The Stroller, April 24, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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TryLife Center to sponsor Walking for Babies fundraiser

The annual Walking for Babies event that benefits the TryLife Center in Lower Burrell will be held virtually and in person this year.

Participants can walk on their own in their neighborhood, track or park or participate at the event planned for 9 a.m. to noon June 12 in Northmoreland Park, Allegheny Township.

Registration fee is $25. Those who register by May 24 will receive an event t-shirt. To register and for more information, visit trylife.center/get-involved/upcoming-events/.

For questions and pledge forms, email admin@trylife.center.

Armstrong museum seeking volunteers

The Armstrong County Historical Museum in Kittanning is looking for volunteers to staff the museum on Thursday and Sunday afternoons.

Volunteers will greet visitors, guide them through the house, provide information about the exhibits and assist staff as needed. There will also be opportunities to help at special events throughout the year.

For information, call 724-548-5707 or email achgs300@gmail.com.

Lower Burrell Meals on Wheels seeking volunteers

Lower Burrell Meals on Wheels is seeking volunteers to help in the kitchen and make deliveries in Arnold, New Kensington and Lower Burrell.

To give a couple of hours per week of your time, call 724-334-4404 and leave a message.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Today: A spring craft show to benefit Markle Volunteer Fire Department will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the firehall, 470 Joyce St. The kitchen will be open. Masks required and covid-19 protocols will be observed. No pets. Details: Joyce, 724-681-8467

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

Buffalo Township

Sunday: A take out spaghetti dinner will be from 2 to 6 p.m. at the White Star Club, 401 Shuster Drive. Menu: spaghetti, salad and rolls, $10; extra homemade meatballs, $3. Call ahead or order at time of pickup. Members welcome for dine-in with limited seating. Face masks required upon entering the building. Orders: 724-295-2656

Thursday: Zion United Methodist Church, Buffalo Township, will host a community blood drive from 1 to 7 p.m. 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

Cheswick

Monday: Cheswick Council will conduct the regular meeting at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Access information: Cheswick.us

Freeport

Today: The Freeport Eagles will sell outdoor-grilled barbeque chicken from 11 a.m. until sold out at the aerie, 101 Fifth St. Cost: $7.50, half chicken with coleslaw. Dine in or takeout. Details: 724-295-9979

Today: Freeport Area Library is accepting donations of usable household items, new and used books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles, games and toys for a flea market sale. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, noon to 5 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Details: 724-295-3616 or freeportlibrary.org.

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

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 

Monday: The Yarn Friends group at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. online. New members of all skill levels and ages welcome. The group is working on blankets for Project Linus. Registration required. Registration and supply list: Alleghenyvalleylibrary.com or 724-226-3491

Monday: Harrison Commissioners will conduct the regular meeting at 6 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Access information: manager@harrisontwp.pa.gov or 724-226-1393 by 2:30 Monday

Leechburg

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.

Lower Burrell

Sunday: A takeout spaghetti dinner will be from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Menu: spaghetti, salad and roll, $8. Details: 724-335-4131

Tuesday and May 1: Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania will host registration events from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon to 2 p.m. May 1 at the Veterans of Foreign Wars pavilion, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Girls in pre-k through 11^th grade are eligible. Face masks and social distancing required.

New Kensington

Today and Monday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from 11 to 1 p.m.

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

Oakmont

Today: Riverside Women’s Association will hold a yard sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1244 Pennsylvania Ave. Credit cards accepted. Masks and social distancing encouraged. Rain date: May 1. Proceeds will benefit community projects.

Plum 

Sunday: Holiday Park Volunteer Fire Department will host a food truck rally from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the fire hall, 415 Old Abers Creek Road. Outdoor seating will be available and there will be children’s activities, instant win tickets and a 50/50 raffle. Social distancing required.

Saxonburg

Today and Sunday: A food truck festival will be from noon to 8 p.m. today and Sunday at the Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company Carnival Grounds. Sponsored by the fire company.

South Buffalo

Today: Harvest Church will have a yard sale starting at 8 a.m. at the church, 407 Freeport Road. Desks, chairs, filing cabinets, couches and craft supplies available.

Tarentum

Today: 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

Vandergrift

Today: Bingo will begin at 7 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 141 Sumner Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The kitchen will be open.

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

Today: A rummage sale will be from 8 to 11 a.m. today 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.

Monday: Deer Creek Drainage Basin Authority will hold the agenda meeting at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Access information: deercreekauthority.com