The Stroller, April 12, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Run on the River to benefit YMCA

Valley Points Family YMCA annual Run On The River will be June 12 at K-9 Officer Derek Kotecki Memorial Park, Wildlife Lodge Road, Lower Burrell. Events are planned for every age and skill level.

Registration fees are $25 for the 5K and $30 for the 10K. Prices go up $5 each after April 30. For more information and to register visit runsignup.com/Race/PA/LowerBurrell/RunOnTheRiver.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the YMCA’s Annual Support Campaign.

Community pet pantry available at Animal Protectors

Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley in New Kensington has a community pet pantry that offers free pet food to those in need.

Wet and dry dog and cat food is available. Stop in from noon to 6 p.m. and ring the doorbell at the backdoor of the shelter, 730 Church St., or call 724-339-7388.

Lenape Tech to offer basic computer literacy class

Lenape Tech Adult Education in Manor Township will offer basic computer literacy classes from 9 a.m. to noon Fridays April 30 through May 21 at the school, 2215 Chaplin Ave.

Students will learn how to use the keyboard and mouse, install and start a software program, file management, and use Microsoft Word and Excel. Cost is $99.

Registration deadline is April 23. For details, call 724-763-5916.

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

Buffalo Township

Wednesday: Buffalo Township Supervisors will hold the regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Access information: Buffalotownship.com

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

Cheswick

Wednesday: Cheswick Council will hold the caucus meeting at 7 p.m. at the borough firehall, 1411 Spruce St.

Deer Lakes School District

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

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

Today: 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  

Wednesday: Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank will be open to anyone in need from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Pull into the center parking lot and food will be placed into your vehicle. Those who are not yet registered should come from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.

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

Today: 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 Area School District

Wednesday: Kiski Area School Board will conduct the information meeting at 7 p.m. online. Details: kiskiarea.com

Kiski Township

Wednesday: Kiski Township Supervisors will conduct the regular 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

Today: 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

Today: 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.

Leechburg Area School District

Wednesday: Leechburg Area School Board will hold the agenda meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium, 215 First St. Details: 724-842-9681

Lower Burrell

Today: 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 

Today: 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: today. Pickup: 3 to 5 p.m. April 22 at the church office, 1150 Leishman Ave. Orders: 724-337-3918

April 22: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will sponsor an Earth Day bike raffle online. The winner will receive two unisex bikes, two air pumps, two helmets, two pairs of gloves, two handlebar bags, a bike lock, one year membership to the Butler Freeport Community Trail, trail t-shirts and local bike trail brochures. Cost: $10. Drawing: April 22 on Facebook Live. Tickets: visit animalprotectors.net/ or form.jotform.com/210526945157155.

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

Today: 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

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

Plum

Today: 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

Today: 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

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

Wednesday: Saxonburg Police Department will host a meeting about scam telephone calls at 7 p.m. in Cooper Hall, 199 N. Rebecca St. Public welcome.

Springdale

Today: 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

April 22: Springdale Free Public Library will host a Family Fun Night at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. The program will be about Earth Day. Masks and reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729

Tarentum

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.

Wednesdays: BridgePoint Church, 400 E. Ninth Ave., hosts a parent-led learning pod from 1 to 4 p.m. in the church hall located on the lower level. Free high-speed internet, meals and access to the church children’s library will be provided. Use the Corbet Street entrance. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-671-7580

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.