mine

Apollo Area Historical Society will sponsor a community bus trip Sept. 30 to the Flight 93 National Memorial in Somerset County.

The bus will leave Apollo at 7:30 a.m. and return at about 7:30 p.m. Stops will be at the Pie Shoppe in Laughlintown, the Quecreek Mine Rescue site and Patriot Park where over 7,000 flags honor members of the armed forces who have been lost in the global war on terror.

There will be a lunch stop on your own and dinner at the Coal Miners Café in Jennerstown. Cost is $179 and reservations are required. For reservations, call 724-212-9255.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Today: A marching band festival will begin at 4:25 p.m. at Richard J. Dilts Field at Kiski Area High School. Gates open at 3:30 p.m. Featured bands will include Leechburg Area, Deer Lakes, Fox Chapel Area, Mars Area, Gateway, Connellsville Area, Norwin, Southmoreland, Upper St. Clair and Kiski Area. Cost: $10; students, $8.

Apollo

Sunday: Armstrong County President Judge James Panchik will present a program about the history of judges in Armstrong County at 6:30 p.m. at the Apollo Area Historical Society, WCTU Building, 317 N. Second St. Donations will be accepted.

Sept. 24: St. James Parish is selling tickets for a grocery giveaway raffle. Cost: $10, includes two numbers. The winner will receive 10 pounds each of chicken drums, wings, thighs and split breasts; boneless pork chops, T-bone steaks, shrimp, 80/20 hamburger, hot dogs, hot or sweet sausage, kielbasa, Delmonico steaks and bacon, a case each of corn, baked beans, water, soda and beer, a Blackstone LP gas griddle and a freezer. The winning number will be the 7 p.m. Sept. 24 Pa. Daily Pick-3 number. Tickets: Linda, 724-882-8776, after weekend Masses in the church vestibule and at the parish office.

Arnold

Today: Bethlehem Temple Faith Church will sell takeout barbecue ribs and chicken dinners from 1 to 4 p.m. at the church, 1374 Fourth Ave. Menu: ribs or half chicken, baked or green beans, bread and cake, $22. Orders welcome. Orders: 724-335-5445. Sponsored by the church trustee board.

Aspinwall

Sunday and Sept. 17: Terry Taylor will conduct historic walking tours of Aspinwall at 2 p.m. to benefit Aspinwall Neighbors. Cost: $25 in advance; $30 on event day; age 4 to 12, $10; younger than 3, free. Meet at 2 p.m. outside of Aspinwall Beans and Cream. Reservations: 412-480-0903 or terrynelsontaylor@verizon.net.

Bethel

Sept. 19: The Knee High To Nature Series at the Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek will offer a family program about birds at 6 p.m. at the center, 142 Kerr Road. Reservations required. Reservations: armstrongcenter.org/odc-events.

Brackenridge

Wednesday: United Steel Workers Local 1196 Retirees will meet at 1 p.m. at Local 1196 Union Hall, 1080 Brackenridge Ave.

Cheswick

Monday: Springdale High School Alumni Association will meet at 7 p.m. in Cheswick Presbyterian Church, 1401 Pittsburgh St. New members welcome. Details: Mike, 724-275-7566.

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 48-number jackpot game, a 49-number picture frame game and a magic number game. Details: 724-478-4958.

Sept. 17: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church will serve a brunch from noon to 2 p.m. in the church hall, 411 McKinley Ave. Menu: salad, quiche, French toast casserole, ham and cheese breakfast sliders, silver dollar pancakes, bacon, sausage, fruit cup, juice and coffee. Cost: $10; age 3 to 10, $5, 2 and younger, free. Reservations encouraged, but not required. Reservations: 724-216-7053.

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.

Fawn

Today: Center Church will sponsor a community barbecue picnic from 2 to 8 p.m. at the church, 1575 Donnellville Road. There will be a pig roast at 4:30 p.m., a barbecue competition, music at 6:30 p.m. and games and activities for the whole family. Details: 724-226-2300.

Freeport 

Sunday: St. Mary, Mother of God Church, 608 High St., will offer a weekly GriefShare support group for anyone who has lost a loved one at 6 p.m. Sundays in the church Christian Mothers room. Participants can join at any session of the program. Details and registration: Claudia, 724-295-2281.

Greensburg 

Today: Westmoreland County Community College will host a free concert at 7 p.m. in the college Science Hall Theater featuring a band comprised of members of the five community bands in Westmoreland County, including members of the Kiski Valley Community Band. The concert is the culmination of the band’s recent concert tour in eastern Pennsylvania.

Harrison  

Today: Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 1522 Broadview Blvd., will offer a craft program at 2:30 p.m. to make Shrinky Dinks Children who are at least 10 years old welcome. No reservations required. Details: 724-226-3491.

Today: The Diaper Pantry at Christ Our Hope Anglican Church will distribute diapers from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 926 Painter Ave., and at Sheldon Park, both in Natrona Heights. Recipients must drive up and remain in their vehicles. First-time recipients must provide their own identification, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card.

Today: A clothing and toy giveaway will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Word of Faith Christian Fellowship, 42 Chestnut St., Natrona.

Sunday: The Knights of Columbus will host a pancake and sausage breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the council home, 28 Garfield St., Natrona. Cost: $7; younger than 6, $4.

Thursday and Friday: Allegheny Valley Hospital Auxiliary will sell chances to win $150 worth of Pennsylvania Lottery Scratch-off tickets from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the hospital lobby, 1301 Carlisle St. Cost: $1, cash and checks accepted. The drawing will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday. Proceeds benefit auxiliary projects for the hospital.

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.

Jefferson

Sunday: The Fishing with Your Grandparents event planned at Concordia Lutheran Ministries is canceled.

Sept. 17: A bingo fundraiser to benefit a disabled veteran will be at 3 p.m. at the American Legion, 754 N. Pike Road. Doors open at 1 p.m. Admission: $30. There will be a silent auction, pull tickets, refreshments and a 50/50. Tickets: Amy Curry, 724-355-0810.

Leechburg

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.

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: 724-845-7218 or visit GriefShare.org.

Lower Burrell

Today: The ClothesLine Ministry at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to noon. Clothing, shoes and purses will be sold for 25 cents each or five for $1. The jewelry room will be closed.

Today: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the band Americana from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.

Today: The farmers market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bon Air Elementary School, 3260 Leechburg Road.

Today: A family craft time will be at 1 p.m. at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details: 724-339-1021.

Sunday: Grace Community Presbyterian Church, 2751 Grant St., Lower Burrell, will host a meet-and-greet with Lower Burrell K9 Buc and his handler Officer Aaron Rodgers at 11:30 a.m. at the church. There will be a 45-minute presentation and hot dogs, chips and beverages will be served afterward.

Monday: Alle-Kiski Multiple Sclerosis Support Group will meet at 7 p.m. in Faith Hall of Puckety Presbyterian Church, 1009 Puckety Church Road. Guest speaker Mary Lindsay from the National Alliance On Mental Illness will discuss mental health awareness. New members welcome. Details: Mary, 724-337-7133 or Sharon, 724-339-4057.

Thursdays: Redemption Church, 232 Hillcrest Drive, will offer a GriefShare support group for anyone who has lost a loved one at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays through Dec. 14 at the church. Reservations appreciated, but not required. Reservations: GriefShare.org.

Oct. 1: 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.

McCandless

Wednesday: The Sealarks Women’s Group will meet at 4 p.m. for a kickoff dinner at Memorial Park Church, 8800 Peebles Road. The group provides Christian fellowship and social activity for women who are widowed, divorced or never married. Cost: guests, $10; members, $5. New members welcome. Details and reservations: Karen, 412-366-3109.

New Kensington

Today: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Items available include clothing for all members of the family, shoes and linens. First-time customers receive 15 free items. Winter clothing donations welcome during business hours.

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 Mandy Smith will discuss how to make your home come alive with house plants. Guests welcome. Follow the club on Facebook. Details: Pat, 724-275-7207.

North Apollo

Sept. 23: Tickets are on sale for a Haunted Halloween Bingo set for 7 p.m. at North Apollo Volunteer Fire Department, 311 N. 16^th St. Doors open at 5 p.m. Cost: $30, includes games, supplies, food and drinks. Must be 21 to attend. There will be instant games, a DJ and 50/50. Costumes encouraged. Reserved seating available for groups of eight or more. Tickets: 724-472-5346.

Parks Township

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

Monday: The Monday Market will be from 4 to 7 p.m. at Plum Creek Park, 1040 Ross Hollow Road.

Sept. 23: Holiday Park Volunteer Fire Department will host a fall super bingo at 10 p.m. at the firehall, 415 Old Abers Creek Road. Doors open at 8 p.m. and early bird games begin at 9:30 p.m. Cost: $95, includes 18 cards of all 20 regular games, all specials and an assigned seat that will be held until 10 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Proceeds will benefit the fire department. Tickets: call or text Lori at 412-877-8793.

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.

South Buffalo 

Sunday: A bingo will be at 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary, Mother of God Family Community Center, 407 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Cost: $21, includes 16 regular games. Extra packets available. There will be food, five specials, strip tickets and a must-go jackpot.

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: 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.

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.

Vandergrift

Dec. 31: Vandergrift Public Library is conducting a 100,000 penny collection challenge through the end of the year. Bring your pennies to the library, 128C Washington Ave., or TinyCause or Champion’s Crusaiders Rescue. Funds raised will be split between the three organizations.

Washington Township  

Sept. 30: Community Church of Pine Run EMC is accepting vendor applications for its annual fall Scholarship Festival set for noon to 4 p.m. at Kunkle Park, 283 Pine Run Church Road. Fee: $15. Details: pinerunemc.org/fallfestival2023.

West Deer

Today: Concerned Residents of West Deer (CROWD) will host a community meeting at 3 p.m. in Veterans Pavilion 1 of Deer Lakes Park to discuss issues impacting the township. Details: concernedresidents.org.

Winfield

Sunday: St. Francis of Assisi Parish will host its annual fall festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Joseph Church, 315 Stoney Hollow Road. Ham and chicken dinners will be sold. Cost: $14; age 5 to 10, $6. Dine in or takeout. There will be a basket raffle, bingo, instant bingo tickets, 99 game, country store, kid’s games, food and a cash raffle.