The Stroller, Sept. 26, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Festival to raise funds for scholarship program

Community Church of Pine Run will host its fourth annual Fall Scholarship Festival from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at Kunkle Park, 285 Pine Church Road, Washington Township.

There will be food trucks, crafters, a flea market, music, raffles and a chili cook-off. Proceeds will benefit the church Educational Scholarship Fund.

Fall festival set Saturday in Plum

The Plum Fall Fest will be from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday in Plum Creek Park, 1040 Ross Hollow Road.

There will be a farmers market, food trucks, arts and crafts, children’s games, craft beers and pony rides.

Plum EMS will collect toys for the Plum School District Stuff-A-Bus event.

Cornhole tournament planned Saturday at Oktoberfest

A cornhole tournament to benefit the Chief Justin McIntire Memorial Foundation will begin at 4 p.m. at the Pittsburgh Brewing Company’s Oktoberfest at the brewery, 150 Ferry St., Creighton, East Deer.

There will be bands, a basket raffle, food, beverages and a 50-50. For more information, visit pittsburghbrewing.com.

Calendar

Apollo

Today: Apollo Memorial Library will host an evening story time for children 5 and younger at 6 p.m. in the Genie Corey room at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-478-4214 or armstronglibraries.org/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: Grace Assembly of God, 601 First St. Ext., will host a free hot dog roast from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the church. Events will be before each home Apollo-Ridge home varsity football game this season.

Friday: Apollo Hose Co. No. 3, 707 N. Fifth St., will host a Wing Night from 5 to 11 p.m. or until sold out at the fire hall. Cost: $22, dozen wings; half dozen, $11; basket of fries, $4. Dine in or take out. Take-out orders: 724-478-3001.

Saturday: Apollo Hose Company No. 2 will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $25, includes all games except the optional quickie. Full kitchen available. Details: 724-478-4831.

Oct. 12: St. James Parish, Apollo, will sponsor a Night at the Races at 7 p.m. at the parish activities center, 109 Owens View Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and light fare will be available at 6 p.m. Cost: $20, includes food and a horse. There will be a basket raffle, instant lottery ticket raffle, pull tabs and a 50-50. Those present will be entered into a drawing to win $500. Tickets: 724-882-8776, at the parish office and at the door.

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.

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.

Arnold

Friday: The Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave., have a praise and worship service from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Details: 878-847-5646.

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. Friday in the church social hall. Cost: $14 per dozen. Orders: 724-339-9257, 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

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.

Gilpin 

Today: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7:15 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.

Harrison  

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: Volunteers are needed on National Public Lands Day to join the park rangers from 9 a.m. to noon at Harrison Hills Park to remove common invasive plants. No experience is necessary and expect to participate in physical activity. Meet in the lower Environmental Learning Center parking lot. Bring water, and wear long pants and closed toe shoes. Tools, gloves and eye protection will be provided. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/zfsdmwdv.

Oct. 20: Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary will have a chicken dinner from 1 to 5 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Drive. Menu: half chicken, vegetable, mashed potatoes, roll and dessert, $10. Dine in or takeout. Tickets: Linda, 412-980-4075.

Jefferson 

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 Swiss steak dinner will be from 4 to 7 p.m. or until sold out at Boiling Springs Presbyterian Church, 1668 Route 56. Menu: Swiss steak, parsley potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, bread and dessert. Cost: $12; younger than 6, free. Dine in or takeout. Details: 724-478-1523.

Leechburg 

Today: Holy Innocents Anglican Church, 366 Third St., will have a lasagna dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. at the church. Menu: lasagna, salad, bread and dessert, $12. Dine in or takeout. A portion of proceeds will benefit local outreach programs. Takeout orders: 724-845-6165 or 724-845-3305.

Lower Burrell

Friday: Peoples Library will host “Construction Crew,” an hour of play with building supplies, at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details: 724-339-1021.

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars post will feature the band Americana from 8 to 11 p.m. Members and three guests welcome.

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.

Oct. 19: Entries are being accepted for a chili cook-off planned at the city’s Fall Festival. Amateur cooks in teams of up to three people are welcome. All ingredients must be cooked on site. Cooking will begin at noon and judging will be at 4 p.m. Chili will be judged on taste, appearance and aroma. First prize: $100. Teams must provide their own cooking equipment, extension cord, tent, tables and bowls for judging. Entry fee: $25. Entry deadline: Oct. 5. Details and registration: tinyurl.com/ms5mm3bc.

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 by Michele Corey. To sponsor a meal, visit kneadcommunitycafe.org or call 878-847-7997.

Saturday: Chapter R of PEO PA women’s organization will sponsor a yard sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 206 Deerpath Road. Proceeds will benefit scholarships, educational loans and grants for women. Details: Janet Casper, 724-309-6416 or janetzcasper@gmail.com.

Oct. 12: East Kensington Community Circle is accepting reservations for tables for an indoor/outdoor flea market planned from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Community Circle Building, 1785 Seventh St. Road. Cost: $10. Table rentals are non-refundable. Reservations: 724-335-8473.

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.

Plum

Saturday: A car show to raise awareness of teen suicide prevention will be from noon to 5 p.m. at Plum High School, 900 Elicker Road. Check-in will begin at 10 a.m. Vehicle fee: $10. There will be food trucks, a basket raffle and touch-a-truck. The event is in memory of Mark Matesic and proceeds will benefit the Mark Matesic Memorial Foundation.

Sharpsburg

Oct. 5: Addiction Recovery Ministry will offer a free beginners laptop class for people in recovery from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the John Paul I Center, 201 Ninth St. Learn the basics of Windows 10, email and searching the internet. Reservations required. Reservations: Rosemarie, 412-378-9290.

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.

Springdale Township

Friday: 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   

Today : 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.

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.

Saturday: Bethel AME Church will host a $1 spaghetti and meatball dinner from noon to 3 p.m. at the church, 250 Western Ave. Also available: banana and chocolate zucchini breads, $5; vegetable and ham & bean soups, $4. Please order after 10 a.m. for orders of more than five spaghetti dinners. Free clothing and help with voter registration will be available. Orders: 724-224-2417.

Saturday: A ‘50s dance will begin at 7 p.m. Tarentum Historical Society and then those attending will go at 8 p.m. to the Elks Lodge on Sixth Avenue. Music will be by the 56 East Band. ‘50s attire encouraged. Cost: $10, includes a small buffet, beer, pop and water. Cash bar. Tickets: at the Elks and at the door. Proceeds will benefit the historical society and the Elks National Foundation.

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.

Friday and Saturday: A rummage sale will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380. Details: 724-337-3042.

West Deer

Saturday: Deer Creek Presbyterian Church, 33 Bairdford Road, will host its annual pig roast and basket raffle from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the church. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $12; 6 to 16, $6; 5 and younger, free. Details: 724-443-1355 or deercreekpres.org.

Saturday: East Union Presbyterian Church, 292 East Union Road, will have its annual fall craft fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church. There will be a concession stand and basket raffle. Free admission. Details: Mary Lynn, 412-767-5750.

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.

Sunday: The annual Oktoberfest to benefit South Butler County Library will be from 4 to 7 p.m. at Winfield Township Hall, 194 Brose Road, Cabot. There will be German music, beer and a German dinner. Cost: $75 per couple; $40 each. Advance tickets required. Tickets: 724-352-4810 or at the library.