The Stroller, June 5, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Firemen’s carnival begins Tuesday in Vandergrift

The Vandergrift Volunteer Firemen’s Carnival will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday in Kennedy Park.

There will be food, games and rides. One-price rides and single ticket sales will be available.

Concert on the river set in Freeport

Freeport Renaissance Association will present acoustic guitar duo Louie Castle in concert from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in Riverside Park.

There is no admission fee and food and drinks will be available. Bring a lawn chair.

Calendar

Apollo

Today: Apollo Area Historical Society will offer a free Heinz History Center program, “Suffrage: The Road to the Vote for American Women,” at 6:30 p.m. at the WCTU Building, 317 N. Second St. 2020 was the 100^th anniversary of the 19^th Amendment but the program was delayed until this year. Details: 724-478-2899 or apollopahistory@gmail.com.

June 11: A vendor fair will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parish center at St. James Parish, 109 Owens View Ave. All vendors needed. Cost: $20 per table; without electricity, $15. 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.

Bethel 

June 14: 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.

Brackenridge

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 Franklin

Tuesday: Harvest Church, 143 Reed Road, will host a free program, “Know How to Keep Your Flock Safe,” from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the church. The program is for members of the clergy, lay people, church staff, ushers, greeters of any faith and emergency services professionals. Doors open at 6 p.m. Reservations recommended. Reservations: harvestpa.org/events. Details: 724-548-5643 or harvestpa.org.

East Vandergrift

Today: A rummage sale will be from noon to 1 p.m. in the basement of Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church, 420 McKinley Ave.

Harrison 

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

Monday through Friday: Building Block of Natrona will provide 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.

Thursday: Burtner House Restoration Society will meet at 7 p.m. at the Harrison Municipal Building, 1 Municipal Drive, Natrona Heights. Plans for the June 18 strawberry festival will be finalized. Volunteers are needed. Details: Jeff Jones, 724-205-8784 or bhrs1821@gmail.com.

Jefferson

Tuesday: Slippery Rock Bird Watchers will present a free program at 7 p.m. at Jefferson Grange Hall, 211 Bull Creek Road. Refreshments will be served afterward. Free parking is available, and the building is handicap accessible. Public welcome.

Kiski Township

Today: An all-you-can-eat breakfast will be from 8 to 11:30 a.m. at Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department, 1037 Route 56. Menu: scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, home fries, hash browns, French toast, waffles, biscuits & gravy, coffee and juice. Cost: $11; 4 to 12, $6.50; 2 and 3, $2; younger than 2, free.

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.

Lower Burrell

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: Logan’s Ferry Presbyterian Church will have a strawberry festival from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at the church, 750 Church St. Menu: sandwich, macaroni salad, strawberries, ice cream, cake and beverage. Cost: $7. Dine in or takeout.

June 18: St. John Orthodox Church, 150 Elmtree Road, is accepting orders for a pierogi sale in conjunction with its summer food festival. Varieties: potato and cheese, sauerkraut, cottage cheese and cottage cheese with sugar, $11 per dozen. Pickup: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 18 in the church hall. Order deadline: Monday. Orders: 724-226-0942 or saintjohnnewken@gmail.com.

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.

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.

Sharpsburg

Tuesday: The Allegheny Valley chapter of the Women’s Business Network will meet at 8 a.m. at 817 Main St. Those attending can learn how the group supports the success and growth of women in business. Reservations required. Reservations: Kelly Motter, 717-659-0323.

Springdale

Monday: The Knotty Knitters group at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6 p.m. Bring your unfinished knitting or crocheting project. All skill levels welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

June 11: 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.

June 15: 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.

Tarentum

Wednesday: 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.

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.

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.

West Deer

Tuesday: A food truck rally will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Nike Site Park, 4834 Gibsonia Road. Sponsored by the township parks and recreation board.

Friday: A free Family Fishing night will be from 6 to 9 p.m. at Deer Lakes Park for families with children age 5 and older with little or no fishing experience. Those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. All equipment will be provided. The fishing license requirement is waived during the event for those 16 and older. Sponsored by the township parks and recreation board. Reservations required. Reservations: register-ed.com/events/view/181800.