The Stroller, April 10, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Household item collection to help local families

Women of the Alle-Kiski Engaging, a division of the Alle Kiski Strong Chamber of Commerce, is sponsoring a collection of household and personal items through May 31 to benefit Allegheny Valley Association of Churches.

Items needed include paper products, diapers, baby wipes, personal care items, laundry detergent, brooms, and cleaning products as well as working new and used vacuum cleaners.

There are many drop-off locations including:

• MinuteMan Press, 541 Hyde Park Road, suite B, Allegheny Township

• Alle Kiski Strong Chamber, 1525 Freeport Road, Harrison

• Springdale Free Public Library, 331 School St., Springdale

• Harvest Moon Coffee and Chocolates, 206 Corbet St., Tarentum

For a complete list of items and locations, visit WAKE on Facebook www.facebook.com/WAKEofAKSChamber or allekiskistrong.com.

Anyone in need can contact Allegheny Association of Churches at 724-226-0606.

Online resume and interview workshops planned

Pennsylvania CareerLink Alle-Kiski will offer workshops on Zoom.us for anyone who needs help with resumes and interviewing.

A workshop about resumes will be from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and an interviewing workshop will be from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., both April 20. Sue Diehl will be the instructor.

For information and to register, call 724-334-8600.

Allegheny Township offices remain closed to the public

The Allegheny Township Tax office and Municipal Authority office, both located at 1001 S. Leechburg Hill Road in Kiski Park Plaza remain closed to walk-in customers.

Payments can be sent by mail or left in the drop box at the office. Please enclose a self-address, stamped envelope if a receipt is required.

For details, call the tax office at 724-845-3261 and the municipal authority at 724-845-9355.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Today: A food truck rally and vendor show to benefit Kiski Area Soccer League will be from noon to 6 p.m. at Markle Volunteer Fire Hall, 470 Joyce St. There will be a basket raffle and raffle tickets.

Apollo

Today: A vendor fair will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parish center at St. James Parish, 109 Owens View Ave. Face masks and social distancing required. Details: Linda, 724-882-8776

April 30: Apollo Memorial Library is selling tickets for an April Showers of Cash raffle. The winner will receive $500. The winning number will be based on the 7 p.m. Pa. Lottery Pick 3 number. Cost: $2. Tickets: stop in at the library, 9 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

May 1 and 2: Reservations about being accepted from crafters and vendors for the Apollo May Daze set for noon to 5 p.m. Details and applications: apollovendorfairs@gmail.com

Arnold

April 17: Calvary Lutheran Church will serve a roast beef dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. at the church, 1721 Victoria Ave. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $10. Reservations requested for groups of four or more. Orders: 724-335-0101

East Vandergrift

Today and Sunday: A rummage sale will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and noon to 1 p.m. Sunday in the basement of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 420 McKinley Ave. Face masks and social distancing required.

Freeport

April 24: Freeport Area Library is accepting donations of usable household items, new and used books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles, games and toys for a flea market sale. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, noon to 5 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Details: 724-295-3616 or freeportlibrary.org

Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays, noon to 3 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays. Cash only. Donations must be laundered and free from pet hair. Details: 724-295-3095

Harrison  

Today: The Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane, will be open from 2 to 10 p.m. Members are welcome to help plan for a grand reopening event.

Today: The Diaper Pantry at Christ Our Hope Anglican Church, Harrison, will distribute diapers from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 926 Painter Ave., and at Sheldon Park, both in Natrona Heights. Recipients must drive up and remain in their vehicles. First-time recipients must provide present their own identification, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card.

April 19: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer a virtual program, “Reducing Clutter to Live A Simpler Life,” at 6:30 online at Zoom.us. Sandra Kutchman, a professional organizer with Discover Organizing Inc., will be the speaker. Registration required. Registration: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org

Highlands School District

Monday: Highlands School Board will conduct the agenda meeting at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Access information: goldenrams.com

Kiski Township

Monday: Kiski Township Supervisors will conduct the agenda meeting at 6 p.m. at the municipal building, 1222 Old State Road. Details: 724-478-2737

April 20: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department is accepting orders for a Marianna’s Hoagie and Pizza sale. Orders and payment are due by Saturday. Delivery will be April 20. Hoagies are 14 inches and varieties are Italian, ham and Swiss, turkey, All-American, roast beef, smoked ham and cheddar, traditional, three cheese and ham club. Pizzas are 12 inches in diameter and varieties are pepperoni, cheese and white. Cost: hoagies and pizzas, $9 each. Orders: Jan, 724-664-8751

Kittanning

Aug. 5 to 8: The Fort Armstrong Folk Festival is accepting space applications from vendors. Hours: 5 to 10 p.m. Aug. 5, noon to 10 p.m. Aug. 6 and 7, and noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 8. Vendors in the artists market must offer handmade goods. Food vendors can be for-profit or non-profit organizations. Applications: armstrongfestival.com/vendors. Information: info@armstrongfestival.com. Deadline: June 30 or until sold out

Leechburg

Today: Leechburg Area Museum is closed for the season. To schedule a private off-season tour or visit, email lamahs@windstream.net

Today: Leechburg Elks will feature the band, “13 Stories,” from 7 to 10 p.m. in the lodge ballroom, 228 Market St. Doors open at 6 p.m. Cost: $15, includes buffet. Cash bar. Public welcome. Tickets: 724-842-8071 or 724-422-4913

Monday: Leechburg Public Library Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 139 Market St. Due to covid-19 restrictions, public attendance will be online at Zoom.us. Access information: email your full name and address to leechburgpubliclibrary@yahoo.com

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.

Lower Burrell

Today: The ClothesLine ministry at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. outdoors, weather permitting. In case of rain, the event will be canceled. Cost: all items, 25 cents each or five for $1. Face masks required. Updates: facebook.com/ClothesLineLowerBurrell

Monday: Lower Burrell Council will hold the regular meeting at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Access information: cityoflowerburrell.com

Tuesday: Burrellton Garden Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Grace Community Presbyterian Church, 2751 Grant St. The program will be, “Drip Painting on Clay” by club member Nancy Shremshock. Masks required. Guests welcome. Details and guest registration: 724-335-3353

May 29: TryLife Center is accepting donations for the basket auction planned for the craft and vendor show at Quality Inn, New Kensington. Baskets can be taken to the center, 1155 Wildlife Lodge Road. Call 724-339-9399 to schedule a delivery time or arrange pickup.

New Kensington 

Today: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from 11 to 1 p.m.

Monday: Pucketos Garden Club will meet at 11 a.m. in United Presbyterian Church, 601 Fifth Ave. Master gardener Tim Choltco will discuss how to care for orchids. A light lunch will be served. Guests welcome. Like us on Facebook. Masks and social distancing required. Details: Pat, 724-275-7207

April 18: First Evangelical Lutheran Church will host a Vitalant community blood drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the church Trinity Hall, 221 Ridge Ave. Appointments recommended. Appointments: 412-209-7000 visit the Donate Now button at Vitalant.org and search with group code C5300045.

April 22: St. George Orthodox Church is accepting orders for a sweet sale. Menu: baklawa, $12 for each 10-piece wedge; sweet bread, $4 per loaf; and sambosic, $2 each. Order deadline: Monday. Pickup: 3 to 5 p.m. April 22 at the church office, 1150 Leishman Ave. Orders: 724-337-3918

April 29: Orders are being accepted for a Fat Cat’s Subs hoagie sale to benefit Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley. Varieties: Italian, turkey or ham and cheese. Cost: $9. Order deadline: 9 p.m. April 23. Pickup: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. April 29 at Fat Cat’s Subs, 832 Fifth Ave., New Kensington. Pay at pickup, cash or checks only. Orders: tlibengood@animalprotectors.net

Oakmont

Monday: Oakmont Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing at 7 p.m. in the municipal building, 767 Fifth St. Details: 412-828-3232

Oklahoma Borough

Monday: Oklahoma Council will meet at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Details: 724-567-5727 or oklaboro@verizon.net

Parks

Today: A craft and vendor show to benefit animal charity Pawz For Cure will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Parks Volunteer Firehall, 1 Dalmation Drive.

Plum

Monday: Plum Council will hold the regular meeting at 7 p.m. at the borough building, 4575 New Texas Road. Details: 412-795-6800

Riverview School District

Monday: Riverview School Board will hold the agenda meeting at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Access information: rsd.k12.pa.us/SchoolBoard.aspx

Saxonburg

Monday: GFWC Saxonburg Woman’s Club will meet at 7 p.m. at Abba’s House, 320 Main St. Masks optional.

Springdale

Monday: 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, “The Face of Deception,” by Iris Johansen. New members welcome. Face masks required. Reservations: 724-274-9729

Thursday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will host a Vitalant community blood drive from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the post, 1151 Pittsburgh St. Appointments recommended. Appointments: 412-209-7000 visit the Donate Now button at Vitalant.org and search with group code C3750040.

April 17: St. Mark Lutheran Church, 600 Pittsburgh St., is accepting orders for a takeout spaghetti dinner planned from 2 to 6 p.m. at the church. Menu: spaghetti, salad, bread and dessert, $8. Masks required at pickup. Advance orders: 724-274-5313

Tarentum

Today: 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.

Vandergrift

Tuesdays and Fridays: Vandergrift Public Library will offer a free family story time for children age 4 through 6 at 6 p.m. Tuesdays or 11 a.m. Fridays in April beginning April 6. Attend either weekly session. Reservations and face masks required. Reservations: 724-568-2212

West Deer 

Today: West Deer Volunteer Fire Co. No. 3 will host a rabies clinic from noon to 3 p.m. at the firehall, 4372 Gibsonia Road. Bring paperwork from previous vaccinations to receive a three-year vaccine certification. Tags will not be accepted as proof of previous vaccination. Cost: $12 per animal; toenail clipping, $10 per animal