The Stroller, April 11, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Resource expo open to veterans, dependents and spouses

West Deer American Legion and the Pennsylvania Department of Veterans Affairs will host a veterans resource expo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the American Legion, 57 Superior Road, Russellton, West Deer.

Information about the federal Veterans Administration and state and county benefits will be provided to veterans, dependents and surviving spouses. A lunch will be at noon courtesy of St. Joseph Institute.

Fundraiser to benefit Harrison Police Department

A fundraiser to benefit the Harrison Police Department, “Pizza With a Purpose” will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane, Harrison.

Sponsored by Kaley’s Kops, there will be a bake sale, basket raffle and a 50-50. Curtis and the Shakerz, acoustic artist Jim Hart and Doug Carnahan will perform. Donations will be accepted.

Freeport Theatre Festival to hold auditions

Auditions for the summer season at the Freeport Theatre Festival will be from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the theater, 2498 White Cloud Road, Allegheny Township.

Actors, especially female leading ladies with a comic flair and men who are experienced in physical comedy as well as scenic artists and designers are needed.

For details, visit freeporttheatrefestival.org.

Calendar

Apollo

Saturday: A spaghetti dinner to benefit the Apollo-Ridge Band will be from 3 to 7 p.m. at Apollo Hose Company No. 3, 707 N. Fifth St. Dine in or takeout. Menu: pasta, salad, dessert and drink. There will be a silent auction, 50-50 raffle and strip tickets. Cost: $12; 12 and younger, $10.

Brackenridge

Today: Bingo will begin at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave. Details: 724-994-6030.

East Franklin

Friday: Harvest Church, 143 Reed Road, will host a free screening of “The War on Children” at 7 p.m. at the church for those who are at least 18. A question-and-answer session will be afterward. Details: 724-548-5643 or harvestpa.org.

Frazer 

April 18: AHN Citizens School of Nursing will sponsor a Vitalant community blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the school, 539 Pittsburgh Mills Circle. Appointments recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: 877-258-4825 or visit the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org and search with zip code 15084.

Freeport

Saturday: A flea market will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Freeport Area Library, 428 Market St. Used books, jewelry and baked goods will be sold. Details: 724-295-3616.

Gilpin 

Today: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7:15 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.

Harrison 

Friday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host Toddle Time for children 15 months to 3 years of age and their caregiver from 9:30 to 10 a.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. No reservations required. Details: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Friday: 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.

Saturday: The Diaper Pantry at Christ Our Hope Anglican Church 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 their own identification, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card.

Tuesday : The PriorityCare program at Allegheny Valley Hospital will offer a free educational program about Medicare at 2 p.m. in the Charles W. Young Conference Center at the hospital, 1301 Carlisle St., Natrona Heights. Bruce Martindale, senior benefits consultant for Highmark, will be the speaker. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-7339.

Wednesday : The Coffeehaus Teen Book Club will meet from 4 to 5 p.m. at the library. Students who are at least in seventh grade are welcome to read any book of their choice and come ready to chat about it with other members. Reservations required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

April 28: Veterans of Foreign Wars District 29 Auxiliary Steering Committee will sponsor a bingo at 1 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Cost: $35, includes lunch, 12 regular games and three specials. Tickets: Amy, 724-882-5600, or Ceil, 412-759-8236 or at the post, 724-904-7649.

Jefferson Township

Today: Bingo will be at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 754 N. Pike Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Proceeds benefit post and auxiliary projects.

Leechburg 

Saturdays: The Leechburg Area Museum is closed for the season. Appointments during the off-season: 724-845-8914 and leave a message or email lamahs@windstream.net.

Lower Burrell

Today: An arts, crafts and STEM craft workshop for all ages will be at 1 p.m. at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details: 724-339-1021.

Friday: Peoples Library will host Trivial Pursuit games at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter St. Come alone or bring a friend. Details: 724-339-1021.

Saturday: The ClothesLine Ministry at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to noon. Clothing, shoes and purses will be sold for 25 cents each or five for $1. There are a few prom dresses available for $5 and a bridal gown for $50. The jewelry room will be open. Please bring your own bags.

Saturday: Jukebox Johnny will be featured from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Members and three guests welcome.

Middlesex Township

Saturday: Boy Scout Troop 58 will host a spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. at Middlesex Volunteer Fire Company, 130 Browns Hill Road. Cost: $10; 6 to 10, $7; 5 and younger, free.

New Kensington

Today: Peoples Library will offer a Watercolors for Beginners class at 3:30 p.m. All ages and skill levels welcome. Supplies will be provided. Details: 724-339-1021.

Today: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary Bingo will be at 7 p.m. at the aerie, 2134 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Sales are from 6 to 6:50 p.m. Cost: $25 for a 12-on package; specials will be available. The kitchen will be open. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403.

Today: Knead Community Café will hand out free grab-and-go meals from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the cafe, 1011 Barnes St. Details: 878-847-7997.

Saturday: Peoples Library will offer a Pinterest crafts workshop for adults at 1 p.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. Supplies provided. Details: 724-339-1021.

Saturday: East Kensington Community Circle will host a cash bingo in the Community Circle building, 1785 Seventh St., across from Martin Elementary School. Doors open at 11:30. Lunch will be served at noon and bingo starts at 1 p.m. There will be magic number games and a progressive jackpot. Cost: $20, includes lunch and 18 games.

April 27: Space applications are being accepted by the Eagles for a vendor and crafter show planned for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the aerie, 2134 Freeport Road. Cost: 8-foot table, $25; 4-foot table, $15; includes two chairs. Details: Shell Schafer, 412-522-8799.

April 27: Space reservations by Redemption Church for a craft and vendor fair set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Quality Inn, Tarentum Bridge Road. Cost: $35, includes one 8-foot table and two chairs. No electricity available. Application deadline: April 13. Details and applications: redemptionpa.org.

North Apollo  

Today: A skate night to benefit the David Leech Elementary School PTA in Leechburg will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at Valarena Sk8 Land, 320 18^th St. Admission: $6; skate rental, $3. The PTA will receive $3 from each admission.

Saturday: A spring craft and vendor fair will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at North Apollo Volunteer Firehall, 311 16^th St. The kitchen will be open and there will be a basket raffle and 50/50.

Oakmont

Saturday: A celebration of National Poetry Month with the Allegheny Valley Poets will be from 1 to 3 p.m. at Oakmont Carnegie Library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd. Bring a favorite poem to read or just enjoy listening to others.

Saturday: Dormition of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church will host a fleatique from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the church social hall, 12 Washington Ave.

Parks Township

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

Plum 

Friday and Saturday: The Wilkinsburg Stamp Club will host its 74^th annual stamp show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in the Holiday Park Volunteer Firehall, 415 Old Abers Creek Road. There will be exhibits, dealers, souvenir sheets, a market and youth area. Free parking and admission. Details: wilkinsburgstampclub.com.

Saxonburg

Today: The dementia caregiver support group at South Butler Community Library will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. at the library, 240 W. Main St. The group meets the second Thursday of each month and provides a safe place for caregivers to share their feelings and discuss their day-to-day challenges. No reservations required. Details: Michelle Govan, RN, 724-504-5512.

Springdale

Today: Lower Valley Community Food Bank will distribute food from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday from the rear entrance of the Springdale borough building, 325 School St. Do not arrive before 12:45 p.m. Anyone in need of food who lives in Springdale, Springdale Township, Cheswick, Harmar and the sections of Indiana Township and West Deer with a zip code of 15024 is welcome. New recipients can register Thursday.

Today: The diaper pantry at St. Mark Lutheran Church will distribute free diapers from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the church, 600 Pittsburgh St. Advance registration required. First-time recipients must provide their own ID, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card. Distributions are the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Registration: 724-274-5313.

Tarentum

Saturday: Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society will sponsor an antiques appraisal fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Heritage Museum, 224 E. Seventh Ave. Reservations preferred, but walk-ins welcome. Cost: $5 for maximum of three items. Society members get their first appraised item free. Reservations: akvhs.org.

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  

Saturday : A drag queen bingo to benefit TinyCause animal shelter will be at 7 p.m. at The Center on Franklin Avenue, 262 Franklin Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. There will be a basket raffle, strip tickets and a 50-50 raffle. Cost: $35 in advance; $40 at the door; includes eight regular games that pay $100 each, specials, soft drinks and food. BYOB. Must be 21. No refunds. Tickets: tinyurl.com/3n2nxd8x.

April 12 through May 3: Vandergrift Presbyterian Church, 195 Washington Ave., will screen season four of “The Chosen” at 7 p.m. Fridays through May 3 at the church. It is recommended that those attending have already seen the first three seasons. Childcare will be provided for children 6 and younger. Details: 724-568-2917.

Verona 

Wednesday : The Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania will present a program for those 55 and older about native plants and birds at 1 p.m. in the former school cafeteria at the St. Joseph Church campus of Holy Family Parish, 825 Second St. Find out how and why to cultivate your outdoor spaces for birds and butterflies. Reservations required. Reservations: 412-793-4511, ext. 107 or sos@holyfamilypgh.org.

Washington Township

Friday: 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.

Saturday: Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380, will host a spring craft show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church. Details: 724-337-3042.

West Deer

Saturday: Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh will host free star parties at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Nicholas E. Wagman Observatory, 225 Kurn Road, in Deer Lakes Regional Park, weather permitting. Bring binoculars, a blanket and camping chair. Please use only parking lights when entering through the park gate. Donations will be accepted. Details and weather updates: 724-224-2510 or 3ap.org.

Winfield 

Today: The Matrona Family Resource Center at Cabot Church, 707 Winfield Road, will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. New and gently used clothing is sizes children’s clothing in sizes preemie through 10/12 will be available, as well as strollers, car seats, toys and more. No reservations required. Details: 724-524-1809 or tinyurl.com/mw9kd9cp.