The Stroller, Sept. 12, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Fundraiser concert planned Saturday in Hyde Park

The First Responders Back the Blue concert will be from 2 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the Hyde Park Heritage Pavilion, 291 Railroad St.

The opening ceremony will be at 2 p.m. and bands scheduled to play include the Shannon Brothers Band, the Bobby Harris Tribute Band, Thieves, the Lenny Collini Family Pak, and Magic and the Hot Metal Brass Band. Radio personality Steve Rohan from 96.9 Bob FM will be the master of ceremonies. Concert admission is $10.

City Kings MC Motorcycle group will have an honor ride at noon starting at Wildlife Lodge Lanes in Lower Burrell and end at the event in Hyde Park. Registration will begin at 11 a.m. Cost is $20, and includes admission to the concert.

There will be food, auctions and raffles. No outside food or drinks permitted. Proceeds will be used to purchase bulletproof vests for Alle-Kiski K9 officers and to benefit Hyde Park Volunteer Fire Company, AKV Back the Blue and Tunnels To Towers.

Cleanup set at Prospect Cemetery

All summer flowers and decorations at Prospect Cemetery in Brackenridge must be removed by Sept. 21.

Families are asked to remove any items on the graves they wish to keep before that day.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Saturday: The Kiski Valley Region Antique Car Club of America will host a car cruise from 4 to 8 p.m. at Arby’s, 16 Town Center Drive. Registration will begin at 3:30 p.m. There will be food, music, door prizes, a basket raffle and 50-50. Vehicle registration: $10. Details: Kim Frederick, 724-568-3330.

Sept. 22: Markle Volunteer Fire Department is accepting space reservations for a flea market set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the firehall parking lot, 470 Joyce St. Cost: indoors, $25; outdoors, $15. Details and reservations: 724-236-0665.

Sept. 24: The Academy Singers Community Choir is looking for new voices to join their group for the Christmas season. All voice parts welcome. Rehearsals are from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays starting Sept. 24. Cost: $50. Details: 724-994-8872.

Apollo

Today: The Yarn Good Time Fiber Arts Group at Apollo Memorial Library will meet from 5 to 7 p.m. at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. All ages and skill levels welcome. Details: 724-478-4214.

Friday: Apollo United Presbyterian Church, 401 First St., will have a sandwich and salad bar luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the church. Cost: $9, includes a hot sandwich, salad bar, dessert bar and cold and hot drinks. No reservations required.

Oct. 11: Apollo-Ridge Cheerleaders will host a cheer alumni night at 7 p.m. at the homecoming football game at Owens Field. Alumni will cheer during the fourth quarter with the current squad. Cost: $20, cash or check, includes an event T-shirt. Registration deadline: Sept. 30. Registration: tinyurl.com/3dpznwah. Details: apolloridge.cheerleading@gmail.com.

Arnold

Saturday: The American Legion will meet at 2 p.m. at the Arnold Public Safety Building, 601 Drey St. The group meets the second Saturday of each month.

Brackenridge  

Today: Bingo will be at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave. Details: 724-994-6030.

Today: The Allegheny Valley Salvation Army and Community Center will distribute free grab-and-go lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the center parking lot, 917 Brackenridge Ave. Free grocery items from Walmart and Aldi will be available. Everyone is welcome.

Saturday: A gospel concert will be at 6 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10^th Ave. Donations will be accepted to benefit Allegheny Valley Association of Churches.

Sept. 21: The auxiliaries of Pioneer Hose and Hilltop Hose companies will host a super bingo at Pioneer Hose Company, 124 Morgan St. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., early birds start at 12:45 p.m. and regular bingo begins at 1 p.m. Cost: $35, in advance, will be $40 at the door; includes a light lunch and bingo packet. There will be 20 regular games, specials and a $1,000 must-go jackpot game. Tickets: 724-882-5908.

Buffalo Township

Saturday: The Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania will host its annual Wings, Water and Wildlife program from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Buffalo Creek Nature Park, 154 Monroe Road. There will be nature crafts, gyotaku fish printing, games, a nature market place and book sale. The first 100 visitors will receive a free native tree.

Cheswick

Saturday: The borough recreation board will host Playnotes, a free interactive sing-along for children 5 and younger and their parents from 10 to 11 a.m. in MacLean Park. A snack will be served. Details: recboard@cheswick.us.

Freeport

Saturday: Freeport Area Library will sponsor a Lego Club for children age 10 to 17 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the library, 428 Market St. The group will meet the second Saturday of each month. Details: 724-295-3616.

Gilpin 

Today: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.

Harrison   

Today: Burtner House Restoration Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the township municipal building, 1 Municipal Drive. The fall fundraiser will be discussed. New members welcome.

Friday: 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.

Saturday: A happy hour cash bash will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $25; includes food and five numbers for the drawing; $10, food only. Karaoke with Bucky will be afterward. Cash bar. Funds raised will be donated to the post building fund. Tickets: Deb, 412-298-6157 or dmckillop@hotmail.com or the post, 724-904-7649.

Saturday: 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.

Sept. 21: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer a program about pickling fresh vegetables and jam making from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Children 16 and older may attend with a parent or parental consent. Supplies included. Bring a cutting board, small kitchen knife and an apron. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/2s48euxd.

Sept. 21: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will have an Oktoberfest from 2 to 5 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Drive. Doors open at 1 p.m. There will be food, music by the Heritage Band, a 50-50 raffle and cash bar. Cost: $15. Tickets: after 3 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays at the post or at the door.

Jefferson Township

Today: Bingo will be at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 754 N. Pike Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Proceeds benefit post and auxiliary projects.

Leechburg

Today: The Mingle on Market event will be from 7 to 9 p.m. on Market Street. There will be music at the stage on Second Street and Diamond Alley. A farmer’s market will be from 6 to 9 p.m. in the municipal parking lot beside Fox’s Pizza on Market Street. Food trucks will open at 5 p.m. Sponsored by Leechburg Area Community Association.

Lower Burrell

Saturday: The ClothesLine Ministry at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to noon. Cost: clothing, shoes and purses, 25 cents each or five for $1; semi/formal dresses, $5. The jewelry room will be open. Please bring your own bags.

Saturday: Braeburn Community Church will have a spaghetti dinner from noon to 6 p.m. at the church, 4146 Arnold Ave. Menu: spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert and drink. Cost:$10; children, $5. Tickets: Marie Capo, 724-448-0841 or Pastor Vicki, 724-525-5226 or at the door. Proceeds will benefit the church repair fund.

Saturday: The Joseph “Bud” Myers Farmers Market will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Bon Air School parking lot, 3260 Leechburg Road.

Saturday: The Westmoreland County Republican Committee will host a spaghetti dinner from 5 to 9 p.m. at Kinloch Firehall, 915 New York Ave. Menu: spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, drink and dessert. Cost: in advance, $8; children, $4; at the door, $10, children, $6. There will be speakers, a raffle and Trump gear. Tickets: wcrcd1@gmail.com.

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars post will feature DJ Zombie with music and karaoke from 8 to 11 p.m. Members and three guests welcome.

Sept. 19: The Alle-Kiski chapter of the American Wine Society will meet at 7 p.m. The program will be about wine trivia. There will be a lineup of six Chairman’s Select wines paired with food. Cost: $47. Reservations required. Guests welcome. Reservations: allekiski@yahoo.com.

New Kensington 

Today: The Salvation Army will host Sally’s Outdoor Market from 2 to 6 p.m. at the center, 255 Third St. Free fresh produce will be available while supplies last. Vendor applications are being accepted. Details: 724-335-7221.

Today: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary Bingo will be at 7 p.m. at the aerie, 2134 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Sales are from 6 to 6:50 p.m. Cost: $25 for a 12-on package; specials will be available. The kitchen will be open. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403.

Today: Knead Community Café will hand out free grab-and-go meals from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the cafe, 1011 Barnes St. This week’s meals are sponsored in memory of Virginia Walker. To sponsor a meal, visit kneadcommunitycafe.org or call 878-847-7997.

Sept. 25: The Digital Foundry, 855 Fifth Ave., will host a community meeting about employment, training and advanced manufacturing careers at 6 p.m. Reservations required by Sept. 20. Reservations: 724-472-1180.

Oakmont

Saturday: Volunteers are needed for a riverfront cleanup at 1 p.m. at the riverwalk where Plum Creek meets the Allegheny River. Organized by Joe Wos.

Sept. 19: Oakmont Carnegie Library will offer a Paint Pals craft workshop to make ceramic plant pots for children age 6 to 11 at 3:30 p.m. at the library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd. Reservations required by 3:30 p.m. Sept. 18. Reservations: oakmontlibrary.org.

Parks Township

Friday: Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. in the firehall, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m.

Saxonburg 

Today: The dementia caregiver support group at South Butler Community Library will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. at the library, 240 W. Main St. The group meets the second Thursday of each month and provides a safe place for caregivers to share their feelings and discuss their day-to-day challenges. No reservations required. Details: Michelle Govan, RN, 724-504-5512.

Springdale  

Today: Lower Valley Community Food Bank will distribute food from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday from the rear entrance of the Springdale borough building, 325 School St. Do not arrive before 12:45 p.m. Anyone in need of food who lives in Springdale, Springdale Township, Cheswick, Harmar and the sections of Indiana Township and West Deer with a zip code of 15024 is welcome. New recipients can register Thursday.

Today: The diaper pantry at St. Mark Lutheran Church will distribute free diapers from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the church, 600 Pittsburgh St. Advance registration required. First-time recipients must provide their own ID, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card. Distributions are the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Registration: 724-274-5313.

Sept. 18: Springdale Free Public Library will sponsor a craft workshop to make pool noodle pumpkins at 1 and 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Choose either session. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Sept. 19: The Scrapbooking Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the library, 331 Church St. Details: 724-274-9729.

Springdale Township

Sept. 27: Rep. Mandy Steele will sponsor a senior fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Allegheny Valley Volunteer Fire Company, 851 Parkway Drive, Harwick. Activities will include a flu shot clinic, blood pressure checks, stroke education, a property tax and rent rebate clinic, PRT bus pass clinic, disposal of unused or expired prescriptions, and a hot, takeout meal. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/556a5a32.

Tarentum   

Saturday: An indoor yard sale will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Daltons Edge, 704 E. Second Ave. There will be food, including hot dogs, kielbasa and sauerkraut, baked goods and hand-crafted jewelry. Proceeds will benefit the residents’ activity fund.

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.

Oct. 26: Tarentum Recreation Board is accepting vendor, craft and food booth applications for the annual Boo Festival. Details: Carrie Fox, 724-448-1470 or carriefox170@gmail.com.

Ongoing: Tarentum Area Lions Club has a variety of styles of brooms for sale. Types available include soft and hard bristle push brooms, $16; kitchen brooms, $13; heavier duty mill brooms, $15; children’s brooms, $8; and whisk brooms, $8. Details: Jody Shumaker, 724-954-2341; Donna Holsing, 724-899-6277 or send a message to Tarentum Area Lions Club on Facebook. Proceeds benefit local and global Lions charities.

Vandergrift

Today: The Vandergrift Gathering on Grant event will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Grant Avenue in the borough. There will be music, vendors, food trucks and entertainment. This month’s theme will be a tailgate party.

Washington Township

Friday: 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 Deer

Saturday: Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh will host a free star party at 7:30 p.m. at the Nicholas E. Wagman Observatory, 225 Kurn Road, in Deer Lakes Regional Park, weather permitting. Bring binoculars, a blanket and camping chair. Use only parking lights when entering through the park gate. Donations will be accepted. Details and weather updates: 724-224-2510 or 3ap.org.

Saturday: A polka Mass featuring the Dick Tady Orchestra will be celebrated at 6 p.m. at the Transfiguration Church campus of Our Lady of the Lakes Parish, 100 McKrell Road. There will be food trucks in the parking lot from 5 to 8 p.m. Details: Marie, 724-265-3965 or dandj2@consolidated.net.

West Leechburg  

Saturday : Lower Burrell American Legion will host its annual gun and purse bash from noon to 5 p.m. at West Leechburg Fireman’s Recreation Hall, Gosser Street. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Cost: $25. Tickets: Renee Munshower, 724-594-8257, Breandon McIlwain, 717-979-3098 or at the American Legion post.

Sept. 22: “God Discovery: How Science Reveals Evidence for the Existence of God,” will be presented at 4 p.m. at the West Leechburg Firemen’s Recreation Hall, 1116 Gosser St. Scientist and former NASA consultant Kevin Smith will be the speaker and there will be food, music and a basket raffle. Cost: $20. Reservation deadline: Saturday. Reservations: call or text 724-433-0794 or email goddiscoverybanquet.com with your name and number of people. Payments of cash or checks made out to the fire department will be accepted at the door. Proceeds will benefit the fire department.

Winfield

Today: The Matrona Family Resource Center at Cabot Church, 707 Winfield Road, will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. New and gently used clothing is sizes for preemie through size 10/12 available as well as stroller, car seats, toys and more. No reservations required. Details: 724-524-1809 or tinyurl.com/mw9kd9cp.