The Stroller, Oct. 13, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Marine Corps 249th anniversary to be celebrated
The Westmoreland County Marines Detachment will host a Marine Corps 249th birthday ball Nov. 10 at Hill Crest Country Club, Lower Burrell.
Attire is formal and paid reservations are required. All active-duty Marines, veterans, reservists, Navy chaplains or corpsmen are welcome. For details, call Jim Walters at 724-681-6293 or waltersusmc@comcast.net.
Free advice available for those with financial troubles
Allegheny Valley Association of Churches has free support services available for anyone who is having trouble making ends meet, is unemployed or needs help with budgeting and talking to bill collectors.
For information, call Michelle at 724-226-0606, ext. 16.
Support group available for Parkinson’s Disease patients
The Parkinson’s Foundation of Western Pennsylvania sponsors a free support group for Parkinson’s Disease patients and their family members from 2 to 3 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at Valley Points YMCA, 800 Constitution Blvd.
For details and more information, contact Chrissy and Josh Lookabaugh at 724-594-3245.
Calendar
Allegheny Township
Oct. 27: Markle Volunteer Fire Department is accepting space reservations for an indoor/outdoor flea market set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the firehall, 470 Joyce St. Cost: indoors, $25; outdoors, $15. Details and reservations: 724-236-0665.
Arnold
Tuesday: The Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave., will serve a free lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until the food runs out. A Mother’s Heart Ministry for mothers of children who are going through hard times will meet at 6 p.m. Details: 878-847-5646.
Friday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is accepting orders for its pierogi sale. Varieties: potato or sauerkraut. Pickup: 12:30 to 4 p.m. Fridays in the church social hall. Cost: $14 per dozen. Orders: 724-339-9257, 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Brackenridge
Nov. 22: The American Legion Entertainment Committee is selling tickets for a $2,500 Christmas cash raffle. Winner will be the 7 p.m. Pa. Pick 3 lottery number. Cost: $10, includes two numbers. Tickets: 724-980-1745 or 724-224-8444.
Harrison
Tuesday: The Accordion Club is seeking new players of all ages. Meetings are from 6 to 8 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6003 Freeport Road. Details: 724-236-0665.
Oct. 17: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer a free program for children in first through fourth grade, “Magic Tree House Adventures,” from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Reservations required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.
Oct. 20: Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary will have a chicken dinner from 1 to 5 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Drive. Menu: half chicken, vegetable, mashed potatoes, roll and dessert, $10. Dine in or takeout. Tickets: Linda, 412-980-4075.
Oct. 23: 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 “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Copies are available at the circulation desk. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.
Lower Burrell
Tuesday: Peoples Library will host a family story time at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details: 724-339-1021.
Tuesday: The Material Girls sewing group will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Grace Community Presbyterian Church, 3751 Grant St. New members welcome. Details: Dee Shaffer, 724-335-6645 or shaffer37@comcast.net.
Oct. 19: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will sponsor a Halloween cash bash at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Doors open at 4 p.m. and a buffet dinner will be at 5 p.m. Winners need not be present. Cost: $35 in advance; $40 at the door; includes dinner, beer and snacks. Costumes welcome. Cash bar. Tickets: animalprotectors.net.
New Kensington
Tuesday: A family story time will be at 11 a.m. at Peoples Library, 880 Barnes St. Details: 724-339-1021.
Tuesdays: A wellness class for those with Parkinson’s Disease will be offered from 1:15 to 2 p.m. at Valley Points Family YMCA, 800 Constitution Blvd. Sponsored by the Parkinson’s Foundation of Western Pennsylvania, the program is a mix of exercises designed to help someone manage their Parkinson’s Disease more effectively and includes aerobic and resistance training, stretching, balance, facial and voice exercises. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-335-9191 or tinyurl.com/5n8jp8y9.
Nov. 29 to Dec. 1: Memorial Park Dek Hockey will host a Turkey Cup tournament at the dek hockey rinks in Memorial Park. Cost: $300 per team, includes referee fees and event T-shirts. There will be a silent auction, toy drive for Toys for Tots and 50-50. Team reservation deadline: Nov. 1. Details: bit.ly/3ZaLpqA.
Oakmont
Tuesdays: Taking Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) meets at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1261 Pennsylvania Ave. Private weigh-ins will be from 5:45 to 6:10 p.m. and the meeting will be afterward. The first meeting is free. Details: 412-828-3854 or jmjkwj@gmail.com.
Tuesday: Oakmont Carnegie Library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd., will have its free Third Tuesday at the Movies event from 3 to 5 p.m. at the library. The featured film will be “Thelma.” Details: 412-828-9532.
Oct. 23: The Books and Brews Book Club at Oakmont Carnegie Library will meet at 5 p.m. at Acclamation. The selection will be “All the Colors of the Dark” by Chris Whitaker. Reservations required. Reservations and details: oakmontlibrary.org.
Springdale
Wednesday : Springdale Free Public Library will host an adult craft workshops to make a fall leaf bowl at 1 and 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Choose either session. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.
Nov. 15: Springdale Free Public Library is accepting orders for pies and pumpkin rolls from The Pie Shoppe in Laughlintown. Varieties: chocolate meringue, coconut cream meringue, lemon meringue, apple, blackberry, cherry, Dutch apple, harvest, peach, raisin, razzleberry and pumpkin pies, and pumpkin rolls, all $12. All items arrive fresh and can be frozen. Paid order deadline: Nov. 4. Pick-up: Nov. 15. Orders: 724-274-9729.
Tarentum
Ongoing: Tarentum Area Lions Club has a variety of styles of brooms for sale. Types available include soft and hard bristle push brooms, $16; kitchen brooms, $13; heavier duty mill brooms, $15; children’s brooms, $8; and whisk brooms, $8. Details: Jody Shumaker, 724-954-2341; Donna Holsing, 724-899-6277 or send a message to Tarentum Area Lions Club on Facebook. Proceeds benefit local and global Lions charities.
Vandergrift
Tuesday: Vandergrift Public Library will have a family game night from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-568-2212.
Oct. 19: An acoustic music concert featuring Vento, Ziggy, Hawk and McCarthy will be at 7 p.m. at The Center on Franklin, 262 Franklin Ave., Vandergrift. Cost: $10 in advance; $15 at the door if available. Beverages will be sold; no outside beverages permitted. Proceeds will benefit Vandergrift Public Library. Tickets: vzhm-music.com.
Washington Township
Wednesday: A veterans service officer will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the office of state Rep. Jill Cooper, 105 Pfeffer Road, suite 5. Services available will include disability and pension claims, benefit questions, assisting spouses with survivor benefits issues and applications for veterans grants. Appointments will be accepted, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: 724-387-9113.
West Deer
Saturday : A pulled pork dinner will be from 3 to 6 p.m. at Pleasant Unity Presbyterian Church, 101 Millerstown-Culmerville Road. Cost: $10; younger than 10, free from child’s menu. Dine in or takeout. Tickets: 724-544-8052.