The Stroller, April 2, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Publicize your club meetings, events and fundraisers in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com. Please include a daytime telephone number.

Help with rent, utilities available to those in need

The Allegheny County Department of Human Services, Office of Community Services, is offering CARES Act funding through Allegheny Valley Association of Churches to county residents who need help with their rent or mortgage, utilities, household repairs, appliances, transportation, debt obligations or medical and dental care.

For information, call Beth at 724-226-0606, ext. 10, or email beth@avoc.org.

Arnold clean-up rescheduled for April 9

The community cleanup planned for today by Clockwise in Arnold is canceled and will be April 9.

The event will be from 9 a.m. to noon on the streets around the shop, 511 14th St. Volunteers are welcome and should meet at 9 a.m. at the shop.

Bring gloves and a rake if possible. Volunteers will receive a free t-shirt and snacks and food will be served afterward.

Food pantry available in Harrison

The Natrona Community Pantry is in Natrona Community Park, 12-20 River Road, Harrison.

Anyone in need is welcome to visit. Donations are welcome. Suggested items include canned fruit and vegetables, spices, salt and pepper, tuna, cake mix, powdered milk and tea bags.

HOPE Center offers shelter for families and 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.

Armstrong museum seeks Civil War items

The Armstrong County Historical Museum and Genealogical Society Inc. in Kittanning is seeking Civil War and post war Grand Army of the Republic items that belonged to Armstrong County men who served in the war to add to its collection.

Your ancestor may have served in one of the following: artillery, cavalry or infantry units: 5th Artillery, 8th and 11th Pa. Reserves, 14th Cavalry, or the 62nd, 78th, 103rd, 139th or 155th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry.

Items can be loaned or donated to the museum. For details, call Jim Johnson at 724-664-1517.

Free drive-in movie canceled

Due to inclement weather, today’s Drive-In Movie at Boyce Park, Plum, is canceled. For a schedule of upcoming drive-in movies, visit alleghenycounty.us/special-events.

Calendar

Apollo

April 10: Table applications are being accepted for a vendor fair planned for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parish center at St. James Parish, 109 Owens View Ave. Cost: $15; with electricity, $20. Face masks and social distancing required. Details: Linda, 724-882-8776

April 30: Apollo Memorial Library is selling tickets for an April Showers of Cash raffle. The winner will receive $500. The winning number will be based on the 7 p.m. Pa. Lottery Pick 3 number. Cost: $2. Tickets: stop in at the library, 9 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

May 1 and 2: Reservations about being accepted from crafters and vendors for the Apollo May Daze set for noon to 5 p.m. Details and applications: apollovendorfairs@gmail.com

Brackenridge

Today: A free Good Friday meal of meatless spaghetti with red or white sauce will be served from 4 to 7 p.m. or until the food is gone at Saved By Grace, 739 Prospect St. Details: 724-230-6739

Harrison 

Tuesday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer a free performance of, “Sir George and the Dragon,” by the Pumpernickel Puppets at 6:30 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Appropriate for children who are at least 3 years old. Registration required to receive the online invitation. Registration: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org

Kiski Township

April 20: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department is accepting orders for a Marianna’s Hoagie and Pizza sale. Orders and payment are due by April 10. Delivery will be April 20. Hoagies are 14 inches and varieties are Italian, ham and Swiss, turkey, All-American, roast beef, smoked ham and cheddar, traditional, three cheese and ham club. Pizzas are 12 inches in diameter and varieties are pepperoni, cheese and white. Cost: hoagies and pizzas, $9 each. Orders: Jan, 724-664-8751

Kittanning

Aug. 5 to 8: The Fort Armstrong Folk Festival is accepting space applications from vendors. Hours: 5 to 10 p.m. Aug. 5, noon to 10 p.m. Aug. 6 and 7, and noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 8. Vendors in the artists market must offer handmade goods. Food vendors can be for-profit or non-profit organizations. Applications: armstrongfestival.com/vendors. Information: info@armstrongfestival.com. Deadline: June 30 or until sold out

Leechburg

April 10: Leechburg Elks will feature the band, “13 Stories,” from 7 to 10 p.m. in the lodge ballroom, 228 Market St. Doors open at 6 p.m. Cost: $15, includes buffet. Cash bar. Public welcome. Tickets: 724-842-8071 or 724-422-4913

April 17: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company is accepting applications for vendors for an outside Rally on the River set for noon to 6 p.m. at the firemen’s grounds, 268 Canal St. Vendors are responsible for their own signs, tables, chairs and tent. No electricity available. No yard sale tents. Cost: $25 for a 25 x 25-foot area. Details: Melissa, 724-332-9090 or Kari, 724-309-6143

New Kensington 

Today and Saturday: Knead Community Café will be closed Good Friday and Holy Saturday and will reopen for lunch on Tuesday.

April 22: St. George Orthodox Church is accepting orders for a sweet sale. Menu: baklawa, $12 for each 10-piece wedge; sweet bread, $4 per loaf; and sambosic, $2 each. Order deadline: April 12. Pickup: 3 to 5 p.m. April 22 at the church office, 1150 Leishman Ave. Orders: 724-337-3918

April 29: Orders are being accepted for a Fat Cat’s Subs hoagie sale to benefit Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley. Varieties: Italian, turkey or ham and cheese. Cost: $9. Order deadline: 9 p.m. April 23. Pickup: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. April 29 at Fat Cat’s Subs, 832 Fifth Ave., New Kensington. Pay at pickup, cash or checks only. Orders: tlibengood@animalprotectors.net

May 29: TryLife Center is accepting crafter and vendor applications for a fair set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Quality Inn, 300 Tarentum Bridge Road. Details: assistant@trylife.center or 724-339-9399, ext. 105

North Apollo

April 10: North Apollo Volunteer Fire Department will host a virtual cash bash at noon on Facebook. Cost: $10 for two numbers. Winners will be notified. Tickets: Venmo@NorthApollo-VFD, Fox’s Pizza in Apollo or call 724-596-7293

Oakmont

April 10: Oakmont will sponsor a drive-thru hard to recycle collection from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. by appointment in Riverside Park. Acceptable items include non-video display electronics, devices that contain Freon, televisions and monitors, waste paint, bulbs and batteries, and propane cylinders. Fees apply. For a list of items and fees, visit oakmontborough.com. Registration required. Registration: nobleenviro.com or 412-567-6566

April 16: The Garden Club of Oakmont is accepting applications for its annual $2,000 scholarship. Applicants must live in the Riverview School District and be pursuing post-secondary vocational, technical or undergraduate studies during the 2021-22 school year. Deadline: April 16. Applications: gardenclubOakmont.org

Parks

April 10: Pawz for Cure animal charity is accepting reservations for tables and food trucks and gift basket donations for a craft and vendor show planned 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Parks Volunteer Fire Department, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Cost: tables, $25 or two for $35; food trucks, $50. Reservations and details: Joni, 724-681-5935

Springdale

April 12: The Mystery Lover’s Book Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 10 a.m. at the library, 331 School St. The selection will be, “The Face of Deception,” by Iris Johansen. New members welcome. Face masks required. Reservations: 724-274-9729