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

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Lower Burrell church offers free reading workshop

Redemption Church Reading Outreach Tutoring will sponsor a free parent and child reading workshop for families with children age 4 through first grade from 6 to 7 p.m. June 28 at the church, 232 Hillcrest Drive, Lower Burrell.

Parents will learn the key reading-readiness skills their child needs and fun ways to practice those skills while reading books. Families will take home a new picture book and reading readiness skills bookmarks.

Reservations are required. For reservations, email readingoutreach232@gmail.com.

Free concert planned Tuesday in West Deer

Highpointe at Rebecca will host a free outdoor concert featuring The HighLife Band at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the facility, 1871 Highpointe Lane, West Deer.

Tours of the campus will be available at 2 p.m. and free parking is available. Registration is required.

To register call Julie Spirnock at 724-444-1521.

Corpus Christi procession rescheduled to be Thursday

The New Kensington Catholic Community Corpus Christi procession that was to be June 16 at Mary Queen of Apostles School, 110 Elmtree Road, New Kensington, was postponed and rescheduled to happen Thursday.

Participants will meet at 6 p.m. at the Ten Commandments monument in front of the school for songs and prayer and then will process while praying the Rosary. Parish pastors, members of the Knights of Columbus and Rosary leaders from St. Joseph, St. Mary of Czestochowa and Mt. St. Peter parishes will lead the procession past Feldarelli Square and back to the Ten Commandments monument and down Elmtree Road and back again. Rain date is June 23.

Light refreshments will be served afterward. The public is welcome.

Calendar

Apollo

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

Tuesday : 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.

Thursday : 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.

Buffalo Township 

Thursday : 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.

Fawn

Sunday: The Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society’s Flea-Tique antique and collectible show will open the season from daybreak to 1 p.m. at the Bull Creek Tour-Ed Mine site, off Bull Creek Road. Rain or shine. No pets permitted. Spaces: $30 per month; $150 for the season. Customer parking: $3. Details: fleatique82@gmail.com or 724-224-0178.

Ford City

July 16: Tickets are on sale for the Ford City Community Kennywood picnic at Klingensmith Drug Stores in Ford City, Kittanning and West Kittanning. Cost: $28 for a FunDay Pass. Passes can also be used weekdays through Aug. 19. An extra $10 fee will be charged to use the tickets on weekends through Aug 19. Bus tickets for the day of the picnic are also available for $8. Details: 412-389-8366.

Hampton

Sunday: The free 2022 Summer Concert series will present the Father’s Day Car Cruise featuring the King Solomon Hicks Band from 2 to 7 p.m. at Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater, 4070 Middle Road. Bring a chair.

Harrison 

Today: Building Block of Natrona will host its free Veggies for All and Cosmetics Closet outreach for residents in need at 1 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 28 Garfield St., Natrona. Free produce and personal care and hygiene products will be distributed, first come, first served, until supplies run out. No income verification required. Masks are optional and everyone is welcome.

Today: Friends of Harrison Hills Park will meet at 10 a.m. in the park Environmental Learning Center, Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Registration requested. Registration: friendsofharrisonhills@gmail.com.

Today: A karaoke night will be from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane. Members and guests welcome.

Monday: The free summer children’s playground program sponsored by Natrona Comes Together Association will present a crafts program to make stuffies at 12:30 p.m. at the park pavilion.

Monday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer a program for children 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.

Wednesday : 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: The Clothing Closet at First Lutheran Church, 358 Main St., will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All items are 20 cents each. Customers should wear a face mask and bring a bag. Clothing donations welcome.

Today: Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church will have its free takeout monthly Pot Love Dinner at noon at the church, 271 Main St. Reservations required by noon Friday. There is a one dinner per family member limit. Those with reservations will be served first. Line-up will be outside. Everyone is welcome. Reservations: 724-845-1901 or church@crcpc.org.

Today 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.

Monday: 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.

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: A luncheon bingo will be at 1 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Doors open at 11 a.m. Admission includes lunch at 12:30 p.m., 15 games that win $20 each; four specials that win $30 each; and a $100 must-go jackpot. Details: 724-335-4131.

Today: 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.

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

Monday: Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary will meet at 7 p.m. in the post banquet room, Wildlife Lodge Road.

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.

Manor

July 6: Lenape Tech Adult Education will host a free adult student information night from 5 to 6 p.m. in the school cafeteria, 2215 Chaplin Ave. Sample programs include HVACR fast track, welding fast track, CDL, clinical medical assistant, pharmacy technician, phlebotomy technician and online learning. Funding providers will be on hand. Reservations required by June 30. Reservations: 724-763-5916 or kirskei@mylenape.net.

New Kensington

Today: A yard sale to benefit Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the center, 730 Church St. Items will include pet supplies, household goods and more.

Today: 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. Orders: 724-226-0942 or saintjohnnewken@gmail.com.

Today 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.

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

Tuesday: 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

June 27: 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

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.

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: The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be used book sale and dollar breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon. Details: 724-224-9220.

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: Bingo will begin at 7 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 141 Sumner Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The kitchen will be open.

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.