The Stroller, April 12, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Plum Community Center seeking volunteers

Plum Community Center is looking for people to give their time as lunch servers in the center kitchen.

Hot lunches are served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 weekdays. Volunteers report at 10:30 a.m. to portion the side dishes and then serve lunch until 12:15 p.m.

For more information, contact Samantha at 412-744-4861 or slamorte@plumboro.com.

Taste of Two Towns event to benefit Oakmont Carnegie Library

Oakmont Carnegie Library’s 12^th annual Taste of Two Towns fundraiser will be from 5 to 7 p.m. May 4 at the library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd., Oakmont.

There will be samplings of specialty foods and tastings from breweries from Oakmont and Verona, music and a silent auction.

Admission is $65. For tickets, call the library at 412-828-9532 or visit oakmontlibrary.org. Proceeds benefit the library.

Peoples Library plans annual luncheon fundraiser

The Peoples Library Spring Luncheon will be April 26 at the Banquet on Barnes Event Center at Knead Community Café, 1011 Barnes St., New Kensington.

Doors will open at 12:30 p.m. and the buffet lunch will begin at 1:30 p.m. There will be a bake sale, raffle prizes and a 50-50.

Reservations are required by Monday. For reservations by credit card, visit peopleslibrary.org. To pay with a check, mail a check payable to Peoples Library to 880 Barnes St., New Kensington PA 15068, or stop in at the New Kensington or Lower Burrell library locations.

Calendar

Apollo

Today: St. James Parish will have a flea market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the upper level of the parish activity center, 109 Owens View Drive. Details: Linda, 724-882-8776.

Apollo/East Vandergrift

May 14: St. James and Our Lady, Queen of Peace parishes will sponsor a bus trip to Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh. The bus will leave at 9 a.m. from the St. James parking lot, 109 Owens View Drive. The group will be at the casino for five hours. Must be 21. Cost: $30, includes $20 in free play. State-issued photo ID required to receive free play. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-478-4958.

Arnold

Today: Free bagged lunches will be distributed from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. while supplies last at The Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave.

Today: The American Legion will meet at 2 p.m. at the Arnold Public Safety Building, 601 Drey St. The group meets the second Saturday of each month.

Avonmore

Today: Avonmore Senior Center will host a spring craft show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 458 Railroad Ave. There will be food, a silent auction and 50-50. Details: 724-697-4014.

Freeport 

Today: Freeport Area Library, 428 Main St., will take part in the community yard sale event from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Lego Club for children age 10 to 17 will meet from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Details: 724-295-3616.

Today and Sunday: A Vitalant community blood drive in memory of Corey Comperatore will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Laube Hall, 115 Community Park Road. Appointments recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: 877-258-4825 or visit the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org and use account code 100560935 or ZIP code 16229.

Harmar

Sunday: Daughters of the Nile will sponsor an indoor holiday craft show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pittsburgh Shrine Center, 1877 Shriners Way. There will be a basket auction and concession stand. Admission: $3.

Harrison  

Today: 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 Who Knew? program at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will present “All That Jazz” at 5:30 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Kiski Township   

Sunday: An all-you-can-eat breakfast will be from 8 to 11 a.m. at Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department, 1037 Route 56. Menu: bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, pancakes, French toast, biscuits & gravy and hash browns. Cost: $13; age 5 to 12, $8; and 4 and younger, $3.

May 3: Boy Scout Troop 589 is accepting applications for a yard sale planned at Spring Church Sportsman’s Club, 1956 Route 56. Individuals, families and vendors welcome. Cost: yard sale spaces, indoors, $15, outside; $10; vendors and crafters, $25. Spaces are 8-feet wide. Bring your own table and chairs. Reservations: checks made payable to Troop 589 should be sent to Carrie Shank, Troop 589, 1134 Old State Road, Apollo PA 15613. Questions: Tracy Boop, 724-420-6758, or Carrie Shank, 724-448-9639 or cjshank@comcast.net.

Leechburg

Saturdays: The Leechburg Museum is closed for the season. Visits are available by appointment. Details: 724-845-8914 and leave a message or email lamahs@windstream.net.

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.

May 3: A Day at the Races fundraiser to benefit Leechburg Public Library will be in the Mirror Room at the Marconi Club, 135 River Ave. Doors open at 2 p.m. and races will start at 3. Cost: $20, includes horse, food and soft drinks. There will be a cash bar, 50-50, paint sticks and a human horse race. Tickets: stop in at the library, 139 Market St.

Lower Burrell

Today: The drop-in chess club for adults at Peoples Library will meet at 11 a.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter St. Details: 724-339-1021.

Today: The Veterans of Foreign Wars post, Wildlife Lodge Road, will feature the Americana band from 8 to 11 p.m. Members and three guests welcome.

Today: The ClothesLine Ministry at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to noon. Cost: clothing, shoes and purses, 25 cents each; semi/formal dresses, leather coats, designer shoes and purses, $5. The jewelry room will be open. Please bring your own bags.

Monday: Alle-Kiski Multiple Sclerosis Support Group will meet at 7 p.m. in Faith Hall of Puckety Presbyterian Church, 1009 Puckety Church Road. Morgan Peli, an occupational therapist at Seneca Place, will be the speaker. New members welcome. Details: Sharon, 724-339-4057 and leave a message or text 724-393-1517.

Lower Burrell/New Kensington 

April 26: Peoples Library is selling tickets for a lottery ticket raffle. The winner will receive $400 worth of Pennsylvania Lottery instant tickets. The drawing will be at the April 26 library luncheon at Knead Community Café. Cost: $5 each or three for $10. Winner need not be present. Tickets: stop in at either library location.

Middlesex Township

Today: Boy Scout Troop 58 will sponsor a spaghetti dinner and basket raffle from 4 to 7 p.m. at Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department, 130 Browns Hill Road. Menu: spaghetti, meatballs, salad, bread and dessert. Cost: $12; senior citizens and children 6 to 10, $9; 5 and younger, free. Proceeds will benefit troop activities and awards.

New Kensington  

Today: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Items available include clothing for all members of the family, shoes, linens, purses and handbags. Household items, dishes, appliances and books will no longer be accepted. Donations welcome during business hours only. Do not leave donations at the door.

Monday: Peoples Library will host “Construction Crew,” an hour of play with building supplies, at 1 p.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. Details: 724-339-1021.

Thursday: An American Red Cross community blood drive will be from noon to 5 p.m. at the Wesley Family Services Wellness Center, 1045 Fourth Ave. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and search with code Wesley FS.

May 10: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley is accepting basket donations and supplies to make baskets for its annual spring luncheon planned at Knead Community Café. Details: jperin@animalprotectors.net.

May 17: Vendor applications are being accepted by Knead Community Café, 1011 Barnes St., for an outdoor Mother Nature’s Garden Market at the café, rain or shine. Items must be homemade, natural-based or garden related. Cost: $35, for a 10 x 10-foot space. Details and applications: kneadcommunitycafe.org/mngm-vendor-application.

Oakmont

Today: A flea market and bake sale will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Riverview Community Action Corporation, 501 Second St. Use the Delaware Avenue entrance. Credit cards accepted.

Parks Township

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.

Plum 

Monday: The quilting group at Holiday Park United Methodist Church, 81 Sandune Drive, will meet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church chapel. The group sews baby quilts for donation to those in need and the Linus Project. New members welcome. Meetings are the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Sewing and quilting instructions are provided and no equipment is needed. Details: 724-327-6552.

Friday : An American Red Cross community blood drive in honor of Dave Hansen will be from 11:30 a.m. noon to 5 p.m. at Holiday Park United Methodist Church, 81 Sandune Lane. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and search with code Troop 111.

Springdale

April 22: The Tuesday Night Book Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. The selection will be “Brooklyn,” by Colm Toibin. Copies available at the library. New members welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum 

Today: An Easter pancake breakfast will be from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Masons, 307 Lock St., second floor. Cost: $10; age 6 to 12, $5. Dine in or take out. Children can meet the Easter Bunny. The 50-50 drawing to benefit the lodge scholarship program will be at 10 a.m. Public welcome.

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.

Today: The Elks, 219 E. Sixth Ave., will feature the Near the Edge Band from 8 to 11 p.m. at the lodge. Doors will open to the public at 8 p.m.

Vandergrift

Tuesday: Vandergrift Public Library will have a family game night from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-568-2212.

Religion Digest

Bible study offered Tuesday in Arnold

The Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave., Arnold, will host a Bible study with prayer from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Palms to be distributed at St. Barnabas Church

St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 989 Morgan St., Brackenridge, will distribute blessed palms from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. while supplies last Sunday on the Morgan Street side of the church. For details, call the church at 724-224-9280.

Community Good Friday service planned

The annual community Good Friday service hosted by Allegheny Valley Association of Churches will be from noon to 3 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 857 10th Ave., Brackenridge.

Each word will be presented by a different local minister and there will be special music. Worshippers can come for all or part of the service.