The Stroller, April 20, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Free spring muster and wildflower walk planned in Apollo

Roaring Run Watershed Association will sponsor a free Spring Muster and Civil War cannon demonstration from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday and Sunday at the Roaring Run Trail trailhead at the end of Canal Street in Apollo.

The 4^th Light Artillery reenactors will be on hand and perform a demonstration of up to eight cannons firing across the Kiski River.

From noon to 3 p.m. Saturday there will be an Earth Day wildflower walk led by Loree Speedy from the Botanical Society of Western Pennsylvania. No reservations are required.

Scholarships available to local students

Allegheny-Kiski Health Foundation has several scholarship programs available for area students.

Interested students should visit akhealth.org/scholarships. No other form will be accepted. Application deadline is May 15. For details, call the foundation at 724-294-3157.

Cash raffle to fund annual Independence Day fireworks

Summit Hose Company in Tarentum is conducting a cash raffle to fund the annual Community Fireworks Display planned July 3 at Dreshar Stadium.

Tickets are $5. Winning numbers will be the 7 p.m. Pa. Pick 3 numbers on 10 weekend dates in July. For tickets, send cash or a check made out to Summit Hose with a self-addressed, stamped envelope to 321 W. Seventh Ave., Tarentum PA 15084.

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.

Apollo

Saturday: Apollo United Presbyterian Church, 401 First St., will offer a story time, craft and small snack for children at 11 a.m. on the front steps of the church, weather permitting. In case of inclement weather, the event will be indoors.

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. and free coffee and doughnuts will be served before the games start. An early bird jackpot game will be at 12:45 p.m. There will be a 50/50, door prize, 14 regular games, five specials and a $300 last jackpot game. Cost: $20 before April 21; $25 at the door, cash only. Tickets: 724-697-4014.

Bethel

April 27: The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crook Creek will offer a soap making class from 6 to 8 p.m. at the center, 142 Kerr Road. Each participant will make three bars of soap and choose their own color, scent and additive. Cost: $22. Reservations required: Reservations: armstrongodc.org.

Brackenridge

Today: Bingo will begin at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave.

Frazer

April 29: The New Kensington Camera Club and Focus on the Arts Gallery will offer a free workshop, “Macro Photography,” from 1 to 4 p.m. in suite 208 at Pittsburgh Mills Mall. Use Entry 2 by M@C Discount. Barry Sell will be the instructor. Bring your camera. Reservations are encouraged, but not required. Reservations: comment on the event posting at Focus On The Arts Gallery on Facebook.

Gilpin

Today: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7:15 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.

Hampton

Saturday: Allegheny County Parks Department will sponsor a free drive-in movie in the park at dusk at the amphitheater at Hartwood Acres Park. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. The featured film will be, “A Bug’s Life,” rated PG. Audio will be available at 87.9 FM.

Harrison

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.

Wednesday: The Kitchen Sink Book Club at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. The selection will be, “All the Light We Cannot See,” by Anthony Doerr. Copies are available at the circulation desk. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Wednesday: Allegheny-Kiski Health Foundation will present a free program, “Avoid Surgery and Reduce Pain by Helping Your Body Heal,” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the conference room at the foundation office, 1 Acee Drive, Natrona Heights. Dr. Jesse Sally will discuss the Regenexx procedures of non-surgical stem cell and platelet rich plasma treatments. Those attending will be entered in a raffle for a health and wellness basket. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-294-3157.

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.

Leechburg

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: A night of comedy to benefit Relay For Life of Armstrong County for American Cancer Society will be at 8 p.m. at the Marconi Club, 135 River Ave. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Performances will be by headliner Shaun Blackham and Joey Welsh. Cost: $15. There will be a cash bar, strip tickets, basket raffle and 50/50. BYO snacks. A limited number of reserved tables will be available. Tickets: Dina, 724-859-3335 or at any Klingensmith Drug Store location.

Tuesday: Leechburg Public Library, 139 Market St., will offer a craft workshop for adults and teens from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. to make a lighted lantern. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-236-0080.

May 20: Tickets are on sale for the Spring Into Cash $5,000 bingo sponsored by Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 3 p.m. and bingo will start at 5. Cost: $35 in advance; $40 at the door; includes package, dauber and light refreshments. BYOB. Details and tickets: Melissa: 724-332-9090.

Lower Burrell  

Today: A Girl Scout information night will be at 6:30 p.m. at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details: Beth, 412-713-5259 or bostrosky@gswpa.org.

Friday and Saturday: A rummage and bake sale will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Bethel United Methodist Church, 150 Alder St.

Saturday: A trash for treasure sale will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. A bag sale will begin at noon. Details: 724-334-7143.

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the band Shot O’Soul from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.

Oct. 22: New Kensington Moose is accepting table reservations for a fall craft and vendor show planned for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the lodge, 499 Reimer St. Spaces limited to one representative from each company on a first come, first served basis. Cost: $25 for an 8-foot table; $20 for a 6-foot table. Reservation deadline is Sept. 1. Reservations: text 724-448-2506 or mooselodge053@gmail.com.

New Kensington  

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.

Saturday: The flea market planned by East Kensington Community Circle is canceled.

May 13: Vendor applications are being accepted by Knead Community Café for an outdoor May Market at the café, 1011 Barnes St. Vendors who sell homemade, natural-based or garden-themed products welcome. Rain or shine. Details: Kathy, 878-999-8680 or kneadcommunitycafe.org/mothernaturesmarket.

North Apollo

Friday: A spaghetti dinner will be from 4 to 7 p.m. at North Apollo Church of God, 507 20^th St. Menu: pasta, salad, bread, dessert and beverage; $10; children, $5. Gluten-free options available. Dine in or takeout. Tickets will be sold for a basket raffle containing over 100 baskets. Proceeds will be used for children’s ministry programs. Details: 724-463-1600.

Parks 

Today: Parks Township Sportsman Club Association will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. New members welcome.

Plum

Saturday: An all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast will be from 8 a.m. to noon at the Masons, 9521 Saltsburg Road. Menu: pancakes, and juice or coffee; $10; children, $5.

Richland

Saturday: A junque sale and flea market will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bakerstown United Methodist Church, 5760 William Flynn Highway. A grab-and-go breakfast will be available. Proceeds will benefit church mission projects. Details: 724-443-3184.

South Buffalo

Saturday: A day of music in memory of George Wolfe will be from 2 to 10 p.m. at South Buffalo Volunteer Fire Department, 100 Firehall Road. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Bands scheduled to perform include Carbon Black from 2 to 4 p.m.; Queen Anne’s Gate from 5 to 7 p.m. and Sunset Drive from 8 to 10 p.m. Food and soft drinks will be sold, cash only. Alcohol permitted, but no large coolers or kegs. Admission: $20; children 13 and younger, free; cash only. Proceeds will be donated to the Freeport Area High School music department. Tickets: call or text Levi Mohney at 724-831-6765 or Roger Frantz at 724-900-9698 or stop in at Lock5 Tavern in Freeport.

Springdale

Saturday: Springdale Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion will sponsor a Night at the Races from 5 to 11 p.m. at the post, 1151 Pittsburgh St. Cost: $20, includes dinner, beer, pop and wine. A limited number of tickets are available. Tickets: Mark, 412-681-2615 or Frank, 412-849-0168.

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.

Saturday: Tarentum Elks will feature the Majestics II band from 8 to 11 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. Members and guests welcome.

Saturday: First Baptist Church, 410 E. Third St. will host a fellowship grill-out at 4 p.m. after the 3 p.m. praise and worship service at the church. Public welcome.

Vandergrift 

Today: St. Gertrude Church will host its monthly spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. in the church hall, 303 Franklin Ave. Menu: Dine in spaghetti and meatballs, salad, bread, dessert and coffee or tea, $10; meatball hoagies, $7; quarts of sauce also available. Add 50 cents for takeout. BYOB.

Saturday : St. Gertrude Parish Men’s Club is selling tickets for a night at the races set for 6 p.m. in the church hall, 303 Franklin Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $20, includes food, beverages and a horse. Tickets: 724-568-2331.

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

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

April 27: West Deer/Deer Lakes Alumni Association will meet at noon at the American Legion, 57 Superior Road. Lunch will be at 12:30 p.m. Reservations required by Sunday. Reservations: Lucille, 724-265-2838 or epbraun@consolidated.net.