The Stroller, April 17, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Flea-tique season to begin May 16

The Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society’s Flea-tique will begin the season from dawn to 1 p.m. May 16 at the Bull Creek Tour-Ed Mine site, off Bull Creek Road. Rain or shine.

The antique and collectible show will be the third Sunday of each month through Oct. 17. Cost for a 20 x 24-foot space is $30 per month, or $150 for the year, which reflects one free month. Vendors may set up starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday. Antiques and collectibles only. No firearms permitted.

Proceeds benefit the AKVHS Heritage and Tour-Ed Mine museums. For information, call 724-224-0178 or email fleatique82@gmail.com.

Truck driver career webinar planned

Pennsylvania CareerLink Alle-Kiski will offer a webinar at 1 p.m. April 27 on Zoom.us for anyone who is interested in becoming a truck driver.

Russell Cowell from All-State Career School will be the presenter. For information and to register, call 724-334-8600.

Manos Gallery seeking entries for children’s art exhibit

The Manos Gallery in Tarentum is accepting entries from children age 5 to 18 for a juried art exhibit.

The gallery will select a young artist to who has a passion for the arts and would like to showcase their works in a three-day juried art exhibit. Artwork should be no larger than 16 x 20 inches, and of any medium, such as painting, sculpture or photography. Only one piece may be submitted. Entries will be divided into age groups: 5 to 10, 11 to 15 and 16 to 18. Photographs of the artwork should be emailed to manosgallery@yahoo.com by April 30.

Results of the selected artist will be announced in early May. A scholarship will be awarded to the top three entries.

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

Apollo-Ridge School District

Monday: Apollo-Ridge School Board will conduct the regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. online. Access information: ApolloRidge.com

Arnold

Today: Chicken dinners will be sold from 1 to 4 p.m. at Bethlehem Temple Faith Church, 1374 Fourth Ave. Menu: chicken, potato salad, green beans, corn bread and cake, $13. Sponsored by the church trustee board. Details: 724-335-5445

Today: 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

Sunday: Arnold No. 2 Auxiliary and Arnold Fireman’s Band will host a luncheon bingo at 1:30 p.m. in the Arnold Social Center, 1702 Fifth Ave. Doors open at noon. Cost: $5, includes light lunch and one lapboard. Players must be at least 12 years old.

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.

Freeport

Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays, noon to 3 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays. Cash only. Donations must be laundered and free from pet hair. Details: 724-295-3095

Harrison

Today: 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.

Monday: Harrison Water Authority will meet at 5 p.m. in the authority office complex, 1705 rear Freeport Road. Details: 724-226-2500

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.

Indiana Township

Sunday: An all you can eat spaghetti dinner will be from noon to 5 p.m. at Rural Ridge Volunteer Fire Company, 135 Little Deer Creek Road. Menu: spaghetti, salad, roll and dessert; $10; meatballs, $1.50 each; wedding soup, $3. Dine in or take out.

Kiski Area School District

Monday: Kiski Area School Board will conduct the regular meeting at 7 p.m. online. Access information: john.tedorski@kiskiarea.com or 724-842-0457 by 11 a.m. Monday

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

Today: 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.

Today: Leechburg Area Museum is closed for the season. Regular hours will resume May 29. To schedule a private off-season tour or visit, 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.

New Kensington

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.

Monday: New Kensington Municipal Sanitary Authority will meet at 7 p.m. in the office, 120 Logans Ferry Road. Details: 724-335-9813

Saturdays and Mondays: New Kensington Community Clothes Closet will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. beginning Monday.

Oakmont

Monday: Oakmont Council will meet at 7 p.m. at the borough building, 767 Fifth St. Details: 412-828-3232

Plum

Today: 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.

Monday through Thursday: Holiday Park Volunteer Fire Department will host an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. each night at the firehall, 415 Old Abers Creek Road. There will be tours, demonstrations, a question-and-answer session and light refreshments. Children welcome.

Springdale

Today: 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

Today: 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

Sunday: 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