The Stroller, June 20, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Back the Blue fundraiser to include music, car show
The fifth annual Back the Blue event will be Saturday at Mogie’s Irish Pub, 3210 Leechburg Road, Lower Burrell.
Admission is $10. Head Turners Pittsburgh chapter will sponsor Ride for Mogie’s Mission at noon. A car show will be afterward in the parking lot of Wildlife Lanes on Wildlife Lodge Road. Mogie’s Mission charity benefits local youth groups and organizations.
Bagpipe music will be from 1 to 1:45 p.m. Musicians scheduled to perform include the Lenny Collini Family Pak, Shovel, the Beat Daddies, Aftershock, Magic & the Hot Metal Brass Band, TKO – the Knock Offs, Big House Pete and Norm Nardini.
A fireworks display at 9:45 p.m. will end the event. Proceeds will be donated to local police departments and the Tunnels to Towers organization.
Free community picnic planned Saturday
Fun and Freedom will host a free community Picnic in the Park from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday in Natrona Park and Playground, River Avenue, Harrison.
All members of the community are welcome to enjoy food, bubble fun, sports and games. For details, call 724-274-7773.
Armstrong Relay for Life set Saturday in Ford City
The Armstrong County Relay for Life will be from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday at Ford City Memorial Park.
Teams will walk all day and there will be a DJ, food, raffles, a luminaria ceremony and survivor celebration. Admission is free.
Funds raised will benefit the American Cancer Society. For more information, visit relayforlife.org/paarmstrong or contact Katie Ronald at katie.ronald@cancer.org; or Jess Moyer at Jessica.moyer@cancer.org.
Calendar
Arnold
Saturday : A bingo to benefit Zen Cat Sanctuary in New Kensington will be at 1 p.m. at Speed Family Blessing Box & Pantry Inc., 1702 Fifth Ave. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Food and drinks will be sold. Cost: $10. Tickets: donorbox.org/events/584982.
Sunday : New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary will host a super bingo at 2 p.m. at St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church social hall, 1601 Kenneth Ave. Doors open at noon. There will be 14 regular games that pay $100; five specials, and a must-go $1,000 jackpot game; silent auction, small games of chance and a 50-50. Snacks, pop and water will be sold. No alcohol permitted. Cost: $40 in advance, includes lunch and bingo package. No seats can be saved. Proceeds will benefit club charities. Tickets: text or leave a voice message, Gina, 724-889-5889, or Linda, 412-389-6300; or at the door if available.
Bethel
Friday : The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek will host a free program about pollinators from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 142 Kerr Road. There will be tours of the Master Gardener Pollinator Garden, talks with beekeepers, arts and crafts and children’s activities. All ages welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: armstrongodc.org.
Brackenridge
Today: Bingo will begin at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave. Details: 724-994-6030.
Today: 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 welcome.
East Vandergrift
July 4: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish is selling tickets for a cash lottery raffle. Winning numbers will be the 1:30 and 7 p.m. Pa. Lottery Daily Pick-3 numbers. Winners will each receive $1,000 and a $100 gift certificate to Naser Foods. Cost: $10, includes two three-digit numbers. Tickets: Patricia, 724-568-3409, Deborah, 724-859-3186 or after Sunday Mass in the church vestibule.
Gilpin
Today: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7:15 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.
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.
Saturday: Harvest Church, 1207 Pacific Ave., will celebrate the reopening of its newly remodeled Kidz Ministry area from noon to 4 p.m. at the church. There will be free food, games, a bounce house, crafts and prizes. Details: 724-548-5643 or info@harvestpa.org.
Saturday: A clothing and toy giveaway will be from 1 to 3 p.m. at Word of Faith Christian Fellowship, 42 Chestnut St., Natrona.
Wednesday : The Kitchen Sink Book Club at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. The selection will be “In a Sunburned Country” by Bill Bryson. Copies are available at the circulation desk. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.
June 29: The park rangers at Harrison Hills Park will host a free program about removing invasive species from 9 a.m. to noon. Meet at the park Rachel Carson Center. All ages welcome. Expect to participate in physical activity. Bring water and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Tools, gloves and eye protection provided. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/5ad8x36d.
Jefferson Township
Today: 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
July 11: A rubber ducky race fundraiser to benefit the borough’s 175th anniversary celebration next year will be at 5 p.m. on the Kiski River. Ducks will be dropped into the river from the walking bridge to Hyde Park and will be fished out at the finish line at the firemen’s boat launch. Prizes will be awarded. Cost: $5 per duck. Ducks are available at Leechburg Public Library, 139 Market St. Checks payable to Leechburg Area Community Association will be accepted.
Lower Burrell
Today: Peoples Library will offer a free online talk with author Tiffany Jewell who will discuss the inequities Black and Brown students face from preschool through college. A recording will be available on demand for those who can’t watch live. Reservations required. Reservations: libraryc.org/peopleslibrary.
Friday: Peoples Library will host an hour of play with construction supplies at 1 p.m. Details: 724-339-1021.
Saturday: 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.
Through June 30: The works of members of the Allegheny Valley League of Artists will be on exhibit during operating hours at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Artists include Don and Debra Pendergast, Chris Reifenstein and Patti Giordano.
New Kensington
Today: 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.
Today: 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.
July 1: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley is selling chances for a Pittsburgh Pirate ticket and basket raffle. Cost: $10. The winner will receive four tickets to the July 19 game versus the Philadelphia Phillies in section 114, a parking pass and two gift baskets. The winner will be drawn July 1. Cost: $10. Tickets: form.jotform.com/241587365800157.
Parks Township
Today: Parks Township Sportsman Club Association will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. New members welcome.
Friday: Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. in the firehall, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m.
Plum
Today: The free Movies in the Parks program sponsored by the Allegheny County Parks Department will present “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mahem” rated PG, at dusk in the Boyce Park Four Seasons Center. Gates open at 7 p.m. Bring a chair or blanket, snacks and drinks.
Springdale
June 26: The Let’s Get Crafting program at Springdale Free Public Library will host a workshop to make a patriotic wreath at 1 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.
Tarentum
Saturday: 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 through June 29. Clean clothes, belts, shoes and purses in any condition will be accepted during the Clothing Closet on Saturdays. Alternate drop-off and pickup times: 724-882-2185.
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.
Saturday: Poke Run Presbyterian Church will sponsor a rummage sale from 8 a.m. to noon at the church, 1091 Poke Run Church Road. A bag sale will be from 11 a.m. to noon. Breakfast and lunch will be available.
Winfield
Today: 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 to send a monetary donation visit tinyurl.com/mw9kd9cp.