The Stroller, Sept. 18, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Project SEED accepting donations to feed local children

New Kensington-Arnold Project SEED volunteers will have the first packing day of the school year at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Alle-Kiski Center for Active Adults, 1039 Third Ave.

Program co-founder Joanne Cecchi estimates that Project SEED will feed approximately 200 children each week. This will be the ninth year the Project SEED will provide weekend food bags for children in need.

To support this project, visit somethingtoeateveryday.org or send a check to Project SEED, c/o Alle-Kiski Center for Active Adults, 1039 Third Ave., New Kensington PA 15068.


West Deer race to raise funds for breast cancer awareness

West Deer Parks and Recreation Committee will sponsor a Breast Cancer Awareness 1-mile walk and 5K run Oct. 16 in Bairdford Park as part of the township’s fall festival.

The event will begin at 10:30 a.m. and will benefit Adagio Health. Registration is $10 and there are different race classes. Paid registration deadline is Sept. 30. For information and a registration form, visit westdeertownship.com.


Outdoor job fair planned in Armstrong County

Armstrong County Pa. CareerLink will host an outdoor job fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the CareerLink office, 11931 Route 85, suite E, Indian Hills Complex, Rayburn Township, rain or shine.

Candidates should bring their resume and be prepared to interview. Computers will be available for applicants to fill out online applications.

For details, call CareerLink at 724-548-5693.


Calendar

Arnold

Today: The Tomb, formerly known as Sheep Coffeehouse, 1821 Fifth Ave., will feature the group A Glimpse Above at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Free Lunch with Us is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays. Details: 724-339-8888

Today: A hot roast beef sandwich dinner will be from 4 to 6 p.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church, 1721 Victoria Ave. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $10. Details: 724-335-0101

Sunday: Arnold No. 2 Auxiliary and Arnold Fireman’s Band will host a luncheon bingo at 1:30 p.m. in the Arnold Social Center, 1702 Fifth Ave. Doors open at noon. Cost: $6, includes light lunch and one lapboard. Players must be at least 12 years old.

Bethel

Sunday: Kelly Station Sportsman’s Club will host a lucky turkey shotgun shoot from 1 to 3 p.m. at the club, 657 Logansport Road. Winners of each round will receive a turkey, ham or special prize. Ten rounds are shot from 30 yards for $3 per round. Limited to .12- and .20-gauge shotguns, the club will provide the shells. Food and drinks will be sold and tours of the club and membership information will be available.

Brackenridge

Today: Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10th Ave., will present Kip London in concert at 7 p.m. in the church sanctuary. Donations will be accepted. Face masks and social distancing encouraged.

Fawn

Sunday: The Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society’s Flea-Tique antique and collectible show will be from daybreak to 1 p.m. at the Bull Creek Tour-Ed Mine site, off Bull Creek Road. Rain or shine. No pets permitted. Spaces: $30 per month. Customer parking: $3. Details: fleatique82@gmail.com or 724-224-0178

Wednesday: A free introduction to fly fishing class will be offered at 7 p.m. at Millerstown United Methodist Church, 2830 Thompson Road. Must be at least 12 years old. Other classes will be at 1 p.m. Oct. 23, and 7 p.m. Nov. 17 and Dec. 15. Details: Greg Mix, 724-882-0940

Harrison 

Today: Building Block of Natrona will host its free Veggies for All and Cosmetics Closet outreach for residents in need at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 28 Garfield St., Natrona. Patrons should not arrive before 12:45 p.m. Free produce and personal care and hygiene products will be distributed until supplies run out. No income verification required. Everyone welcome. Masks are required and social distancing will be observed.

Today: The Natrona Village Funfest will be from 2 to 8 p.m. in the American Legion parking lot, 65 Garfield St. There will be a kids coloring contest, food, fire prevention games and a silent auction. Sponsored by Volunteer Hose Co. No. 1 Natrona.

Sunday: A Homeless Vets Awareness Day will be from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Way. There will be food trucks, a silent auction, vendors, a car show and 50/50 raffle. Music will be by John Melnick, Para Bellum, Miss Freddye’s Blues Band and The Shiners. Proceeds will benefit the Ride for Homeless Vets. Details: 724-448-6874

Tuesday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will present a Who Knew? program, “Alle-Kiski Sports Notables,” at 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd., Natrona Heights. The program will discuss local sports history and notable athletes from the Alle-Kiski Valley. Registration and face masks required. Registration: 724-226-3491 or visit the EventKeeper section of alleghenyvalleylibrary.org

Sept. 25: Community Library of Allegheny Valley is selling “Love Your Library” T-shirts at alleghenyvalleylibrary.org. Cost: $19.99; youth shirts, $17.99. Those who purchase a shirt can come from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 25 to the library and tie dye their shirt. All supplies included. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the library and be matched by the Jack Buncher Foundation for Love Your Library month. Details: 724-226-3491

Nov. 6: Highlands Marching Band is seeking vendors for a fall craft show. Hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Applications: hvmubcraftshow@gmail.com

Indiana Township

Sunday: An all you can eat spaghetti dinner will be from noon to 5 p.m. at Rural Ridge Volunteer Fire Company, 135 Little Deer Creek Road. Menu: spaghetti, salad, roll and iced tea, lemonade or coffee, $10; soup, salad and roll, $5; wedding soup, $3; meatballs, $1.50; pop and bottled water, $1. Dine in or take out.

Kiski Township

Today: A flea market and craft show will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of Kiski Township Firehall, 1037 Route 56. Cost: $10 per space. Vendor information: 724-681-2023

Kittanning

Sundays and Thursdays: Armstrong County Historical Museum, 300 N. McKean St., will be open for tours from 1 to 3 p.m. through Oct. 31. Free admission. Alternate hours available by appointment. Free parking is available behind the building via the North Grant Avenue entrance. Details: 724-548-5707

Leechburg

Today: 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. Customers should wear a face mask and bring a bag. Clothing donations welcome.

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. 11 and 12: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company is seeking crafters and vendors for a Christmas craft show set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Cost: $30 for an 8-foot table with two chairs for one day; or $50 for both days. Details: Melissa, 724-332-9090 or allermelissa@comcast.net or Shay, 724-596-2858

Lower Burrell

Today: The Back the Blue concert fundraiser will be from 1 to 8 p.m. at Mogie’s Magill Grill, 3210 Leechburg Road. Rain or shine. Bands scheduled include John Melnick, Speeches, TKO Acoustic, Mad Alice, Mojo the Band, Heidi & the Hellcats and Bit House Pete. There will be a T-shirt sale and 50/50 raffle. Proceeds will benefit local police departments and Tunnels To Towers Foundation.

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

Today: The Lower Burrell Farmers Market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the municipal building, 2800 Schreiber St. The Lions Club will sell brooms.

Today: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the Stagger Lee Band from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.

Today: Lower Burrell Volunteer Fire Department No. 3 will present a free outdoor movie night at 8 p.m. at the firehall, 3255 Leechburg Road. The featured film will be, “Raya and the Last Dragon,” rated PG. Bring a lawn chair. Free popcorn and shaved ice will be served while supplies last.

Monday: Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the post banquet room.

New Kensington 

Today: Logan’s Ferry Presbyterian Church will have a treasure sale and silent auction from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 750 Church St. Free admission and food will be sold. No early bird sales.

Today: A junk-in-the trunk sale will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. near the tennis courts in Memorial Park. Sponsored by the New Kensington chapter of the Philanthropic Education Organization. Proceeds will benefit women’s higher education locally and internationally.

Sept. 30: St. George Orthodox Church is accepting orders for a cooked grape leaves sale. Cost: $12 per dozen, $6 for six. Pickup: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 30 at the church office, 1150 Leishman Ave. Order deadline: Sept. 26. Orders: 724-337-3918

Oct. 9: Tables reservations are being accepted for a craft and vendor show at East Ken Community Center, 1785 Seventh St. Cost: $10. Details: Marie, 724-472-5106

Oct. 16: Knead Community Café is accepting space applications from crafters and vendors for a harvest fair set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the café, 1011 Barnes St. Applications: marciecoveyleo@gmail.com or stop in from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays or 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at the cafe

North Apollo

Oct. 9: North Apollo Volunteer Fire Department is seeking food truck vendors and basket auction donations for its food truck rally set for 4 to 9 p.m. at the firehall, 311 16th St. Details and applications: Chris at nachief170@gmail.com or leave a message at the station at 724-478-4260

Parks

Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will host a Music Night for members and guests from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. Bring your favorite stringed instrument and sing along. Refreshments available. Details: 724-845-2390

Plum

Monday: Unity Golden Age Club will meet at noon at Unity Community Church Café, 215 Unity Center Road. Dessert, coffee and tea will be served. The program will be, “Patriotism in Action.”

Sept. 25: FallFest 2021 will be from noon to 6 p.m. at the Plum Baseball fields, 1040 Ross Hollow Road. There will be food, craft beer, pony rides and a farmers market. A pumpkin patch for the first 500 borough children registered will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Reservations: plumboro.com

Springdale  

Tuesday and Sept. 28: Springdale Free Public Library is accepting reservations for Tuesday Story Times. Schedule: Read to Me, infants to 2 years old, 10:30 to 11 a.m.; and Story Explorers, ages 3 and 4, 11:15 a.m. to noon. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729

Thursday: The Mystery Lover’s Book Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 10 a.m. at the library, 331 School St. The selection will be, “A Share in Death,” by Deborah Crombie. Copies available at the library. New members welcome. Reservations: 724-274-9729

Sept. 28: The Tuesday Night Book Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. The selection will be, “The Day the World Came to Town: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland” by Jim Defede. Copies are available at the library. New members welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 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. A dollar breakfast will be from 8 a.m. to noon. 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.

Vandergrift

Wednesday: Vandergrift Public Library will host a Home School Meet Up and Think Tank at 11 a.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Homeschoolers of all ages are welcome to meet others and learn about the resources at the library. The group plans to meet monthly. Registration required. Registration: 724-568-2212

Oct. 16: A drag queen bingo will be 5 p.m. at Vandergrift Volunteer Fire Hall No. 1, 278 Franklin Ave. There will be a silent auction, jackpot games, food, and strip tickets. BYOB. Must be 21 to attend. Cost: $20, includes eight games and a dauber. CDC guidelines will be observed. Tickets: Joann, 724-596-0076

West Deer 

Sunday: A spaghetti dinner to benefit Deer Lakes Band Boosters will be from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Deer Creek Diner, 12 Creighton Russellton Road. Dine in or take out. Menu: spaghetti with meatballs, side salad, roll, butter and dessert, $10. Dine in option comes with a time slot. Outdoor seating will be available, weather permitting.

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