The Stroller, Sept. 25, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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The Valley News Dispatch is compiling a list of autumn events and Halloween parades, parties and trick-or-treat nights. Send an email to cpinto-smith@triblive.com.

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Bands set to play at outdoor fundraiser in Gilpin

A fundraiser to support the Leechburg Pink Day event,“Lingrow Goes Pink,”will be from 1 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Lingrow Farm, 188 Forks Church Road, Gilpin.

Bands scheduled to perform include Sour Mash, Lenny Collini 4 Pack, Steel Mill Rising, First Light and Pat & Dave.

There will be food, beverages and raffles. Admission is $10. Bring a lawn chair. Face masks required indoors.

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Acoustic concert planned Sunday at Trinity United Methodist Church

Trinity United Methodist Church, Brackenridge, will host an outdoor concert from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the church, 847 10th Ave.

Acoustic music will be performed by John Vento, Cherylann Hawk, Bob Zigerelli, Tim Hadley and Phil Vento.

Donations will be accepted.

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Used Halloween costume drive underway

Redemption Church in Lower Burrell is collecting new and gently-used children’s Halloween costumes through Oct. 4 for an upcoming kid’s costume exchange.

To donate and for information, email Brittani at brittcad095@gmail.com.

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Calendar

Apollo

Today: A Kona Ice fundraiser to benefit Kiddies’ Korner Nursery School will be from 5 to 7 p.m. at the school, 616 First St. Ext. Raffle tickets will be sold for a children’s activity basket.

Buffalo Township

Sunday: A take out spaghetti dinner will be from 3 to 7 p.m. at the White Star Club, 401 Shuster Drive. Cost: $10, includes spaghetti, salad and rolls; extra homemade meatballs, $3. Call ahead or order at time of pickup. Face masks required upon entering the building. Orders: 724-295-2656

Harrison 

Saturday: The Piecers Quilt Group of Holy Martyrs Parish will have a yard sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 204 Elbrook Drive., Natrona Heights. Items will include handmade fall and winter decorations, Steeler items, tea towels, hot pads, scrubbies and face masks for children and adults. Fabric donations will be accepted. The group makes quilts for the homeless.

Saturday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host a Customer Appreciation Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd., Natrona Heights. Stop in the lobby for a free snack and free book. Details: 724-226-3491

Monday: The Yarn Friends group at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. New members of all skill levels and ages welcome. Registration required. Registration: Alleghenyvalleylibrary.org or 724-226-3491

Indiana Township

Sunday: Rural Ridge Volunteer Fire Co. will host an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner from noon to 5 p.m. at the firehall, 135 Little Deer Creek Road. Dine in or take out. Details: 724-265-4000

Leechburg

Saturday: The Leechburg Area Museum, 118 First St., will be open from noon to 3 p.m. Face masks and social distancing required.

Lower Burrell  

Saturday: Burrellton Garden Club will have a fall plant sale from 9 to 1 p.m. at the Lower Burrell Farmers Market, 2800 Bethel St. Items will include mums in a variety of colors, pansies in baskets and flats and ornamental kale.

Saturday: The Lower Burrell Farmers Market will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in city hall parking lot, 2800 Bethel St. Vouchers welcome. Lower Burrell Lions will sell brooms. Face masks required. Details: 724-339-1452

Sunday: A takeout spaghetti dinner will be served from 1 to 5 p.m. in the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Menu: spaghetti, salad and roll, $8. Details: 724-335-4131

New Kensington 

Saturday and Monday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday. Face masks are required, and a maximum of 25 people can be in the store at one time. Donations welcome only during operating hours.

Oct. 1: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley is taking orders for a Fat Cat’s Subs hoagie sale. Varieties: Italian, turkey and ham and cheese. Cost: $8, cash or check payable at pickup. Order deadline is 9 p.m. Sunday. Pickup: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 1 at the new building, 730 Church St. Orders: tlibengood@animalprotectors.net.

Oct. 24: Knead Community Café, 1011 Barnes St., is accepting applications from crafters and vendors for an outdoor fall harvest fair. Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rain or shine. Details: 878-302-3270 or kneadcommunitycafe.org/events

North Apollo

Oct. 3: North Apollo Volunteer Fire Department is accepting donations for an online silent auction to coincide with the Oct. 3 food truck rally. Donation deadline is Sept. 25. Details: call or text Allison, 724-596-7293

Parks

Today: A takeout fish fry will be from 4 to 8 p.m. at Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Menu: Fish sandwich or chicken strips, fries or macaroni and cheese, coleslaw and drink, $10. Orders: 724-567-5517

Sunday: Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor a Market Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the firehall, 1119 Dalmation Drive. There will be food trucks, a flea market, vendors, chuck-a-luck and instant tickets. Details: Stacy, 724-664-9887

Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will host a Music Night from 7 to 10 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. Bring your favorite stringed instrument and sing along. Refreshments available. Members and guests welcome. Details: 724-845-2390

South Buffalo 

Sunday: A turkey shoot will be from noon to 5 p.m. at the Freeport Sportsmen’s Club, 197 Horseshoe Drive. Cost: 12 or 20 gauge, $4 per shot; $5 per shot, 50/50 every three lines. 15 shooter per line. Prizes of turkeys and hams will be awarded. Club supplies the shells. Public welcome. Details: Jeff, 724-493-4311

Oct. 10: South Buffalo Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual purse bash at 2 p.m. at the firehall, 695 Freeport Road. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Cost: $30, includes food and water. All other drinks BYOB. Only 250 tickets will be sold. There will be a basket raffle, bingo, 50/50, early bird specials and raffles for other purses. Tickets and details: call or text 724-355-3555

Springdale 

Tuesday: 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 Engagements,” by J. Courtney Sullivan. Copies are available at the library. New members welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729

Sept. 30: Springdale Free Public Library is conducting a bingo fundraiser through Sept. 30. Cards are three for $10 and can be purchased at the library, 331 School St. Stop in participating borough businesses to pull a number for your card. When you get an X, return the card to the library for a thank you gift and be entered into the grand prize drawing. A percentage of proceeds will be matched by the Jack Buncher Foundation. Details: 724-274-9729

Oct. 12: The Maker Monday Club for children in third through sixth grade at Springdale Free Public Library will begin the season at 3:30 p.m. at the library, 331 Spring St. The club meets the second and fourth Monday of each month and includes a mix of STEM and crafting programs. Registering signs your child up for all of the programs. Children can not be registered for individual sessions. Face masks and social distancing required. Space is limited. Registration required. Registration: 724-274-9729

Tarentum

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

Vandergrift  

Wednesday: Vandergrift Public Library is having a book sale through Wednesday at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Cost: $3 per Giant Eagle bag; used puzzles and audio books, $1. Details: 724-568-2212

Winfield

Today: Cabot United Methodist Church will host a fish fry from 4 to 7 p.m. at the church, 707 Winfield Road. Dine in or take out. Social distancing will be observed. Details: 724-352-2074

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Cancellations and changes

Apollo

Apollo Area Historical Society has canceled all programs for the rest of the year, including the banquet.

Brackenridge

October: The Prospect Cemetery annual ghost tours are canceled. Details: 724-224-4552

Freeport

October: The Freeport Halloween carnival is canceled. 

Harrison

All activities at Burtner House are canceled through the end of the year.

Jefferson

October: The annual Knoch Craft Show to benefit the Knoch Girls Basketball program is canceled.

Leechburg

October: The Halloweenburg Festival is canceled.

Oakmont

Riverview Community Action Corp. is closed for all activities except home delivered meals. Questions: 412-828-1062

Parks Township

Oct. 3: The Cash Giveaway Bash sponsored by Upper Burrell and Parks volunteer fire companies is canceled.

Springdale 

Oct. 3: The Monte Carlo Night planned by Springdale High School Alumni Association is canceled. Association meetings are suspended until further notice.

Tarentum

October: The annual BooFest event is canceled.

November: The annual joint Christmas Parade with Brackenridge is canceled.

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