The Stroller, April 11, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Drive-through food distribution set for Tuesday at Pittsburgh Mills

Allegheny Valley Association of Churches and the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank will host a drive-through food distribution for anyone in need from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday in the rear parking lot near Dick’s Sporting Goods at the Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills, Frazer. The line-up will begin at 5 p.m.

Reservations are required to ensure enough food is available. To make a reservation, visit pittsburghfoodbank.org/drive-up or call 412-460-3663, ext. 655 by 5 p.m. Monday. Have the license plate number of the car you will be in at the event, name, email, zip code, date of birth and current weekly income on hand. Bring your confirmation page or email for your reservation to the event.

Individuals must remain in their vehicle except to use the provided outdoor restrooms. After pulling up to the distribution area, recipients should put their car in park and unlock the trunk or backseat for the food the be loaded.

Volunteers are needed to help the distribution. For details, call 724-226-0606.

Volunteers needed Saturday for cleanup

Kiski Watershed Association will hold a cleanup from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday on River Road in Parks

Volunteers are welcome and should meet at 9:30 a.m. at 2687 River Road. Wear old clothes and shoes that can get dirty. Orange vests, gloves and garbage bags will be provided. This is a roadside cleanup and may not be suitable for children.

Calendar

Allegheny Valley School District

Tuesday: Allegheny Valley School Board will hold the agenda meeting at 7 p.m. in the Acmetonia Elementary School Forum, 300 Pearl Ave., Cheswick. Details: avsdweb.org

Apollo

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

Burrell School District

Tuesday: Burrell School Board will hold the agenda meeting at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Access information: burrell.k12.pa.us/board

Deer Lakes School District

Tuesday: Deer Lakes School Board will hold the agenda meeting at 7 p.m. online. Access information: Deerlakes.net

East Vandergrift

Today: A rummage sale will be from noon to 1 p.m. 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

Gilpin

Monday: Gilpin Supervisors will hold a conditional use hearing at 6 p.m. followed by the regular meeting online at Youtube. Public comment will be taken during the dedicated time during the meeting at 724-845-0981.

Harrison  

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

Indiana Township

Tuesday: Indiana Township Supervisors will have a public hearing at 6 p.m. followed by the regular meeting at the municipal building, 3710 Saxonburg Blvd., Dorseyville. Details: 412-767-5333

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

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

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

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

Tuesday: Veterans of Foreign Wars will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the post, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Doors open at 5 p.m.

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 

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

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

Plum School District

Tuesday: Plum School Board will hold the agenda meeting at 7:30 p.m., in the high school library, 900 Elicker Road. Details: 412-795- 0100

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.

Saturday: 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 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.

Wednesday: Tarentum Elks will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. The kitchen will be open to the public from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Menu: elks644.org/elks-kitchen-1. Orders: 724-226-1644 by 8:15 p.m.