The Stroller, April 6, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Animal Protectors welcomes donations

Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley, 730 Church St., New Kensington, is accepting donations to help with daily operations of the shelter.

Items needed most include Purina FortiFlora Probiotic Supplement, Provecta Flea and Tick treatments, Comfy Cone Elizabethan collars in all sizes, chewy treats for dogs, Kong Wobbler dog toys, white copy paper, gift cards and an Easy-Up tent. For a complete list and to make an online donation, visit animalprotectors.net/wish-list.html. Bring items to the back door of the shelter at 730 Church St. and ring the doorbell.

Salvation Army accepting summer camp reservations

Reservations for summer camp at the Salvation Army Camp Allegheny in Ellwood City are now being accepted.

Cost is $25 per child per session and includes transportation. Sessions available include music and arts camp June 20 to 25 for children age 7 to 14; sports camp July 11 to 15 for age 6 to 12; and Indiana Jones Adventure camp July 18 to 22 for ages 6 to 12.

For details, contact the New Kensington Salvation Army at 724-335-7221.

Food drive ongoing in Highlands School District

Highlands High School National Honor Society is sponsoring a community food drive through Friday to benefit families in the school district.

Non-perishable food items and canned goods can be taken to any school district building office or the administration center, 1500 Pacific Ave., rear.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Thursday: The Keystone State Quilters and Sewers will meet at 7 p.m. at the Allegheny Township Municipal Building, 136 Community Building Road. Members sew items for family and friends as well as veterans, nursing homes, UPMC Children’s Hospital and cancer patients. Meetings are at 7 p.m. the first and third Thursday of each month. Sewing sessions are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays of the second and fourth weekend of each month. Details: Pat, 724-733-7682, or Maryellen, 412-952-0570.

Apollo

Today: Apollo Hose Co. No. 2 will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Details: 724-478-4831.

Saturday: A vendor fair will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parish center at St. James Church, 109 Owens View Ave. All vendors needed. Cost: $20 per table with electric; $15 without. Details: Linda, 724-882-8776.

Arnold

Friday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is accepting orders for its weekly pierogi sale. Varieties: potato or sauerkraut. Pickup: 12:30 to 4 p.m. Fridays at the church social hall. This will be the last sale of the season. Face masks required. Cost: $11 per dozen; 6 for $6. Orders: 724-339-9257, 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Bell

Friday: An all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner will be from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at Bell Township Fire Department, 201 Main St., Salina. Menu: spaghetti with marinara sauce, meatballs, salad, bread, dessert and beverages, $10.

April 16: Bell Township Volunteer Fire Department is holding a “You’ve Been Egged” fundraiser through April 11. Candy-filled plastic eggs can be delivered April 16 to your yard in the Bell and Avonmore areas via the firetruck with the Easter Bunny or a basket can be left on the porch with a note from you. Cost: 25 eggs, $20; 30 for $25; 40 for $35; 50 for $40; basket with 20 eggs and 5 chocolate lollipops, $25. Reservations required. Time slots fill up fast. Paid reservations required by Monday. Reservations: Wendy Auden, 724-787-2641 or btvfdshop.com.

Bethel

April 12: The Armstrong Nature Book Club will meet at 7 p.m. at the Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek, 142 Kerr Road. The selection will be, “Braiding Sweetgrass,” by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Reservations required. Reservations and details: armstrongcenter.org/odc-events.

Brackenridge 

Wednesday: Al-Anon will meet at 8 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10th Ave. The group offers help and hope for families and friends of alcoholics.

Thursday: Bingo will begin at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave.

Buffalo Township

Saturday: Volunteers are welcome at a litter pickup event planned from 10 a.m. to noon at the Buffalo Creek Nature Park, 154 Monroe Road. Gloves, trash bags and safety vests will be provided. Wear long pants and sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Sponsored by the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania.

April 28: Zion United Methodist Church will host a community blood drive from 1 to 7 p.m. in the church Family Life Center, 438 Bear Creek Road. Appointments recommended. Bring ID. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or visit donateblood.centralbloodbank.org and click on the Schedule Now or New Donor buttons. Search for group code C664.

Butler County

Thursday: The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Butler County will offer a free online support group at 7 p.m. at Zoom.us for families and friends of those living with a mental illness. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-431-0069 or info@namibutler.org.

Freeport

Today: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from noon to 3 p.m. Cash only. Donations of spring and summer clothing, shoes, bedding and purses welcome. 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.

Harrison 

Today: The Agape Thrift Shop at Grace United Methodist Church, 1333 Freeport Road, will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Masks required. Clean spring and summer clothing in all sizes is needed. Bring donations on Wednesday or leave them on the front porch. Do not place donations in the blue bins behind the church.

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.

Thursday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 1522 Broadview Blvd., will offer at computer and internet literacy class, “Using Libby and Overdrive,” at 7 p.m. in person at the library and online. Reservations required. Reservations: call 724-226-3491 or visit the calendar section at alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

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.

Friday: The new Discovering Family Roots group at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Share ideas with others, learn new research tips, and see what research resources are available in the library local history department. Reservations required. Reservations: visit the calendar tab at alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Saturday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer a free program, “Discover Medicare,” at 10 a.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Reservations required. Reservations: 800-800-1999 or 412-512-0106.

Sunday: Natrona Heights Presbyterian Church will host a benefit paint party at 11 a.m. at the church, 1428 Broadview Blvd. Cost: $30; after April 4 or at the door, $35, includes all supplies and a light lunch. Proceeds will benefit the Alle-Kiski Area HOPE Center. Tickets: Eventbrite.com.

Monday : Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 1522 Broadview Blvd., will host, “Poetry and Photography: Reflections on Spectacle Pond,” with author George Kinder at 6 p.m. at the library and online. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or click on the calendar tab at Alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

April 19: A Seniors for Safe Driving class will be offered from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Harrison High-rise, 2006 Broadview Blvd., Natrona Heights. The class is PennDOT approved and for drivers who are at least 55 years old. Safe drivers can receive a 5 percent discount on auto insurance for three years. Cost: $16. Sponsored by Rep. Carrie Lewis DelRosso. Details and registration: 724-283-0245 or seniorsforsafedriving.com.

May 21: Harrison Township Recreation board is seeking owners of commercial and non-commercial vehicles to participate in its third annual touch-a-truck event planned at Highlands High School, Natrona Heights. Details: Natalie Cale, 724-448-6588 or nmcajka@yahoo.com.

Kittanning

Saturday: Harvest Church will host a free Let It Glow party for students in seventh through 12^th grade from 7 to 10 p.m. at Club Radioactive, 227 Market St. There will be glow paint, music, games and food. Wear clothes that may get glow paint on them. Reservations encouraged, but not required. The first 50 registered will receive a door prize. Reservations: 724-548-5643 or harvestpa.org.

Leechburg

Thursday: 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. Basic computer skills and face masks required. Ancestry.com and Newspaper.com are available. Details: Judy, 724-681-9154.

Thursday: 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.

April 21: Leechburg Public Library, 137 Market St., will host a free movie night at 6 p.m. The movie will be, “Encanto,” rated PG. Tickets deadline is Saturday. Tickets: stop in at the library.

May 7: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company is accepting vendor applications for an outdoor craft show. Cost: $25 for a 12 x 12-foot space. No electricity available. Bring your own table, chairs and tent. Details: Melissa, 724-332-9090.

Lower Burrell

Saturday: Rep. Bob Brooks will host a free shredding event from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Residents may bring a maximum of five boxes of documents to be shredded. No businesses please. Details: 724-335-2790.

New Kensington

Today: The Corner Launchbox, 701 Fifth Ave., will have a walk-in open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn what the center has to offer small businesses. Details: amp7089@psu.edu.

Today: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will host a virtual Bow Wow/Meow Bingo at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Cost: $25 for one card; $5 for each additional card. There will be 10 games. A gift card prize will be announced before each game and prizes will be mailed to winners. Bingo cards and instructions will be emailed. Registration required. Registration: animalprotectors.net.

Today: The Corner Launchbox, 701 Fifth Ave., will host a free open house from 7 to 9 p.m. with Bridgeway Capital to learn more about the four-week Small Business Reboot Co-op program planned to support small businesses. Registration for the program from New Kensington and Arnold businesses will be accepted. Reservations for the open house are encouraged but not required. Reservations: amp7089@psu.edu.

Thursday: The Corner Launchbox, 701 Fifth Ave., will offer, “Setting Up Your Business for Success: Innovative Models,” with Steve Leonard at 5:30 p.m. at the center. Leonard will discuss the different models that can be applied to your small business. Reservations required. Reservations: forms.office.com/r/cY4Dtc4Abq

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. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403.

Thursday: Knead Community Café in New Kensington will hand out free grab-and-go meals from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the café, 1011 Barnes St. This week’s meals are donated in memory of David Corey. Those picking up meals should observe social distancing while waiting in line.

Friday: East Kensington Community Circle will host a salad bingo at 6 p.m. in the community circle building, 1785 Seventh St. Road. Cost: $7, includes food, one board and a door prize ticket. Bingo begins at 7:30 p.m. Public welcome.

April 16: Voodoo Brewery, 956 Fifth Ave., will host an 80s-themed celebration from 6 to 9 p.m. There will be music video bingo, a costume contest and prizes. Admission: $25. Proceeds will the Artist in Residency program for students at Valley High School and the New Kensington Wings Project. Tickets: checkout.square.site/buy/XTAONRI6R674F5RR2U6V2AQA or at the brewery.

May 14: Vendor applications are being accepted by Knead Community Café for an outdoor Mother Nature’s Garden Market at the café. Items must be natural of plant-based products or garden related. No hot food vendors. Rain or shine. Details and applications: kneadcommunitycafe.org/vendorapplication.

Oakmont

April 23: Riverside Women’s Association is accepting donations for its annual yard sale. Donations can be dropped off on the porch at 1244 Pennsylvania Ave, Oakmont. Details: Riversidewomensassociation.org.

Plum 

Saturday: Plum Community Library, 445 Center New Texas Road, is accepting donations for its spring book sale. Books in good condition can be dropped off March 29 to April 6. No textbooks, encyclopedias or VHS tapes. Donations limit: two boxes. Details: 412-798-7323.

Saxonburg

Today: An American Red Cross Blood community blood drive will be from noon to 5:30 p.m. at Saxonburg Veterans of Foreign Wars, 572 W. Main St. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org.

Springdale 

Thursday: Springdale High School exchange student Zainub Waqas from Pakistan will discuss her exchange student experience at 6 p.m. at Springdale Free Public Library, 331 School St. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

April 11: The Geraldine Yanni Science program at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. The program will be an egg drop challenge. Children in third and fourth grades welcome. Space is limited. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

April 11: The Mystery Lovers Book Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 10 a.m. at the library, 331 School St. The selection will be, “The Sleepwalker,” by Chris Bohjalian. Copies available at the library. New members welcome. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

April 13: Wacky Wednesday, a free program for children of all ages, will meet at 6 p.m. at Springdale Free Public Library, 331 School St. The program will be a cookie decorating project with members of several local police departments. Reservations: required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum

Today: The Elks will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. The kitchen is 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.

Thursday: The free diaper bank at Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. One distribution per child per month is available. Details: 724-224-9006.

Washington Township

Today: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 6 p.m. at Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380. No reservations required.

Friday: 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 2: A fishing area for children 10 and younger 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 and Eagle Scout Jared Burk and other volunteers. Details: 724-727-3515.

May 1: Tickets are on sale for a super bingo at Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company, 4078 Route 66. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and bingo starts at 2 p.m. There will be 24 games with winnings totaling $6,000. Cost: $35 in advance; $40 at the door, includes one card. The kitchen will be open and there will be instant tickets and a 50/50 raffle. Reserved seating available for parties of 6 or more. Tickets: Washington-township-vol-fire-company.square.site. Details: washtwpVFCBingo@gmail.com.

West Deer

May 7: East Union Presbyterian Church is seeking crafters for a craft show at the church, 292 East Union Road. Details: Mary Lynn, 412-767-5750.