The Stroller, June 24, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Free concert planned at Concordia Lutheran Ministries

Concordia at Cabot Haven Apartments will host a free outdoor concert featuring the Penn-Trafford Community Band at 4 p.m. Sunday on the Haven II patio, entrance 5, 148 Marwood Road, Jefferson Township.

Registration is encouraged. To register, call Peggy at 724-352-5378 or email PTrettel@concordialm.org. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved indoors to the Haven I dining room.

Yoga fundraiser to benefit Buffalo Creek Nature Park

Sol Power Yoga in Buffalo Township will sponsor a yoga fundraiser at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at Buffalo Creek Nature Park to benefit the park, 154 Monroe Road.

The event will be a one-hour power yoga class outside in the park picnic pavilion. Yoga mats will be provided. Admission is $10. No reservations are required.

The Sunday in the Park event with food trucks will be afterward.

Work day scheduled at Freeport gardens

Freeport Renaissance Association is looking for volunteers to help at a work day from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday at the Hope Garden and Bicycle Garden on Fifth Street.

To give your time, come to the Hope Garden, 215 Fifth St. and bring your gardening tools.

Concert series to feature Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre

The Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre will be featured at the free 2022 Summer Concert series Sunday at Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater, 4070 Middle Road, Hampton.

Black Dog Winery and Hop Farm Brewing trucks will be on site beginning at 6 p.m. and performances will begin at 7:30 p.m.

Bring a chair. Popup tents and umbrellas are permitted but must be taken down before the performance begins.

Reunions

• The Pegtown Reunion will be at 1 p.m. July 30 at the Apollo-Spring Church Sportsmen’s Club, Route 56, Kiski Township. Details: Rosemary Dixon Wilson, 724-478-1083 or 724-954-2885.

• 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 Class 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.

• Highlands High School Class of 1970 will host a Turning 70 mixer at 6 p.m. Aug. 27 at Hill Crest Country Club, 3411 Leechburg Road, Lower Burrell. All Highlands High School graduates are welcome. There will be a cash bar, finger foods, a DJ and dancing. Details: Debbie, 724-224-1972 or Dave, 724-226-0747.

• Valley High School Class of 1972 will have a reunion July 23 at the Lower Burrell Veterans of Foreign Wars. Classmates who have not received an invitation or have questions should call or text 412-973-4581.

• Freeport Area High School Class of 1982 will have a reunion Aug. 20 on the back patio at the White Star Club, Buffalo Township. Doors open at 5 p.m. Cost: $25, includes buffet dinner at 6 p.m. and music from 7 to 10 p.m. Cash bar. Reservations required by July 31. Details: Michelle, 412-576-6539.

Calendar

Apollo

Thursday: 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 family game night at 7 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. Bring a game to share. Snacks will be available.

Sunday: A food truck festival will be from 3 to 9 p.m. in the lot at 1701 Fifth Ave. Restrooms and tables will be available in the Arnold Fire Department No. 2 bingo hall.

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.

Buffalo Township

Saturday: C.S. Kim Karate will host a free children’s safety workshop from 1 to 3 p.m. at the karate studio, 612 S. Pike Road. There will be child self-defense lessons and meet-and-greets with local fire, police and ambulance personnel. Details: 724-504-9498.

East Vandergrift

Sunday: Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish will host 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.

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.

Harrison 

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.

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  

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 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: Peoples Library will present, “Oceans of Fun,” with Stage Right at 11 a.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details: 724-339-1021.

Saturday: Bethel Masons, 118 Allen St., will host a Vitalant community blood drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the lodge banquet room. Appointments recommended. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or visit donateblood.centralbloodbank.org and use group code C2210076.

Saturday: 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.

Sunday: A takeout spaghetti dinner will be from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Menu: spaghetti, salad and roll, $9.

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

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.

July 17: Peoples Library is conducting a basket raffle to benefit the library. Baskets will be displayed tonight at the New Kensington library, 880 Barnes St., during June Fridays on Fifth celebration and at the library book sale. Photographs of the baskets will be available at the Lower Burrell library, 3052 Wachter St.. The drawing will be July 17. Cost: $5 each. Tickets: at both libraries.

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.

Springdale 

Saturday: The Dynamo Education Foundation Soccer Reunion will be at the Springdale High School athletic fields, Butler Road. Gates open at 1 p.m. The student game will begin at 2 p.m. and the alumni game at approximately 4 p.m. Admission: $5; students, $2. Proceeds benefit the foundation. Details: dynamosoccerreunion@gmail.com.

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

Saturday: The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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 Thursday: 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 Leechburg

Saturday: The Western Reserve Insulator Club’s Allegheny Valley Insulator Show and Sale will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at West Leechburg Firemen’s Recreation Hall, 1116 Gosser St. Free admission. Details: Ron Barth, 724-845-8439 or rktbarth@windstream.net.