The Stroller, Sept. 19, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Pink Day festival planned Saturday in downtown Leechburg

Leechburg’s 13th annual Pink Day Celebration and Fundraiser to benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday on Market Street in Leechburg.

The event will involve organizations and businesses throughout the borough. Performances scheduled at the stage at Market and Second streets include Joe Patrick & Four on the Floor, Magic and the Hot Metal Brass and the Lenny Collini Family Pak.

A free Kids Zone will open at 10 a.m. at Kiski Valley Community Church, 219 Market St. and there will be a car cruise at Romeo’s Tire Center on Third Street. A foam party will be at 4 p.m. in front of Chuck Smith Flooring on Market Street. Bring a towel.

A variety of vendors, food and other activities are planned, with all proceeds benefiting the foundation. For more information, visit Leechburg’s Pink Day 2024 9/21/24 on Facebook.

HOPE Center accepting donations

The Alle-Kiski HOPE Center is seeking donations of household items for the clients it serves. The center provides free and confidential services to survivors of domestic violence and their families.

Items most needed include bath sets containing a shower curtain, bathmat, toothbrush holder and soap dish, underwear, slippers in all sizes; hairbrushes, combs, lotion, lip balm, curling irons and new makeup.

Donations are accepted from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays at the administration office, 500 E. Eighth Ave., Tarentum. If you are ordering online, request delivery to this address. For details, call 724-224-1100 or visit akhopecenter.org.

Tarentum/Brackenridge Christmas parade seeks participants

Tarentum Recreation Board is accepting applications from businesses, groups, marching groups and organizations that want to be in the annual Christmas parade scheduled for 1 p.m. Nov. 23.

For information, contact Carrie Fox at 724-448-1470 or carriefox170@gmail.com.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

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

October: St. James Parish is selling tickets for a lottery ticket raffle to win gift cards each day in October. Prizes total $2,400. Cost: $10, includes two three-digit numbers. The winning number will be the 7 p.m. Pa. Lottery Pick-3 number. Tickets: Linda, 724-882-8776 or at the parish office.

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

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: $14 per dozen. Orders: 724-339-9257, 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Avonmore

Friday and Saturday: The annual Avonmore Harvest Jubilee will be celebrated in the borough. There will be music, food and vendors. The parade will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday. Lineup will begin at noon at 616 Cambria Ave. A car cruise will be afterward. A fireworks display will be at 10 p.m. Saturday.

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 : 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.

Fawn

Saturday: Fawn Fire Department No. 1, 497 Lardintown Road, will host an open house from noon to 4 p.m. at the firehall. There will be a touch-a-truck, face painting, free food, games and an opportunity to meet the firemen. Details: fawnfireevents@gmail.com.

Gilpin 

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

Saturday: The Armstrong River Run and Watershed Walk 5K will be from 8 a.m. to noon at the Armstrong Trails Schenley Trailhead, 128 Railroad St. Cost : $30, 12 and younger, $15. There will be info from watershed organizations, giveaways, the Mobile Environmental Display trailer and an opportunity to meet Myrtle the Conservation Turtle. Runners and walkers can sign up Saturday or visit tinyurl.com/yc6dh5y3. Proceeds will benefit the watershed groups in the county. Details: 724-548-3237.

Harrison  

Today: Allegheny Valley Hospital Auxiliary will sponsor a Pennsylvania Dutch Food sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the hospital main lobby, 1301 Carlisle St., Natrona Heights. Products will include jams, jellies, pickles, relishes and pickled vegetables. Cash, check and credit cards accepted. Proceeds benefit auxiliary projects for the hospital.

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.

Friday: Voting in the Pet Photo Contest at Ringer’s Pet Center, 3041 Freeport Road, will continue through Friday evening. The event is part of the Mutts, Meows and Margaritas event to benefit the HOPE Center. Details: 724-224-1100.

Friday: A Vitalant community blood drive will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Allegheny Valley Hospital, 1301 Carlisle St. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: 877-258-4825 or visit the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org.

Saturday: 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.

Saturday: A used book sale will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Vereb Funeral Home, 1007 Freeport Road. Proceeds will benefit Community Library of Allegheny Valley.

Saturday : 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.

Sept. 25: The Kitchen Sink Book Club at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. The selection will be “The Vaster Wilds” by Lauren Groff. Copies are available at the circulation desk. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

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.

Kiski Township

Saturday: A chicken and biscuit dinner will be served from 4 to 6 p.m. at Spring Church Lutheran Church, Route 56. Dine in or takeout. Menu: chicken and biscuit, coleslaw, mashed potatoes, green beans, dessert and beverage. Cost: $10; age 6 to 12, $5; 5 and younger, free; takeout orders, $1 extra. Orders: 724-478-1528, will be accepted starting today.

Leechburg

Today: The free genealogy group at Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society will meet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the museum, 118 First St. The group will meet on the first and third Thursday of each month. Basic computer skills required. Details: Judy, 724-681-9154.

Saturday: Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church will have its free takeout monthly Pot Love Dinner at noon at the church, 271 Main St. Reservations required by noon Friday. Everyone is welcome. Reservations: 724-845-1901 or church@crcpc.org.

Saturday: The Clothing Closet at First Lutheran Church, 358 Main St., will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All items are 20 cents each. Please bring a bag. Donations welcome.

Lower Burrell

Saturday: A luncheon bingo will be at 1 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Doors open at 11 a.m. Plan to arrive by 12:30 p.m. Admission includes lunch, 15 games that win $20 each; four specials that win $30 each; and a $100 must-go jackpot. Details: 724-335-4131.

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.

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.

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 Friday. Reservations: 724-472-1180.

Sept. 28: St. George Orthodox Church is accepting orders for its Middle Eastern food sale. Menu: grape leaves, green beans and rice, kibbee, baba ganoush, spinach pies, meat pies, pita bread, hummus and baklawa. Order deadline: today. Pick-up: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 28 in the church hall, 1150 Leishman Ave. Orders: 724-335-9988 or saintgeorgeorthodox.org.

Parks Township 

Today: Parks Township Sportsman Club Association will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. New members welcome.

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.

Plum

Saturday: Plum EMS will offer free car seat safety checks by appointment from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Plum Public Works building garage bays, 2001 Mike Thomas Way. Certified child passenger safety technicians will perform the checks. Appointments: 412-793-4801, operations@plumEMS.com or link.plumboro.com/carseat.

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: The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The monthly dollar breakfast will be from 8 a.m. to noon. Menu: pancakes, sausage, coffee and juice. Details: 724-224-9220.

Saturday: First United Presbyterian Church will have a free community fall festival for children from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the church, 913 Lock St. There will be a bounce house, selfie station, lunch, pony rides, a petting zoo, crafts and more.

Sept. 26: Tours of the Rabkin Japanese Garden will be offered from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the garden, 419 E. Second Ave. Cost: $20, proceeds to benefit Community Library of Allegheny Valley and matched by the Jack Buncher Foundation. Mocktails and light appetizers will be served. Parking and entrance are on Third Avenue. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/y4e52477.

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.

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.

Saturday: A Blessing of the Pets service will be at noon at Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380. Bring an item for donation to Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley. Details: 724-337-3042.

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 in sizes preemie through 10/12 will be available, as well as strollers, car seats, toys and more. No reservations required. Details: 724-524-1809 or tinyurl.com/mw9kd9cp.