The Stroller, April 21, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Cleanup planned Saturday by students

Seniors from the New Kensington-Arnold School District will conduct a community cleanup from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday in their cities.

Community members are welcome to join in. Volunteers will meet at the at Arnold Police Station, 601 Drey St., and work along the railroad tracks to the viaduct. Bring gloves, rakes and bags. The event is sponsored by the Arnold Redevelopment Authority.

Knead Community Café accepting donations

Knead Community Café, New Kensington, is accepting donations to help the daily operation of the café, 1011 Barnes St.

Items on the café’s wish list include three compartment Styrofoam hinged takeout containers, Styrofoam coffee cups with lids, Clorox wipes, disposable latex or nitrile gloves size large or extra-large, foil sheet wraps, instant iced tea mix with lemon and sugar, Tide or Gain laundry powdered detergent and Sam’s Club gift cards.

Donations are accepted during business hours 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays.

Family movie series to feature, ‘Enchanted’

The free Allegheny County Family Drive-in Movie series planned Friday in Boyce Park wave pool parking lot will be, “Enchanted,” rated PG.

Gates open at 6 p.m. and the movie starts at dusk. There is a 100-vehicle limit, first-come, first served. Gates will close when the movie starts, or the venue reaches capacity.

Movie audio is played through a radio transmitter on 87.9 FM.

Free clothing giveaway planned Saturday in Bell

Family Christian Church, 111 Truxall Road, Bell, will offer free clothing from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the church.

Items will be available in a large variety of sizes, including shoes and coats.

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.

Calendar

Apollo

Thursday: Apollo Council will hold the regular meeting at 7 p.m. in Soldiers & Sailors Hall, Park Avenue. Note the location change. Details: 724-478-4201.

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

Brackenridge

Thursday: Bingo will be hosted by the American Legion at 7:15 p.m. at the post, 845 First Ave. Face masks must be worn. Seating arrangements will reflect social distancing. The kitchen will be closed.

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

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

Gilpin

Thursday: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7:15 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.

May 2: Takeout chicken dinners will be sold from 4:30 p.m. till the food runs out at Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department, 113 Firehall Road. Menu: chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, coleslaw, roll and dessert, $10. Advance orders strongly recommended. Orders: 724-845-7200

Harrison 

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

Today: 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.

Friday: Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 6 p.m., and there will be specials, a 50/50 raffle and final game jackpot.

Kiski Township

Saturday: 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: 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

Thursdays: A New Path Al-Anon Family Group, a free, confidential program for anyone whose life has been affected by someone else’s drinking, will meet at 7 p.m. in First United Methodist Church, 251 Main St. Face masks and social distancing required.

New Kensington

Thursday: Knead Community Café in New Kensington will hand out free grab-and-go dinners from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the café, 1011 Barnes St. This week’s meals are sponsored by The River - A Community Church. Those picking up meals are reminded to observe social distancing while waiting in line.

Thursday: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary Bingo will be at 7 p.m. at the aerie, 2134 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open with new selections. Social distancing will be observed, and masks are required except when eating. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403

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. Friday. 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

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.

Springdale 

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

Today: 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.

Today: 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

Friday: The free diaper bank at Highlands Family Center will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the center, 415 E. Fourth Ave. Distribution is limited to once per month per child. Details: 724-224-9006

Vandergrift

Today: Vandergrift United Methodist Church, 134 Custer Ave., will host a takeout Dollar Dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. or until sold out at the church. This month’s menu includes sloppy joe sandwiches, chips, fruit cups and a hand pie, all for $1. Come early; the food sells out quickly. Pickup is on the Lincoln Avenue side of the church.

Thursday: St. Gertrude Church will sell frozen meatballs and spaghetti sauce from 4 to 6 p.m. by curbside pickup at the church social hall, 303 Franklin Ave. Cost: sauce, $7 per quart; meatballs, six for $3. Please enter the driveway near Sandra Lynn’s Dance School and follow the arrows to the social hall door. Items will also be available after the Saturday and Sunday Masses at the church while supplies last.

Washington Township

Thursday: Washington Township Municipal Authority will meet at 7 p.m. in the township building, 285 Pine Run Church Road. Details: 724-727-5881

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

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

Friday and Saturday: A rummage sale will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday and 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at East Union Presbyterian Church, 292 East Union Road. Free admission. An early bird sale will be from noon to 2 p.m. Friday for a $5 admission fee.