The Stroller, Oct. 5, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Masquerade ball planned in Leechburg
Leechburg Area Community Association will sponsor a masquerade ball from 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Marconi Club, 135 River Ave., Leechburg.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. There will be hot appetizers, desserts, a DJ, a cash bar, basket raffle, a 50-50 and prizes for best dressed. Come dressed as you like, but formal attire is recommended. Must be 21.
Cost is $30 or $50 per couple. For tickets, stop in at Leechburg Public Library, 139 Market St. or at the door.
Religion Digest
Leechburg
• First Lutheran Church, 358 Main St., hosts a GriefShare support group for anyone who has lost a loved one at 6 p.m. Mondays through Dec. 9 in the church social hall. Participants can join at any session of the program. Reservations appreciated, but not required. Reservations: 724-845-7518 or griefshare.org.
Oakmont
• St. Thomas Memorial Episcopal Church, 378 Delaware Ave., invites the public to bring their pets for a blessing service at 4:30 p.m. Sunday at the church. The event is in honor of St. Francis of Assisi.
Tarentum
• Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will have a Blessing of the Animals ceremony at noon Sunday on the church lawn. In case of rain the event will be inside the church. Public welcome. Details: 724-224-9220.
• Central Presbyterian Church will host a traditional Bible study series, “Parables and the Reign of God,” at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, 305 Allegheny St. The series will continue the second Tuesday of each month through May. A different parable will be discussed each month and participants need not commit to attend the entire series. Visitors are welcome. Details: 724-224-9220.
Calendar
Allegheny Township
Sunday: A fall festival will be from 2 to 5 p.m. at Pleasant Ridge Mature Living, 981 Pleasant Hill Road. There will be vendors, a silent auction, games, pumpkin painting and a photo booth. Public welcome.
Apollo
Oct. 12: St. James Parish, Apollo, will sponsor a Night at the Races at 7 p.m. at the parish activities center, 109 Owens View Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and light fare will be available at 6 p.m. Cost: $20, includes food and a horse. There will be a basket raffle, instant lottery ticket raffle, pull tabs and a 50-50. Those present will be entered into a drawing to win $500. Tickets: 724-882-8776, at the parish office and at the door.
Arnold
Today: Arnold United Methodist Church, 1801 Leishman Ave., will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon at the church. Menu: choice of plain, blueberry, pecan and chocolate chip pancakes, sausage and drink. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $9; 12 and younger, $7. Details: 724-339-2377.
Aspinwall
Oct. 13: Pittsburgh North Optimist Foundation will host a cornhole tournament fundraiser from noon to 4 p.m. at Aspinwall Riverfront Park, 285 River Ave. Cost: $50 per person. Up to 32 teams of 2 will be scheduled. There will be adult and non-alcoholic beverages and a food truck. Donations and team registration: pittsburghoptimist.com/2024-cornhole-tournament.
Bethel Township
Oct. 15: The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek will host a free program, “Nocturnal Nibbles,” at 6 p.m. at the center, 142 Kerr Road. Learn about owls and other animals that are active at night and make and eat fun night time snacks. Reservations required. Reservations and details: armstrongcenter.org/odc-events.
Brackenridge
Sunday: The American Legion will feature the Anthony and Peter Band from 2 to 5 p.m. at the post, 845 First Ave. Members and guests welcome.
Oct. 12: A bingo to benefit Paws Across Pittsburgh will be from 7 to 10 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave., second level. A chairlift is available. There will be a basket raffle, food, non-alcoholic drinks, a cash bar, merchandise, 50-50 and puppies. Cost: $30. Tickets: pawsacrosspittsburgh.com/events.
East Vandergrift
Sunday: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish will have bingo at 6:30 p.m. in the church social hall, 411 McKinley Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. There will be a 51-number jackpot game, a 49-number picture frame game and a magic number game. Details: 724-478-4958.
Fawn
Sunday: A roast beef dinner will be from 3 to 7 p.m. at Fawn No. 1 Volunteer Fire Department, 1948 Firehouse Lane. Menu: beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable, salad, roll and dessert, $15. Dine in or takeout.
Freeport
Sunday: A bingo night will begin at 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary Family Community Center, 407 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Cost: $21, includes 16 regular games. There will be specials, strip tickets, and a $750 must-go jackpot. Food and refreshments will be sold.
Gilpin
Wednesday: Forks Zion Lutheran Church, 253 Forks Church Road, will host a Vitalant community blood drive from 2 to 6 p.m. at the church social hall. Appointments recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: vitalant.org and search with ZIP code 15656.
Harrison
Today: The Becky’s Closet community clothing store at Faith Lutheran Church, 1500 Broadview Blvd., will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. There will be a $5 bag sale for clothing and household goods and a bake sale. Please bring small bills and your own bags. Donations welcome during these hours.
Sunday: Boy Scout Troop 186 will host their annual chicken barbecue from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. or until sold out on the lawn of Guardian Angels Parish at the corner of Broadview Blvd. and Montana Avenue, Natrona Heights. Cost: $15, includes half chicken, plain or barbeque; coleslaw, two rolls and a side of Birdville Birdsauce. Dinners for advance purchased tickets are guaranteed available until 4 p.m. Pint jars of Birdville Birdsauce and homemade baked goods will be available. Cash and credit cards accepted. Tickets: birdvilletroop186bbq@gmail.com.
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.
Leechburg
Monday: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open.
Dec. 14 and 15: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company is accepting table reservations for a craft and vendor fair set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the firehall. Cost: $30 for one day; $50 for both, includes a table and chair. Details: Melissa, 724-332-9090 or allermelissa@comcast.net.
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.
Monday and 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. Sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs, all veterans are welcome.
Oct. 17: The Alle-Kiski chapter of the American Wine Society will meet at 7 p.m. Ryta Mirisciotti will discuss the family trees of grape varietals. Six wines will be served paired with food. Cost: $47. Reservations required by Oct. 13. Guests welcome. Reservations: allekiski@yahoo.com.
Oct. 19: Entries are being accepted for a chili cook-off planned at the city’s Fall Festival. Amateur cooks in teams of up to three people are welcome. All ingredients must be cooked on site. Cooking will begin at noon and judging will be at 4 p.m. Chili will be judged on taste, appearance and aroma. First prize: $100. Teams must provide their own cooking equipment, extension cord, tent, tables and bowls for judging. Entry fee: $25. Entry deadline: today. Details and registration: tinyurl.com/ms5mm3bc.
Oct. 19: Grace Community Presbyterian Church, 2751 Grant St., will sponsor a spaghetti dinner fundraiser and silent auction from 4 to 7 p.m. to benefit Operation Christmas Child. Menu: spaghetti, meatball, salad, bread, dessert and drinks, $15; younger than 12, $10. Dine in or takeout. Tickets purchased in advance receive a $1 discount. Tickets: 724-339-9661.
New Kensington
Today: East Kensington Community Circle will host bingo in the Community Circle building, 1785 Seventh St., across from Martin Elementary School. Doors open at 11:30. Lunch will be served at noon and bingo starts at 1 p.m. There will be a progressive jackpot game, magic number game, a quickie and drawing for $5 off next month’s bingo admission. Cost: $20, includes lunch, eight regular games and eight specials.
Today: Knead Community Café, 1011 Barnes St., will host its indoor/outdoor fall harvest craft and vendor fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the cafe. Rain or shine. Breakfast will be available from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and there will be a special Chef’s Selection menu.
Sunday: Aluminum City Terrace Bingo Committee will host bingo from 2 to 4:30 p.m. in the activity center. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Cost: $5, includes one board, snacks and drinks; extra boards, $1 each. There will be a 50-50 raffle. Public welcome.
Monday: Peoples Library will host “Construction Crew,” an hour of play with building supplies, at 1 p.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. Details: 724-339-1021.
Monday: Pucketos Garden Club will meet at 11 a.m. at United Presbyterian Church, 601 Fifth Ave. The program will be about growing, storage and uses of garlic. A light lunch will be served afterward. Guests welcome. Follow us on Facebook. Details and reservations: Pat, 724-275-7207.
Wednesday: A veterans service officer will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the office of state Rep. Jill Cooper, 356 Freeport St., suite 100. 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: 724-472-4102.
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.
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
Today: Splash ‘n Dash K9 Sports, 1900 Sheena Drive, will host a donation drive from 9 a.m. to noon to benefit the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Rain or shine. Items that will be accepted include gently used clothing and shoes, accessories, housewares, dishes, bakeware, books, small appliances, toys, linens and stuffed animals. Mattresses, couches, magazines, textbooks, puzzles and games that have been opened will not be accepted.
Saxonburg
Today: Saxonburg Council and Armstrong will host a free Movie Night at 7:30 p.m. in Roebling Park. Bring a blanket or chair. The featured film will be “Monsters, Inc.” Popcorn and refreshments will be provided by Saxonburg Rotary. In case of rain, the event will be at South Butler Community Library
Monday: Bingo will begin at 7 p.m. in the ballroom of Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company, 210 Horne Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m. The kitchen will be open.
Sharpsburg
Sunday: Addiction Recovery Ministry of Pittsburgh will have a bingo fundraiser at 2 p.m. at the John Paul I Center, 201 Ninth St. Cost: $25, includes 10 regular games. There will be 10 regular games, five specials and a $200 jackpot game. Proceeds will benefit the Light of Life Rescue Mission that provides brown bag lunches to those suffering from substance abuse. Reservations: Rosemarie, 412-378-9290 or rhaasarm@gmail.com.
Springdale
Today: A takeout spaghetti dinner will be from 2 to 6 p.m. at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 600 Pittsburgh St. Menu: spaghetti, salad, bread and dessert, $10. Orders: 724-274-5313.
Oct. 18: Reservations are being accepted for the Allegheny Valley School District’s annual Senior Citizens brunch set for 10:30 a.m. in the Springdale Jr.-Sr. High School cafeteria. Residents 62 and older who live in the district are welcome. Reservations required by Wednesday. Reservations: 724-274-5300.
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
Today: The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. An outdoor flea market will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Details: 724-224-9220.
Sunday: The Academy Concert Series at Central Presbyterian Church will open the season at 2 p.m. with pianist Yeeha Chiu and the Academy String Quartet at the church, 305 Allegheny St. Refreshments will be served afterward, and donations will be accepted. Details: 724-224-9220 or cpctarentum.org.
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.
Oct. 26: Tarentum Recreation Board is accepting vendor, craft and food booth applications for the annual Boo Festival. Details: Carrie Fox, 724-448-1470 or carriefox170@gmail.com.
Nov. 19, 20 and 21: SS. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, 339 E. 10th Ave., is taking orders for its Thanksgiving nut roll sale. Nut, apricot and poppy seed rolls will be available. Pickup: Nov. 19, 20 and 21. Cost: $15 each. Orders: 724-224-3026, leave a message with your name, phone number, order and pickup date; tarentumbyzcath@gmail.com or tarentumbyzcath.org.
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.
Torrance
Wednesday: The Board of Trustees at Torrance State Hospital will have an open meeting at 1:30 p.m. in the CEO conference room, first floor, Greizman Building, Route 1014. This is the meeting from Oct. 3 that was rescheduled. Details: 724-459-4411.
West Deer
Sunday: West Deer Volunteer Fire Company No. 3 will host an open house from noon to 4 p.m. at the fire station, 4418 Gibsonia Road. There will be tours, demonstrations, food, a touch-a-truck and children’s activities.
Oct. 19: Pleasant Unity Presbyterian Church, 101 Millerstown-Culmerville Road, will host a pulled pork dinner from 3 to 6 p.m. at the church. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $10; younger than 10, free from a children’s menu. Tickets: 724-544-8052.