The Stroller, April 16, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Valley High School Drama Club presents ‘The SpongeBob Musical’

The Valley High School Drama Club will stage “The SpongeBob Musical” Thursday through April 23 in the high school auditorium, New Kensington.

Performances are at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. April 23. Tickets are $12; $10 for students and senior citizens; and $5 for children in kindergarten and younger. For tickets, visit http://tickets.vhsdrama.org or at the door.

Cleanup day slated in Tarentum, Brackenridge and Harrison

Tarentum, Brackenridge and Harrison will sponsor a Pick Up Pa. cleanup day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the three municipalities.

Gloves, garbage bags and vests will be supplied before the event at the Carl J. Magnetta Jr. Amphitheater in Tarentum’s Riverview Memorial Park, First Avenue. A picnic lunch for volunteers will be afterward at the amphitheater.

For details, call Carrie at 724-448-1470, Dino at 412-609-3969 or Chuck at 724-681-3194.

River Road cleanup schedule Saturday in Parks

The Kiski Watershed Association will have a clean-up day from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday on River Road in Parks.

Volunteers should meet at 9 a.m. in the parking lot of Champion’s Crusaders Rescue, 2687 River Road. Wear long pants and bring work gloves. Donations will be accepted for the rescue. This is a roadside cleanup and may not be suitable for young children.

Calendar

Arnold

Tuesday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., will sponsor a bingo night. Doors open at 6 p.m. There is a $1,000 jackpot game with a $500 consolation prize. Pierogi, snacks, drinks, daubers and extra packages will be sold. Admission: $25.

Avonmore  

April 22: A bingo to benefit the Avonmore Senior Center will begin at 1 p.m. at the center, 458 Railroad Ave. Doors open at 11 a.m. and free coffee and doughnuts will be served before the games start. An early bird jackpot game will be at 12:45 p.m. There will be a 50/50, door prize, 14 regular games, five specials and a $300 last jackpot game. Cost: $20 before April 21; $25 at the door, cash only. Tickets: 724-697-4014.

Leechburg

Tuesday: A Girl Scout information night will be at 5:45 p.m. at Leechburg Public Library, 139 Market St. Details: Beth, 412-713-5259 or bostrosky@gswpa.org.

Lower Burrell 

Tuesday: The Material Girls sewing group will meet at 7 p.m. at Puckety United Presbyterian Church, 1009 Puckety Church Road. New members welcome. The group meets the third Tuesday of each month and there are no dues. Details: Dee Shaffer, 724-335-6645 or shaffer37@comcast.net.

Oct. 22: New Kensington Moose is accepting table reservations for a fall craft and vendor show planned for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the lodge, 499 Reimer St. Spaces limited to one representative from each company on a first come, first served basis. Cost: $25 for an 8-foot table; $20 for a 6-foot table. Reservation deadline is Sept. 1. Reservations: text 724-448-2506 or mooselodge053@gmail.com.

New Kensington  

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. Summer clothing donations welcome during business hours.

May 13: Vendor applications are being accepted by Knead Community Café for an outdoor May Market at the café, 1011 Barnes St. Vendors who sell homemade, natural-based or garden-themed products welcome. Rain or shine. Details: Kathy, 878-999-8680 or kneadcommunitycafe.org/mothernaturesmarket.

Oakmont

Tuesdays: Taking Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) meets at 6 p.m. at Oakmont United Methodist Church, 419 Maryland Ave. Monthly dues: $5; first meeting is free. Details: vrevilla@pointpark.edu.

Springdale 

April 19: Springdale Free Public Library will offer a craft workshop to make an umbrella door decoration at 1 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Springdale

Wednesday: A Girl Scout information night will be at 6 p.m. at Springdale Free Public Library, 331 School. Details: Beth, 412-713-5259 or bostrosky@gswpa.org.

Wednesday: The Wacky Wednesday program for children in kindergarten through sixth grade will meet at 6 p.m. at Springdale Free Public Library, 331 School St. The theme will be Earth Day. Registration required. Registration: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum

Weekdays: Free food and hygiene items are available at Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., suite 12. Hours: noon to 8 p.m. Mondays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. Details: 724-224-9006.

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.

Saturday : St. Gertrude Parish Men’s Club is selling tickets for a night at the races set for 6 p.m. in the church hall, 303 Franklin Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $20, includes food, beverages and a horse. Tickets: 724-568-2331.