The Stroller, June 15, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Leechburg area veterans book available

The Leechburg Museum Genealogy Group compiled a binder of information about veterans from Leechburg, West Leechburg, Gilpin, Allegheny Township and Hyde Park.

Over 425 veterans from the Revolutionary War to the present are featured in the 304-page binder that is on display at the museum on First Street. Copies are available by sending a check made out to the museum for $30, plus $5 for shipping to Leechburg Museum, P.O. Box 156, Leechburg PA 15656.

The group would like to thank all those who submitted information.

Car cruise planned Friday in Vandergrift

A car cruise to benefit Victorian Vandergrift Museum and Historical Society will be from 6 p.m. till dark Friday in downtown Vandergrift.

Vehicle entry fee is $10 and the first 75 vehicles will receive a dash plaque. There will be raffles, food and a DJ. For details, call 724-568-2615.

Calendar

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 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.

Thursday: Local author J. V. Hilliard will discuss his new book at 5:30 p.m. at Apollo Memorial Library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Details: 724-478-4214.

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

July 10: Table reservations are being accepted for a flea market planned from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Arnold Volunteer Fire Company No. 2 social hall, 1702 Fifth Ave. Set up will begin at 6 a.m. Cost: $10 for two tables. Details: Jim Duncan, 724-754-7666.

Bethel

June 21: The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek, 142 Kerr Road, will offer a free meet-and-greet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. with beekeepers of Armstrong, Butler, Indiana and Clarion counties. Learn why bees are so important. There will be children’s activities. Reservations required. Reservations and details: armstrongcenter.org/odc-events.

June 23: A guided mushroom walk will begin at 5 p.m. at the Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek, 142 Kerr Road. Cost: $30. Reservations required. Reservations: armstrongcenter.org/odc-events.

Friday: Armstrong County Libraries will host a beach party to kickoff their summer reading program, “Oceans of Possibilities,” from 1 to 4 p.m. at the beach at Crooked Creek State Park. Open to all ages, there will be a storytime, treasure hunts, games, activities, free refreshments and a visit from the Armstrong County Conservation District’s Myrtle the Turtle. No reservations required.

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

June 23: 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 and click on the Schedule Now or New Donor buttons. Search for group code C664.

East Vandergrift

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.

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.

Gilpin

Thursday: Leechburg Public Library will have a free movie night at 7 p.m. in pavilion 2 in Gilpin-Leechburg Park, Park Road. The featured film will be, “Finding Nemo.” Bring a blanket or chair, snacks and drinks.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Friday: The YMCA will sponsor a School’s Out Summer Bash for children in first through sixth grade from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Y, 5021 Freeport Road. There will be dodge ball, crafts, games and pizza, but no swimming. Cost: $15; $5 for each additional sibling. Reservations required by noon Friday. Attendance is limited to 40 children. Reservations: stop in at the YMCA.

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.

June 22: 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, “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea,” by Jules Verne. 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.

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: Leechburg Museum, 118 First St., will be open from noon to 3 p.m. Alternate times available by appointment. Details: 724-845-8914 or lamahs@windstream.net.

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. Face masks and social distancing required.

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.

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

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.

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: Allegheny Valley Church of God, 216 Catalpa St., will serve free grab-and-go lunches at noon. Menu: chili and cookies, for as long as the food lasts. Details: 724-335-0994.

Today: 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.

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 are sponsored by the Pokusa and Nuttall families.

Thursday: Sally’s Outdoor Market will be from 2 to 6 p.m. weather permitting, at the Salvation Army, 255 Third St. There will be fresh produce, plants, baked goods, hot foods and more. Vendor spaces available. Details: 724-335-7221, ext. 106 or laruen.suprano@use.salvationarmy.org.

Thursdays: 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: 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: 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.

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. 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: Wednesday. 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

Thursday: Parks Township Sportsman Club Association will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. New members welcome.

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

Thursday: The adult Scrapbooking Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Details: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum

Monday through Friday: Central Presbyterian Church will host a free children’s meal program through Aug. 12 at the church, 305 Allegheny St. Breakfast will be served from 9 to 10 a.m. and lunch from noon to 1 p.m. Activities will be offered between meals. No reservations are required. Food must be eaten onsite; no grab-and-go meals will be available.

Today: 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.

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 7 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 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.

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.

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

Today: A Dollar Dinner will be from 4 to 6 p.m. or until sold out at First United Methodist Church, 134 Custer Ave. Menu: grilled hot dogs, baked beans, pasta salad, brownies, lemonade and water, all for $1. Outdoor seating will be available, weather permitting.

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 event in downtown will be from 5 to 8 p.m. There will be music, vendors and games. Vendor information: vandergriftbusinessassociation@gmail.com.

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: 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.