The Stroller, April 6, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Free to-go Easter dinners offered in Harrison

The Christ Our Hope Church Diaper Pantry will distribute free to-go Easter dinners from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the diaper pantry at the church, 926 Painter Ave., Natrona Heights, Harrison.

Advance orders are required and will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. The menu will include ham, baked potatoes, green beans, a roll and cookie. Dinner orders will be accepted at 412-895-3105 or email frjohn@cohac.org.

Diapers will be issued from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Recipients must drive up and remain in their vehicles. First-time recipients must provide their own identification, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card.

Alle-Kiski Area Hope Center accepting clothing donations

The Alle-Kiski Area Hope Center is seeking donations of new socks, slippers, underwear, leggings and T-shirts for older teens and adults.

Donations can be delivered from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays to the administration building, 500 E. Eighth Ave., Tarentum.

For questions, call 724-224-1100.

Calendar

Apollo

April 13: A spaghetti dinner will be from 4 to 7 p.m. at Apollo United Presbyterian Church, 401 First St. Menu: spaghetti with marinara or alfredo sauce, meatballs or sweet sausage by Le Café Restaurant. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $12; younger than 5, free. Reservations encouraged, but not required. Reservations: 724-478-4807.

Avonmore 

April 22: 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.

Brackenridge

Today: The Allegheny Valley Salvation Army and Community Center offers free grab and go lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in parking lot at the center, 917 Brackenridge Ave. Free grocery items from Walmart and Aldi will be available. Everyone welcome.

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

Butler County

Today: 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.

Frazer

April 15: The New Kensington Camera Club and Focus on the Arts Gallery will offer a free workshop, “Still Life Photography,” from 1 to 4 p.m. in suite 208 at Pittsburgh Mills Mall. Use Entry 2 by M@C Discount. Bob Sudy 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

Today: Freeport Renaissance Association will meet at 7 p.m. at United Presbyterian Church, 411 High St. New members welcome.

Gilpin

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

Harrison 

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.

Jefferson

Today: Bingo will be at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 754 N. Pike Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Under new management with higher payouts. The kitchen will be open. Proceeds benefit post and auxiliary projects.

Kiski Township 

April 15: A Night at the Races to benefit the Apollo-Ridge Baseball and Softball Boosters will be at 6 p.m. at the Apollo Spring Church Sportsman’s Club, Route 56. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $20, includes dinner, water and pop. There will be strip tickets, a basket raffle and 50/50. Tickets: Jeff, 724-596-6218, or Erin, 724-454-7325.

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

Today: 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. online. Details: tinyurl.com/yp6hd8zn.

April 15: First United Methodist Church, 251 Main St., will host a Vitalant community blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. Appointments recommended. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or visit donateblood.centralbloodbank.org and use group code G0110175.

Lower Burrell 

Saturday: The ClothesLine Ministry at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to noon. Clothing, shoes and purses will be sold for 25 cents each or five for $1.

Saturday: Bethel Masons, 118 Allen St., will host a Vitalant community blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the lodge banquet room. Appointments recommended. Appointments: Sharon, 412-600-4333 or visit donateblood.centralbloodbank.org and use group code C2210076.

Saturday: Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave., will host a workshop to make a cereal box collage at 11 a.m. with American pop artist Michael Albert. Details: 724-339-1021, ext. 12.

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.

Manor

April 21: Lenape Tech Adult Education will offer a basic computer essentials class from 9 a.m. to noon Fridays April 21 through May 19 at the school, 2215 Chapin Ave. Learn how to start a software program, install software, and use Microsoft Word and Excel. Cost: $119. Reservation deadline: Wednesday. Details: 724-763-5916.

New Kensington 

Today: Zoe Community Center, 1040 Kenneth Ave., will host a Passover Seder at 6 p.m. with Rabbi Jeff Kipp of Chosen People Ministries. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Donations will be accepted. Reservations required. Reservations: text 724-994-7163 or email zoecommunitycenter@gmail.com.

Today: 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 were sponsored by Highmark Wholecare. Details: 878-847-7997.

Today: 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.

Saturday: Peoples Library, 880 Barnes St., will host a workshop to make a cereal box collage at 1 p.m. with American pop artist Michael Albert. Details: 724-339-1021, ext. 12.

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 21: The Valley High School Varsity Volleyball team is accepting vendor reservations for its rubber ducky derby planned at the high school, Stevenson Blvd. Details: Carrie Cook, 724-910-1012.

O’Hara

April 13: Fox Chapel Area High School will host a Vitalant community blood drive from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the high school large group instruction room, 611 Field Club Road. Appointments recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Must be at least 16 years old. Appointments: visit donateblood.centralbloodbank.org and use group code HS010025 or contact Rachel Machen at 412-209-7000.

Oklahoma

Saturday: A drag queen bingo to benefit TinyCause Animal Rescue will be at 7 p.m. at Oklahoma School House Hall, 171 Thorn St. Doors open at 5 p.m. There will be a basket raffle. Cost: $35 in advance; $40 at the door. Tickets: 724-571-7904.

Tarentum 

Today: 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.

Weekdays: Free food and hygiene items are available at Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., suite 12. Hours: noon to 8 p.m. Mondays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. Details: 724-224-9006.

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.

Vandergrift

Fridays: Kiski Area Association of Churches will host Lenten lunches from noon to 1 p.m. at Vandergrift Presbyterian Church, 195 Washington Ave. There will be a short devotional message by a local pastor and a presentation. A soup and sandwich lunch will be served afterward. Donations will be accepted to benefit the association’s ministries. No reservations required.

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.

April 12: A toddler story time will be at 11 a.m. at Vandergrift Public Library, 128C Washington Ave. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-568-2212.

April 22: 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.

April 26: A painting fundraiser to benefit Vandergrift Public Library will begin at 6 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Must be at least 16 years old. Cost: $30. Details: 724-568-2212 or vandergriftpubliclibrary.org.

Washington Township

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.