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Jul 03, 2023

The Stroller, July 29, 2023: Events in the Alle

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Vandergrift PD to collect school supplies

The Vandergrift Police Department is collecting supplies through Aug. 18 for the teachers and staff at Kiski Area East Primary School in the borough.

Items being collected would otherwise be purchased by teachers out of pocket and include Expo or other dry erase markers, tissues, Clorox wipes and hand sanitizer. The nurses office needs new or gently used pants for boys and girls size 5T to 14-16.

Contributions can be taken to the police department or the borough building. For alternate arrangements, call Marilee at 724-454-1625.

New clothing ministry opens at Allegheny Valley Association of Churches

Allegheny Valley Association of Churches has opened a new ministry, The Sparrow’s Nest for anyone in need of free clothing and home goods at the office, 1917 Freeport Road, Harrison.

Hours will be from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays. For alternate arrangements, call 724-226-0606, ext. 10.

5K to raise money for St. Barnabas Charities Free Care Fund

The St. Barnabas Charities Free Care 5K will begin at 9 a.m. Aug. 5 at the Richland Township campus, 5850 Meridian Road.

Competitive and amateur runners, joggers, teams, stroller pushers and wheelchair racers of all ages are welcome. No pets, smoking or inline skates, please. A post-race party will have food, raffles, a DJ and the awards ceremony.

Cost is $30 per person before Aug. 5 and will be $35 on race day. To register, call 724-625-3770 or visit FreeCare5K.com. Proceeds support Free Care Fund that provides free care to patients and residents.

New Kensington announces National Night Out event

The City of New Kensington will sponsor a National Night Out event and touch-a-truck from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the Barnes Street parking lot.

National Night Out promotes police-community partnership; crime, drug and violence prevention, safety and neighborhood unity.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Sunday: Markle Volunteer Fire Department will host a flea market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the firehall parking lot, 470 Joyce St. Details: 724-236-0665.

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.

Bethel

Wednesday: The free Wellness Wednesday program at the Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek will offer a program about growing herbs at 10 a.m. at the center, 142 Kerr Road. The class will discuss propagating, harvesting, preserving and adding herbs to new and old recipes. The program is sponsored by the Armstrong County Memorial Hospital Medical Staff Foundation. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-543-2599 or armstrongodc.org.

Clearfield Township

Today: An indoor/outdoor rummage sale will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. John School, 668 S. Clearfield Road, Fenelton. Food will sold and proceeds will benefit the charities supported by the St. Francis Parish Marian Guild.

Fawn

Sunday: A roast beef dinner will be from 3 to 7 p.m. or until sold out at Fawn Volunteer Fire Department No. 1, 497 Lardintown Road. Menu: beef, mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad, roll, dessert and beverage, $15. Dine in and takeout.

Freeport

Today: Freeport Renaissance Association will sponsor free performances by Katelyn Hemphill at 6 p.m. and the Family Tradition Band at 7 p.m., both in the Hope Garden, 211 Fifth St.

Today: Freeport Eagles will sell outdoor-grilled barbeque chicken from 11 a.m. until sold out at the aerie, 101 Fifth St. Advance orders recommended. Cost: $9, includes coleslaw. Dine in or take out. Orders: 724-295-9979.

Harmar

Today: Rock of Ages Alliance Church will have a community picnic from noon to 2:30 p.m. at Acme Park, 101 Herron Ave. Public welcome.

Aug. 6: A craft and vendor show will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Acme Club, 230 Herron Ave. There will be a silent auction, 50/50 raffle and door prizes. Admission: a non-perishable food item for Lower Valley Food Bank.

Harrison

Monday: The free summer children’s playground program sponsored by Natrona Comes Together Association will present a program “Incredible Edibles” at 12:30 p.m. at the park pavilion, 10 River Ave.

Aug. 20: Vendor and crafter applications are being accepted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars for a flea market planned from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Lane. Details: 724-904-7649 or [email protected].

Indiana Township

Sunday: The Allegheny County Summer Concert Series at Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater will feature Hometown Night with Zack Keim, Forestry Division, Ames Harding and the Mirage at 7:30 p.m. Food trucks will open at 6 p.m. Rain or shine. A $20 per vehicle fee will benefit the Allegheny County Department of Human Services.

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.

Lower Burrell

Today: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the band Shot O’Soul 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: Church of God will have its parking lot treasures sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the church parking lot, 273 Chester Drive. Rain date: Aug. 5. Reservations: 724-335-4422 or [email protected].

Today: Peoples Library will offer a virtual workshop “Let’s Draw Stupor Heroes” with award-winning cartoonist Rick Stromoski at noon at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Online participation at home available. Details: 724-339-1021.

Aug. 6: Burrell Gridiron will sponsor a bingo at 2 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Doors open at 11 a.m. Cost: $40, includes buffet lunch. Game payouts: regular, $75; specials, $100; jackpot, $1,000. Tickets: Kelly, 412-722-8054, or [email protected].

Aug. 26: Burrell High School Marching band is accepting registrations for vendors and vehicles for its third annual car and motorcycle show planned for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the high school, Puckety Church Road. Cost: vehicles, $10. Details: [email protected].

Kittanning

Sunday, Thursday, and Aug. 5 and 6: Armstrong County Historical Museum and Historical Society will have a free quilt show from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, and 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 5 and 6 at the museum, 300 N. McKean St. Quilts will be by Country Quilters of Dayton, Armstrong County Arts Council and local quilters. Parking is available behind the museum and on Vine Street. Details: [email protected].

Lower Burrell

Sunday: A takeout spaghetti dinner will be from noon to 5 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Menu: spaghetti, salad and roll, $10.

Aug. 13: The annual Moose Lodge picnic will be from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars pavilion, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Members and their guests welcome. Tickets: [email protected] or stop in at the lodge, Reimer Street.

Manor

Sunday: Armstrong Community Theater will sponsor a rubber ducky derby at noon at Falcon Park, 2169 State Route 66. Cost: $5, includes a duck and picnic lunch. Prizes will be awarded. Winner need not be present. Tickets: 724-297-3228 or from theater members.

New Kensington

Today: Peoples Library will offer a virtual workshop “Let’s Draw Stupor Heroes” at noon at the library, 880 Barnes St. Online participation at home available. Details: 724-339-1021.

Monday: Peoples Library will host a board game hour at 1 p.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. Bring a friend. Details: 724-339-1021.

Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays through Aug. 16: A summer social club for children 4 to 10 years old will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the New Kensington Art Center. Cost: $30 per week; $25 per week for art center members. Reservations required. Reservations: 412-944-6795.

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. Note the time change.

Aug. 27: An Afternoon Tea with the Kerrs will be at 1:30 at Oakmont Country Club to benefit the Kerr Memorial Museum. A wine cash bar will be available. Hats and fascinators welcome. Cost: $75. Proceeds will benefit Kerr Memorial Museum. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/ycxwayax by Aug. 11. Details: 412-826-9295.

Saxonburg

Tuesday: Butler County Master Gardeners will present a free program about soil blocking, seed saving, harvesting and planting at 6:30 p.m. at South Butler County Library, 240 W. Main St. No reservations required. Details: 724-352-4810.

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.

Wednesday : Alle-Kiski Valley Heritage Museum and History Center will host an evening of scrapbooking from 6 to 8 p.m. at the museum, 224 E. Seventh Ave. Donations will be accepted. Bring your own supplies. Soft drinks, coffee and treats will be sold. Details: 724-224-7666.

Upper Burrell

Today: A tailgate for Christ worship service “Peace Be to These Streets” will be at 4 p.m. at Community Baptist Church, 285 Johnson Ave., Lincoln Beach. Light picnic food will be served. Public welcome.

Vandergrift

Today: A concert featuring Blues Brothers tribute band The Soul Men will be at 7:30 p.m. at the Casino Theatre. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Cost: $20 and $25. Tickets: tinyurl.com/5abezm58.

Monday: Vandergrift Public Library is raffling a quilt made and donated by library patron Jane Strohm to benefit the library. Cost: $1 for two tickets; 5 for 12; and $10 for 30. The drawing will be at 1 p.m. Monday. Cash, check or PayPal accepted. Details and a photo of the quilt: Vandergriftpubliclibrary.org. Tickets: stop in at the library, 128C Washington Ave.

Aug. 11: Vandergrift Public Library is accepting orders for a tie-dye T-shirt fundraiser. Cost: youth XS-XL, $20; adult S-XL, 25; adult 2XL and 3XL, $30; adult 4XL and 5XL, $35. Paid order deadline: Aug. 11. Expected delivery date: Sept. 18. Orders: stop in at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Proceeds will benefit the library.

Verona

Sunday: The Killer Bees Biking Team will host a fundraiser for the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation from noon to 7 p.m. at Inner Groove Brewing, 751 E. Railroad Ave. Doors open at noon and there will be trivia at 1 p.m., cash giveaways, on-site tattoos, music, a 50/50 raffle, a gift basket raffle and a pizza truck with gluten-free options.

Washington Township

Aug. 27: Skyview Radio Society is accepting space reservations for its swap and shop event set for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the club grounds, 2335 Turkey Ridge Road. Cost: $5. Bring your own table. Details: John, 724-339-3821 or [email protected].

Sept. 30: Community Church of Pine Run is accepting vendor applications for its fall Scholarship Festival set for noon to 4 p.m. in Kunkle Park. Cost: $15. Details: pinerunemc.org/fallfestival2023vendor.

Religion Digest

Day-long community revival planned Aug. 5

A free community event “One Purpose: Journey to Revival” will be Aug. 5 in Laube Hall, Freeport.

At 9 a.m. there will be a guided prayer walk around Freeport Park and praise and worship will be from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. inside Laube Hall. There will be special speakers and music throughout the day. Food trucks will be available.

The event is sponsored by local churches and organized by SonRise Community Church, Buffalo Township.

Vacation Bible school

• Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church, 271 Main St., Leechburg, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Aug. 7 to 9 at the church for children age 3 to 12. Dinner will be served each day. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/2j83bmzm.

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