The Stroller, June 16, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Car cruise and concert planned Sunday

The Allegheny County Summer Concert Series at Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater, Indiana Township, will feature a free Father’s Day car cruise from 2 to 7 p.m. Sunday.

Food trucks will be available at 6 p.m. A concert by the Jaggerz will be at 7:30 p.m.

Free lecture offered at A-K Health Foundation

Allegheny-Kiski Health Foundation will sponsor a free lecture about neuroplasticity and brain health from 6 to 7:30 p.m. June 27 at the foundation, 1 Acee Drive, Harrison.

Speaker Ted J. Cibik will discuss brain health, longevity, how exercise and nutrition impact brain health and more. Reservations are required.

For reservations, call the foundation at 724-294-3157.

Donations being accepted for book sale

Peoples Library in New Kensington and Lower Burrell is accepting donations for its annual book sale during operating hours.

Deadline to bring books is Saturday.

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.

July 30: Markle Volunteer Fire Department is accepting space reservations for an outdoor flea market in the firehall parking lot, 470 Joyce St. Cost: $15 for a 15 x 25-foot space. Reservations required by June 30. Reservations: 724-236-0665.

Apollo

Saturday: Apollo Area Historical Society will host History Alive!, a performance of notable citizens from Apollo’s past with pizza and refreshments at 5 p.m. at Drake Log Cabin, Williams Alley. Rain date: June 24. Cost: $15. Tickets: 724-478-2899.

Bethel

June 23: The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek, 142 Kerr Road will offer a free program about pollinators from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center. Tour the Master Gardener pollinator garden, meet beekeepers and view the milkweed and winter sowing display. There will be children’s activities. Reservations required. Reservations and details: armstrongcenter.org/odc-events.

Buffalo Township 

Thursday : Zion United Methodist Church will host a community blood drive from 1 to 7 p.m. in the church Family Life Center, 438 Bear Creek Road. Appointments recommended. Bring ID. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or visit donateblood.centralbloodbank.org. Search for group code UC664 or by zip code 16055.

Fawn

Sunday: The Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society’s Flea-Tique antique and collectible show will be from dawn to 1 p.m. at the Bull Creek Tour-Ed Mine site, off Ridge Road. Rain or shine. No pets permitted. Customer parking: $3. Vendor space: $20 for a 24 x 20-foot space. Details: 724-224-0178 or fleatique82@gmail.com.

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

Saturday : A free program about purple martin birds with speaker Ken Kostka of Natrona Heights will be at 11 a.m. at the Environmental Learning Center at Harrison Hills Park. Reservations required. Reservations: friendsofharrisonhills@gmail.com.

Jefferson

Thursday : Concordia Haven Retirement Apartments will have an event Sip, Savor and Compare at 2 p.m. in the Haven I dining room, 112 Marwood Road, entrance 2A. There will be a seminar, “Compare Concordia: Affordable, Worry-free Living,: tours, wine from Saxonburg Heritage Wine Cellars and appetizers. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are preferred. Reservations: Peggy Trettel, 724-352-5378 or ptrettel@concordialm.org.

Kiski Township

Saturday: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor its 10^th annual bike run at the firehall, 1037 Route 56. Registration is at 10 a.m. and kick stands up will be at noon. Cost: $20 per driver; $10 per passenger. There will be food, refreshments and door prizes upon return to the firehall. Details: Steve, 724-994-6237 or Mike, 724-664-4161.

Leechburg 

Saturday: The Clothing Closet at First Lutheran Church, 358 Main St., will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All items are 20 cents each. Please bring a bag. Donations welcome.

Saturday: Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church will have its free takeout monthly Pot Love Dinner at noon at the church, 271 Main St. Reservations required by noon Friday. There is a one dinner per family member limit. Those with reservations will be served first. Line-up will be outside and everyone is welcome. Reservations: 724-845-1901 or church@crcpc.org.

Lower Burrell  

Saturday: Rebooting Reading Rainbow: A Grown Up and Me Book Club will meet at 1 p.m. at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Children and their caregiver welcome. This month’s book is, “Arthur’s Eyes,” by Marc Brown. Details: 724-339-1021.

Saturday: A luncheon bingo will be at 1 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Doors open at 11 a.m. Admission includes lunch at 12:30 p.m., 15 games that win $20 each; four specials that win $30 each; and a $100 must-go jackpot. Details: 724-335-4131.

Saturday: The farmers market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bon Air Elementary School, 3260 Leechburg Road.

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.

Sunday: The American Legion, 1100 Wildlife Lodge Road, will be open for breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon. Menu: pancakes, creamed ground beef on toast, eggs made to order with toast, home fries, and sausage or bacon.

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: A free family movie night will be at 8:30 p.m. at courtyard of Knead Community Café, 1011 Barnes St. The Fifth Avenue gate will open at 8 p.m. The Barnes Street entrance will be closed. The featured film will be “Ugly Dolls,” rated PG. There will be free popcorn, hot dogs and drinks. Bring a lawn chair. No pets please.

Saturday: Peoples Library, 880 Barnes St., will have a sing-along program for all ages “Tromp Through the Swamp: Songs with Tom Sieling” at 2 p.m. Details: 724-339-1071.

Saturday: St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, 150 Elmtree Road, will have a takeout Slavic food sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the church hall. Menu: stuffed cabbage, pierogi, soups, haluski, hot sandwiches and baked goods. Tours of the church will be available. No advance orders accepted. Details and a full menu: saintjohnnewken.org.

Tuesday: Peoples Library will sponsor a field trip about apples at 1 p.m. to Knead Community Café, 1011 Barnes St. Children will create a snack with the chef and listen to a story. Permission slips required. Details: 724-339-1021.

June 24: A free men’s community prayer breakfast will be from 8 to 10:30 a.m. in the banquet hall of Knead Community Café, 1011 Barnes St. Men from all denominations welcome. Breakfast will be served at 8 a.m. and speakers will include Neil Walker, Jerry Jefferson and the Rev. John Neyman. Details: 878-999-8680.

Oakmont

Today: A food truck round-up will be from 5 to 10 p.m. at Dormition of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church, Riverside Boathouse, 12 Washington Ave. There will be music and a cash bar.

Through June 30: Oakmont Carnegie Library is hosting a free Storywalk in the Allegheny River Blvd. side of the library’s outdoor garden, 700 Allegheny River Blvd. Read the story, “Up In the Garden, Down In the Dirt,” by Kate Messner page by page as you stroll around the outdoor path. Details: Karen Crowell, 412-828-9532.

Parks Township

Today: Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. in the firehall, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m.

Saturday: Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department will host a free Kidspalooza from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the firehall, 1119 Dalmatian Drive. There will be $5 meal deals, indoor vendors, a craft table, silent auction and bounce houses. Non-perishable food donations will be accepted for local food banks.

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.

Springdale  

June 21: Springdale Free Public Library will have a workshop to make a patriotic craft project at 1 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. For a photo of the project, visit springdalepubliclibrary.org. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

July 8: Vendor and food truck vendor applications are being accepted for Springdale Community Day set for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Lincoln Avenue. There will be a car show, kids games and scavenger hunt. Volunteers are also needed. Details: 724-274-6269.

Tarentum

Weekdays: Free food and hygiene items are available at Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., suite 12. Hours: noon to 8 p.m. Mondays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. 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. The monthly dollar breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon. Details: 724-224-9220.

Saturday: Bethel AME Church will sell barbecued chicken dinners from noon to 4 p.m. at the church, 250 W. Seventh Ave. Menu: chicken, baked potato, corn on the cob, green beans and roll, $15. Details: 724-224-2417.

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.

June 23: Central Presbyterian Church is selling soup and baked goods Mondays through Saturdays through June 23 at the church, 305 Allegheny St. Menu: creamy chunky potato, split pea with kielbasa, tomato basil and vegetable beef soups, $7 per quart; peanut butter pie, $10 each; brownie tray, $5. Advance orders requested. Pickup: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Orders: 724-224-9220.

Vandergrift

Thursday: Vandergrift Business Association will offer a free class, “Process and Ways to Purchase an Existing Business,” at 6:30 p.m. at Allusion Brewing, 143 Grant Ave., as part of its summer lecture series. Dennis Cestra, president of Howard Hanna Pennsylvania will be the speaker.

June 24: Vendor space reservations are being accepted by Vandergrift Pride in the Park. Seeking food trucks, arts and crafts vendors, musicians and artists. Details: visit Vanderpride on Facebook.

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.