The Stroller, April 12, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number.

Electronic waste collection set in at Cook Medical

Cook Medical will host a free electronic waste collection from 8 a.m. to noon April 20 at its Parks Township location, 1186 Montgomery Lane.

Items that will be accepted include computers, CRTs, flat screen and projection televisions, battery backups, CRT computer monitors, cellphones, tablets, rotary phones, solar panels, lead acid batteries, gaming systems, printers, keyboards, mice, hard drives, circuit boards, laptops, servers and cords.

Unacceptable items include fluorescent bulbs, light bulbs, U-shaped LED lights, LED bulbs, alkaline batteries, broken lamps, smoke detectors, multi vapor bulbs, neon lamps, lithium batteries, devices that contain mercury and nickel-cadmium batteries.

Wall of flags to be placed on Kittanning amphitheater

The John T. Crawford Camp 43 of Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War will have its second Wall of Flags at the Murtha Amphitheater in Kittanning.

The goal of the project is to line the top of the amphitheater with 11.5 x 16.5-inch American flags. For $10 per flag, donors can have a flag displayed in honor of a friend, ancestor, emergency responder, educator or any one of their choice. Honorees do not have to be from Armstrong County. Flags will have a card attached with the honoree’s name and pertinent information and be on display from May 1 to 31.

For information and reservations, phone or text 724-664-2424 or email civilwarkittanning@yahoo.com. Paid reservations are due by April 27.

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

Sunday: Brackenridge Improvement Group and Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host a free garden party and plant workshop at 10 a.m. in Brackenridge Park pavilion, First Avenue. Those attending will make native plant seed bombs for the riverbank and herb gardens to take home will be distributed, one per household. Reservations required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Buffalo Township

April 21: Buffalo Elementary PTO is conducting a Pittsburgh Pirate ticket fundraiser for the 1:35 p.m. April 21 game against the Boston Red Sox. A portion of the ticket price will be donated to the PTO. Tickets: tinyurl.com/rhfs8de5.

East Franklin

Today: 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 

Thursday : 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.

Harrison 

Today: 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.

Today: 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.

Sunday: The Knights of Columbus will host a pancake and sausage breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the council home, 28 Garfield St., Natrona. Cost: $7; younger than 6, $4.

Sunday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary will host a spaghetti dinner from 1 to 5 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Lane. Menu: spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, Italian bread, dessert, coffee and water. There will be a 50-50 raffle. Cost: $10; children, $5.

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 22: The Adult Craft group at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Bring a summer straw hat or bag to decorate with ribbons and flowers. 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.

Lower Burrell 

Today: 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

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  

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

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

Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will have a country music jam night from 5 to 8 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. Bring your favorite stringed instrument and sing along. Refreshments available. Public welcome. Details: 724-845-2390.

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.

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  

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

Today: 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.