The Stroller, May 27, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Lightning bugs to be discussed at free children’s program

The Knee High To Nature Series for children at the Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek will offer a free program about lightening bugs at 7 p.m. June 8 at the center, 142 Kerr Road, Bethel Township.

Class size is limited and reservations are required. To register, visit armstrongcenter.org/odc-events.

Free course offered for adults with mental illness

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Butler County will offer a free educational course for adults with mental health conditions who are looking to better understand themselves and their recovery.

The series of classes, “Peer to Peer,” will be at 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays June 13 to Aug. 1 at the office, 220 S. Main St., Butler. The program will include activities, discussions and videos.

Reservations are required by June 7. For reservations, visit namibutler.org. For details, call 724-431-0069 or email info@namibutler.org.

Calendar

Apollo

Today: Apollo Hose Co. No. 2 will have a special Saturday night bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Details: 724-478-4831.

Harrison

June 4: The rangers at Harrison Hills Park will host a guided hike, “Hit the Trail” from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Meet at the Yakaon shelter. Details: tinyurl.com/mr32vjvt.

Leechburg  

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 Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the band Memory Lane from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.

Sunday: A takeout spaghetti dinner will be from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Menu: spaghetti, salad and roll, $10.

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.

Middlesex Township

June 3: The Keystone Button Club is accepting table reservations for the annual Button Bonanza planned from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Glade Run Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road. Table rental: $10. Reservations: 724-351-1084.

New Kensington

Wednesday: TCC and Verizon Wireless, 100 Tarentum Bridge Road, is collecting a pet supply drive through May 31 for items to deliver to their local animal rescues. Items being accepted include gently used towels and blankets, cat and dog toys, treats, collars, leashes and pet beds.

June 4: An all-specials bingo will be at 1 p.m. at the Eagles, 2134 Freeport Road. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Cost: $40 in advance, includes lunch and package. There will be 20 special games, a guaranteed $500 jackpot game, cash bar, silent auction, small games of chance and a 50/50 raffle. No outside food or beverages permitted. Sponsored by the Eagles Auxiliary. Tickets: text Gina, 724-889-5889, or Linda, 412-389-6330.

Parks

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.

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.

Thursday : Alle-Kiski Valley Heritage Museum and History Center is accepting table reservations for an evening of scrapbooking planned from 6 to 8 p.m. at the museum, 224 E. Seventh Ave. Donations will be accepted. Bring your own supplies. Soft drinks, coffee and treats will be sold. Reservations: 724-224-7666 and leave a message.

Vandergrift  

Wednesday : Vandergrift Public Library is selling tickets for a basket raffle. The drawing for the seven-basket raffle will be at 1 p.m. May 31. Cost: five tickets, $3; 10 for $5; 15 for $10; and 25 for $15. Cash, check, Venmo and PayPal accepted. Tickets: stop in at the library, 128C Washington Ave.

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.

Religion Digest

Praise and worship service planned

First Baptist Church of Tarentum, 410 E. Third Ave., will have a praise and worship service at 3 p.m. June 3 at the church.

Vacation Bible schools scheduled

• Grace Presbyterian Church, 2751 Grant St., Lower Burrell, will have a free vacation Bible school from 9 a.m. to noon June 12 to 15 at the church for children in kindergarten to fifth grade. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-339-9661 or email secretary@gracecommunitypresbyterian.org.

• East Union Church, 292 East Union Road, West Deer, “Monumental: Celebrating God’s Creativeness,” 6 to 8:30 p.m. June 19 to 23 at the church. Children who will be 5 years old by Sept. 1 through rising sixth-graders welcome. Suggested donation: $10 per child with a $20 maximum per family. Reservations required. Details and reservations: eastunionchurch.org/vbs-2023.

• First United Presbyterian Church of Tarentum, “Changemakers Lab,” 5:45 to 8 p.m. June 25 to 28 at the church, 913 Lock St., for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. Prekindergarten children welcome with a parent or guardian. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-224-2550 or office@fupct.org.

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