The Stroller, May 11, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Poker run to raise money for homeless veterans

Ride for Homeless Vets Motorcycle Poker Run will be June 9 at Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane.

The run will begin and finish at the post. Race-day check-in will be from 9 a.m. until the opening ceremonies begin at 11 a.m. Kickstands up will be at 11:20 a.m. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be served and the Shiners will entertain at 4 p.m. There will be a silent auction, refreshments and a 50-50.

Registration forms and package prices are available at tinyurl.com/ye25d7e2.

Free lunch offered Wednesday at Allegheny Valley Church of God

Allegheny Valley Church of God, 216 Catalpa St., New Kensington, will serve free lunches at noon Wednesday.

Meatball sandwiches, fries and cookies will be served for as long as the food lasts. Dine in or takeout available. For details, call 724-335-0994.

Leechburg Hall of Fame dinner set for May 19

The annual Leechburg Hall of Fame Dinner will be May 19 at the Marconi Club, 135 River Ave., Leechburg.

A cash bar will be at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be at 6. This year’s honorees are Doreen Smeal, Darius Lovelace and J.C. Lovelace, posthumously. Tickets are $30 and include dinner and soft drinks.

For tickets, stop in at Leechburg Public Library, 139 Market St.

Calendar

Arnold

Today: The Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave., will have morning coffee talk from 9 to 11 a.m. Details: 878-847-5646.

Avonmore

Today: A bingo to benefit the Avonmore Senior Center will begin at 1 p.m. at the center, 458 Railroad Ave. Doors open at 11 a.m. Packets must be picked by 12:30 p.m. and early birds will begin at 12:45 p.m. There will be a 50-50 raffle, 14 regular games, five specials and a $300 last jackpot game. Cost: $30, at the door, cash only. Tickets: 724-697-4014.

Cheswick

Today: Springdale and Oakmont Cub Scouts will host a car wash and aluminum can collection from noon to 3 p.m. at All Time Truck and Car Service, 1800 Pittsburgh St.

Freeport

Today: The Creativity Club at the St. Mary Family Community Center will have a Mother’s Day event for children in prekindergarten through sixth grade at 2 p.m. at the center, 407 Freeport Road. There will be stations to make a Mother’s Day gift, gift bags for finished projects and a chance to win a gift certificate to a local art studio.

Harmar 

Today: A spring bingo to benefit Lower Valley Community Food Bank will be at 7 p.m. at the Acme Club, 230 Herron Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m. Cost: $25, includes six bingo cards for 10 games, snacks and bottled water. Extra cards, and tickets for special games, lottery sure tips, a summer drink bundle and 50-50 raffle will be sold. Bring non-perishable food items for the food bank and receive a free bingo card. Tickets: lowervalleyfoodbank.org/bingo.

Thursday: Cheswick Community Relations Committee will host a ladies night out event “Buyer’s Remorse Extravaganza” from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Blue Haven Lounge, 492 Nixon Road. Bring five gently used items you can’t return but are too good to throw away and go home with three items brought by others. Acceptable items include purses, wallets, gloves, sunglasses, jewelry, makeup bags, scarves and watches. No clothing or shoes please. Remaining items will be donated to women in need. Cost: $10, includes pizza and a ticket for the 50/50 drawing. Reservations required. Reservations: Michele, 724-409-0619. Cash, check or Venmo accepted.

Harrison

Today: Burtner House Restoration Society will have a cleanup day from noon to 4:30 p.m. at the homestead, 1650 Burtner Road, Natrona Heights. Everyone is welcome to lend a hand.

Today: The Diaper Pantry at Christ Our Hope Anglican Church will distribute diapers from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 926 Painter Ave., and at Sheldon Park, both in Natrona Heights. Recipients must drive up and remain in their vehicles. First-time recipients must provide their own identification, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card.

May 14: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will sponsor a Build a Buddy fundraiser to make a Blackjack the Horse at 4:30 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Children age 3 to 12 welcome. Cost: $20. Reservations required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

May 21: The Allegheny-Kiski Health Foundation will present a free seminar, “Scooter the Therapy Cat,” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the foundation, One Acee Drive. Dr. Betsy Kay Kennon, a volunteer veterinarian with Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley, will discuss her book and the benefits of pet therapy to humans. Free copies of the book will be given out while supplies last. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-294-3157.

Indiana Township

Today: The free Drive-In Movies in the Parks program sponsored by the Allegheny County Parks Department will present “The Super Mario Brothers Movie” at dusk at Hartwood Acres Amphitheater, 4000 Middle Road. Gates open at 7 p.m. The movie is rated PG and guests are welcome to bring their own snacks and drinks. Tune your car radio to 87.9 FM for sound.

Kiski Township  

May 18: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department will host a spring bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 1037 Route 56. Proceeds will benefit the Back to School Carnival planned for Aug. 24. Doors open at 6 p.m. Cost: $25, includes six regular games that pay $50; three specials that pay $100; and a $1,000 must-go jackpot. The kitchen will be open. Details and tickets: Barb, 724-953-4006.

May 18: Boy Scout Troop 589 is accepting table reservations for a yard sale set for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Apollo Spring Church Sportsman Club, 1945 Route 56. Setup will be at 7 a.m. Cost: yard sale spaces, $15; vendor and crafters, $25. Spaces are 8-foot wide and do not include a table. Reservations: send your name, phone number and how many and what type of spaces are requested with a check payable to Troop 589 to Carrie Shank, Troop 589, 1134 Old State Road, Apollo PA 15613. Details: Tracy, 724-420-6758, or Carrie, 724-448-9639 or cjshank@comcast.net.

Lower Burrell 

Today: The ClothesLine Ministry at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to noon. Clothing, shoes and purses will be sold for 25 cents each or five for $1. There are a few prom dresses available for $5 and a bridal gown for $50. The jewelry room will be open. Please bring your own bags.

Today: DJ. Zombie will be featured from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Members and three guests welcome.

Today: A trash to treasure sale will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Public welcome.

Today: Peoples Library will have a Pinterest crafts workshop for adults at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter St. Details: 724-339-1021.

Monday: Alle-Kiski Multiple Sclerosis Support Group will meet at 7 p.m. in Faith Hall of Puckety Presbyterian Church, 1009 Puckety Church Road. Dr. Misty O’Toole from The Wellness Center in Natrona Heights will be the guest speaker. New members welcome. Details: Sharon, 724-339-4057 or 724-393-1517 and leave a message.

May 18: Trinity United Christian Church, 3400 Garvers Ferry Road, is accepting reservations for an Italian dinner planned from 6 to 8 p.m. at the church. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Menu: lasagna with meat sauce, salad, roll, brownie sundae and beverages. Spaghetti for children will be available. Michael Sadecky will entertain. Cost: $15; children 6 to 12, $5; 5 and younger, free. Proceeds will benefit the church mission trip to Nicaragua. Reservations: text 724-994-9665 or email trinityucc@comcast.net.

May 18: A Night at the Races to support Moose Charities will be at the Moose Lodge, 499 Reimer St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and races will start at 6:30 p.m. Cost: $25, includes buffet dinner and beer. There will be a basket raffle and 50-50. Members and qualified guests welcome. Tickets/horses: MooseLodge053@gmail.com.

May 20: A Vitalant community blood drive – for humans – will be from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at VCA Valley Vet Animal Hospital, 853 Falcon Park Road. Appointments recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: 877-258-4825 or visit the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org and search with account code UP915.

May 23: The Alle-Kiski chapter of the American Wine Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. Guest speaker Walt Rachelle from Virginia will discuss six wines from the various regions of Portugal. Reservations required by Thursday. Reservations: allekiski@yahoo.com.

June 15: The River 15068 is accepting space reservations for a trash to treasures sale set for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the church parking lot, 273 Chester Drive. Crafters, vendors and thrifters welcome. Cost: $5 for a 10x10-foot space. Bring your own table and chairs. Details: 724-337-4837 or sharen@goriverchurch.com.

New Kensington

Monday: Peoples Library will sponsor an hour of jigsaw puzzle fun at 1 p.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. Details: 724-339-1021.

Wednesday through May 18: St. Mary of Czestochowa Church, 857 Kenneth Ave., will host a rummage sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the church Friendship Hall. Enter through the rear doors. Half price days will be Thursday and Friday and a bag sale will be May 18.

May 19: A spaghetti dinner to benefit the Rick and Joy Debor family will be from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Eagles, 2134 Freeport Road. Dine in or takeout. There will be a silent auction and 50-50. Cost: $15. Tickets: tinyurl.com/3cw7fn37 and at the door while supplies last. Proceeds will help the family with medical costs.

May 22: The Myrrh Bearing Women group at St. George Orthodox Church is accepting orders for a kibbee sale. Pickup: noon to 1:30 p.m. May 22 in the church hall, 1150 Leishman Ave. Cost: $50 per dozen or six for $27. Orders: 724-337-3918.

Plum 

May 18: The 15^th annual Bowl for the Cure to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation, a nonprofit that raises funds for those who are diagnosed with breast cancer and survivors, will be at 9 a.m. at Nesbit’s Lanes, 3051 Leechburg Road. Cost: $20 per person; $100 per lane, includes shoes, pizza and pop. There will be door prizes, a basket auction and a 50-50. Details: Seanna, 412-510-3876 or bowlforthecure@comcast.net.

Saxonburg

Tuesday: Butler County Master Gardeners will present a free program about straw bale gardening at 6:30 p.m. at South Butler County Library, 240 W. Main St. Master Gardener Kathy Wilderotor will be the speaker. Reservations encouraged, but not required. Reservations: 724-352-4810 or director@southbutlerlibrary.org.

Springdale  

Monday: The Knotty Knitters group at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Bring your unfinished knitting or crocheting project. All skill levels welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Wednesday : Springdale Free Public Library, 331 School St., will sponsor a lecture with Meghan C. Benedict, author of “The Scandalous Madden Sisters.” The book is set in the 1900s in the Lawrenceville section of Pittsburgh. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum

Today: 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.

Vandergrift

Today: BSA Troop 551/6551 will sponsor a flower sale for Mother’s Day from noon to 5 p.m. at the Casino Theatre, 145 Lincoln St.

Tuesday: Vandergrift Public Library will celebrate World Bee Day from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. There will be a presentation about honeybees, a story and a craft. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-568-2212.

Washington Township 

Today: A rummage sale will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380.