The Stroller, July 6, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Guardian Angels Parish festival begins Wednesday
The Guardian Angels Parish Summer Festival will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and 5 to 10 p.m. July 13 at the Most Blessed Sacrament Church grounds, 800 Montana Ave., Harrison.
There will be rides, food, a basket raffle, a cash raffle, bingo and music. The entertainment schedule is Monday, Moments to Remember with DJ Clem; Tuesday, Tim Findley; Wednesday, American Pie; and July 13, the Dick Tady Orchestra.
For details, call 724-226-4900 or visit guardianangelspgh.org.
Kennywood Slovak Day celebration planned July 18
The Western Pennsylvania Slovak Day Committee will present the 101st annual American Slovak Day on July 18 at Kennywood Park, West Mifflin.
The Slovak kitchen will open at 12:30 p.m. in Pavilion No. 4. Cash only will be accepted. On the Main Pavilion Stage, No. 5, there will be Slovak cultural displays and vendors, and Mass will be celebrated at 4 p.m. by priests and deacons from the Pittsburgh and Greensburg dioceses. After Mass, there will be a sing-along and the Pittsburgh Slovakians will perform.
Tickets for Slovak Day only are $33 for those over 4, and Flex Date tickets are $40; For tickets, call Walt at 724-265-1469.
MyHeritage research database available at Harrison library
The local history department at Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 1522 Broadview Blvd., Harrison, offers the use of the MyHeritage Research Database that includes billions of historical documents for nearly 50 countries, historical photographs, public records, indexes and more.
For details and to schedule an appointment, call the library at 724-226-3491. Local history requests may be emailed to alvalley@einetwork.net.
Annual Book sale planned by Peoples Library
Peoples Library will have its annual book sale Thursday through July 15 at the Lower Burrell and New Kensington locations.
The Lower Burrell library, 3052 Wachter Ave., will have nonfiction selections including sports, religion, cooking, gardening and biography and books for kids and teens.
The New Kensington location, 880 Barnes St., will have hardcover and trade fiction, paperbacks, romance novels, history and war nonfiction, puzzles, games, music, DVDs and books for kids and teens.
Hours and prices are: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, $1.75 per pound; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, $1.50 per pound; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, $1.25 per pound; and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 17, $3 per bag.
Tom’s Soups will be sold from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday. For details, call 724-339-1021 or 724-339-1565 or visit Peoples Library on Facebook.
Calendar
Allegheny Township
Thursday: Pennsylvania CareerLink will sponsor a job fair from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Northmoreland Activity Center, 280 Markle Road. Details: 724-334-8600.
July 14: Markle Volunteer Fire Department is accepting space reservations for a flea market set for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the firehall, 470 Joyce St. Cost: indoors, $25; outdoors, $15. Details: 724-236-0665.
Bethel
Thursday: The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek and Ford City Public Library will host a free story night and hike for children 3 and older at 6 p.m. at the center, 142 Kerr Road. The selection will be “Fraser, the Forest Ranger.” Reservations required. Reservations: armstrongcenter.org/odc-events.
East Vandergrift
Today and Sunday: A rummage sale will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and noon to 1 p.m. Sunday in the basement of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 420 McKinley Ave. Details: 724-478-4958.
Sunday: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish will celebrate Mass at 11 a.m. on the lawn in front of the grotto at the church, 411 McKinley Ave. Bring a folding chair or blanket. There is no shade in this area, so wear sunscreen or bring an umbrella. Ice cream sundaes will be served afterward. In case of inclement weather, Mass will be celebrated inside the church. Details: 724-478-4958.
Ford City
Tuesday: The Armstrong Center for Community Learning and the Pennsylvania High Education Assistance Agency will sponsor a free completion workshop for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid for students from 5 to 7 p.m. at the center, 104 Armstrong St., Suite A. Computers with Wi-Fi will be provided. Reservations required. Details: 724-543-2599, ext. 222. Reservations: tinyurl.com/5n6zpczn.
Harmar
Sunday: Advance Auto Parts will host a car show to benefit Eureka Emergency Rescue Service at 10 a.m. at Zone 28, 2525 Freeport Road. Registration begins at 9 a.m. There will be food, a silent auction and all-day 50-50. Vehicle registration will be by donation. Details: Joshua Borland at 724-472-2283 or jsborland51@icloud.com.
Harrison
Sunday/Wednesday: The Pittsburgh-Tarentum Campmeeting Association will host a free a concert featuring Byron and Suzy Chertik at 7 p.m. at the campground, 1451 Main St., Natrona Heights. Brett Weaver will preside at a service at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Public welcome. Details: Kelly Dougherty at 412-915-1436.
Leechburg
Monday: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will host bingo at 7 p.m. in the firehall, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open.
Lower Burrell
Today: The Joseph “Bud” Myers Farmers Market will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Bon Air School parking lot, 3260 Leechburg Road.
Wednesday: The Adult Day Care Mobile Veterans Program will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. There will be coffee and conversation, seated exercises, games and lunch. Sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs, all veterans are welcome.
Tuesday: Burrellton Garden Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Grace Community Presbyterian Church, 2751 Grant St. The program will be, “Tree Pittsburgh,” with Joe Stavish. New members with all skill levels welcome. Details: 724-335-3353 or visit BurrelltonGardenClub on Facebook.
Tuesday: Peoples Library will offer an online talk with Kate DiCamillo, author of the Mercy Watson children’s book series, at 2 p.m. Recordings will be available to watch on demand. Registration required. Registration: libraryc.org.peopleslibrary.
Tuesdays: Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave., will offer free tech help by appointment at 3, 3:45 and 4:30 p.m. at the library. Appointments: 724-339-1565 or stop in at the library.
July 13: The trash to treasures sale planned at The Rivers 15068 is canceled. Details: 724-337-4837 or sharen@goriverchurch.com.
Aug. 4: Burrell Gridiron will sponsor a bingo fundraiser at 2 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Doors open at 11 a.m. Cost: $35, includes a buffet lunch. Payouts: regular, $75; specials, $100; and jackpot, $100. Tickets: Kelly, 412-722-8054 or burrellbucsgridiron@gmail.com.
New Kensington
Tuesdays: Peoples Library, 880 Barnes St., offers free tech help by appointment at noon, and 12:45 and 1:30 p.m. at the library. Appointments: 724-339-1021 or stop in at the library.
Oakmont
Through Aug. 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.
Parks Township
Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will have 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.
Plum
Monday: The Monday Market will be open from 3 to 7 p.m. at Plum Creek Park and ball fields, 1040 Ross Hollow Road. There will be vendors and food trucks.
Aug. 2: Pucketos Garden Club will host a luncheon fundraiser at 11 a.m. at Veltre’s Wedding & Event Center, 324 Coxcomb Hill Road. There will be a bake sale, basket raffle and 50-50. Cost: $45. Proceeds benefit the club scholarship fund. Tickets: Barb at 724-448-6022.
Tarentum
Today: The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The church is conducting a clothing drive. Clean clothes, belts, shoes and purses in any condition will be accepted during the Clothing Closet on Saturdays through July 11. Alternate drop-off and pickup times: 724-882-2185.
Sunday and Tuesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. in Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St. An opportunity for silent prayer will be at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday: An opening reception for “Mending the Void,” an exhibit by Greensburg artist Darryl Audia Jr., will be from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Manos Gallery, 320 E. Fifth Ave., in conjunction with the borough’s Night Market. Audia’s paintings will be on display through Aug. 3.