The Stroller, July 10, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Concert scheduled Friday in Burrell Lake Park
The Lower Burrell Parks and Recreation Department will sponsor a free concert from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in Burrell Lake Park.
Friday’s concert will feature Jeffrey Lynn. Refreshments and ice cream will be sold.
Volunteers needed at Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley
Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley is looking for volunteers to help out at the shelter in New Kensington.
There are opportunities available every day to suit every person including dog and cat care, event and fundraising work, cleaning, maintenance, doggy day outs, fostering, office work and administration.
To offer your time, email volunteer@animalprotectors.net or visit animalprotectors.net.
Calendar
Apollo
Today: Apollo Hose Co. No. 2 will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. There will be specials and wish jars. Details: 724-478-4831.
Thursday: The Yarn Good Time needle arts group at Apollo Memorial Library will meet from 5 to 7 p.m. at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. All ages and skill levels welcome. Details: 724-478-4214.
Thursday: Apollo Area Historical Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the WCTU Building, 317 N. Second St. The date was changed due to Independence Day. New members welcome.
Brackenridge
Today: Trinity United Methodist Church will sponsor a story time from 11 a.m. to noon in Brackenridge Park. There will be a story and a craft and lunch will be served. Details: Amanda, 724-504-7876 or bartelkaw@gmail.com.
Today: Al-Anon will meet at 8 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10th Ave. The group offers help and hope for families and friends of alcoholics.
Thursday: Bingo will be at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave. Details: 724-994-6030.
Thursday: The Allegheny Valley Salvation Army and Community Center will distribute free grab-and-go lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the center parking lot, 917 Brackenridge Ave. Free grocery items from Walmart and Aldi will be available. Everyone is welcome.
Freeport
Today: A story time will be from noon to 2 p.m. for children 12 and younger accompanied by an adult at Freeport Area Library, 428 Market St. Details: 724-295-3616 or freeportlibrary.org.
Today: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 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; must be laundered and free from smoke and pet hair. Wheelchair accessible. Details: 724-295-3095.
Gilpin
Thursday: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7:15 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.
Harrison
Monday through Friday: The Natrona Playground Summer Camp for children serves a free lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. weekdays at the playground, 10 River Ave. Free classes from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. are: Tuesday, painting fun with Mr. Kevin; Wednesday, crafts project with Community Library of Allegheny Valley; and Thursday, sculptures with Food Edible Art.
Today: The Becky’s Closet community clothing store at Faith Lutheran Church, 1500 Broadview Blvd., will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. Cost: tops and bottoms for men and women, $50 cents; children’s clothing, 25 cents. Donations welcome during these hours. Everyone welcome.
Today: The Agape Thrift Shop at Grace United Methodist Church, 1333 Freeport Road, will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Clean clothing in all sizes is needed. No housewares or bedding please due to lack of space. Bring donations on Wednesday or leave them on the front porch. Do not place donations in the blue bins behind the church.
Today: Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank will be open from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Food bank participants can receive food allotments twice per month. Those who are not yet registered should come from 3 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday. The Sparrow’s Nest clothing and home goods ministry will be open from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Details and alternate times: 724-226-0606, ext. 10.
Thursday: Burtner House Restoration Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the township municipal building, 1 Municipal Drive. Updates and improvements will be discussed. New members welcome.
Jefferson
Thursday: Bingo will be at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 754 N. Pike Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Proceeds benefit post and auxiliary projects.
Leechburg
Thursday: The Mingle on Market event will be from 7 to 9 p.m. on Market Street. There will be music at the new stage on Second Street and Diamond Alley. A farmer’s market will be from 6 to 9 p.m. in the municipal parking lot beside Fox’s Pizza on Market Street. Food trucks will open at 5 p.m. Sponsored by Leechburg Area Community Association.
Thursday: 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. The date was changed due to Independence Day. Details: Judy, 724-681-9154.
Lower Burrell
Saturday: The trash to treasures sale planned at The Rivers 15068 is canceled. Details: 724-337-4837 or sharen@goriverchurch.com.
New Kensington
Thursday: The Salvation Army will host Sally’s Outdoor Market from 2 to 6 p.m. at the center, 255 Third St. Free fresh produce will be available while supplies last. Vendor applications are being accepted. Details: 724-335-7221.
Thursday: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary Bingo will be at 7 p.m. at the aerie, 2134 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Sales are from 6 to 6:50 p.m. Cost: $25 for a 12-on package; specials will be available. The kitchen will be open. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403.
Thursday: Knead Community Café will hand out free grab-and-go meals from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the cafe, 1011 Barnes St. This week’s meals are sponsored in memory of Frank Sieradzki. Details: 878-847-7997.
Oakmont
Through August 31: Kerr Memorial Museum, 402 Delaware Ave., Oakmont, is featuring an exhibit of elegant fashions of the late 1800s to the Roaring ‘20s at the museum. Items on display were donated to the museum by the W. H. Brown Family of Pittsburgh. Hours are by appointment. Tours and information: 412-826-9295 to schedule a tour.
Saxonburg
Thursday: The dementia caregiver support group at South Butler Community Library will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. at the library, 240 W. Main St. The group meets the second Thursday of each month and provides a safe place for caregivers to share their feelings and discuss their day-to-day challenges. No reservations required. Details: Michelle Govan, RN, 724-504-5512.
Springdale
Thursday: Lower Valley Community Food Bank will distribute food from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday from the rear entrance of the Springdale borough building, 325 School St. Do not arrive before 12:45 p.m. Anyone in need of food who lives in Springdale, Springdale Township, Cheswick, Harmar and the sections of Indiana Township and West Deer with a zip code of 15024 is welcome. New recipients can register Thursday.
Thursday: The diaper pantry at St. Mark Lutheran Church will distribute free diapers from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the church, 600 Pittsburgh St. Advance registration required. First-time recipients must provide their own ID, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card. Distributions are the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Registration: 724-274-5313.
Tarentum
Today: Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., will host a free farmers market from 1 to 5 p.m. at the center, while supplies last. No income guidelines required. Items available will include vegetables, fruit, milk, cheese, bread and more.
Today: The Elks will host bingo at 6:30 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. The kitchen is open to the public from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Menu: elks644.org/elks-kitchen-1. Orders: 724-226-1644 by 8:15 p.m.
Today: The Farmers Market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the parking lot at 10th Avenue and Lock Street.
Thursday: The monthly Tarentum Night Market will be from 5 to 8 p.m. in the downtown section of the borough. Businesses will be open and there will be food, crafters, vendors and music.
Vandergrift
Today: The YoYos Needle Arts group at Vandergrift Public Library will meet from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the library reading room, 128C Washington Ave. No reservations required; just stop in. All skill levels welcome; however, this is not an instructional program. Details: 724-568-2212.
Today: The Anime Club for children in fifth through 10th grade at Vandergrift Public Library will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Details: 724-568-2212.
Washington Township
Today: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 6 p.m. at Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380.
West Deer
Today: Vocalist Sadie Friend will perform at 7 p.m. in the Deer Lakes Park Veterans Shelter No. 1, 108 Mahaffey Road, weather permitting. The concert is part of the free Allegheny County Park Acoustic Series. A short trail walk with park rangers will be from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Bring a chair or blanket and snacks.
Winfield
Thursday: The Matrona Family Resource Center at Cabot Church, 707 Winfield Road, will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. New and gently used clothing in sizes preemie through 10/12 will be available, as well as strollers, car seats, toys and more. No reservations required. Details: 724-524-1809 or tinyurl.com/mw9kd9cp.