The Stroller, Sept. 27, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Adventures with Wine dinner to benefit Peoples Library

The Peoples Library Adventure with Wine dinner will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 15 at the New Kensington library, 880 Barnes St.

Several wines will be paired with food presented by Hoffstot’s Cafe Monaco of Oakmont and there will be a basket auction. Food stations will include chopped apple gorgonzola salad, pumpkin bisque, goat cheese and smoked salmon crostini, coconut chicken skewers, seared pork tenderloin and a gelato bar with smores and caramel apple gelato.

Cost is $50 per person, and proceeds benefit Peoples Library. Reservations are required by 5 p.m. Oct. 11. For reservations, visit peopleslibrary.org, or stop in at the New Kensington or Lower Burrell library locations with cash or a check. For questions, call 724-339-1021, ext. 1.

NK Salvation Army to offer holiday assistance, coats

The New Kensington Salvation Army is accepting applications in-person by appointment for assistance for holiday gifts for children 13 and younger and Project Bundle Up coats, boots, hats and gloves for children younger than 18 and seniors 62 and over at the center, 255 Third St., New Kensington.

Appointments will be available from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 1 and Oct. 2, 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 3 and 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 4.

Applications will be accepted on a first-come and most-need basis. Coat vouchers are not available to anyone who received one the previous year. Bring identification, proof of household income and residence, children’s birth certificates and three gift ideas for each child. Applicants must live in the following ZIP codes: 15068, 15613, 15629, 15630, 15641, 15673, 15686 and 15690. For an appointment, call 724-335-7221.

Allegheny Valley SD plans annual senior citizens brunch

Reservations are being accepted for the Allegheny Valley School District’s annual Senior Citizens brunch set for 10:30 a.m. Oct. 18 in the Springdale Jr.-Sr. High School cafeteria.

Residents 62 and older who live in the district are welcome. Reservations are required. To make a reservation, call 724-274-5300 by Oct. 9.

Lower Burrell Meals On Wheels seeks kitchen help

Volunteers are needed to prepare meals for the clients of Lower Burrell Meals On Wheels.

For details, call 724-334-4404.

Let us know about your Halloween happenings

The Valley News Dispatch is compiling a list of autumn events and Halloween parades, parties and trick-or-treat nights that will run on The Stroller page and online.

Send information in writing to: Carol Pinto-Smith, Valley News Dispatch, 210 Wood St., Tarentum, PA 15084, email cpinto-smith@triblive.com or fax 724-226-4677.

Calendar

Apollo

Today: 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.

Today: 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

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

Today: 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.

Buffalo Township

Sunday: A spaghetti and ravioli dinner will be from 2 to 6 p.m. or until sold out at the White Star Club, 401 Shuster Drive. Dine-in or takeout. Menu: spaghetti, $12; homemade ravioli; $16, both include salad; homemade meatballs, $3. Cash only. Takeout orders: 724-295-2656.

Harrison  

Today: 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. 6: Boy Scout Troop 186 will host their annual chicken barbecue from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. or until sold out on the lawn of Guardian Angels Parish at the corner of Broadview Blvd. and Montana Avenue, Natrona Heights. Cost: $15, includes half chicken, plain or barbeque; coleslaw, two rolls and a side of Birdville Birdsauce. Dinners for advance purchased tickets are guaranteed available until 4 p.m. Pint jars of Birdville Birdsauce and homemade baked goods will be available. Cash and credit cards accepted. Tickets: birdvilletroop186bbq@gmail.com.

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.

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.

Lower Burrell 

Today: 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.

Sunday: A takeout spaghetti dinner will be from noon to 4 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Menu: spaghetti, salad and roll, $10. Details: 724-335-4131.

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

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.

Oakmont

Sunday: St. Thomas Memorial Episcopal Church will have a Michaelmas Evensong led by the Ambrose Romanos Singers and the church choir at 4 p.m. in the church, 378 Delaware Ave. The event is part of the church’s ongoing celebration of its 150^th anniversary.

Parks Township

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

Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will have 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

Saturday: The Allegheny County chapter of the national nonprofit Twilight Wish Foundation will host a fall artisan show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cloverleaf Commons Clubhouse, 600 Cloverleaf Circle. Details: Mary, 215-230-8777, ext. 103.

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.

Saxonburg

Oct. 12: A free STEM program for girls in eighth through 12^th grade “Women in Steel Jobs” will be from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at South Butler Community Library, 240 W. Main St. The program will provide information about careers in steel and manufacturing. Breakfast for girls and their parents will be served and there will be a question-and-answer session with two welders and two engineers. Reservations required by Monday. Reservations: 724-352-4810 or director@southbutlerlibrary.org.

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.

Oct. 6: Addiction Recovery Ministry of Pittsburgh will have a bingo fundraiser at 2 p.m. at the John Paul I Center, 201 Ninth St. Cost: $25, includes 10 regular games. There will be 10 regular games, five specials and a $200 jackpot game. Proceeds will benefit the Light of Life Rescue Mission that provides brown bag lunches to those suffering from substance abuse. Reservations: Rosemarie, 412-378-9290 or rhaasarm@gmail.com.

Tarentum   

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.

Sunday 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.

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

Oct. 7: Vandergrift Public Library will offer a class in Japanese calligraphy at 5 and 6 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Choose either session. Must be at least 12 years old. Cost: $20, includes materials. Paid reservations required. Cash and checks accepted. Proceeds benefit the Japan-America Society of Pennsylvania and the library. Reservations: 724-568-2212 or stop in at the library.

Washington Township 

Today: 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.

Today and Saturday: A rummage sale will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today 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.

Oct. 13: The Mission Team of East Union Church is conducting a winter coat drive through Oct. 13 to benefit the East End Cooperative Ministry Homeless Shelter. A collection box for new and gently used coats is in the lobby of the church community center, 292 East Union Road. Details: 724-265-1381 or eastunion@eastunionchurch.org.

Winfield

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.