The Stroller, Aug. 12, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Inclusion games planned for special needs children
The Alle-Kiski Inclusion Games will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Sept. 3 at K-9 Officer Derek Kotecki Memorial Park, 730 Wildlife Lodge Road, Lower Burrell.
Special needs children age 5 to 21 can compete in kickball, soccer, cornhole, softball distance throwing, relays and more. Rain date is Sept. 4.
Reservations are required. For reservations, call 724-681-5498 or email courtneykobelenske@gmail.com.
Salvation Army to host annual back to school fair
The Allegheny Valley Salvation Army is accepting reservations for the annual Back to School Bash scheduled for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 20 at the Salvation Army center, 917 Brackenridge Ave., Brackenridge.
Children must live in the following zip code areas to attend: 15006, 15014, 15030, 15032, 15049, 15065, 15075, 15076, 15084 and 15238 and must attend the event to receive a backpack.
Reservations are required. For reservations, call 724-224-6310, ext. 1 or stop in at the center. No reservations will be accepted the day of the event.
Bike run to benefit Ashley’s Angels
Ashley’s Angels will sponsor a motorcycle run and lunch Aug. 27 at the New Kensington Eagles, 2134 Freeport Road.
Registration will begin at 8 a.m. and kickstands up will be at 10 a.m. Oakmont Bakery doughnuts and coffee will be served for breakfast. Cost is $25 per rider; $20 per passenger; and includes lunch. Tickets for the 1:30 p.m. lunch only are $20. There will be entertainment, a basket auction, cash bar and a 50/50 raffle.
For details, call Jeanna at 724-351-2885, Renee at 724-889-7833 or Karlee at 814-248-6311. Proceeds will benefit Ashley’s Angels charity that raises money to help families who have lost a member to the opioid epidemic.
Reunions
• Freeport Area High School Class of 1955 will have a gathering at 2 p.m. Sept. 7 at the Clubhouse on the Hill, 499 Freeport Road, South Buffalo. All classmates and spouses welcome.
• Ken High Class of 1958 will have a reunion at 1 p.m. Sept. 15 at Hill Crest Country Club, Lower Burrell. Details: Marie Thompson Capo at 724-335-2297 or sistermariedom@gmail.com; or Darlene Pike at 724-316-1838 or darlenepike1940@gmail.com.
• Freeport High School Class of 1961 will have a reunion at 3 p.m. Aug. 27 at the Praha Restaurant, 400 Corbet. St., Tarentum. Interested classmates should call Norma at 724-431-7271 or Eileen at 724-352-9013.
• Plum High School Class of 1966 will have a reunion from 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 27 at Pugliano’s Italian Grill, 1808 Golden Mile Highway, Plum. Menu: buffet dinner including appetizers, deli platter, salads, vegetables, beef, chicken, pasta, dessert and non-alcoholic beverages. Cost: $35 each payable in cash at the door. Please have exact change. Casual attire recommended. Reservations and details: Al Poxon, alpox1@aol.com.
• Highlands High School Class of 1970 will host a Turning 70 mixer at 6 p.m. Aug. 27 at Hill Crest Country Club, 3411 Leechburg Road, Lower Burrell. All Highlands High School graduates are welcome. There will be a cash bar, finger foods, a DJ and dancing. Details: Debbie, 724-224-1972 or Dave, 724-226-0747.
• Burrell High School Class of 1973 is planning its 50th reunion for next year. Information is needed for classmates who have not been contacted in the past about a reunion. Call Tom Haluscak at 878-302-3924.
Send reunion news to Carol Pinto-Smith at 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15068 or email cpinto-smith@triblive.com.
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Calendar
Arnold
Saturday: Arnold United Methodist Church, 1801 Leishman Ave., will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon at the church. Menu: choice of plain, blueberry, pecan and chocolate chip pancakes or French toast, sausage and drink. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $8; 12 and younger, $6. Details: 724-339-2377.
Sunday: A food truck festival will be from 3 to 9 p.m. in the lot at 1701 Fifth Ave. Restrooms and tables will be available in the Arnold Fire Department No. 2 bingo hall.
Bethel
Aug. 27: Summer’s Last Fling, a fundraiser for the Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek, will be from 6 to 9 p.m. at the center, 142 Kerr Road. There will be music by the 7 Mile Run Band, a rock-climbing wall, food, drinks, raffles, silent auction and nature activities for the whole family. Admission: $20; children, $12. Tickets: tinyurl.com/bdf4jj5k.
East Vandergrift
Sunday: Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish, 411 McKinley Ave., will have an outdoor Mass at 11 a.m. on the church lawn. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. There is limited shade in the area, so bring s sun umbrella or wear a hat or sunscreen. Ice cream sandwiches will be served afterward. In case of rain, the event will be in the church.
Freeport
Today: Freeport Renaissance Association will present a free concert featuring indie rock band Sommelier from 7 to 9 p.m. in Riverside Park. Food will be sold. Bring a chair. This is the last concert of the season.
Sept. 17 and 18: Freeport Renaissance Association is accepting vendor applications for the annual September By the River event. Hours: noon to 8 p.m. Sept. 17 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 18. Art, food and business vendors welcome. Details: freeportcommunity.com or septbytheriver@gmail.com.
Hampton
Sunday: Allison Russell will be featured at the free 2022 Summer Concert series Sunday at Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater, 4070 Middle Road. Black Dog Winery and Hop Farm Brewing trucks will be on site beginning at 6 p.m. and performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. Bring a chair.
Harrison
Today: Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 6 p.m., and there will be specials, a 50/50 raffle and final game jackpot.
Today: A community day festival will be from noon to 1 p.m. at Sheldon Park, Natrona Heights. There will be food, speakers, music, inflatables, a DJ and face painting.
Saturday: A clothing and toy giveaway will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Word of Faith Christian Fellowship, 42 Chestnut St., Natrona. Details: the Rev. Moses S. Simpkins, 412-853-7802.
Saturday: The Diaper Pantry at Christ Our Hope Anglican Church, Harrison, 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 present their own identification, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card.
Saturday: Harrison Hills Park will host Park After Dark: View the Perseid Meteor Shower with Park Rangers from 9 to 11 p.m. at the park Yakaon Shelter. Park rangers will be available to answer questions. Bring a blanket or chair. Drop in any time between 9 and 11 p.m. Free.
Saturday: Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars will host a free outdoor concert by the band Americana from 7 to 10 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Lane. Bring a chair or blanket. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be indoors. Cash bar. Public welcome.
Tuesday: The Who Knew? program at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will present, “What’s In the Name?” at 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. and online at Zoom.us. Origins of local towns and places will be discussed. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491, or visit the calendar tab at alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.
Wednesday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will present, “Ham Radio: A 2022 Hobby,” at 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Bob Bastone, a member of the Skyview Radio Society in Upper Burrell, will be the speaker. Reservations required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.
Aug. 18 and 19: Allegheny Valley Hospital Auxiliary will sell chances for a lottery ticket raffle from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Carlisle Corner gift shop at the hospital, 1301 Carlisle St. Chances are $1 each and the winner will receive 100 $1 lottery tickets. The drawing will be at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 19. Proceeds benefit auxiliary projects at the hospital.
Jefferson
Nov. 12: Table reservations are being accepted for the Knoch Knights Girls Basketball craft show at Knoch High School. Details: Shannon McGraw, 724-822-6803 or knochgirlscraftshow@gmail.com.
Kittanning
Sundays and Thursdays: The Armstrong County Historical Museum, 330 N. McKean St., will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. Other hours available by appointment. Free parking available behind the museum via the North Grant Avenue entrance. Details: 724-548-5707 or achgs300@gmail.com.
Leechburg
Today: A summer Jenga party for children in fourth through sixth grade will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Leechburg Public Library, 137 Market St.
Saturday and Wednesday: Leechburg Museum will be open from noon to 3 p.m. Other times available by appointment. Details: 724-845-8914 or lamahs@windstream.net.
Dec. 10 and 11: Table reservations are being accepted for a Christmas craft and vendor show planned from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Leechburg Volunteer Firehall, 268 Canal St. Cost: $30 per day or $50 for both days, includes one table and two chairs. Details: Melissa, 724-332-9090 or allermelissa@comcast.net.
Lower Burrell
Saturday: Church of God will have a parking lot treasures sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 273 Chester Dr. Cost: $5 per space. Rain date: Aug. 20. Reservations and details: 724-335-4422 or lbcog@hotmail.com.
Saturday: The ClothesLine ministry at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Clothing, shoes and purses will be sold buy one, get one free. The jewelry room will be open and an adult-supervised craft will be available for children while adults shop. Free school supplies will be given to students accompanied by an adult.
Saturday: The Lower Burrell Farmers Market, 2800 Bethel St., will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lower Burrell Lions will sell brooms.
Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature Studio B Services with DJ Tink Heavner from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post, Wildlife Lodge Road. Members and three guests welcome.
Manor
Oct. 8 and 9: Vendors applications are being accepted for the Fall For Animals Festival set for 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 8 and noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 9 at Crooked Creek Horse Park, 467 Crooked Creek Dam Road. Cost: $60 for a 10 x 20-foot space. Spaces will be assigned by lottery. Electricity is available. Vendors must participate both days open to close. Paid reservation deadline: Sept. 23. Details: Rini, 724-859-3559.
New Kensington
Today: Knead Community Café will host a free movie night in the café courtyard, 1011 Barnes St. Gates at the Fifth Avenue entrance open at 8 p.m. The featured film will be, “Encanto,” rated PG. Bring a lawn chair. Sponsored by New Kensington Catholic Community.
Saturday and Tuesday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday. Items available include clothing for all members of the family, shoes and linens. First-time customers receive 15 free items. Summer clothing donations accepted during business hours.
Aug. 21: Sponsors are needed for a back-to-school bash planned at Lost Dreams Awakening Recovery Center, 408 Eighth St., rear. Details: Ronel, 412-219-8313 or Laurie, 724-594-7903.
North Apollo
Saturday: The Kids’ Closet at Church of God will have a back-to-school event from 10 a.m. to noon at the church, 507 20th St. Free backpacks filled with school supplies will be distributed and a hot lunch will be served.
Oakmont
Aug. 18: Oakmont Carnegie Library will offer a program about food science from 6 to 8 p.m. at the library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd. Children younger than 13 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/32d7bzyd.
Oakmont/Frazer
Through Aug. 31: Panera Bread Café will donate a portion of sales from each Frozen Agave Lemonade, Frozen Strawberry Lemonade, Lemon Drop Cookie and Lemonade tote sold to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, a pediatric cancer charity that funds cancer treatment and research. Donations will also be accepted. Participating stores include Pittsburgh Mills Mall, Frazer, and Allegheny River Blvd., Oakmont.
Parks
Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will host 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.
Rayburn
Saturday : A cash bash to benefit Rory Ridge Horse Rescue will be from 4 to 7 p.m. at Rayburn Volunteer Fire Department, 102 Water Tower Road. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Cost: $20, includes food and drinks. There will be strip tickets, a basket raffle and 50/50. Winners need not be present. Tickets: 724-859-1972 or roryridgerescue@gmail.com.
Springdale
Aug. 17: Springdale Free Public Library will offer a workshop to do ladybug mandala rock painting at 1 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Reservations required. Reservations: 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.
Sunday: BridgePoint Church will have a service from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Riverview Memorial Park, First Avenue, Tarentum. There will be a children’s lesson and craft. Bring a covered dish to share at the picnic which will be afterward. Free food boxes will be distributed. Details: 724-671-7580.
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.
Sept. 3: First Baptist Church will sponsor a trip to see, “David” at the Sight & Sound Theatre in Lancaster. Bus leaves at 8:45 a.m. and returns about 10:30 p.m. Cost: $140, includes transportation, theater admission and lunch. Details: 724-224-2722.
Sept. 8 to 10: Summit Hose Co. is accepting crafter and vendor applications for its Fall Festival. No food vendors, please. Details: Tami Sudy, 878-302-5367 or tamisudy@gmail.com.
Upper Burrell
Aug. 28: Sky View Radio Society is accepting reservations for flea market tailgating spaces at its Swap N’ Shop Hamfest set for 8 a.m. to noon at the society grounds, 2335 Turkey Ridge Road. Cost: $5 per space. Reservations and details: John Italiano, 724-339-3821.
Vandergrift
Wednesday : Vandergrift Public Library will sponsor a free program, “Dance the Story,” with the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre at 11 a.m. in the Casino Theater. Children in prekindergarten through fifth grade will look at a costume from the ballet, “Sleeping Beauty,” and dance with a teaching artist on the theater stage. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-568-2212 or tinyurl.com/2jfnys6w.
Washington Township
Today: Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 4078 Route 66. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and sales start at 6 p.m. Free coffee. The kitchen will be open. Players must be at least 18 or accompanied by an adult.
West Deer
Sept. 24: East Union Presbyterian Church is accepting space reservations for a fall craft show at the church, 292 East Union Road. Details: Mary Lynn, 412-767-5750.
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