The Stroller, June 10, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Verona and Oakmont to host Allegheny County Firefighters

The Allegheny County Firefighters convention will be Saturday through June 18 in Verona and Oakmont.

Events include:

• A Night at the Races will be at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Verona Fire Department on Parker Street. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $20 per person and includes food and drinks.

• The Battle of the Barrel will be at 6 p.m. Monday and Tuesday in Oakmont’s Riverside Park on Third Street.

• A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. June 17 at the Verona Fire Department.

• The parade will begin at 5 p.m. June 18 at the intersection of Allegheny River Blvd. and Pennsylvania Avenue in Oakmont and proceed to East Railroad Avenue in Verona.

Volunteers needed to do exterior improvements in Apollo

The Apollo Rock the Block event to help neighbors in need will be from 9 a.m. to noon June 18 in the borough.

Volunteers are needed to assist residents in and around Apollo with exterior improvement projects like painting, porch and step repairs and lawn care. No experience required. Lunch and an event T-shirt will be provided. Volunteers will meet at 8:30 p.m. to check in and receive assignments at Apollo United Presbyterian Church, 401 First St. Rain date is July 23.

To register to volunteer, visit tinyurl.com/4t53n6rp. The event is sponsored by Armstrong Habitat for Humanity, Apollo Free Methodist Church, Apollo United Presbyterian Church, The Rock Church Kiski Valley and Kingdom Come Ministries.

Boaters bash planned July 9 in New Kensington

Lighthouse Marina, New Kensington, will host a Rockin’ For Lockin’ Boaters Bash from 1 to 10 p.m. July 9 at the marina, 799 Industrial Blvd.

There will be performances by Peace Sign, Shiners, 13 Stories and Glitz; food trucks, raffles and a blessing of the boats ceremony.

Boat docking reservations are being accepted for the nights of July 8 and 9. Cost is $20 per night and no electric or water is available. For tickets and docking reservations, visit alleghenyriverdevelopment.org/rockin-for-lockin.

Reunions

• 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.

• West Deer High School Class of 1962 will have a reunion Aug. 20 the West Deer Veterans of Foreign Wars, 355 W. Starz Road. A social hour will begin at 1 p.m. and a picnic buffet will be served at 2:30 p.m. Classmates who have not received information should contact B.J. Seibert Morrison at 412-487-6485 or BMorr0813@gmail.com.

• Burrell High School of 1967 will have a reunion at 3 p.m. July 2 at the Lower Burrell American Legion, Wildlife Lodge Road. For more information and to update classmate contact information, contact Janice Tacket Lyle at 562-972-2990 jtrdhead13@gmail.com or Mary Jane Zdila at 724-335-1915 or mjezdesigns@aol.com.

• Valley High School Class of 2002 will have a reunion at 5 p.m. June 18 at Voodoo Brewery, 956 Fifth Ave., New Kensington. No reservations required. Details: rayhughley@yahoo.com.

Send reunion news to Carol Pinto-Smith at 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15068 or email cpinto-smith@triblive.com.

Calendar

Apollo

Saturday: A vendor fair will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parish center at St. James Church, 109 Owens View Ave. Details: Linda, 724-882-8776.

June 30: Apollo Memorial Library is selling raffle tickets for a basket of scratch-off tickets and history items. Cost: $1 for 1; $3 for 5; and $5 for 10. The drawing will be June 30. Tickets: Stop in at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

Arnold

Saturday: Real Life Church, 1826 Freeport Road, will sponsor a free movie night at 7 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. Snacks and beverages will be available.

Bethel 

Tuesday: The Armstrong Nature Book Club will meet at 7 p.m. at the Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek, 142 Kerr Road. The selection will be, “Super Fly: The Unexpected Lives of the World’s Most Successful Insects,” by Jonathan Balcombe. Reservations and masks required. Reservations and details: armstrongcenter.org/odc-events.

East Vandergrift

Sunday: Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish will host monthly bingo at 6:30 p.m. in the social hall, 411 McKinley Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

July 3 and 4: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish is selling raffle tickets to win $1,000 cash and a $200 gift certificate to Naser Foods. Cost: $10 per ticket that has two numbers. Winning numbers will be the first officially drawn 7 p.m. Pa. Lottery Daily Pick-3 number on July 3 and 4. Each day’s winner will receive the cash and a gift certificate. Tickets: Deborah, 724-859-3186 or after Mass in the church vestibule.

Gilpin 

Saturday: Schenley American Legion will host a car cruise from noon to 4 p.m. at the post, 383 Schenley Road. Vehicle entrance fee: $10. There will be a DJ, food, drinks and a 50/50. Proceeds will benefit local veterans’ charity Five Forces. Details: 724-396-7205.

Hampton

Sunday: The free 2022 Summer Concert series will present Deutschtown Goes to Hartwood featuring the Bill Henry Band, Working Breed and NASH.V.ILL at 7:30 p.m. at Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater, 4070 Middle Road. Black Dog Winery and Hop Farm Brewing trucks will open at 6 p.m. Bring a chair.

Harrison 

Monday through Friday: Building Block of Natrona provides lunches for children from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at Natrona Community Park. Children do not have to live in Allegheny County. Reservations are encouraged to allow for ordering enough meals but are not required. Lunch reservations: text 724-257-1117 with the number of children attending.

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.

Saturday: Fun and Freedom will host a free community picnic in the park event from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Natrona Park and playground on River Avenue. There will be food, music, sports, games and activities. Details: 724-274-7773.

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: 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: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host a luau at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. to kick off the summer reading program, “Oceans of Possibilities.” Drop in any time from 6 to 7:30 p.m. An underwater volcano demonstration will be at 6:15 and 7 p.m. and there will be a book fair and an opportunity to meet summer reading mascot Clark the Shark. No reservations required.

Saturday: Allegheny Valley Hospital Auxiliary will host a Louis’ Pop-Up Shop from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the hospital courtyard, Natrona Heights. Merchandise will include bamboo sheets, 1500-thread count sheets, unisex bracelets, Bluetooth speakers and cross body purses. Cash, credit and debit cards, checks and mobile payments accepted. A portion of proceeds will benefit the auxiliary.

June 20: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer a program for youths age 12 to 18, Mermaid Tail Painting, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Cost: $5 includes supplies. Reservations required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

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 

Saturday and Wednesday: Leechburg Museum will be open from noon to 3 p.m. Alternate times available by appointment. Details: 724-845-8914 or lamahs@windstream.net.

July 10: Team registrations are being accepted for the Shawn DesLauriers Bocce Tournament set for noon at the Marconi Club, River Avenue. Team fee: $300. There will be a basket raffle, food and a 50/50. Proceeds will be used to establish a scholarship in DesLauriers’ name. Details: Dan Swartz, danno6699@gmail.com.

Lower Burrell

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 for 25 cents each or five for $1. The jewelry room will be open.

Saturday: The Lower Burrell Farmers Market, 2800 Bethel St., will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lower Burrell Lions will be selling brooms and raffle tickets.

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the band G6 from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post, Wildlife Lodge Road. Members and three guests welcome.

June 25: Church of God is accepting space reservations for a parking lot treasures sale set for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 273 Chester Dr. Cost: $5 per space. Reservations and details: 724-335-4422 or lbcog@hotmail.com.

New Kensington

Today: Knead Community Café, 1011 Barnes St., will host a free outdoor movie night at the café. Gates will open at 8 p.m. and the movie will begin around 8:30 p.m. The featured film will be, “Rudy,” and there will be hot dogs, popcorn, drinks and snacks. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. The event is sponsored by the Notre Dame Club of Greensburg/Uniontown.

Saturday: The yard sale to benefit Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley is canceled and rescheduled to be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 18 at the center, 730 Church St. Items will include pet supplies, household goods and more.

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.

Wednesday: Peoples Library will offer two programs with the Allegheny Land Trust at the library, 880 Barnes St. “Animal Athletes,” will be at 1 p.m. Compare skills with some Pennsylvania mammals. An adult program, “All About Bees,” will be at 2:15 p.m. Masks are encouraged at both programs. Details: 724-339-1021.

June 18: St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, 150 Elmtree Road, will have a takeout Slavic Food Fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the church hall. Menu: stuffed cabbage, pierogi, soups, haluski, hot sandwiches and baked goods. Tours of the church will be available. Advance orders strongly recommended for pierogi. Order deadline: Friday June 17. Orders: 724-226-0942 or saintjohnnewken@gmail.com.

June 22: St. George Orthodox Church is accepting orders for a kibbee sale. Cost: $50 per dozen or six for $27. Order deadline: June 15. Pickup: 12:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 22 in the church hall, 1150 Leishman Ave. Orders: 724-337-3918.

Oakmont

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.

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.

Plum

June 21: A Summer Solstice Family Celebration will be from 2 to 7:30 p.m. at Plum Community Center and Library, 499 Center New Texas Road. There will be a scavenger hunt, crafts, a magician, free Kona Ice and a concert by Music For Life. Details: 412-795-2330 or plumlibrary.org.

Springdale

Saturday: A community block party, “Second Saturdays,” will be held June through September in Springdale. Space applications are being accepted from vendors, farm stands and local artists. Details and applications: bbair.boro@gmail.com.

Wednesday: Springdale Free Public Library will sponsor a craft workshop to learn finger knitting at 1 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Bring a skein of Bernat Alize Blanket-EZ Stripes yarn. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Wednesday : Local author Tamara Girardi will discuss her new book, “Disorder In The Court,” at 6 p.m. at Springdale Free Public 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. There will be a yard sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., weather permitting. Free hot dogs, iced tea and snacks will be served. 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.

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.

Vandergrift

Through June 30: The Books & More Store at Vandergrift Public Library will have a $3 bag sale. Bags provided by the library. Items individually priced will include puzzles, DVDs, audio books and CDs. Hours: 1 to 8 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays; 10 to 5 p.m. Fridays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. Proceeds benefit the library.

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

Saturday: Guardian Angels Parish will have a junk in the trunk sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of Our Lady of Victory Church, 1319 Low Grade Road. Set-up: 7 a.m. Spaces: $10. Details: jmccullough@guardianangelspgh.org.