The Stroller, Oct. 7, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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NK Salvation Army to offer holiday assistance, coats

The New Kensington Salvation Army is accepting applications in-person by appointment for assistance for holiday food and gifts for children 13 and younger and Project Bundle Up coats for children younger than 18 and seniors 62 and over.

Appointments will be available from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 20 and 27, noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 17 and 24, and 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 18 and 25 at the New Kensington center, 255 Third St. Applications will also be accepted from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 3 at Parks Volunteer Fire Department, 1119 Dalmatian Drive, in the Kepple Hill section of Parks.

Applications will be accepted on a first-come and most-need basis. Bring identification, proof of household income and expenses and children’s birth certificates. Applicants must live in the following ZIP codes: 15068, 15613, 15629, 15630, 15641, 15673, 15686 and 15690. For an appointment, call 724-335-7221.

1920s event to benefit historical society, Elks charity

A 1920s evening, “Prohibition Night” to benefit Tarentum Historical Society and the Elks National Foundation, will begin at 7 p.m. Saturday.

Attendees will arrive at the Historical Society, 224 E. Seventh Ave., Tarentum, receive the password and proceed to the side door entrance at the Tarentum Elks.

The 56 East Band will entertain and there will be a small buffet, beer and treats. 1920s apparel is optional. Admission at the door is $10.

Annual Walk for Hunger event seeks participants

The Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Walk for Hunger 2022 will begin at 1:30 p.m. Sunday.

Registration begins at 1 p.m. in the parking lot of Heights Plaza in Natrona Heights, Harrison, near the UPMC Urgent Care. Participants are asked to bring one can of food or non-perishable item.

Walkers who collect between $100 and $199 will receive a free bowling pass. Those who collect $200 or more will receive two bowling passes. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Proceeds benefit the Association of Churches food bank, Produce to People and emergency hunger needs. For more information, call 724-226-0606.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Today: 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.

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.

Sunday: Apollo Area Historical Society will sponsor a program featuring Bruce Egli as Capt. Jean-Daniel Dumas, commander of Fort Duquesne during the French and Indian War, at 2 p.m. at Drake Log Cabin, Williams Alley. Donations will be accepted. Details: 724-478-2899 or apollopahistory@gmail.com.

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.

Nov. 25: Apollo Memorial Library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave., is sponsoring a Black Friday cash lottery. The winning number will be the 7 p.m. Nov. 25 Pick 3 Pennsylvania Lottery number. Winner receives $500, one number above and one number below both receive $25 each. Cost: $2, includes two numbers. Tickets: stop in at the library.

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

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.

Buffalo Township

Oct. 17: Freeport Girls Volleyball program invites all former Freeport volleyball players to an Alumni Night at the high school gymnasium, Route 356. The junior varsity team will play at 6 p.m. and the varsity game begins at 7:15. Former players will be admitted free and be recognized. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/5462es8y.

Gilpin

Nov. 9, 10 and 15: Christ the King Parish is accepting orders for nut, apricot, poppy seed and crescent rolls for the Thanksgiving/Christmas season. Long rolls are $12.50 each with an order deadline of Oct. 31. Pickup: noon to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 9 or 10. Crescent rolls are $6.50 a dozen with an order deadline of Nov. 7. Pickups: noon to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 15. Orders: Toni, 724-309-1976 or Anne, 412-549-1583.

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: 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

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

Sunday: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. at the firehall, 1037 Route 56, in observation of Fire Prevention Week. There will be demonstrations, gifts for children, visits with Smokey the Bear, snacks, and free smoke detectors while supplies last.

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.

Kittanning

Sundays and Thursdays: The Armstrong County Historical Museum, 330 N. McKean St., will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. Other hours available by appointment. Free parking available behind the museum via the North Grant Avenue entrance. Details: 724-548-5707 or achgs300@gmail.com.

Leechburg 

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

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’ 247^th 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: 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.

Sunday: A free recital featuring David A. Leo, director of pastoral music ministry at Mt. St. Peter Church, will be at 2 p.m. at the church, 100 Freeport Road.

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 20^th 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 20^th 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 ball field. 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.

Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will host 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.

Springdale Township

Sunday: A free firearms safety and responsible gun ownership seminar for township residents only will be from 3 to 5 p.m. at the township municipal building, 100 Plate Drive, Harwick. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/bdeyrjva.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Nov. 6: Space applications are being accepted for an auto parts swap meet set for 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Washington Township Volunteer Fire Co., 4078 Route 66. Cost: 12 x 24-foot space, $25; 12 x 48-foot space, $45. Vendor set up will begin at 11 p.m. Nov. 5. First come, first served. Items will include parts and accessories from anything automotive, classic, high performance, trucks, cars, motorcycles or boats. Reservations and details: 724-727-3079, leave a message.

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.