The Stroller, Aug. 17, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Cadogan to mark 100 years with festival
The township of Cadogan will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a festival Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Overlook Park on Prospect Avenue.
There will be music, food trucks and raffles. Music schedule: Friday, 2 to 5 p.m., Dave Paleczny; Saturday, noon to 3 p.m., Killin’ Time, 3 to 6 p.m., Street Fair, and 6 to 9 p.m., 13 Stories; and Sunday 1 to 4 p.m. DJ Jack McKernan.
There will be fireworks displays at 9:15 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information, visit Cadogan Township Community Information on Facebook.
Riverbration Boat Races planned in Kittanning
The Kittanning Boat Races Riverbration festival will be Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Kittanning Riverfront Park.
Friday’s activities will include a touch-a-truck and Shriner Clowns and movie in the park. Saturday racing will begin at 10 a.m. and a foam party will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday racing begins at 11 a.m. and there will be a car show at 11 a.m.
For more information, call 724-224-3400 or email lynda@akstrong.com.
Harrison church invites residents to community picnic
Christ Our Hope Church, Harrison, will have a community picnic from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the church, 926 Painter Ave., Natrona Heights.
There will be a bouncy house, games for children and adults, music and food and school supplies will be distributed.
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Allison Park
Friday: The Pittsburgh North chapter of the Women’s Business Network will meet at 9 a.m. at Parkwood United Presbyterian Church, 4289 Mt. Royal Blvd. Those attending can learn how the group supports the success and growth of women in business. Meetings are the first and third Fridays of the month. Reservations required. Reservations: Kathy Bell, 412-855-0578.
Apollo
Today: Apollo Memorial Library will host a family board game night from 5 to 7 p.m. at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Bring your game or play one of the library’s. Drop in anytime from 5 to 7 p.m. Details: 724-478-4214.
Today: Apollo Hose Co. No. 2 will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Details: 724-478-4831.
Wednesdays and Saturdays: Apollo Area Historical Society Museum, 317 N. Second St., is open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations of stamps, envelopes, cleaning supplies, small easels, copy paper towels are welcome. Details: ApolloPAHistory@gmail.com.
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.
Brackenridge
Today: Al-Anon will meet at 8 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10th Ave. The group offers help and hope for families and friends of alcoholics.
Thursday: Bingo will begin at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave.
Buffalo Township
Aug. 25: Zion United Methodist Church will host a community blood drive from 1 to 7 p.m. in the church Family Life Center, 438 Bear Creek Road. Appointments recommended. Bring ID. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or visit donateblood.centralbloodbank.org. Search for group code C664.
East Deer
Sept. 18: National Association of the Women’s Interactive Network is accepting table and space reservations for a flea market set for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at East Deer Athletic Field, 700 Front St., Creighton. Cost: $25 for a 12 x 12-foot space paid in advance. No electricity available. Setup will begin at 7 a.m. No food or drink vendors. The association provides networking, professional mentoring and education to women experiencing economic hardships. Reservations: 412-965-3971, info@na-win.com or na-WIN.com.
Freeport
Today: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from noon to 3 p.m. Cash only. Donations of summer clothing, shoes, bedding and purses welcome. Donations must be laundered and free from pet hair. Details: 724-295-3095.
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.
Gilpin
Thursday: Leechburg Public Library will sponsor a Movie in the Park at 7 :30 p.m. in Gilpin-Leechburg Park, Park Road. Bring a chair or blanket.
Thursday: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7:15 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.
Harmar
Thursday: The free concert series at 7 p.m. in the Pittsburgh Shrine Center pavilion, 1877 Shriners Way, will feature the band Shot O’ Soul. Gates open at 6 p.m. Rain or shine. Free parking and food and drinks will be available. No tailgating, outside food or beverages permitted. The weekly event is sponsored by Band Together Pittsburgh, Moondog’s and the Pittsburgh Shrine Center.
Harrison
Today: The Agape Thrift Shop at Grace United Methodist Church, 1333 Freeport Road, will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Masks required. Clean fall and back-to-school summer clothing in all sizes is needed. Masks optional. Bring donations on Wednesday or leave them on the front porch. Do not place donations in the blue bins behind the church.
Today: Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank will be open to anyone in need from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Pull into the center parking lot and food will be placed into your vehicle. Those who are not yet registered should come from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Today: 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.
Thursday: Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars will host a car and bike cruise from 5 to 9 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Lane. Weather permitting. There will be food, music and a 50/50 raffle.
Thursday and Friday: 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. Friday. Proceeds benefit auxiliary projects at the hospital.
Friday: The Discovering Family Roots group at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Share ideas with others, learn new research tips, and see what research resources are available in the library local history department. Reservations required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.
Friday: 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.
Aug. 24: The Kitchen Sink Book Club at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. The selection will be, “Outlawed,” by Anna North. Reservations required. Reservations: AlleghenyValleyLibrary.org.
Aug. 25: Harrison Hills Park will offer a free Junior Ranger program, “Soils Hike with the Park Rangers,” for children age 5 to 10 at 10 a.m. in the park. Meet at the Yakaon Shelter. This is a 1-mile hike that is rated easy. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Bring water and wear closed-toe shoes. Reservations required. Reservations: friendsofharrisonhills.org/programs-and-events.html.
Harmar
Friday: The 20-piece Shriners Stage Band will perform swing music from the 30’s through the 60s from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Syria Shrine Ballroom, 1877 Shriners Way. Admission: $5. Proceeds benefit Shriners projects.
Jefferson
Thursday: Bingo will be at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 754 N. Pike Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Under new management with higher payouts. The kitchen will be open. Proceeds benefit post and auxiliary projects.
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.
Leechburg
Today: The Knit N Crochet group at Leechburg Public Library will have a meet-and-greet from 1 to 3 p.m. at the library, 137 Market St. Details: 724-236-0080.
Thursday: The free genealogy group at Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society will meet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the museum, 118 First St. Basic computer skills and face masks required. Ancestry.com and Newspaper.com are available. Details: Judy, 724-681-9154.
Thursday: A New Path Al-Anon Family Group, a free, confidential program for anyone whose life has been affected by someone else’s drinking, will meet at 7 p.m. in First United Methodist Church, 251 Main St.
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
Today: The Moose will host a trivia night with Pittsburgh DJ Trivia at 6:30 p.m. at the post, 499 Reimer St. Members and 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
Thursday: Heritage Hospice will host a free Grief Support group for those who have suffered the loss of a loved one from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the center, 2400 Leechburg Road, building 300. The group meets the third Thursday of each month. Details: Amber, 724-334-6600 or amberhusar@heritagehospicepa.com.
Thursday: Sally’s Outdoor Market will be from 2 to 6 p.m. weather permitting, at the Salvation Army, 255 Third St. Free backpacks and books will be distributed from 5 to 6:30 p.m. No reservations required. There will be fresh produce, plants, baked goods, hot foods and more. Vendor spaces available. Details: 724-335-7221, ext. 106 or lauren.suprano@use.salvationarmy.org.
Thursday: The Secular Organization for Sobriety/Save Our Selves (SOS) a support group for people recovering from alcohol and drug abuse, will meet a 7 p.m. at Lost Dreams Awakening Recovery Community Center, 408 Eighth St. Details: 724-556-0737.
Thursday: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary Bingo will be at 7 p.m. at the aerie, 2134 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403.
Thursday: Knead Community Café in New Kensington will pass out free grab-and-go meals from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the café, 1011 Barnes St. This week’s meals were donated in honor of Joan Matt and in memory Frederick K. Matt Jr.
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.
Oakmont
Thursday : 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
Thursday: Parks Township Sportsman Club Association will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. New members welcome.
Plum
Today: Plum Community Center will have a free karaoke night with DJ Jim Barnett from 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. at the center, 499 Center New Texas Road. BYOB.
Springdale
Today : 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
Today: The Tarentum Farmers Market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the upper parking lot at First United Presbyterian Church, 913 Lock St.
Today: The Elks will host bingo at 6:30 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. The kitchen is open to the public from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Menu: elks644.org/elks-kitchen-1. Orders: 724-226-1644 by 8:15 p.m.
Thursday: The Night Market event in downtown will be from 5 to 8 p.m. There will be music and food and shops will be open.
Thursday: The free diaper bank at Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. One distribution per child per month is available. Details: 724-224-9006.
Through Aug. 27: Allegheny Valley League of Artists will have a group exhibit, “New Beginning,” at the Manos Gallery, 320 E. Fifth Ave. The exhibit includes works of 14 member artists in a variety of mediums.
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
Today: The YoYos Needles Art group at Vandergrift Public Library will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the library reading room, 128C. Washington Ave. All skill levels welcome. No reservations required. Details: 724-568-2212.
Thursday: The Farmer’s Market will be open from 4 to 6:30 p.m. in the Columbia Avenue parking lot.
Thursday: The Gathering on Grant in downtown will be from 5 to 8 p.m. There will be music, vendors and games. Vendor information: vandergriftbusinessassociation@gmail.com.
Washington Township
Today: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 6 p.m. at Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380.
Friday: 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
Friday: North Hills Community Outreach will distribute free food from noon to 1 p.m. at the Free Store, 756 Little Deer Creek Valley Road. Everyone welcome.
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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