The Stroller, Sept. 5, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Fall festival on tap at Cadogan church
St. Lawrence Church in Cadogan will host its annual fall festival from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday at the church on First Avenue.
There will be food, music, beer, games of chance, children’s games, a basket raffle and pie-baking contest.
Drawing winners will be pulled Sunday. For information about the pie contest, call Mary Ann at 724-664-3499. For more general information, call Jennifer at 724-448-8610.
Mutts, Meows and Margaritas event to benefit HOPE Center
The Alle-Kiski Area HOPE Center will host its seventh annual Mutts, Meows and Margaritas event from 4 to 7 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Harrison Veterans of Foreign Wars pavilion, 894 Veterans Drive.
There will be activities for the dogs, a buffet, raffle, door prizes, vendors, music and margaritas. Feline lovers should email a photo of their cat by Monday to maryb@akhopecenter.org so a special lanyard can be prepared to be worn at the event. Those registered by Monday will be entered in a drawing for a $100 gift card to Ringer’s Pet Center. Vendor spaces are available.
For information and a reservation form, call 724-224-1100 or visit akhopecenter.org.
Cleanup day set Saturday in Natrona
Fun and Freedom will host its 13th annual Renewing Natrona mission project from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the Natrona section of Harrison.
Volunteers must be at least 10 years old and will paint, clean up, plant flowers and mulch, weed and more. Lunch will be served.
To offer your time, meet at 9 a.m. at the Natrona Park pavilion on River Road. Coffee, juice and doughnuts will be available. For details, call 724-274-7773 or email info@funandfreedom@org.
Calendar
Allegheny Township
Saturday: The Kiski Area Marching Band Festival will be held at Richard J. Dilts Field at Kiski Area High School. Gates open at 4 p.m. and the opening ceremony will be at 5:05 p.m. Featured bands will include Fox Chapel Area, Mars Area, Gateway, Norwin, Southmoreland, Baldwin-Whitehall, Mt. Lebanon and Kiski Area. There will be concessions and a 50-50. Admission: $10; students, $8.
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: Apollo Area Historical Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the WCTU Building, 317 N. Second St. New members welcome.
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: Arnold United Methodist Church, 1801 Leishman Ave., will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon at the church. Menu: choice of plain, blueberry, pecan and chocolate chip pancakes, sausage and drink. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $9; 12 and younger, $7. Details: 724-339-2377.
Avonmore
Saturday: A bingo to benefit the Avonmore Senior Center will begin at 1 p.m. at the center, 458 Railroad Ave. Doors open at 11 a.m. Packets must be picked by 12:30 p.m. and early birds will begin at 12:45 p.m. There will be a 50-50 raffle, 14 regular games, five specials and a $300 last jackpot game. Cost: $25 before Friday; at the door, $30 door, cash only. Tickets: 724-697-4014.
Saturday: “Summer’s Last Fling,” a fundraiser to benefit the Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek, will be from 6 to 9 p.m. at the center, 142 Kerr Road. The event will be family-friendly and there will be music by the 7 Mile Run Band and Endless Thirst, a buffet dinner, drinks, a silent auction, raffles and a variety of nature-themed activities for the whole family. Admission: $20; 5 to 12 years old, $12; younger than 5, free. Tickets: tinyurl.com/mvuctyjf.
Bethel Township
Wednesday: The Armstrong County Memorial Hospital Medical Staff Foundation will sponsor an intro to kayaking class at 6 p.m. on Crooked Creek Lake. Cost: $20 per person and space is limited. Participants must be at least 13 years of age with a parent/guardian who is 18 or older as a paid participant on the water as well. Learn the basic equipment paddling techniques and how to steer and board a kayak from experts at Venture Outdoors. Reservations required. Reservations: armstrongodc.org.
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.
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.
East Vandergrift
Friday, Saturday and Sunday: A rummage sale will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 1 p.m. Sunday in the basement of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 420 McKinley Ave. Details: 724-478-4958.
Saturday : Our Lady, Queen of Peace will sponsor a cash bash in the parish social hall, 411 McKinley Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the first number will be drawn at 7 p.m. Cost: $30, includes food, beverages and five numbers for the drawings. Must be 21. There will be pull tabs, a scratch-off lottery board, a basket auction and 50-50. Tickets: Crystal, 724-882-9212 or in the parish office in Apollo.
Fox Chapel
Friday and Saturday: Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church, 384 Fox Chapel Road, will have its annual harvest fair and rummage sale from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the church. Admission: Friday, $5 plus a donation for a local food bank; Saturday, free, food bank donations appreciated. Grilled chicken and baked goods will be sold Saturday. Proceeds benefit local and international charities.
Sept. 12: Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church, 384 Fox Chapel Road, will host a 13-week GriefShare Christian-based support group from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays Sept. 12 to Dec. 12 at the church. Details: Kim Power, 412-965-8794 or kimfpower@gmail.com. Registration: griefshare.org/findagroup.
Freeport
Today: Freeport Renaissance Association will meet at 7 p.m. at United Presbyterian Church, 411 High St. New members welcome.
Gilpin
Today: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7:15 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.
Saturday: Leechburg Area Pool will host a dog swim from 10 a.m. to noon at the pool, Park Road. Free admission. This will be the last swim of the season.
Harrison
Today: Friends of Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet at 10 a.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Details: 724-226-3491.
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: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will have a yard sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Details: 724-226-3491.
Saturday: A free paper shredding event will be from 9 to 11 a.m. at the office of Sen. Lindsay M. Williams, 1826 Union Ave. Residents may bring a maximum of two boxes per car. Remove all metal fasteners except staples. Sponsored by Rep. Mandy Steele and Sen. Williams. Details: 724-224-2131.
Saturday: Highlands Area Rotary Club will sponsora food truck festival from noon to 6 p.m. at the Blessed Sacrament church grounds, 800 Montana Ave. There will be music, raffles, face painting and a bounce house. Proceeds will benefit the Salvation Army Backpack program and the Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank.
Sunday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will sponsor a craft show from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Drive. Details: Deb, 412-298-6175 or dmckillop@hotmail.com.
Sept. 14: 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.
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
Saturday : A night at the races to benefit the Leechburg 175th Anniversary Celebration will be at the Marconi Club, 135 River Ave. Cost: $20 includes horse, food and soft drink; food and soft drinks only, $20. Tickets: stop in at Leechburg Public Library, 139 Market St.
Lower Burrell
Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars post will feature the Memory Lane band 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.
Sept. 14: 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.
New Kensington
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. Sponsors are needed for the meal program. This week’s meals will be sponsored by Christ Our Hope Anglican Church. Sponsorship information: 878-847-7997.
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: 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.
Saturday: East Kensington Community Circle will host bingo in the Community Circle building, 1785 Seventh St., across from Martin Elementary School. Doors open at 11:30. Lunch will be served at noon and bingo starts at 1 p.m. Menu: quiche, side dish and dessert. There will be a progressive bingo, magic number game, a quickie and drawing for $5 off next month’s bingo admission. Cost: $20, includes lunch, eight regular games and eight specials.
Oakmont
Saturday: A free paper shredding event will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Third Street parking lot in Riverside Park. Staples and paper clips need not be removed.
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.
Pittsburgh
Thursday: A Vitalant community blood drive will be from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in café dining rooms A and B at UPMC St. Margaret Hospital, 815 Freeport Road. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: 877-258-4825 or visit the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org.
Saxonburg
Saturday: Saxonburg Memorial Presbyterian Church will present Dan Byerly in concert at 4 p.m. at the church, 100 W. Main St.
Saturday and Sunday: The Saxonburg Artisan Market will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday along Main Street in the borough. There will be demonstrations, handcrafted goods, an art show and more.
Springdale
Wednesday: Springdale Free Public Library will offer a free program, “Beaver Habitat Exploration” with the Allegheny County Parks Department at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Children in prekindergarten through sixth grade welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.
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: The Manos Gallery will host an evening of miniature art from 4 to 8 p.m. at the gallery, 330 E. Fifth Ave. There will be music by Eric Susoeff, cocktails, raffles and food. Proceeds will benefit this year’s Highlands High School musical production. Details: 484-529-1597.
Sept. 26 to 28: Summit Hose Company is accepting vendor applications for its fall festival. No food or alcohol vendors will be accepted. Details: Carrie Fox, 724-448-1470.
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.
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.
West Kittanning
Friday: The Pennsylvania Preparedness Educational Network will meet at 7 p.m. at West Kittanning Volunteer Fire Department, 401 Arthur St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The topic will be food preparation with a focus on canning. President Ruth Wible will be the presenter. Details: Ruth Wible, 724-525-0773, pa.preparednesseducationnetwork@gmail.com or papreparedness.org.
West Leechburg
Sept. 14: 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. Reservations required by Sept. 12 and confirmations will be sent by text or email. 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.
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