The Stroller, April 21, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Comedy night planned May 20 to benefit women’s veteran charity

A night of comedy to benefit non-profit Robin’s Home will be May 20 at American Legion, 150 Legion Memorial Lane, Butler.

Doors open at 5 p.m. and dinner will be at 6. The show begins at 7 p.m. and will feature comedians Teresa Logan, Quinn Patterson and David Kaye. Tickets are $40 and include dinner. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For tickets, contact Mary at 724-453-4644 or mary@robinshome.us.

Robin’s Home provides care for homeless, unstably housed and low-income female veterans and their children in Butler, Armstrong, Allegheny, Clarion, Erie, Lawrence and Mercer counties.

Allegheny Township resident needed to serve on library board

Peoples Library is looking for a resident of Allegheny Township to serve on the library’s board of directors.

The ideal candidate would demonstrate a commitment to education, reading and lifelong learning. For details, contact David Hrivnak at the library at 724-339-1021, ext. 12. To offer your time, contact the township office at primm@alleghenytownship.net.

Reunions

• Har-Brack High School Class of 1961 will have an 80^th birthday party reunion at 4 p.m. July 15 at the Praha Hotel, 400 Corbet St., Tarentum. Reservations: call or text Charley, 724-212-0084 or Bobbie, 724-272-0626 before July 1.

• Valley High School Class of 1973 will have a reunion Aug. 4 and 5 at Hill Crest Country Club, Lower Burrell. Classmates should send updated email and mailing addresses to gregghack@comcast.net or call Victoria Vokes at 724-334-1878.

• Shaler High School Class of 1973 is seeking classmates for a reunion planned for Nov. 10. Classmates who have not received information should email shaler73reunion@gmail.com.

• Highlands High School Class of 1983 will have a reunion Oct. 14 at Hill Crest Country Club, Lower Burrell. Contact information is needed for the following classmates: Sandra Anderson, Robert Beatty, Michelle Beckwith, Phyllis Bennis, James Boyle Jr., William Eck, John Hughes, Louise Hughes, Jaymi Hrivnak, Lisa Molcsan, John McCullough, Adam Phipps, Michael Shutack, Barbara Smith, Mary Smith, Maria Tanilli, Charles Wright and Bronwyn Wise. Details: Christine Czekalski Spece, 724-544-1211 or cspece@crehomes.com, or Patti Mazza Bieranowski, 724-316-1362 or pattiwagon7865@zoominternet.net.

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Calendar

Allegheny Township

Today: Alle-Kiski Day Quilters and Sewers will meet from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Allegheny Township municipal building, 136 Community Building Road. Bring your project. No dues or fees. Free parking, lighting, tables and electrical outlets available. Bring a lunch and drinks. The group meets the first and third Friday of each month. Details: Pat, 724-601-3089.

Apollo

Saturday: Apollo United Presbyterian Church, 401 First St., will offer a story time, craft and small snack for children at 11 a.m. on the front steps of the church, weather permitting. In case of inclement weather, the event will be indoors.

May 23: St. James and Our Lady Queen of Peace parishes will sponsor a bus trip to Rivers Casino, Pittsburgh. Departure: $9 from the St. James church parking lot and the group will be at the casino for five hours. Cost: $35, includes $10 in free play and gratuity for the bus driver. A state-issued photo ID is required to receive the free play. Must be at least 21. Paid reservations required by May 9. Details and reservations: 724-478-4958.

Avonmore   

Saturday : 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.

Bethel

April 27: The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crook Creek will offer a soap making class from 6 to 8 p.m. at the center, 142 Kerr Road. Each participant will make three bars of soap and choose their own color, scent and additive. Cost: $22. Reservations required: Reservations: armstrongodc.org.

Brackenridge

May 6: A cash bash to benefit the family of fallen Brackenridge Police Chief Justin McIntire will be from 1 to 5 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave. Doors open at noon. Cost: $35, includes two numbers and refreshments. Donations are being accepted for a basket auction. Details and tickets: stop in at the American Legion post.

East Vandergrift

Sunday: A designer purse bash will be from 1 to 4 p.m. in the parish hall of Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church, 411 McKinley Ave. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Winners need not be present. Cost: $30, includes five chances in the drawings, wine, soft drinks, light snacks and desserts. BYOB. Must be at least 21 to attend. There will be a basket auction, strip tickets and 50/50. Tickets: call or text Mary Ann at 724-980-2087.

Frazer 

April 29: The New Kensington Camera Club and Focus on the Arts Gallery will offer a free workshop, “Macro Photography,” from 1 to 4 p.m. in suite 208 at Pittsburgh Mills Mall. Use Entry 2 by M@C Discount. Barry Sell will be the instructor. Bring your camera. Reservations are encouraged, but not required. Reservations: comment on the event posting at Focus On The Arts Gallery on Facebook.

Freeport

Monday: St. Mary, Mother of God Church will host a card party and game board social from 6:30 to 10 p.m. in the church fellowship hall, 610 High St. Cost: $10, includes salad buffet, refreshments and door/table prizes. There will be a 50/50 raffle. Men are welcome to bring their poker friends. Reservations and details: Carol, 724-316-1204.

Hampton 

Saturday: Allegheny County Parks Department will sponsor a free drive-in movie in the park at dusk at the amphitheater at Hartwood Acres Park. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. The featured film will be, “A Bug’s Life,” rated PG. Audio will be available at 87.9 FM.

Harrison

Today: 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.

Wednesday: The Kitchen Sink Book Club at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. The selection will be, “All the Light We Cannot See,” by Anthony Doerr. Copies are available at the circulation desk. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Wednesday: Allegheny-Kiski Health Foundation will present a free program, “Avoid Surgery and Reduce Pain by Helping Your Body Heal,” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the conference room at the foundation office, 1 Acee Drive, Natrona Heights. Dr. Jesse Sally will discuss the Regenexx procedures of non-surgical stem cell and platelet rich plasma treatments. Those attending will be entered in a raffle for a health and wellness basket. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-294-3157.

Sunday: A super bingo will be at 1 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 11:30 p.m. Cost: $35, includes lunch, 16 regular games and four specials. Sponsored by the post auxiliary. Tickets: 724-295-4710.

Leechburg 

Saturday: A night of comedy to benefit Relay For Life of Armstrong County for American Cancer Society will be at 8 p.m. at the Marconi Club, 135 River Ave. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Performances will be by headliner Shaun Blackham and Joey Welsh. Cost: $15. There will be a cash bar, strip tickets, basket raffle and 50/50. BYO snacks. A limited number of reserved tables will be available. Tickets: Dina, 724-859-3335 or at any Klingensmith Drug Store location.

Tuesday: Leechburg Public Library, 139 Market St., will offer a craft workshop for adults and teens from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. to make a lighted lantern. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-236-0080.

May 20: Tickets are on sale for the Spring Into Cash $5,000 bingo sponsored by Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 3 p.m. and bingo will start at 5. Cost: $35 in advance; $40 at the door; includes package, dauber and light refreshments. BYOB. Details and tickets: Melissa: 724-332-9090.

May 20: Leechburg Public Library is accepting table reservations for a craft show planned at the Sokol Club Hall, 55 Siberian Ave. Cost: $25. Reservation deadline: May 10. Details: t.whaley81494@gmail.com.

Lower Burrell  

Today and Saturday: A rummage and bake sale will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Bethel United Methodist Church, 150 Alder St.

Saturday: A trash for treasure sale will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. A bag sale will begin at noon. Details: 724-334-7143.

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the band Shot O’Soul from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.

Sunday: A takeout spaghetti dinner will be from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Menu: spaghetti, salad and roll, $10.

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  

Saturday: The flea market planned by East Kensington Community Circle is canceled.

Wednesday: The Corner, 701 Fifth Ave., will host a free seminar, “The Power of the Inbox,” at 6 p.m. at the center. Autumn Edmiston of the Edmiston Group will discuss how to grow your business with email marketing. Reservations required. Details: Alyssa, amp7089@psu.edu. Reservations: bit.ly/3MCoVJ3.

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.

May 16: East Kensington Community Circle is accepting orders for its Election Day beef vegetable soup sale. Cost: $8 per quart. Pickup: May 16 at the Community Circle Building, 1785 Seventh St. Road. Orders required by May 4. Orders: Tracy, 724-339-7887.

North Apollo

Today: A spaghetti dinner will be from 4 to 7 p.m. at North Apollo Church of God, 507 20^th St. Menu: pasta, salad, bread, dessert and beverage; $10; children, $5. Gluten-free options available. Dine in or takeout. Tickets will be sold for a basket raffle containing over 100 baskets. Proceeds will be used for children’s ministry programs. Details: 724-463-1600.

Parks

Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will have a country music jam night from 5 to 8 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. Bring your favorite stringed instrument and sing along. Refreshments available. Public welcome. Details: 724-845-2390.

Plum 

Saturday: An all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast will be from 8 a.m. to noon at the Masons, 9521 Saltsburg Road. Menu: pancakes, and juice or coffee; $10; children, $5.

Richland

Saturday: A junque sale and flea market will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bakerstown United Methodist Church, 5760 William Flynn Highway. A grab-and-go breakfast will be available. Proceeds will benefit church mission projects. Details: 724-443-3184.

South Buffalo

Saturday: A day of music in memory of George Wolfe will be from 2 to 10 p.m. at South Buffalo Volunteer Fire Department, 100 Firehall Road. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Bands scheduled to perform include Carbon Black from 2 to 4 p.m.; Queen Anne’s Gate from 5 to 7 p.m. and Sunset Drive from 8 to 10 p.m. Food and soft drinks will be sold, cash only. Alcohol permitted, but no large coolers or kegs. Admission: $20; children 13 and younger, free; cash only. Proceeds will be donated to the Freeport Area High School music department. Tickets: call or text Levi Mohney at 724-831-6765 or Roger Frantz at 724-900-9698 or stop in at Lock5 Tavern in Freeport.

Springdale

Saturday: Springdale Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion will sponsor a Night at the Races from 5 to 11 p.m. at the post, 1151 Pittsburgh St. Cost: $20, includes dinner, beer, pop and wine. A limited number of tickets are available. Tickets: Mark, 412-681-2615 or Frank, 412-849-0168.

Tarentum 

Saturday: The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Details: 724-224-9220.

Saturday: Tarentum Elks will feature the Majestics II band from 8 to 11 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. Members and guests welcome.

Saturday: First Baptist Church, 410 E. Third St. will host a fellowship grill-out at 4 p.m. after the 3 p.m. praise and worship service at the church. Public welcome.

Sunday and 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.

Vandergrift 

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.

Saturday: Bingo will begin at 7 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 141-143 Sumner Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Washington Township

Today: Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 4078 Route 66. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and sales start at 6 p.m. Free coffee. The kitchen will be open. Players must be at least 18 or accompanied by an adult.

Through May 1: A fishing area for children 12 and younger only is available on Pine Run in Kunkle Park. Sponsored by the Washington-Bell Lions Club. Thanks to Black Leggs Trout Nursery for supplying the fish. Details: 724-727-3515.

West Deer

April 27: West Deer/Deer Lakes Alumni Association will meet at noon at the American Legion, 57 Superior Road. Lunch will be at 12:30 p.m. Reservations required by Sunday. Reservations: Lucille, 724-265-2838 or epbraun@consolidated.net.

May 6: East Union Presbyterian Church is accepting table applications for a spring craft show at the church, 292 East Union Road. Details: Mary Lynn, 412-767-5750.