The Stroller, April 16, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Food donations sought by local Boy Scouts

Boy Scout Troop 186, Harrison, will leave hang tags on doorknobs in the Natrona Heights and Brackenridge this week and next as part of the annual Scouting for Food campaign of the Laurel Highlands Council of the Boy Scouts of America.

All food collected by the troop will be delivered to the Food Bank of Allegheny Valley Association of Churches in Natrona Heights for distribution to local needy families. To participate if you received a hang tag, please place non-perishable food items in bags and leave them outside your front door on April 26. Scouts will return between 7 and 8:30 p.m. April 26 to pick up donations.

Anyone who did not receive a hangtag and wishes to donate should visit avaoc.org/donate/ or call the Association of Churches at 724-226-0606. Thank you for your support.

Valley High to present ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ online

The Valley High School Drama Department will stream its spring musical, “Peter and the Starcatcher,” online at 7 p.m. today, Saturday and Sunday.

Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at tickets.vhsdrama.org. When purchasing streaming access, you will be limited to one device per code, and can only view on the time and date purchased. Tickets will be available to purchase until show time each evening.

The show is a prequel to the traditional story of Peter Pan and tells how Peter, Captain Hook and all those in Neverland came to be.

Volunteers needed for Freeport cleanup

Freeport Renaissance Association is seeking volunteers to help with the cleanup of community gardens from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

Meet at the HOPE Garden on Fifth Street and bring any tools you have available.

Garbage bags and beverages will be provided. Bring a friend.

In Our Towns

Junior drama camp planned June 21 to 25

The Freeport Theatre Festival will sponsor a Junior Drama Camp for children age 8 to 12 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. June 21 to 25 on the festival grounds at the Steele Family Farm in Allegheny Township, off Route 356, two miles southeast of Freeport.

Cost is $200, and some scholarships are available. Instructors will include Knoch High School drama and language arts teacher Jennifer Bronder and retired Highlands High School teacher Tom Abbott.

Covid-19 protocols will be in place. For details, call 724-295-1934 or email Freeport_Theatre_Festival@comcast.net.

Tickets on sale for Burrell Kennywood picnic

The Burrell School District annual picnic will be June 5 at Kennywood Park in West Mifflin.

For tickets, visit kennywood.com/burrell. Cost is $29 plus a $3 processing fee and taxes for a FunDay ticket. There will no in-person sales at the schools.

For information, call the school at 724-334-1406, ext. 2090.

Alle-Kiski Music Day Camp scheduled for June 21-25

Alle-Kiski Music Day Camp will be June 21 to 25 at Center United Methodist Church, 1575 Donnellville Road, Fawn.

This nonprofit camp is for youths, 6 through 18, who will be separated into age groups, and includes chorus, hand bells, Orff, piano, jazz dance, teen ensemble, band, strings, drama and art. A closing concert will be June 25, pending covid-19 restrictions. No experience is required.

Cost is $170 if paid by June 1. For brochures and more information, visit akmdc.org or call director Caitlin Sadecky Painter at 724-681-1940.

Calendar

Allegheny Valley

Wednesday: The All Virtual chapter of the Women’s Business Network will meet at 7:30 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Those attending can learn how the group supports the success and growth of women in business. Guests welcome at no cost. Reservations required. Reservations and sign-on information: Jennifer, 412-908-1663

Apollo

May 8: St. James Church is seeking food truck vendors to participate in a vendor fair planned from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 109 Owens View Ave. Table applications are being accepted. Cost: $15; with electricity, $20. Face masks and social distancing required. Details: 724-882-8776

Arnold

Saturday: 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

Butler County

Monday: The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Butler County will offer a free online support group at Zoom.us for families and friends of those living with a mental illness. The group meets the first Thursday and third Monday of each month. Registration required. Registration: 724-431-0069 or info@namibutler.org. Participants must confirm attendance by 3 p.m. the day prior to each meeting to receive a link to participate.

Harrison

Saturday: A free clothing and toy distribution will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Word of Faith Christian Fellowship, 42 Chestnut St., Natrona. Incontinence diapers in all sizes will be available. Masks and social distancing required.

Tuesday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will present a virtual presentation of the Who Knew? program, “Out of Rushmore’s Shadow,” with Lou DelBianco at 6 p.m. online. Registration required. Registration: 724-226-3491 or visit the EventKeeper section at alleghenyvalleylibrary.org

Kiski Township

April 24: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department will host a parking lot bingo at 5 p.m. in the fire hall parking lot, 1037 Route 56. The lot opens at 4 p.m. Cost: $15 per person, includes supplies. Only 125 spots are available. Reservations: Jason, 724-594-8336, or Megan, 724-575-2473

Leechburg

Saturday: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Department will host a food truck Rally on the River from noon to 6 p.m. on the department grounds, 268 Canal St. Seating in the truck room and free parking will be available. Leechburg Public Library will have a fill-a-bag book sale from noon to 5 p.m. at the rally. Cost: tote bag, $7.50; plastic bag, $2.

New Kensington

Saturday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sunday: 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 or click the “Donate Now” button at Vitalant.org and search with group code C5300045.

Plum

Saturday: An outdoor book sale will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot of Plum Community Library, 445 Center New Texas Road. Masks and social distancing required. Donations will be accepted from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. No textbooks, encyclopedias or VHS tapes, please. Donations limited to two boxes per person. Please park at the Plum Senior Center. Rain date: Sunday.

Springdale

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

Wednesday: Springdale Free Public Library will offer a craft program to make cookie plates from 1 to 3 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. The library has clear glass plates available for $1. Bring material of your choice, at least a fat quarter of 18 x 22-inches. Registration and face masks required. Registration: 724-274-9729

Tarentum

Saturday: A dollar breakfast will be from 8 a.m. to noon at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St. Everyone welcome. Cost: $1. The church Clothing Closet will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and a used book sale will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Details: 724-224-9220

Today 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.

Washington Township

Through May 3: A fishing area for children 10 and younger is available on Pine Run in Kunkle Park for children 10 and younger. 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