The Stroller, Oct. 2, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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ELO tribute band schedules concert at Casino Theater

The Casino Theater will present the Electric Light Orchestra tribute band Into the Blue in concert at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at the theater in Vandergrift.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are reserved and cost $20. For tickets, call 724-567-5049 or stop in at Pomfret’s Paints & Variety, 149 Farragut Ave., Vandergrift.

StoryWalk continues in Arnold’s Fireman Park

Peoples Library and the Allegheny County Library Association Youth Services will sponsor a free Storywalk through Tuesday in Fireman Park, Riverside Drive, Arnold.

Visitors can read the story, “Daniel Finds A Poem,” by Micha Archer and stroll around the park during park operating hours.

For details, call the library at 724-339-1021.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Oct. 11: Vandergrift Public Library and Tiny Trax Farm will host a free Goat Storytime from 6 to 8 p.m. at the farm, 151 Stitt Ave. Wear old clothes and shoes. Space is limited and reservations are required. Reservations: 724-568-2212.

Apollo

Today: Apollo Area Historical Society will sponsor a program, “Marketing the Presidency: A Visual Tour of 125 Years of Presidential Memorabilia,” with Steve Mihaly at 6:30 p.m. at the WCTU Building, 317 N. Second St. Donations will be accepted. Details: 724-478-2899 or apollopahistory@gmail.com.

Thursday : The Rather Be Reading Book Club for adults at Apollo Memorial Library will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Details and membership information: tinyurl.com/yc8c335t.

Oct. 8: Apollo Hose Company No. 2 will host a cash bash at 5 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 3 p.m. There will be a buffet, drinks, music, pull tabs and an all-day 50/50. Cost: $20. Tickets: quickclick.com/r/e2l2a or after 6 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at the firehall.

Oct. 8: Apollo Memorial Library will host an adult paint night fundraiser with Steele’s Brushes and Ceramics from 2 to 5:30 p.m. at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Cost: $35. Paid reservations required. Space is limited. Reservations: stop in at the library.

Oct. 19: A card party will be at6:30 p.m. at St. James Parish activity center, 109 Owens View Drive. Games will include 500, bridge, cinch, pinochle, canasta or a game of your choice. A cash kitchen will be open and there will be table prizes and two 50/50 drawings. Admission: $5. Details: Linda, 724-882-8776.

Oct. 22: A Night at the Races will be at 7 p.m. at St. James Parish activity center, 109 Owens View Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be at 6 p.m. Menu: hamburgers, chicken tenders, kielbasa and sauerkraut, cowboy beans, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, dessert and beverages. Cost: $20, includes food. There will be a basket raffle, instant lottery tickets, pull tabs and a 50/50. Those attending must be 21. Tickets: Linda, 724-882-8776; before and after Mass in the church vestibule and at the door.

Arnold

Today: Peoples Library will host a storytime for children of all ages at noon in Fireman Park. No reservations required. Details: 724-339-1021.

Tuesday: The Tomb Coffeehouse, 1821 Fifth Ave., will serve a free lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bible study and fellowship will be from 6:45 to 8:30 p.m.

Friday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is accepting orders for its pierogi sale. Varieties: potato or sauerkraut. Pickup: 12:30 to 4 p.m. Fridays in the church social hall. Cost: $12 per dozen. Orders: 724-339-9257, 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Avonmore

Oct. 15: Bingo fundraiser at 1 p.m. at Avonmore Center for Active Adults, 458 Railroad St. Doors open at 11 a.m. and free coffee and doughnuts will be served. There will be 14 regular games, specials and a 50/50. Cost: $20 in advance; $25 at the door, cash only. Tickets: 724-697-4014.

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.

Freeport

Wednesday: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from noon to 3 p.m. All items are free, but donations will be accepted. Items available include clothing of all sizes, bedding and window items. Donations of fall and winter clothing, shoes and boots welcome. Donations must be laundered and free from pet hair. Handicap accessible. Details: 724-295-3095.

Harrison  

Tuesday: Tarentum Area Lions Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane. Members and guests welcome.

Friday : Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer a seminar, “Cooking at Hogwarts,” from 1 to 2 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Learn how to make dishes that take inspiration from Harry Potter. Two dishes will be demonstrated and there will be an opportunity to make your own. Reservations required. Reservations: Alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

October: Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Way, is conducting a membership drive through the end of the month. Details: 724-904-7649.

Jefferson

Nov. 12: Table reservations are being accepted for the Knoch Knights Girls Basketball craft show at Knoch High School. Details: Shannon McGraw, 724-822-6803 or knochgirlscraftshow@gmail.com.

Kiski Township

Oct. 8: Kiski Township Volunteer Firemen will have a scrapbook day from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the firehall, 1037 Route 56. Cost: $20. Bring a covered dish to share. Reservations required by Sept. 29. Reservations: 412-601-1782.

Oct. 10: A Red Cross blood drive will be from 1 to 5:30 p.m. at Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department, 1037 Route 56. Appointments: redcrossblood.org.

Kittanning

Today: Armstrong County Historical Museum and Genealogical Society present a free program with reenactor Kenneth Serfass about Gen. Ulysses Grant’s 1864 Overland Campaign from 1 to 4 p.m. on the lawn at the museum, 300 N. McKean St. Members of the 62^nd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Living History Family will be present, and the museum will be open for tours. Free parking is available on Vine and McKean streets and behind the museum via the North Grant Avenue entrance.

Leechburg

Mondays: First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Leechburg, is sponsoring a weekly GriefShare support group for anyone who has lost a loved one at 6 p.m. Mondays through Dec. 12 in the church social hall, 358 Main St. Participants can join at any session of the program. Details and registration: 724-845-7518 or visit griefshare.org.

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.

Nov. 12: A turkey trot bingo to benefit Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will be at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 5 p.m. Cost: $30, includes card, dauber, food and drinks; extra cards, $5. There will be a $1,000 cover-all jackpot game. Reserved seating available for parties of eight or more. Must be 21 to attend. Tickets and reservations: John, 724-549-8867 or Melissa, 724-332-9090.

Dec. 10 and 11: Table reservations are being accepted for a Christmas craft and vendor show planned from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Leechburg Volunteer Firehall, 268 Canal St. Cost: $30 per day or $50 for both days, includes one table and two chairs. Details: Melissa, 724-332-9090 or allermelissa@comcast.net.

Lower Burrell

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

Tuesday: Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave., will offer a storytime for children 3 to 6 years old and their caregivers at 1 p.m. at the library. Details: 724-339-1021.

Oct. 18: A paint night fundraiser to make a home-sweet-home or welcome sign will be from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Burrell High School cafeteria, Puckety Church Road. Cost: $40, includes supplies and instructions. There will be a concession stand and 50/50. Wear appropriate clothing. Paint will not wash out. Advance tickets required. No tickets will be sold at the door. Tickets: Danielle Kariotis, dkarioti.@burrell.k12.pa.us. Proceeds will be used to fund the Reading Railroad group’s Halloween Read-a-thon and Dr. Seuss Night.

Oct. 23: Tickets are on sale for a super bingo set for 2 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Doors open at 11 a.m. Admission: $60 in advance; $65 at the door. Sponsored by the post and auxiliary, there will be a $3,000 cover-all jackpot game. Tickets: at the post club room bar or at Tuesday night bingo in the post ballroom.

Nov. 6: Westmoreland County Marines’ 247^th birthday ball will be from 4:30 to 11 p.m. at Hill Crest Country Club. Attire is formal. Paid reservations required by Oct. 15. All active-duty Marines, veterans, reservists, Navy chaplains or corpsmen are welcome. Details: Jim Walters at 724-681-6293 or waltersusmc@comcast.net.

Manor   

Oct. 8 and 9: Vendors applications are being accepted for the Fall For Animals Festival set for 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 8 and noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 9 at Crooked Creek Horse Park, 467 Crooked Creek Dam Road. Cost: $60 for a 10 x 20-foot space. Spaces will be assigned by lottery. Electricity is available. Vendors must participate both days open to close. Paid reservation deadline: Friday. Details: Rini, 724-859-3559.

New Kensington 

Tuesday: Peoples Library, 880 Barnes St., will offer a storytime for children 3 to 6 years old and their caregivers at 11 a.m. at the library. Details: 724-339-1021.

Tuesday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday. Fall and winter clothing for all members of the family, shoes and linens will be available. First-time customers receive 15 free items. Winter clothing donations accepted during business hours.

Today: Aluminum City Terrace Activities Group will host a bingo from 2 to 4 p.m. in the activities center, 136 Aluminum City Terrace. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Cost: $3, includes one board; extra boards, $1 each. Snacks will be served. Public welcome.

Monday: Pucketos Garden Club will meet at 11 a.m. at New Kensington United Presbyterian Church, 601 Fifth Ave. A light lunch will be served. Master Gardener Tim Choltko will discuss native plants and their value to conservation and the environment. Guests welcome. Like us on Facebook. Details: Pat, 724-275-7207.

Wednesday : Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will host a virtual Bow Wow/Meow Bingo at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Cost: $25 for one card; $5 for each additional card. There will be 10 games. A gift card prize will be announced before each game and prizes will be mailed to winners. Bingo cards and instructions will be emailed. Registration required. Registration: animalprotectors.net.

Oct. 8: Basket raffle donations are being accepted for the dance for adults with disabilities planned at the Eagles, 2134 Freeport Road. Details: 724-681-5284.

New Kensington/Lower Burrell

Oct. 8: Peoples Library will offer, “Let’s Draw Monsters,” with cartoonist Rick Stromoski from noon to 1 p.m. at the New Kensington and Lower Burrell libraries and online. Registration: visit the events calendar at PeoplesLibrary.org.

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.

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.

Plum

Tuesday : The SOS Ministry of Holy Family Parish will host a seminar, “Protect Your ID,” at 1 p.m. at Our Lady of Joy Church Hall, 2000 Oblock Road. Officer Joe Risher from the Allegheny County Police Department and Terrie Anthony from AAA East Central will be the speakers. Reservations required. Reservations: 412-793-4511, ext. 107 or sos@holyfamilypgh.org.

Saxonburg

Monday: Bingo will begin at 7 p.m. in the ballroom of Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company, 210 Horne Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m.

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 Geraldine Yanni Science program for children in second through sixth grade at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. The topic will be Brixology Creatures with Mad Science of Pittsburgh. Space is limited. Registration required. Registration: 724-274-9729.

Thursday : Springdale Free Public Library will have a program featuring the Oakmont Paranormal Society 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.

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: https://elks644.org/elks-kitchen-1. Orders: 724-226-1644 by 8:15 p.m.

Vandergrift

Oct. 10: The Adult Book Club at Vandergrift Public Library will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. The selection will be, “Reading Lolita in Tehran,” by Azir Nafisi. Details: Carol, 724-568-2212.

Oct. 31: Vandergrift Public Library, 128C Washington Ave., is having its fall book sale through the end of October during operating hours at the library. Cost: books, $3 per grocery story bag, provided by the library. Other items available for $1 each include puzzles, DVDs, music CDs and audio books. Details: 724-568-2212.

Nov. 6: Tickets are on sale for a His/Her Fundraiser Bash set for 2 to 5 p.m. in St. Gertrude Church Hall, 303 Franklin Ave. Prizes will include designer handbags, patio and outdoor items and tools. There will be a silent auction and 50/50. Cost: $30. Proceeds will be used to restore the church floor. Tickets and basket donations: Megan Kiebler, 724-882-5035.

West Deer 

Today: A community health clinic will be from 2 to 5 p.m. at West Deer Firehall No. 1, 1520 Saxonburg Blvd. There will be flu shots, screenings, car seat safety information, LGBTQIA+ resources and more. Bring ID and your insurance card for a flu shot. Details: 724-265-1632 or palmersmed@gmail.com.

Dec. 10: Deer Lakes Band Boosters are accepting table reservations for its ninth annual craft and vendor show. Details: deerlakesbands.org or dlbandshow@hotmail.com.