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Jun 25, 2023

The Stroller, July 28, 2023: Events in the Alle

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Summer festival on tap at Concordia Lutheran Ministries

The 142nd annual Concordia Lutheran Ministries Summer Festival will be from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday in the Lund Care Center backyard, 134 Marwood Road, Jefferson.

The event is open to the public and admission and parking are free. The Pittsburgh Doo Wop Big Band will be featured at 1:30 and there will be a car cruise, picnic-themed food, activities and a fishing derby for children 12 and younger. Food booths will accept cash only. The Rev. Edward Grimenstein, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Bridgeville, will be the featured speaker at 4 p.m. worship service.

Haven Apartment tours will be from 1 to 3 p.m. For details, call 724-352-8268, or visit the events page at concordialm.org.

Vandergrift Artfest set Sunday

The annual Vandergrift Artfest will be from noon to 9 p.m. Sunday on Grant and Columbia avenues in the borough.

The theme will be “Beyond the Yellow Brick Road.” There will be over 100 artists and crafters, food trucks, a basket raffle , entertainment and children’s activities. Free shuttle service will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. from the Big Lots parking lot in Allegheny Township.

For more details and an entertainment schedule, visit facebook.com/VandergriftArtFest.

Dynamic Community Foundation plans golf outing

A golf outing to benefit Dynamic Community Foundation will be Aug. 26 at Birdsfoot Golf Club, 225 Furnace Road, South Buffalo.

Check-in will be at 1 p.m. and the four-man scramble will tee off at 2. Cost is $90 if paid by Tuesday and will be $100 after that date and includes 18 holes of golf, hot dogs, beverages and dinner by Fat N Nat.

For reservations, call 724-295-5500.

Hold the Phone!

The Chalk Art Celebration planned for today and Saturday in Freeport is canceled due to the hot weather today and forecasted rain on Saturday.

Planners hope to reschedule the event.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Sunday: Markle Volunteer Fire Department will host a flea market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the firehall parking lot, 470 Joyce St. Details: 724-236-0665.

Apollo

Saturday: 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.

Bethel

Wednesday: The free Wellness Wednesday program at the Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek will offer a program about growing herbs at 10 a.m. at the center, 142 Kerr Road. The class will discuss propagating, harvesting, preserving and adding herbs to new and old recipes. The program is sponsored by the Armstrong County Memorial Hospital Medical Staff Foundation. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-543-2599 or armstrongodc.org.

Clearfield Township

Today and Saturday: An indoor/outdoor rummage sale will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. John School, 668 S. Clearfield Road, Fenelton. Food will sold and proceeds will benefit the charities supported by the St. Francis Parish Marian Guild.

Fawn

Sunday: A roast beef dinner will be from 3 to 7 p.m. or until sold out at Fawn Volunteer Fire Department No. 1, 497 Lardintown Road. Menu: beef, mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad, roll, dessert and beverage, $15. Dine in and takeout.

Freeport

Saturday: Freeport Renaissance Association will sponsor free performances by Katelyn Hemphill at 6 p.m. and the Family Tradition Band at 7 p.m., both in the Hope Garden, 211 Fifth St.

Saturday: Freeport Eagles will sell outdoor-grilled barbeque chicken from 11 a.m. until sold out at the aerie, 101 Fifth St. Advance orders recommended. Cost: $9, includes coleslaw. Dine in or take out. Orders: 724-295-9979.

Harmar

Saturday: Rock of Ages Alliance Church will have a community picnic from noon to 2:30 p.m. at Acme Park, 101 Herron Ave. Public welcome.

Harrison

Today: 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.

Today: The free summer children’s playground program sponsored by Natrona Comes Together Association will present a program about dyeing with the Pittsburgh Children’s Museum at 12:30 p.m. at the park pavilion, 10 River Ave.

Today: Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the Cool Change Band from 8 to 11 p.m. in the post bar, 894 Veterans Lane.

Indiana Township

Sunday: The Allegheny County Summer Concert Series at Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater will feature Hometown Night with Zack Keim, Forestry Division, Ames Harding and the Mirage at 7:30 p.m. Food trucks will open at 6 p.m. Rain or shine. A $20 per vehicle fee will benefit the Allegheny County Department of Human Services.

Lower Burrell

Today: A jigsaw puzzle hour will be at 1 p.m. at Peoples Library, 880 Barnes St. Details: 724-339-1021.

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the band Shot O’Soul from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.

Saturday: The farmers market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bon Air Elementary School, 3260 Leechburg Road.

Saturday: Church of God will have its parking lot treasures sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the church parking lot, 273 Chester Drive. Rain date: Aug. 5. Reservations: 724-335-4422 or [email protected].

Saturday: Peoples Library will offer a virtual workshop “Let’s Draw Stupor Heroes” with award-winning cartoonist Rick Stromoski at noon at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Online participation at home available. Details: 724-339-1021.

Aug. 6: Burrell Gridiron will sponsor a bingo at 2 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Doors open at 11 a.m. Cost: $40, includes buffet lunch. Game payouts: regular, $75; specials, $100; jackpot, $1,000. Tickets: Kelly, 412-722-8054, or [email protected].

Aug. 26: Burrell High School Marching band is accepting registrations for vendors and vehicles for its third annual car and motorcycle show planned for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the high school, Puckety Church Road. Cost: vehicles, $10. Details: [email protected].

Kittanning

Sunday, Thursday, and Aug. 5 and 6: Armstrong County Historical Museum and Historical Society will have a free quilt show from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, and 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 5 and 6 at the museum, 300 N. McKean St. Quilts will be by Country Quilters of Dayton, Armstrong County Arts Council and local quilters. Parking is available behind the museum and on Vine Street. Details: [email protected].

Lower Burrell

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

Aug. 13: The annual Moose Lodge picnic will be from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars pavilion, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Members and their guests welcome. Tickets: [email protected] or stop in at the lodge, Reimer Street.

Manor

Sunday: Armstrong Community Theater will sponsor a rubber ducky derby at noon at Falcon Park, 2169 State Route 66. Cost: $5, includes a duck and picnic lunch. Prizes will be awarded. Winner need not be present. Tickets: 724-297-3228 or from theater members.

New Kensington

Today: The monthly Fridays on Fifth event will be from 5 to 9 p.m. along Fifth Avenue. Shops, restaurants and breweries will be open and there will be music and food trucks. The events are sponsored by the city recreation commission.

Saturday: Peoples Library will offer a virtual workshop “Let’s Draw Stupor Heroes” at noon at the library, 880 Barnes St. Online participation at home available. Details: 724-339-1021.

Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays through Aug. 16: A summer social club for children 4 to 10 years old will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the New Kensington Art Center. Cost: $30 per week; $25 per week for art center members. Reservations required. Reservations: 412-944-6795.

Parks Township

Today: Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. in the firehall, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m.

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

Aug. 27: An Afternoon Tea with the Kerrs will be at 1:30 at Oakmont Country Club to benefit the Kerr Memorial Museum. A wine cash bar will be available. Hats and fascinators welcome. Cost: $75. Proceeds will benefit Kerr Memorial Museum. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/ycxwayax by Aug. 11. Details: 412-826-9295.

Tarentum

Wednesday : Alle-Kiski Valley Heritage Museum and History Center will host an evening of scrapbooking 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. Details: 724-224-7666.

Saturday: 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.

Upper Burrell

Saturday: A tailgate for Christ worship service “Peace Be to These Streets” will be at 4 p.m. at Community Baptist Church, 285 Johnson Ave., Lincoln Beach. Light picnic food will be served. Public welcome.

Vandergrift

Monday: Vandergrift Public Library is raffling a quilt made and donated by library patron Jane Strohm to benefit the library. Cost: $1 for two tickets; 5 for 12; and $10 for 30. The drawing will be at 1 p.m. Monday. Cash, check or PayPal accepted. Details and a photo of the quilt: Vandergriftpubliclibrary.org. Tickets: stop in at the library, 128C Washington Ave.

Saturday: A concert featuring Blues Brothers tribute band The Soul Men will be at 7:30 p.m. at the Casino Theatre. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Cost: $20 and $25. Tickets: tinyurl.com/5abezm58.

Verona

Sunday: The Killer Bees Biking Team will host a fundraiser for the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation from noon to 7 p.m. at Inner Groove Brewing, 751 E. Railroad Ave. Doors open at noon and there will be trivia at 1 p.m., cash giveaways, on-site tattoos, music, a 50/50 raffle, a gift basket raffle and a pizza truck with gluten-free options.

Washington Township

Today: 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.

Aug. 27: Skyview Radio Society is accepting space reservations for its swap and shop event set for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the club grounds, 2335 Turkey Ridge Road. Cost: $5. Bring your own table. Details: John, 724-339-3821 or [email protected].

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