The Stroller, Oct. 6, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number.
Burtner House to host annual fall festival
The Burtner House Fall Harvest Festival will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the homestead, 965 Burtner Road, Harrison.
There will be tours, crafters, Civil War reenactors and food. Parking and shuttle service will be available from 10:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from the dirt parking area at Citizens Hose Firehall, Freeport Road, Harrison. No parking is available at the festival.
Admission is $10; students and senior citizens, $5; younger than 6, free. Proceeds benefit Burtner House Restoration Society.
Harrison to sponsor pumpkin giveaway for township children
The Harrison Township Recreation Board will host a drive-thru pumpkin giveaway for township children from 10 a.m. to noon while supplies last Saturday at Broadview Blvd. across from CVS in Natrona Heights.
One pumpkin per child and the child must be present.
Fall for Animals Festival planned Saturday and Sunday
The Fall for Animals Festival will be from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at Crooked Creek Horse Park, 467 Crooked Creek Dam Road, Manor Township.
There will be vendors, food, wineries, music, a basket raffle, car cruise, contests and a tractor show and parade. Rain or shine.
A $5 parking fee benefits local animal rescues.
Calendar
Allegheny Township
Friday: Alle-Kiski Day Quilters and Sewers will meet from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Allegheny Township municipal building, 136 Community Building Road. Bring your project. No dues or fees. Free parking, lighting, tables and electrical outlets available. Bring a lunch and drinks. The group meets the first and third Friday of each month. Details: Pat, 724-601-3089.
Tuesday : Vandergrift Public Library and Tiny Trax Farm will host a free Goat Storytime from 6 to 8 p.m. at the farm, 151 Stitt Ave. Wear old clothes and shoes. Space is limited and reservations are required. Reservations: 724-568-2212.
Allison Park
Friday: The Pittsburgh North chapter of the Women’s Business Network will meet at 9 a.m. at Parkwood United Presbyterian Church, 4289 Mt. Royal Blvd. Those attending can learn how the group supports the success and growth of women in business. Meetings are the first and third Fridays of the month. Reservations required. Reservations: Kathy Bell, 412-855-0578.
Apollo
Saturday : Apollo Hose Company No. 2 will host a cash bash at 5 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 3 p.m. There will be a buffet, drinks, music, pull tabs and an all-day 50/50. Cost: $20. Tickets: quickclick.com/r/e2l2a or after 6 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at the firehall.
Saturday : Apollo Memorial Library will host an adult paint night fundraiser with Steele’s Brushes and Ceramics from 2 to 5:30 p.m. at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Cost: $35. Paid reservations required. Space is limited. Reservations: stop in at the library.
Oct. 19: A card party will be at6:30 p.m. at St. James Parish activity center, 109 Owens View Drive. Games will include 500, bridge, cinch, pinochle, canasta or a game of your choice. A cash kitchen will be open and there will be table prizes and two 50/50 drawings. Admission: $5. Details: Linda, 724-882-8776.
Oct. 22: A Night at the Races will be at 7 p.m. at St. James Parish activity center, 109 Owens View Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be at 6 p.m. Menu: hamburgers, chicken tenders, kielbasa and sauerkraut, cowboy beans, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, dessert and beverages. Cost: $20, includes food. There will be a basket raffle, instant lottery tickets, pull tabs and a 50/50. Those attending must be 21. Tickets: Linda, 724-882-8776; before and after Mass in the church vestibule and at the door.
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: $12 per dozen. Orders: 724-339-9257, 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Avonmore
Oct. 15: Bingo fundraiser at 1 p.m. at Avonmore Center for Active Adults, 458 Railroad St. Doors open at 11 a.m. and free coffee and doughnuts will be served. There will be 14 regular games, specials and a 50/50. Cost: $20 in advance; $25 at the door, cash only. Tickets: 724-697-4014.
Bethel
Tuesday : The Armstrong Nature Book Club will meet at 7 p.m. at the Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek, 142 Kerr Road. The selection will be, “The Hidden Life of Trees,” by Peter Wohlleben. Reservations required. Reservations and details: armstrongcenter.org/odc-events.
Oct. 16: The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek will offer a paper-making workshop from 1 to 4 p.m. at the center, 142 Kerr Road. All ages welcome. Cost: $20; 17 and younger, $10; includes materials. Reservations required. Reservations: armstrongcenter.org/odc-events.
Brackenridge
Today: Bingo will begin at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave.
Saturday: St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 989 Morgan St., will serve free hot dogs from noon until time of a pet blessing ceremony at 2 p.m. at the church. Another Blessing of the Animals will be at the 5:30 p.m. worship service, outside weather permitting. Details: 724-224-9280.
Butler County
Today: The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Butler County will offer a free online support group at 7 p.m. at Zoom.us for families and friends of those living with a mental illness. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-431-0069 or info@namibutler.org.
Freeport
Today: Freeport Renaissance Association will meet at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist 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.
Harmar
Today: The free music series at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Pittsburgh Shrine Center pavilion, 1877 Shriners Way, will feature the Nied’s Hotel Band. Gates open at 6 p.m. Rain or shine. Free parking and food and drinks will be available. No tailgating, outside food or beverages permitted. The weekly event is sponsored by Band Together Pittsburgh, Moondog’s and the Pittsburgh Shrine Center.
Harrison
Today: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer a free seminar, “Banishing Tech Problems: Troubleshooting 101” at 6 p.m. online and at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Learn how to identify the nature of a tech problem, find solutions on your own and where to get help from others. Reservations required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.
Friday : Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer a seminar, “Cooking at Hogwarts,” from 1 to 2 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Learn how to make dishes that take inspiration from Harry Potter. Two dishes will be demonstrated and there will be an opportunity to make your own. Reservations required. Reservations: Alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.
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: A trash and treasure sale will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 1500 Broadview Blvd.
Saturday: The Diaper Pantry at Christ Our Hope Anglican Church, Harrison, will distribute diapers from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 926 Painter Ave., and at Sheldon Park, both in Natrona Heights. Recipients must drive up and remain in their vehicles. First-time recipients must provide present their own identification, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card.
Saturday: A clothing and toy giveaway will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Word of Faith Christian Fellowship, 42 Chestnut St., Natrona. Details: the Rev. Moses S. Simpkins, 412-853-7802.
Oct. 13: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer a free seminar, “Amorphophallus: An Introduction to the Corpse Flower,” at 6 p.m. online and at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Timothy C. Choltco will be the speaker. Reservations required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.
October: Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Way, is conducting a membership drive through the end of the month. Details: 724-904-7649.
Jefferson
Today: Bingo will be at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 754 N. Pike Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Under new management with higher payouts. The kitchen will be open. Proceeds benefit post and auxiliary projects.
Nov. 12: Table reservations are being accepted for the Knoch Knights Girls Basketball craft show at Knoch High School. Details: Shannon McGraw, 724-822-6803 or knochgirlscraftshow@gmail.com.
Kiski Township
Monday : A Red Cross blood drive will be from 1 to 5:30 p.m. at Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department, 1037 Route 56. Appointments: redcrossblood.org.
Leechburg
Today: A storytime for preschoolers will be at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Leechburg Public Library, 139 Market St. Attend either session. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-236-0080.
Today: A New Path Al-Anon Family Group, a free, confidential program for anyone whose life has been affected by someone else’s drinking, will meet at 7 p.m. in First United Methodist Church, 251 Main St.
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. Basic computer skills required. Ancestry.com and Newspaper.com are available. Details: Judy, 724-681-9154.
Saturday: The deacons of Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church will sponsor a takeout chicken and biscuit dinner from 3:30 to 6 p.m. while supplies last at the church, 271 Main St. Cost: $10; 10 and younger, $5.
Saturday and Wednesday: Leechburg Museum will be open from noon to 3 p.m. Other times available by appointment. Details: 724-845-8914 or lamahs@windstream.net.
Nov. 12: A turkey trot bingo to benefit Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will be at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 5 p.m. Cost: $30, includes card, dauber, food and drinks; extra cards, $5. There will be a $1,000 cover-all jackpot game. Reserved seating available for parties of eight or more. Must be 21 to attend. Tickets and reservations: John, 724-549-8867 or Melissa, 724-332-9090.
Dec. 10 and 11: Table reservations are being accepted for a Christmas craft and vendor show planned from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Leechburg Volunteer Firehall, 268 Canal St. Cost: $30 per day or $50 for both days, includes one table and two chairs. Details: Melissa, 724-332-9090 or allermelissa@comcast.net.
Lower Burrell
Today: Peoples Library will host an arts and crafts hour for children 6 and younger and their caregivers at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. No reservations required. Details: 724-339-1021.
Saturday: Bethel Masons, 118 Allen St., will host a Vitalant community blood drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the lodge banquet room. Appointments recommended. Appointments: Sharon, 412-600-4333 or visit donateblood.centralbloodbank.org and use group code C2210076.
Saturday: The Lower Burrell Farmers Market, 2800 Bethel St., will have a harvest festival from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lower Burrell Lions will sell brooms.
Saturday: The ClothesLine Ministry at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Clothing, shoes and purses will be 25 cents each or five for $1. The jewelry room will be closed.
Saturday: Bethel Masons, 118 Allen St., will host a Vitalant community blood drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the lodge banquet room. Appointments recommended. Appointments: Sharon, 412-600-4333 or visit donateblood.centralbloodbank.org and use group code C2210076.
Saturday: Burrell High School Marching Band will have a car show from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the high school, Puckety Church Road. There will be food and raffles. Vehicle and vendor fee: $10; general admission, free.
Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the Daniels and McClain band from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.
Oct. 18: A paint night fundraiser to make a home-sweet-home or welcome sign will be from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Burrell High School cafeteria, Puckety Church Road. Cost: $40, includes supplies and instructions. There will be a concession stand and 50/50. Wear appropriate clothing. Paint will not wash out. Advance tickets required. No tickets will be sold at the door. Tickets: Danielle Kariotis, dkarioti.@burrell.k12.pa.us. Proceeds will be used to fund the Reading Railroad group’s Halloween Read-a-thon and Dr. Seuss Night.
Oct. 23: Tickets are on sale for a super bingo set for 2 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Doors open at 11 a.m. Admission: $60 in advance; $65 at the door. Sponsored by the post and auxiliary, there will be a $3,000 cover-all jackpot game. Tickets: at the post club room bar or at Tuesday night bingo in the post ballroom.
Nov. 6: Westmoreland County Marines’ 247th birthday ball will be from 4:30 to 11 p.m. at Hill Crest Country Club. Attire is formal. Paid reservations required by Oct. 15. All active-duty Marines, veterans, reservists, Navy chaplains or corpsmen are welcome. Details: Jim Walters at 724-681-6293 or waltersusmc@comcast.net.
New Kensington
Today: Sally’s Outdoor Market will be from 2 to 6 p.m. weather permitting, at the Salvation Army, 255 Third St. There will be fresh produce, plants, baked goods, hot foods and more. Vendor spaces available. Details: 724-335-7221, ext. 106 or lauren.suprano@use.salvationarmy.org.
Today: Peoples Library will host an arts and crafts hour for children 6 and younger and their caregivers at 11 a.m. at the library, 88 Barnes St. No reservations required. Details: 724-339-1021.
Today: Knead Community Café in New Kensington will hand out free grab-and-go meals from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the café, 1011 Barnes St. This week’s meals are sponsored by Wesley Family Services. Details: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. The kitchen will be open. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403.
Today: The Secular Organization for Sobriety/Save Our Selves (SOS), a support group for people recovering from alcohol and drug abuse, will meet at 7 p.m. at Lost Dreams Awakening Recovery Community Center, 408 Eighth St. Details: 724-556-0737.
Today: The On Demand Book Club at Peoples Library will meet at 6:30 p.m. online. This month’s selection will be, “Burntown,” by Jennifer McMahon. Connection information: 724-339-1021.
Friday: East Kensington Community Circle will host a luncheon meal bingo in the community circle building, 1785 Seventh St. Road. Food will be served at 6 p.m. and bingo will begin at 7:30. Game prizes will be a mystery prize. Cost: $7, includes food and one board. Public welcome.
Saturday: An indoor/outdoor fall craft and vendor fair will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Knead Community Café, 1011 Barnes St. Rain or shine. Breakfast will be available from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturday: A Halloween dance for those 18 and over with disabilities will be from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Eagles, 2134 Freeport Road. There will be food, drinks, a basket raffle and a DJ. Costumes welcome. Admission: $10, proceeds will be donated to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Details: 724-681-5284.
Saturday and Tuesday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday. Items available include clothing for all members of the family, shoes and linens. First-time customers receive 15 free items. Fall and winter clothing donations are accepted during business hours.
New Kensington/Lower Burrell
Saturday : Peoples Library will offer, “Let’s Draw Monsters,” with cartoonist Rick Stromoski from noon to 1 p.m. at the New Kensington and Lower Burrell libraries and online. Registration: visit the events calendar at PeoplesLibrary.org.
North Apollo
Saturday: North Apollo Church of God will have an applefest from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church, 507 20th St. There will be crafters, food and children’s activities. Menu: apple dumplings, apple pies, apple butter and more.
Oct. 13: An American Red Cross Blood community blood drive will be from 2 to 6:30 p.m. at First Church of God, 507 20th St. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and search with zip code 15673.
Oklahoma Borough
Saturday: Oklahoma Borough Council will sponsor a free Movie in the Park at 7:30 p.m. in the borough park at the end of Grove Street in the ballfield. The featured film will be Disney’s, “Hocus Pocus.” Bring a lawn chair or blanket and dress for the weather.
Parks
Saturday: A craft and vendor fair will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at House of Hope Family Worship Center, 1164 Pleasant View Drive, Kepple Hill. There will be homemade soups, sandwiches and raffles.
Plum
Saturday: Plum Community Library, 445 Center New Texas Road, will have a puzzle swap from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bring up to five puzzles and trade. No reservations required.
Springdale
Today : Springdale Free Public Library will have a program featuring the Oakmont Paranormal Society at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.
Tarentum
Today: The free diaper bank at Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. One distribution per child per month is available. Details: 724-224-9006.
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.
Weekdays: Free food and hygiene items are available at Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., suite 12. Hours: noon to 8 p.m. Mondays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. Details: 724-224-9006.
Nov. 15, 16 and 17: Ss. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, 339 E. 10th Ave., is taking orders for its annual Christmas nut roll sale. Nut, apricot and poppy seed rolls will be available. Cost per roll: $13. Orders: Lisa,724-230-6504, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Vandergrift
Today: The Farmer’s Market will be open from 4 to 6:30 p.m. in the Columbia Avenue parking lot.
Monday: The Adult Book Club at Vandergrift Public Library will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. The selection will be, “Reading Lolita in Tehran,” by Azir Nafisi. Details: Carol, 724-568-2212.
Oct. 31: Vandergrift Public Library, 128C Washington Ave., is having its fall book sale through the end of October during operating hours at the library. Cost: books, $3 per grocery story bag, provided by the library. Other items available for $1 each include puzzles, DVDs, music CDs and audio books. Details: 724-568-2212.
Nov. 6: Tickets are on sale for a His/Her Fundraiser Bash set for 2 to 5 p.m. in St. Gertrude Church Hall, 303 Franklin Ave. Prizes will include designer handbags, patio and outdoor items and tools. There will be a silent auction and 50/50. Cost: $30. Proceeds will be used to restore the church floor. Tickets and basket donations: Megan Kiebler, 724-882-5035.
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
Dec. 10: Deer Lakes Band Boosters are accepting table reservations for its ninth annual craft and vendor show. Details: deerlakesbands.org or dlbandshow@hotmail.com.
Remove the ads from your TribLIVE reading experience but still support the journalists who create the content with TribLIVE Ad-Free.