The Stroller, Aug. 5, 2023: Events in the Alle

Jun 15, 2023

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Local churches collecting used mobility aides

Central Presbyterian Church, Tarentum, and Bethel United Methodist Church in Lower Burrell are collecting canes, crutches, walkers, shower chairs and manual wheelchairs to be donated to Global Links, a charity that works to redirect still-useful materials away from landfills to support public health programs in targeted communities throughout the Western Hemisphere.

Central Church is acting as a collection point for the collection. Clean items can be dropped off through Aug. 31 at Central Church, 305 Allegheny St. For details, call the church at 724-224-9220 or visit Central Presbyterian Church on Facebook.

Highlands HS band slates pie night fundraiser

The Highlands High School Marching Band will host its annual pie night and show preview fundraiser at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Highlands Golden Rams Stadium, Harrison.

Admission is $5 and includes a slice of pie, beverage and admission to the performance. Rain date is Wednesday.

Kiski River Float open to veterans

Vandergrift Veterans of Foreign Wars is sponsoring the Kiski River Vet Float Aug. 13 on the Kiski River.

Veterans and their family and friends to accompany them should meet at the Roaring Run boat launch in Apollo. Kayaks, canoes and tubes will be available to rent from River’s Edge Canoe and Kayak. Launch time will be 9 a.m. and finish at River’s Edge Canoe. Entry fee is $10 and a prize will be awarded for the most patriotic decorated float. Proceeds will benefit the Mechling Shakely Veterans Center.

Food will be served after the event at the VFW. For information and a registration form, email [email protected] or stop in at the post, 141-143 Sumner Ave.

Mutts, Meows and Margaritas event to benefit HOPE Center

The Alle-Kiski Area HOPE Center will host its sixth annual Mutts, Meows and Margaritas event from 4 to 7 p.m. Sept. 9 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 in advance to [email protected] so a special lanyard can be prepared to be worn at the event. Tickets are $25 each; or $35 per couple. Reservations made by Aug. 25 will be entered into a special drawing. Vendor spaces are available.

For information and a reservation form, call 724-224-1100 or visit akhopecenter.org.

Thank you

• Burtner House Restoration Society would like to thank everyone who came to the recent Bee Day Festival at the homestead in Harrison. Special thanks to the Beaver Valley Beekeepers Association, Beekeepers of Armstrong, Butler, Clarion and Indiana counties, the state honey princess Natalie Shimo and the artisans and volunteers who made the event a success.

Calendar

Arnold

Today: Homemade doughnuts will be sold from 6 to 10 a.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church, 1721 Victoria Ave. Cost: $8 per dozen. Orders: 724-335-0101.

Aug. 12: The monthly pancake breakfast at Arnold United Methodist Church will be postponed until Aug. 12.

Aug. 19: A paint night fundraiser to benefit Speed Family Blessing Box and Pantry Inc. will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 19 at the pantry, 1702 Fifth Ave. Cost: $40, includes 11 x 14-inch canvas and all supplies. Tickets: tinyurl.com/yc5y6wt9.

Bethel

Today: A free mushroom identification hike with members of the Western Pennsylvania Mushroom Club will be from 10 a.m. to noon. Meet at 10 a.m. at the Shrub Swamp Trail at the Outflow Recreation area of Crooked Creek Lake for a safety briefing.

Brackenridge

Tuesday: United Steel Workers Local 1196 Retirees will meet at noon at Local 1196 Union Hall, 1080 Brackenridge Ave.

East Vandergrift

Sunday: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish will have bingo at 6:30 p.m. in the church social hall, 411 McKinley Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. There will be a 58-number jackpot game, a 47-number picture frame game and a magic number game. Details: 724-478-4958.

Harmar

Sunday: The third annual Sip ‘N Stroll craft and vendor show will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Acme Club, 230 Herron Ave. Admission: a non-perishable food item for the Lower Valley Food Bank. There will be a silent auction, door prizes and 50/50 raffle.

Harrison

Monday: The free summer children’s playground program sponsored by Natrona Comes Together Association will present a program by the Carnegie Science Center at 12:30 p.m. at the park pavilion, 10 River Ave.

Aug. 12: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer a free workshop about making pickles and jam in an Instant Pot from 10 a.m. to noon at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Bring a cutting board and a kitchen knife. All other ingredients will be supplied. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-43491 or alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Indiana Township

Sunday: The Allegheny County Summer Concert Series at Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater will feature alternative rock with Soccer Mommy and Disq at 7:30 p.m. Food trucks will open at 6 p.m. Rain or shine. A $20 per vehicle fee will benefit the Allegheny County Department of Human Services.

Leechburg

Monday: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open.

Lower Burrell

Today: Church of God will have its parking lot treasures sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the church parking lot, 273 Chester Drive. This is the sale that was postponed from July 29. Reservations: 724-335-4422 or [email protected].

Today: Peoples Library will offer at STEM program to create designs with 3D pens at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Drop in any time between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Details: 724-339-1021.

Today: The farmers market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bon Air Elementary School, 3260 Leechburg Road.

Today: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the band Memory Lane from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.

Sunday : Burrell Gridiron will sponsor a bingo at 2 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Doors open at 11 a.m. Cost: $40, includes buffet lunch. Game payouts: regular, $75; specials, $100; jackpot, $1,000. Tickets: Kelly, 412-722-8054, or [email protected].

Aug. 26: Burrell High School Marching band is accepting registrations for vendors and vehicles for its third annual car and motorcycle show planned for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the high school, Puckety Church Road. Cost: vehicles, $10. Details: [email protected].

New Kensington

Today: Peoples Library, 880 Barnes St., will present a balloon art program with Quin at 11 a.m. Music For Life of Pittsburgh will bring hand drums and percussion instruments for a drum circle at 11:30 a.m. Details: 724-339-1021.

Sunday: Aluminum City Terrace Activities Group will host bingo from 2 to 4 p.m. in the activities center, 136 Aluminum City Terrace. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Cost: $3, includes one board, snacks and drinks; extra boards, $1 each. Public welcome.

Monday: Pucketos Garden Club will meet at 11 a.m. at New Kensington United Presbyterian Church, 601 Fifth Ave. A light lunch will be served. Speaker Master Gardener April Kline will demonstrate how to transform grocery store flowers into attractive arrangements. Guests welcome. Like us on Facebook. Details: Pat, 724-275-7207.

Aug. 12: Animal Protectors is accepting donations for a yard sale. Bring used items from noon to 6 p.m. any day to the shelter, 730 Church St.

Parks Township

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

Sunday: A classic car cruise will be from 2 to 6 p.m. at A-Amy’s Notary 2, 140 Sandune Drive, Holiday Park. There will be music, food, car industry vendors and a 50/50 raffle. The 50/50 raffle winner will choose a charity to donate the other half of the winnings.

Monday: The Monday Market will be from 4 to 7 p.m. at Plum Creek Park, 1040 Ross Hollow Road. Note the time change.

Saxonburg

Monday: Bingo will begin at 7 p.m. in the ballroom of Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company, 210 Horne Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m. The kitchen will be open.

Sept. 9 and 10: Entries are being accepted for the 37th annual fine art display at Saxonburg Memorial Presbyterian Church, Main Street. Ribbons and cash prizes will be awarded in professional, non-professional and student categories. Details: 724-352-3403 or saxonburgfineart.com.

Springdale

Monday: The Knotty Knitters group at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Bring your unfinished knitting or crocheting project. All skill levels welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Aug. 25: Springdale Free Public Library is accepting orders for pies, cinnamon rolls and snails from The Pie Shoppe in Laughlintown. Pie varieties: banana cream, coconut meringue, lemon meringue, apple, blackberry, blueberry, cherry, Dutch apple, peach, razzleberry, blue raspberry, bumbleberry, peach raspberry, pineapple cherry and strawberry rhubarb; all $11. Cinnamon rolls: traditional white, maple raisin, cream cheese, peanut butter crunch and strawberry; pepperoni rolls, ham and Swiss rolls and pyro rolls, $6; pumpkin rolls, $11; and snails, $9. All items arrive fresh and can be frozen. Paid order deadline: Aug. 11. Pick-up: Aug. 25. Orders: 724-274-9729.

Summit Township

Today: Change for Cancer will sponsor a spaghetti dinner to benefit cancer patient Corinne Schnur from noon to 6 p.m. at Herman Volunteer Fire Department, 789 Herman Road. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $12; 6 and younger, $6. There will be bake sale, basket raffle and 50/50. Tickets: via Venmo: @carriebrothers; or at the door. Details: 724-994-7646.

Tarentum

Today: 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.

Today: Bethel AME Church will sponsor a $1 spaghetti dinner from noon to 3 p.m. at the church, 250 Seventh Ave. Details: 724-224-2417.

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.

Sept. 7 to 9: Space applications are being accepted from crafters and vendors for the annual Summit Hose Fall Festival planned in Riverview Memorial Park. Deadline: Aug. 30. Details: call or text Tami, 878-302-5367 or [email protected].

Vandergrift

Saturday: Bingo will begin at 7 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 141-143 Sumner Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

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.

Aug. 12: State Rep. Jill Cooper will host a free mobile shredding event from 9 a.m. to noon at the office, 105 Pfeffer Road, suite 5. Details: 724-472-4102.

Aug. 27: Skyview Radio Society is accepting space reservations for its swap and shop event set for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the club grounds, 2335 Turkey Ridge Road. Cost: $5. Bring your own table. Details: John, 724-339-3821 or [email protected].

Sept. 30: Community Church of Pine Run EMC is accepting vendor applications for its annual fall Scholarship Festival set for noon to 4 p.m. at Kunkle Park, 283 Pine Run Church Road. Fee: $15. Details: pinerunemc.org/fallfestival2023.

West Deer

Sunday: Central Beagle Club will sponsor a rabies clinic for dogs and cats from noon to 1 p.m. or until all animals have been served at the club, 6139 Rittman Road. Cost: $10 for a one-year vaccine or $15 for a three-year vaccine. Three-year vaccine requires valid proof of previous vaccination.

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