The Stroller, April 8, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Burrell HS to present ‘Bye Bye Birdie’

The Burrell High School Theatre Company will present their spring musical, “Bye Bye Birdie,” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and April 15 in the high school auditorium, 1021 Puckety Church Road, Lower Burrell.

Cost is $12 for the center section and $10 for side section seating. For advance tickets, visit our.show/burrell-high-school/81169 or at the door.

Motorcycle run helps to fund Camp Cadet

The Pennsylvania State Police will sponsor a motorcycle run May 21 to benefit Armstrong County Camp Cadet. The ride will begin and end at Lenape Vocational-Technical School, Chaplin Avenue, Manor Township. Rain date is June 4.

Registration is from 9 a.m. until the start of ride at 11 a.m. Coffee and doughnuts will be served. Food, beverages, raffles and music will be after the ride at a cook-out at 1:30 p.m. Registration is $25 for a bike and driver; $15 for a passenger and includes a T-shirt, food and beverages. Registration forms may be downloaded at campcadet.com. Personal and business sponsorships are also available. Sponsorship deadline is May 14.

To register, send a check payable to Armstrong County Camp Cadet to Pa. State Police, Kittanning Barracks, Camp Cadet MC Ride, 130 Parkview Drive Extension, Kittanning PA 16201. For information or to confirm cancellation, call 724-543-2011.

Concordia Lutheran Ministries to hold spring luncheon fundraiser

The Concordia Lutheran Ministries Spring Fling luncheon fundraiser will be May 13 at Butler Country Club, 310 Country Club Road, Penn Township.

Doors open at 10 a.m. and lunch will be served at 11:45. The Freeport Area High School Forte Show Choir will perform and there will be vendor mall shopping, mystery bag sales and a basket auction. Tickets are $45 and include a hot lunch featuring chicken Romano.

Proceeds benefit the Good Samaritan Endowment Fund subsidizing residents, particularly for their personal care. For tickets, call 724-352-1571, ext. 8355 or visit the news and events tab at concordialm.org. Ticket deadline is April 28. No tickets will be sold at the door.

Calendar

Apollo

Thursday : A spaghetti dinner will be from 4 to 7 p.m. at Apollo United Presbyterian Church, 401 First St. Menu: spaghetti with marinara or alfredo sauce, meatballs or sweet sausage by Le Café Restaurant. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $12; younger than 5, free. Reservations encouraged, but not required. Reservations: 724-478-4807.

Avonmore 

April 22: 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.

Cadogan

April 15: The Cadogan Community Park Committee will sell barbequed chicken dinners from 4 to 6 p.m. at the township building, 333 First Ave. Menu: half chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, roll and dessert, $12. Dine in or takeout. Order deadline: Wednesday. Orders: Jeanne Richardson, 724-902-7156; or Dave Round, 724-902-7287.

Cheswick

Monday: Springdale High School Alumni Association will meet at 7 p.m. in Cheswick Presbyterian Church, 1401 Pittsburgh St. Plans for the July 1 all-class reunion will be discussed. New members welcome. Details: Mike, 724-275-7566.

East Vandergrift

Monday: A rummage sale will be from noon to 3 p.m. at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 420 McKinley Ave.

Frazer 

April 15: The New Kensington Camera Club and Focus on the Arts Gallery will offer a free workshop, “Still Life Photography,” from 1 to 4 p.m. in suite 208 at Pittsburgh Mills Mall. Use Entry 2 by M@C Discount. Bob Sudy 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.

Freeport

Sunday: Freeport Event Center, 325 Fourth St., will host a Second Sunday Social from noon to 5 p.m. for all ages at the center. There will be music, activities, food and beverages. Bring your instrument and join in the music.

Monday and Wednesday: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays. All items are free, but donations will be accepted. Items available include clothing of all sizes, bedding and window items. Donations of clothing, shoes and boots welcome. Donations must be laundered and free from smoke and pet hair. Handicap accessible. Details: 724-295-3095.

Harrison  

Thursday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer a free workshop to learn basic resume building skills at 5:30 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Bring your laptop and a list of your job history, education and skills. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or Alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Kiski Township  

April 15: A Night at the Races to benefit the Apollo-Ridge Baseball and Softball Boosters will be at 6 p.m. at the Apollo Spring Church Sportsman’s Club, Route 56. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $20, includes dinner, water and pop. There will be strip tickets, a basket raffle and 50/50. Tickets: Jeff, 724-596-6218, or Erin, 724-454-7325.

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.

April 15: First United Methodist Church, 251 Main St., will host a Vitalant community blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. Appointments recommended. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or visit donateblood.centralbloodbank.org and use group code G0110175.

May 20: Leechburg Public Library is accepting table reservations for a craft show planned at the Sokol Club Hall, 55 Siberian Ave. Cost: $25. Reservation deadline: May 10. Details: t.whaley81494@gmail.com.

June 10: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company is accepting reservations for yard sale spaces in the firehall parking lot during the community yard sale event. Cost: $25. Reservations: Melissa, 724-332-9090.

Lower Burrell 

Today: The ClothesLine Ministry at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to noon. Clothing, shoes and purses will be sold for 25 cents each or five for $1.

Today: Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave., will host a workshop to make a cereal box collage at 11 a.m. with American pop artist Michael Albert. Details: 724-339-1021, ext. 12.

Tuesday: Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave., will offer a Toddler Time for children age 1 to 3 and their caregivers at 1 p.m. at the library. Details: 724-339-1021.

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.

Manor

April 21: Lenape Tech Adult Education will offer a basic computer essentials class from 9 a.m. to noon Fridays April 21 through May 19 at the school, 2215 Chapin Ave. Learn how to start a software program, install software, and use Microsoft Word and Excel. Cost: $119. Reservation deadline: Wednesday. Details: 724-763-5916.

April 25 and 26: Lenape Tech Adult Education will offer an informational workshop about law enforcement from 6 to 8 p.m. at the school Nextier Adult Learning Center, 2215 Chaplin Ave. Topics will include traffic enforcement, use of force, police administration and citizen complaints. Cost: $29. Details: 724-763-5915 or lenapetech.net.

New Kensington 

Today: Peoples Library, 880 Barnes St., will host a workshop to make a cereal box collage at 1 p.m. with American pop artist Michael Albert. Details: 724-339-1021, ext. 12.

Tuesday: Peoples Library, 880 Barnes St., will offer a Toddler Time for children age 1 to 3 and their caregivers at 11 a.m. at the library. Details: 724-339-1021.

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.

May 21: The Valley High School Varsity Volleyball team is accepting vendor reservations for its rubber ducky derby planned at the high school, Stevenson Blvd. Details: Carrie Cook, 724-910-1012.

O’Hara

Thursday : Fox Chapel Area High School will host a Vitalant community blood drive from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the high school large group instruction room, 611 Field Club Road. Appointments recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Must be at least 16 years old. Appointments: visit donateblood.centralbloodbank.org and use group code HS010025 or contact Rachel Machen at 412-209-7000.

Oklahoma

Today: A drag queen bingo to benefit TinyCause Animal Rescue will be at 7 p.m. at Oklahoma School House Hall, 171 Thorn St. Doors open at 5 p.m. There will be a basket raffle. Cost: $35 in advance; $40 at the door. Tickets: 724-571-7904.

Plum

April 22: Volunteers are needed for the annual Plum Clean-up Day set for 8:30 to 10 a.m. Individuals, families, church groups, scout groups, athletic teams, homeowners associations, clubs and businesses welcome. Check-in will begin at 8 a.m. at the municipal complex, 2000 Old Mine Road. Light refreshments will be served and supplies distributed. Registration: tinyurl.com/y6jfpjtp.

Saxonburg

Friday and Saturday: South Butler County Library will host an indoor minigolf event inside the library, 240 W. Main St. A happy hour for ages 21 and older will be from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday. Cost: $25, includes unlimited golf, snacks, soft drinks and cash bar. Links at the The Saturday session for children and adults will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: $5, with a maximum of $20 per family; children 12 and younger, free. Tickets: stop in at the library or at the door. Proceeds benefit the library. Details: 724-352-4810.

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.

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.

Vandergrift

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

Wednesday : A toddler story time will be at 11 a.m. at Vandergrift Public Library, 128C Washington Ave. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-568-2212.

April 22: 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.

April 26: A painting fundraiser to benefit Vandergrift Public Library will begin at 6 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Must be at least 16 years old. Cost: $30. Details: 724-568-2212 or vandergriftpubliclibrary.org.

West Deer

May 6: East Union Presbyterian Church is accepting table applications for a spring craft show at the church, 292 East Union Road. Details: Mary Lynn, 412-767-5750.