The Stroller, June 26, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Bike run planned to benefit Alle-Kiski HOPE Center

A bike run to benefit the Alle-Kiski Hope Center will be Aug. 13 beginning at Purples Saloon, 1435 Route 66, Bethel.

Event day check-in will be at 9:30 a.m. and kickstands up will be at 11 a.m. Advance registrations through Aug. 1 will cost $20 per bike and $5 for passenger, and include admission to a pig roast and concert afterward. After that date, registration will be $25 per bike and $5 per passenger. Admission to the pig roast and concert only is $10. All vehicles are welcome.

Stops will be at the Tarentum Veterans of Foreign Wars, Shooting Bull Tavern, 508 Route 380, Washington Township; Cool Water Saloon, 1359 Route 56, Kiski Township; and Whiskey Throttled, 12416 Route 422, Kittanning Township. The event is being held in memory of Ariele Jenniches to raise awareness of domestic violence. To register, email crystalpa@comcast.net or stop in at Purple’s Saloon.

Dance planned for adults with special needs

A dance for adults with special needs will be from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. July 9 at the Quality Inn, Tarentum Bridge Road, New Kensington.

Cost is $25 per attendee, and $15 for a chaperone, and includes snacks and drinks. There will be a DJ, dancing and a limbo contest.

Those attending must be at least 17 years old. For tickets, email dances4everyone@gmail.com. The event is sponsored by Therapy House LLC.

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

Today: 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.

Brackenridge

Today: Sons of the American Legion will serve an all-you-can-eat community breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon in the American Legion, 845 E. First Ave. Cost: $8; younger than 12, $5.

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.

East Vandergrift

Today: 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 

Monday: The free summer children’s playground program sponsored by Natrona Comes Together Association will present a reading program and bookmark games at 12:30 p.m. at the park pavilion.

Monday: The Outside the Lines Adult Crafting Club at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. The group project will be a personalized flower pot. Join the group project or bring your own. New members of all skill levels welcome. Reservations and supply list: Alleghenyvalleylibrary.org or 724-226-3491.

Tuesday: The free summer children’s playground program sponsored by Natrona Comes Together Association will present a reading program with a craft and games at noon at the park pavilion.

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.

Leechburg  

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

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.

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

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 2: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley is conducting a raffle to win four tickets to the July 31 Pittsburgh Pirate game vs. the Philadelphia Phillies, a parking pass and barbeque supplies. The drawing will be at 2 p.m. July 2 on Facebook Live. Cost: $10 each. Tickets: tinyurl.com/yckn2bp7.

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

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.

Tuesday: The Pittsburgh Doo Wop Big Band will perform at 8 p.m. at the Elks, 106 Washington Ave. Admission: $10.

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

Today: 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 

Monday: 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

Today 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Thursday: St. Gertrude Church will sell frozen meatballs and spaghetti sauce from 4 to 6 p.m. by curbside pickup at the church social hall, 303 Franklin Ave. Cost: sauce, $7 per quart; meatballs, six for $3. Please enter the driveway above Sandra Lynn’s Dance School and follow the arrows to the church basement doors. Items will also be available after the Saturday and Sunday Masses at the church while supplies last.

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.