The Stroller, April 15, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Mibsters shoot for national marbles tourney

Marble programs are scheduled throughout Allegheny County in anticipation of the annual National Marbles Tournament in June in Wildwood, N.J-.

The program is free to children age 14 and younger. Winners will receive an Allegheny County Marbles Champ t-shirt, marbles and marbles shooting rules. No registration is required. All local champions qualify to enter the Allegheny County championship, which will be held May 19 to 21 at the Allegheny County Courthouse Courtyard, 436 Grant St., Pittsburgh, for an opportunity to advance to the Nationals.

Local tournaments include:

• April 18 to 29, 6 to 7:30 p.m. weekdays and 1 to 3 p.m. April 23 and 24 in the food court at the Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills, 590 Pittsburgh Mills Circle, Frazer. Details: Chris Garrett, 724-904-9010.

• April 30 and May 1, 1 to 3 p.m. at the Yakaon Shelter at Harrison Hills Park, 5200 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights, Harrison. Details: 412-350-2455.

Tickets available for Burrell School District Kennywood Day

The Burrell School District Kennywood Day will be June 4 at the park in West Mifflin. All ticket sales will be online.

Visit kennywood.com and use the promo code BURRELL. Tickets are $29 each, plus processing fees. The date that the ticket will be used must be selected. Tickets can only be used during May and June and will expire June 30.

For details, contact Erin Pruitt at 724-334-1406, ext. 2090, or epruitt.@burrell.k12.pa.us.

Cahal Dunne to perform at Concordia Lutheran Ministries

Concordia Lutheran Ministries will present Irish singer Cahal Dunne in concert at 7 p.m. April 28 at Haven I, 112 160 Marwood Road, Jefferson.

A free happy hour and tours of the building will be available at 6 p.m. and a reception and meet-and-greet will be afterward. Guests are encouraged to enter and park at Entrance 2A for free parking. Reservations are required. For reservations, call Kassie Walker at 724-352-1571, ext. 8273.

Reunions

• Highlands High School Class of 1972 is seeking updated contact information from class members. Class members should email or text Pat Hannan at Pathannan1954@gmail.com or text 412-709-4109.

• Penn Hills High School Class of 1973 will hold a reunion from 5 to 11 p.m. Oct. 6 at Futules Harmar House, 1321 Freeport Road, Cheswick. Classmates should send their current email and contact information to Joanna Papa Ogden at joanneogden@comcast.net or Connie Hall Hannan at con.hannan@gmail.com.

• VA Medical Center Highland Drive will have its ninth annual reunion from 5 to 8:30 p.m. April 22 at Futules Harmar House, 1321 Freeport Road, Cheswick. Cost: $32, includes buffet dinner, tax, tip and free parking. Reservations required. Details: Tauna Perenovich, 412-389-6709, or Frank Santucci, 412-828-9205.

Calendar

Bell

Today: An all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner will be from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at Bell Township Fire Department, 201 Main St., Salina. Menu: spaghetti with marinara sauce, meatballs, salad, bread, dessert and beverages, $10.

Bethel

Wednesday: The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek will offer a workshop to make your own succulent dish garden at 6 p.m. at the center, 142 Kerr Road. Cost: $30, includes all materials, light snacks and beverages. Reservations required. Reservations by credit card: City Grows, 412-235-7721.

April 23: The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek will offer a hands-on program for families with children who are at least 7 years old, “Leap Into Herpetology,” at 11 a.m. at the center, 142 Kerr Road. Naturalist April Claus will discuss the reptiles and amphibians of Pennsylvania. Donations will be accepted. Reservations required. Reservations: armstrongcenter.org/odc-events.

Buffalo Township 

April 28: Zion United Methodist Church will host a community blood drive from 1 to 7 p.m. in the church Family Life Center, 438 Bear Creek Road. Appointments recommended. Bring ID. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or visit donateblood.centralbloodbank.org and click on the Schedule Now or New Donor buttons. Search for group code C664.

Cadogan

April 23: Cadogan Centennial Committee will host a pulled pork sandwich dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. in the township hall, 333 First Ave. Menu: pulled pork sandwich, scalloped potatoes, coleslaw and dessert, $12. Reservations required by Wednesday. Reservations: David, 724-902-7287 or Jeanne, 724-902-7156.

Cheswick

Today: The 20-piece Shriners Stage Band will perform swing music from the 30’s through the 60s from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Syria Shrine Ballroom, 1877 Shriners Way. Admission: $5. Proceeds benefit Shriners projects.

Harrison 

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.

Tuesday: A Seniors for Safe Driving class will be offered from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Harrison High-rise, 2006 Broadview Blvd., Natrona Heights. The class is PennDOT approved and for drivers who are at least 55 years old. Safe drivers can receive a 5 percent discount on auto insurance for three years. Cost: $16. Sponsored by Rep. Carrie Lewis DelRosso. Details and registration: 724-283-0245 or seniorsforsafedriving.com.

Thursday: The PriorityCare program of Allegheny Valley Hospital will host a free seminar, “The Importance of Colorectal Screening: A Surgeon’s View,” at 6 p.m. in the Charles W. Young Conference Center at the hospital, 1301 Carlisle St., Natrona Heights. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-7339.

May 21: Harrison Township Recreation board is seeking owners of commercial and non-commercial vehicles to participate in its third annual touch-a-truck event planned at Highlands High School, Natrona Heights. Details: Natalie Cale, 724-448-6588 or nmcajka@yahoo.com.

Leechburg  

Saturday: Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church will have its free takeout monthly Pot Love Dinner at noon at the church, 271 Main St. Reservations deadline is noon today. There is a one dinner per family member limit. Those with reservations will be served first. Line-up will be outside and social distancing must be observed. Everyone is welcome. Reservations: 724-845-1901 or email church@crcpc.org.

April 30: A paint night to benefit veterans’ charity Five Forces will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at Leechburg Volunteer Firehall, 268 Canal St. Cost: 4-foot welcome sign, $45; or a noodle board, $65, all supplies provided. BYO drinks. Must be at least 21. Reservations required. Reservations: Jodie, 412-216-9511 or Mandy, 724-882-9852.

May 7: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company is accepting vendor applications for an outdoor craft show. Cost: $25 for a 12 x 12-foot space. No electricity available. Bring your own table, chairs and tent. Details: Melissa, 724-332-9090.

Lower Burrell

Saturday: The Clothing Closet at First Lutheran Church, 358 Main St., will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All items are 20 cents each. Customers should wear a face mask and bring a bag. Clothing donations welcome.

Saturday: The monthly luncheon bingo at the Moose is canceled. The next luncheon bingo will be May 21.

May 5: VCA Valley Veterinary Hospital, 853 Falcon Park Road, Lower Burrell, will host a Vitalant blood drive – for humans – from 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at the hospital. The blood mobile will be on site. Appointments are recommended. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or visit Vitalant.org and use group code P915.

Weekdays: Lower Burrell Lions brooms are available at the City Hall tax office, 2800 Bethel St.

New Kensington

Saturday: The River Church will host a Kids Closet clothing giveaway from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 200 Freeport Road. Donations welcome.

Saturday and Monday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. First-time customers receive 15 free items. Summer clothing donations accepted during open hours only.

Saturday: Voodoo Brewery, 956 Fifth Ave., will host an 80s-themed celebration from 6 to 9 p.m. There will be music video bingo, a costume contest and prizes. Admission: $25. Proceeds will the Artist in Residency program for students at Valley High School and the New Kensington Wings Project. Tickets: checkout.square.site/buy/XTAONRI6R674F5RR2U6V2AQA or at the brewery.

April 22: Valley Points YMCA will host a Girls’ Night Out for girls in first through sixth grade from 5:30 to 7:45 p.m. at the YMCA, 800 Constitution Blvd. There will be dancing, crafts, games, swimming and pizza. Cost: $15 per child; $5 for each additional sibling. Reservations are required by noon Monday and are limited to 25 children. Reservations: vpfymca.org or stop in at the YMCA.

May 14: Vendor applications are being accepted by Knead Community Café for an outdoor Mother Nature’s Garden Market at the café. Items must be natural of plant-based products or garden related. No hot food vendors. Rain or shine. Details and applications: kneadcommunitycafe.org/vendorapplication.

Oakmont

April 23: Riverside Women’s Association is accepting donations for its annual yard sale. Donations can be dropped off on the porch at 1244 Pennsylvania Ave, Oakmont. Details: Riversidewomensassociation.org.

Oklahoma Borough

April 23: A Family Feud Game Night will be at Oklahoma School House Hall, 171 Thorn St. Doors open at 6 p.m. The game show host will be Patrick Fisher. Cash prizes. Cost: $20, includes refreshments, food and entry into feud play. Must be at least 21. Tickets and reservations for tables for eight or more: 724-596-7293. Sponsored by North Apollo and Oklahoma volunteer fire departments.

Parks

Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will host 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

Wednesday: Plum Community Library will offer a spring craft workshop for adults at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 445 Center New Texas Road. Make a mini ceramic watering can planter. Reservations required. Reservations: plumlibrary.org.

Springdale  

Wednesday: Springdale Free Public Library will offer a free craft workshop to make a butterfly wreath at 1 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

April 23: Springdale Free Public Library will offer a free class on how to use a Cricut machine at noon at the library, 331 School St. Bring your own t-shirt or bag. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

April 25: The Geraldine Yanni Science program at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. There will be the yearend party. Children in third and fourth grades welcome. Space is limited. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum

Saturday: The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A dollar breakfast will be from 8 a.m. to noon. 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

Mondays: The Chess Club for children in kindergarten through eighth grade at Vandergrift Public Library will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays April 18 and 25, and May 2 and 9 at the library, 128C Washington Ave. No experience necessary. Chess boards provided. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-568-2212.

Saturday: Bingo will begin at 7 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 141 Sumner Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The kitchen will be open.

April 28: A workshop to make a 15-inch welcome sign will be at 6 p.m. at Vandergrift Public Library, 128C Washington Ave. Cost: $40, or $45 for with a custom last name. Paid reservations required by Monday. Reservations: 724-568-2212.

Washington Township

Through May 2: A fishing area for children 10 and younger is available on Pine Run in Kunkle Park. Sponsored by the Washington-Bell Lions Club. Thanks to Black Leggs Trout Nursery for supplying the fish and Eagle Scout Jared Burk and other volunteers. Details: 724-727-3515.

May 1: Tickets are on sale for a super bingo at Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company, 4078 Route 66. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and bingo starts at 2 p.m. There will be 24 games with winnings totaling $6,000. Cost: $35 in advance; $40 at the door, includes one card. The kitchen will be open and there will be instant tickets and a 50/50 raffle. Reserved seating available for parties of 6 or more. Tickets: Washington-township-vol-fire-company.square.site. Details: washtwpVFCBingo@gmail.com.

West Deer

May 7: East Union Presbyterian Church is seeking craft vendors for a craft show at the church, 292 East Union Road. Details: Mary Lynn, 412-767-5750.

West Leechburg

April 28: Rep. Jason Silvis will host a seminar on Pennsylvania’s concealed carry laws and the Castle Doctrine from 6 to 8 p.m. at West Leechburg Fire Hall, 1116 Gosser St. Representatives from Firearm Owners Against Crime, the Pennsylvania Game Commission, Westmoreland County District Attorney’s Office and Sheriff’s Office and local and state police will speak and answer questions. The County Sheriff’s Department will issue concealed carry permits. Applicants must be a resident of Westmoreland County and have a valid Pa. driver’s license. Permit cost is $20, cash or check.