The Stroller, April 19, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Drug Takeback Day set Saturday in Plum

In partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration, Plum Police Department will host a drug takeback day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the Plum Council Chambers, 4575 New Texas Road.

Items that will be accepted include tablets, capsules, patches and other solid forms of prescription drugs. Liquids, including intravenous solutions, syringes and other sharps, and illegal drugs will not be accepted.

Covid-19 guidelines will be observed. For information, call 800-882-9539 or visit deatakeback.com.

Free grab and go lunch offered Wednesday at Allegheny Valley Church of God

Allegheny Valley Church of God, 216 Catalpa St., New Kensington, will serve free grab and go lunches at noon Wednesday.

Spaghetti will be served for as long as the food lasts. Those attending are reminded to observe social distancing while making their pickup. For details, call 724-335-0994.

Donations needed to stock Kiski River with trout

The Kiski Watershed Association is accepting donations to be used to stock the Kiski River with trout.

The association has raised almost enough money for one stocking and needs the public’s help to fund a second event.

To contribute, send a check made payable to KWA with “trout fund” written in the memo section to P.O. Box 83, Leechburg PA 15656.

HOPE Center offers shelter for families and their pets

The Alle-Kiski HOPE Center offers a Sheltering Animals and Families Together (SAF-T) Kennel to victims of domestic violence who are fleeing abuse with their pets.

The kennel allows families to bring their pets with them safely to an on-site kennel during their shelter stay.

All services are free and confidential. For information, call the center’s 24-hour hotline at 724-224-1266.

Calendar

Allegheny Valley

Tuesday: Allegheny Valley chapter of the Women’s Business Network will meet at 8 a.m. online. Those attending can learn how the group supports the success and growth of women in business. Meetings are the first and third Tuesdays of the month. Reservations required. Reservations and sign on information: Susan Kinger, 412-782-4848 or skinger607@dollarbank.com

Allegheny Valley School District

Tuesday: Allegheny Valley School Board will conduct the regular meeting at 7 p.m., in-person in the Acmetonia Elementary School Forum, 300 Pearl Ave., Cheswick, and online. Access information: avsdweb.org

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

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

Buffalo Township

April 29: Zion United Methodist Church, Buffalo Township, will host a community blood drive from 1 to 7 p.m. April 29 in the church Family Life Center, 438 Bear Creek Road. Appointments recommended. Blood donations are tested for covid-19 antibodies. Bring and ID mask. Participating donors will be entered into a random drawing to win one of four pairs of lower bowl tickets to the May 8 Pittsburgh Penguin hockey game. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or visit vitalant.org and click on the Schedule Now or New Donor buttons. Search for group code C664

Burrell School District

Tuesday: Burrell School Board will hold the agenda meeting at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Access information: burrell.k12.pa.us/board.

Cheswick

Tuesday: Cheswick Council will hold the regular meeting at 7 p.m. in the borough firehall, 1411 Spruce St. Details: 724-274-5125

Deer Lakes School District

Tuesday: Deer Lakes School Board will conduct the regular meeting at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Access information: Deerlakes.net

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

Tuesday: Burtner House Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Harrison Municipal Building, 1 Municipal Drive, Natrona Heights.

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.

Wednesday: Harrison Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing at 7 p.m. at the municipal building, 1 Municipal Drive. Details: 724-226-1393

Wednesday: Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank will be open to anyone in need from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Pull into the center parking lot and food will be placed into your vehicle. Those who are not yet registered should come from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Kiski Area School District 

Today: 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. today

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 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.

Wednesday: The free genealogy group at Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society will meet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the museum, 118 First St. Please note the new time. Basic computer skills and face masks required. Ancestry.com and Newspaper.com are available. Sanitizing stations will be available. Details: Judy, 724-681-9154

Lower Burrell

Tuesday: Veterans of Foreign Wars will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the post, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Doors open at 5 p.m.

New Kensington

Today: 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

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

Plum

Today 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.

Saxonburg

Tuesday: Saxonburg Council will meet at 7 p.m. in Cooper Hall, 199 Rebecca St. Details: saxonburgpa.com or 724-352-1400, ext. 221

Springdale

Tuesday: Springdale Council will hold the regular meeting at 6 p.m. online. Access information: springdaleborough.com

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

Thursday: Springdale Free Public Library will host a Family Fun Night at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. The program will be about Earth Day. Masks and reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729

Tarentum

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.

Wednesday:Tarentum Elks will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. The kitchen will be 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.

Wednesdays: BridgePoint Church, 400 E. Ninth Ave., hosts a parent-led learning pod from 1 to 4 p.m. in the church hall located on the lower level. Free high-speed internet, meals and access to the church children’s library will be provided. Use the Corbet Street entrance. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-671-7580

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

West Deer

Wednesday: West Deer Supervisors will hold the regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Details: 724-265-3680