The Stroller, July 18, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Concert planned Thursday in Tarentum’s Riverview Memorial Park

Let’s Duet will be featured at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Carl J. Magnetta Jr. Memorial Amphitheater in Riverview Memorial Park, Tarentum, as part of the summer concert series.

The Snack Shack opens at 6 p.m. The concerts are sponsored by Tarentum Recreation Board.

Free movie to be shown at Hartwood Acres

The film, “Sing 2,” rated PG, will be screened Wednesday as part of the free Allegheny County Family Fun Drive-In movie series at Hartwood Acres Amphitheater.

Gates open at 7:30 p.m. and the show begins at dusk. Gates close when the movie starts. When the parking area fills up, a notice will be posted on the Allegheny County Parks Facebook page. Capacity is limited to the first 300 vehicles.

Calendar

Apollo

Wednesday: Apollo Hose Co. No. 2 will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Details: 724-478-4831.

Brackenridge

Wednesday: 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.

Freeport 

Wednesday: 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.

Harrison  

Tuesday: The Who Knew? program at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will present, “Secrets of Our Rivers” at 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. and online at Zoom.us. Reservations required. Reservations: call 724-226-3491 or visit the calendar tab at alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Wednesday: The Agape Thrift Shop at Grace United Methodist Church, 1333 Freeport Road, will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Masks required. Clean spring and summer clothing in all sizes is needed. Bring donations on Wednesday or leave them on the front porch. Do not place donations in the blue bins behind the church.

Wednesday: 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.

July 25 to 29: Harvest Church will host vacation Bible school, “Kidzfest Australia,” for children who are entering kindergarten through fifth grade from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the church, 1207 Pacific Ave., Natrona Heights. Registration: harvestpa.org/events. Details: 724-548-5643.

July 27: 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, “A Long Petal of the Sea ,” by Isabel Allende. Online participation available. Reservations required. Reservations: AlleghenyValleyLibrary.org.

July 31: A purse bash to benefit Robin’s Home charity that provides help to low income women veterans and their children will be at Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 11 a.m., lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. and bingo begins at 1 p.m. Cost: $35 in advance; $40 at the door; includes lunch. There will be a cash bar, pull tab tickets, a silent auction, pick of the table and raffles. Tickets: 724-904-7649.

Aug. 1 to 5: Guardian Angels Parish will have vacation Bible school, “Monumental,” from 6 to 8:30 p.m. for children in prekindergarten through sixth grade in the parish Patterson Hall, 800 Montana Ave., Natrona Heights. Volunteers welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-4900 or ccd@guardianangelspgh.org.

Jefferson

Thursday: A public luncheon card party will be at noon at the American Legion, Route 356. Everyone is welcome to play 500 or your game. Sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. No reservations required.

Leechburg   

Today: 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.

Wednesday: Holy Innocents Anglican Church, 366 Third St., will have a lasagna dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. at the church. Dine in or takeout. Menu: lasagna, salad, Italian bread, butter and dessert, $10. Orders requested on Wednesday. Orders: 724-845-6165.

Wednesday: A teen game night will be from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Campbell Avenue playground on First Street. Teens age 13 to 17 welcome. There will be badminton, ladder toss, corn hole and other games. Sponsored by Leechburg Public Library, there will be chaperones.

Lower Burrell

Today: Lower Burrell Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary will meet at 7 p.m. in the post banquet room. New members should bring their membership card.

July 25 to 29: Bethel United Methodist Church, 150 Alder St., will have vacation Bible school, “Rocky Railway,” from 9:30 a.m. to noon for children age 4 to those who have completed fifth grade. Donations will be accepted. Reservations: bethelumc.us.

New Kensington 

Tuesday: A free seminar on family and home financial budgeting from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Salvation Army, 255 Third St. Sponsored by the Salvation Army and First National Bank. Details: Lauren.Suprano@use.salvationarmy.org.

Wednesday: A free seminar, “Access to Public Benefits 101,” will be offered from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Salvation Army, 255 Third St. Sponsored by the Salvation Army and Laurel Legal Services Inc. Details: Lauren.Suprano@use.salvationarmy.org.

Oakmont

Tuesdays: Taking Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) meets at 6 p.m. at Oakmont United Methodist Church, 419 Maryland Ave. Monthly dues: $5; first meeting is free. Details: vrevilla@pointpark.edu.

July 31: Reservations are being accepted for the Kerr Museum Victorian Bridal Luncheon set for 12:30 p.m. at Oakmont Country Club. Hats and fascinators welcome. Cost: $75. Reservations required by July 22. Reservations: 412-826-9295.

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.

O’Hara

Aug. 6: A drag bingo featuring Divine Divas to benefit Guyasuta Youth Football will be from 5 to 10 p.m. at Comfort Inn RIDC, 180 Gamma Drive. Doors open at 4 p.m. Admission: $25. Must be at least 18 to attend. Food and drinks will be sold. Tickets: tinyurl.com/mvec3ncw.

Rayburn  

Aug. 13: 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.

Sharpsburg

Tuesday: The Allegheny Valley chapter of the Women’s Business Network will meet at 8 a.m. at 817 Main St. Those attending can learn how the group supports the success and growth of women in business. Reservations required. Reservations: Kelly Motter, 717-659-0323.

Springdale 

Today: The Knotty Knitters group at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6 p.m. Bring your unfinished knitting or crocheting project. All skill levels welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Wednesday: Springdale Free Public Library will offer a craft workshop to make a glass jar luminary at 1 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

July 25: The Sherlock Holmes Book Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729

Tarentum

Tuesday: A free outdoor storytime for children age 3 to 5 will be at noon near the water play area of Riverview Memorial Park, First Avenue. Bring a blanket or chair. Sponsored by Community Library of Allegheny Valley. Weather permitting.

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: 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.

Wednesday: 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.

Wednesday: BridgePointe Church will have its free children’s summer reading program from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the church library, 400 E. Ninth Ave. Lunch and a snack will be served. Details: 724-671-7580.

Wednesday: Girl Scout Troop 28807 will host a free Down on the Farm storytime from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at BridgePointe Church, 400 E. Ninth Ave., Tarentum. There will be stories, crafts, games and snacks. Donations of new and gently used children’s books will be accepted.

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

Tuesday: Vandergrift Public Library will have a free storytime for children 10 and younger at 11 a.m. in Franklin Avenue Park. No reservations required. Details: 724-568-2212.

Tuesday: 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. Please note the new date and time. All skill levels welcome. No reservations required. Details: 724-568-2212.

Tuesday: A Board Game Night for all ages will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the library, 128C. Washington Ave. Snacks will be available. No reservations required. Details: 724-568-2212.

Washington Township

Wednesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 6 p.m. at Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380.