The Stroller, April 15, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Annual 5K run/walk to raise funds for St. Margaret Foundation

The 36th annual St. Margaret Foundation Brian Demchak Hope Challenge will be May 12 to 18.

Participants will complete a virtual 5K at their convenience anytime from May 12 to 18 on their own outside, on a treadmill, dance floor or in a pool. Registration is required by April 19 to receive an event t-shirt.

The RIDC O’Hara Lunchtime Wellness Walk will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 14. For details, call 412-784-4205 or visit stmargaretfoundation.org/challenge. Proceeds benefit the foundation that provides medication, transportation and more to fill in the gaps for patients at UPMC St. Margaret Hospital.

Cabin Fever Reliever Raffle event to benefit HOPE Center

The Alle-Kiski HOPE Center Inc. will host its annual Cabin Fever Reliever raffle event from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 20 at the Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane, Harrison.

There will be door prizes, a basket raffle and a cash bar. Tickets cost $15 each and include food, non-alcoholic beverages and a chance to win a door prize.

For tickets, call Shelley at the HOPE Center office at 724-224-1100 and at the door.

Calendar

Apollo

Wednesday: A card party will be at 6:30 p.m. at St. James Parish activities center, 109 Owens View Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Play the card game of your choice. Food will be sold. Admission: $5. There will be a 50/50 raffle and $1 instant tickets. Details: Linda, 724-882-8776.

Wednesday: Apollo Hose Co. No. 2 will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. There will be specials and wish jars. Details: 724-478-4831.

Brackenridge

Wednesday: Al-Anon will meet at 8 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10th Ave. The group offers help and hope for families and friends of alcoholics.

Freeport

Wednesday: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All items are free, but donations will be accepted. Items available include clothing of all sizes, bedding and window items. Donations of clothing, shoes and boots welcome; must be laundered and free from smoke and pet hair. Wheelchair accessible. Details: 724-295-3095.

Harrison  

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.

Tuesday: The Accordion Club is seeking new players of all ages. Meetings are from 6 to 8 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6003 Freeport Road. Details: 724-236-0665.

Wednesday: Allegheny Valley Hospital Auxiliary will sell chances for a lottery ticket raffle from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday in the hospital main lobby, 1301 Carlisle St. The drawing will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday. Cost: $2 each. Cash or checks accepted. Proceeds will benefit auxiliary projects for the hospital.

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.

Wednesday: The Becky’s Closet community clothing store at Faith Lutheran Church, 1500 Broadview Blvd., will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. Cost: tops and bottoms for men and women, $50 cents; children’s clothing, 25 cents. Donations welcome during these hours. Everyone welcome.

Wednesday: The Agape Thrift Shop at Grace United Methodist Church, 1333 Freeport Road, will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Clean clothing in all sizes is needed. No housewares or bedding please due to lack of space. Bring donations on Wednesday or leave them on the front porch. Do not place donations in the blue bins behind the church.

Wednesday: Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank will be open from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Food bank participants can receive food allotments twice per month. Those who are not yet registered should come from 3 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday. The Sparrow’s Nest clothing and home goods ministry will be open from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Details and alternate times: 724-226-0606, ext. 10.

April 24: The Kitchen Sink Book Club at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. The selection will be “Silent Spring” by Springdale native Rachel Carson. Copies are available at the circulation desk. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or 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.

Indiana Township

April 25: A Vitalant community blood drive will be from 9 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. in Rowe Hall of the Benedum Student Center at Shady Side Academy, 423 Fox Chapel Road. Appointments recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: 877-258-4825 or visit the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org.

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

Tuesday: Peoples Library will host a family story time at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave.. Details: 724-339-1021.

Wednesday: Peoples Library will offer a session of unguided play for children 6 and younger and their caregivers at 11 a.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Coloring for Grownups will be at 1 p.m. Supplies are provided, but feel free to bring your own. Details: 724-339-1021.

New Kensington 

Tuesday: Wesley Family Services Wellness Center, 1045 Fourth Ave., will offer a free chair yoga class for adults from 11 a.m. to noon. Must be at least 18. The class will emphasize breathing, relaxation and restoration through seating and standing stretches. Reservations required. Reservations: wellness.center@wfspa.org.

Tuesday: Peoples Library will host a family story time at 11 a.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. Details: 724-339-1021.

Tuesday and Saturday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Items available include clothing for all members of the family, shoes and linens. First-time customers receive 15 free items. Donations welcome during business hours.

Wednesday: Peoples Library will offer a session of unguided play for children 6 and younger and their caregivers at 11 a.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. Coloring for Grownups will be at 1 p.m. Supplies are provided, but feel free to bring your own. Details: 724-339-1021.

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.

Oakmont

Tuesday: The free Third Tuesdays at the Movies program at Oakmont Carnegie Library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd., will feature the film “The Color Purple” at 3 p.m. Rated PG-13. Details: 412-828-9532.

Tuesdays: Taking Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) meets at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1261 Pennsylvania Ave. Private weigh-ins will be from 5:45 to 6:10 p.m. and the meeting will be afterward. The first meeting is free. Please note the new location. Details: 412-828-3854 or jmjkwj@gmail.com.

Through April 30: Oakmont Carnegie Library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd., will offer a StoryWalk, “Hank’s Big Day: The Story of a Bug” in the library garden area. Enjoy reading and being outdoors at the same time. Details: 412-828-9532 or oakmontlibrary.org.

Plum

Tuesdays: The Plum Food Pantry, 81 Sandune Drive, distributes free food from 5 to 6:30 p.m. the first three Tuesdays of each month. Details: 724-327-0367.

Tarentum

Wednesdays and Saturdays: The Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society, 224 E. Seventh Ave., is open from noon to 3 p.m. and other times by appointment. Details: 724-224-7666.

Wednesday: The Elks will host bingo at 6:30 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. The kitchen is 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.

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.

Vandergrift

Wednesday: The Anime Club for children in fifth through 10^th grade at Vandergrift Public Library will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Details: 724-568-2212.

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

Wednesday: A veterans service officer will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the office of state Rep. Jill Cooper, 105 Pfeffer Road, suite 5. Services available will include disability and pension claims, benefit questions, assisting spouses with survivor benefits issues and applications for veterans grants. Appointments will be accepted, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: 724-387-9113.

Wednesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 6 p.m. at Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380.