The Stroller, April 7, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Earth Day bike raffle to benefit Animal Protectors

Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley is holding an Earth Day bike raffle online.

The winner will receive two unisex bikes, two air pumps, two helmets, two pairs of gloves, two handlebar bags, a bike lock, one year membership to the Butler Freeport Community Trail, trail t-shirts and local bike trail brochures.

Tickets are $10 each. The drawing will be conducted Earth Day, April 22 on Facebook Live. For tickets, visit animalprotectors.net or form.jotform.com/210526945157155.

Summer drive-in movie series to begin Friday

The Allegheny County Parks Family Drive-In Movie Series will begin the year Friday night at the Boyce Park Wave Pool parking lot, 740 Frankstown Road, Plum.

The free featured film will be, “A League of Their Own,” rated PG. Gates will open at 6 p.m. and the movie will begin at dusk. Gates will close when the movie starts, or the venue reaches capacity.

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

Cheswick Council schedules special meeting

Cheswick Council will hold a special meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday at the borough firehall, 1411 Spruce St., to discuss personnel issues and any other matters that may come before council for consideration.

All future agenda and regular meetings will be held at the firehall. Regular meetings will be the third Tuesday of each month and agenda meetings the Wednesday before the third Tuesday of each month, both at 7 p.m.

Calendar

Allegheny Valley

Wednesday: The All Virtual chapter of the Women’s Business Network will meet at 7:30 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Those attending can learn how the group supports the success and growth of women in business. Guests welcome at no cost. Reservations required. Reservations and sign on information: Jennifer, 412-908-1663

Apollo

April 30: Apollo Memorial Library is selling tickets for an April Showers of Cash raffle. The winner will receive $500. The winning number will be based on the 7 p.m. Pa. Lottery Pick 3 number. Cost: $2. Tickets: stop in at the library, 9 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

May 1 and 2: Reservations about being accepted from crafters and vendors for the Apollo May Daze set for noon to 5 p.m. Details and applications: apollovendorfairs@gmail.com

Arnold

April 17: Calvary Lutheran Church will serve a roast beef dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. at the church, 1721 Victoria Ave. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $10. Reservations requested for groups of four or more. Orders: 724-335-0101

Buffalo Township

Today: Buffalo Township Planning Commission will meet at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Access information: buffalotownship.com

East Deer

Thursday: East Deer Commissioners will hold the regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Details: eastdeertownship.org

Freeport Area School District

Thursday: Freeport Area School Board will hold the regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the high school audion, 621 S. Pike Road/Route 356, Buffalo Township. Details: 724-295-5141

Gilpin

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

Harrison 

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 resume weekly 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

April 20: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department is accepting orders for a Marianna’s Hoagie and Pizza sale. Orders and payment are due by Saturday. Delivery will be April 20. Hoagies are 14 inches and varieties are Italian, ham and Swiss, turkey, All-American, roast beef, smoked ham and cheddar, traditional, three cheese and ham club. Pizzas are 12 inches in diameter and varieties are pepperoni, cheese and white. Cost: hoagies and pizzas, $9 each. Orders: Jan, 724-664-8751

Kittanning

Aug. 5 to 8: The Fort Armstrong Folk Festival is accepting space applications from vendors. Hours: 5 to 10 p.m. Aug. 5, noon to 10 p.m. Aug. 6 and 7, and noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 8. Vendors in the artists market must offer handmade goods. Food vendors can be for-profit or non-profit organizations. Applications: armstrongfestival.com/vendors. Information: info@armstrongfestival.com. Deadline: June 30 or until sold out

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.

Saturday: Leechburg Elks will feature the band, “13 Stories,” from 7 to 10 p.m. in the lodge ballroom, 228 Market St. Doors open at 6 p.m. Cost: $15, includes buffet. Cash bar. Public welcome. Tickets: 724-842-8071 or 724-422-4913

April 17: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company is accepting applications for vendors for an outside Rally on the River set for noon to 6 p.m. at the firemen’s grounds, 268 Canal St. Vendors are responsible for their own signs, tables, chairs and tent. No electricity available. No yard sale tents. Cost: $25 for a 25 x 25-foot area. Details: Melissa, 724-332-9090 or Kari, 724-309-6143

New Kensington 

Thursday: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary Bingo will resume 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

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 dinner is sponsored by Bill and Gayle Simpson. Those picking up meals are reminded to observe social distancing while waiting in line.

April 18: First Evangelical Lutheran Church will host a Vitalant community blood drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the church Trinity Hall, 221 Ridge Ave. Appointments recommended. Appointments: 412-209-7000 visit the Log In button at Vitalant.org and search with group code C5300045.

April 22: St. George Orthodox Church is accepting orders for a sweet sale. Menu: baklawa, $12 for each 10-piece wedge; sweet bread, $4 per loaf; and sambosic, $2 each. Order deadline: April 12. Pickup: 3 to 5 p.m. April 22 at the church office, 1150 Leishman Ave. Orders: 724-337-3918

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. April 23. 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

May 29: TryLife Center is accepting crafter and vendor applications for a fair set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Quality Inn, 300 Tarentum Bridge Road. Details: assistant@trylife.center or 724-339-9399, ext. 105

North Apollo

Saturday: North Apollo Volunteer Fire Department will host a virtual cash bash at noon on Facebook. Cost: $10 for two numbers. Winners will be notified. Tickets: Venmo@NorthApollo-VFD, Fox’s Pizza in Apollo or call 724-596-7293

Oakmont

Saturday: Oakmont will sponsor a drive-thru hard to recycle collection from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. by appointment in Riverside Park. Acceptable items include non-video display electronics, devices that contain Freon, televisions and monitors, waste paint, bulbs and batteries, and propane cylinders. Fees apply. For a list of items and fees, visit oakmontborough.com. Registration required. Registration: nobleenviro.com or 412-567-6566

Saxonburg

Thursday: The Saxonburg Arts Festival committee will hold a planning meeting at 7 p.m. in Cooper Hall, behind Saxonburg Museum at Roebling Park. Anyone interested in helping with the event is welcome.

Springdale

Monday: The Mystery Lover’s Book Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 10 a.m. at the library, 331 School St. The selection will be, “The Face of Deception,” by Iris Johansen. New members welcome. Face masks required. Reservations: 724-274-9729

Tarentum

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

Torrance

Thursday: The Board of Trustees at Torrance State Hospital will have an open meeting via conference call at 1:30 p.m. Details and access information: 724-459-4411

Upper Burrell

Today: Upper Burrell Supervisors will hold a public hearing after the 7 p.m. regular meeting at the municipal building, 3735 Seventh St. Road. Attendance will be limited due to physical distancing requirements and face masks are required. Details: 724-335-3517

Vandergrift

Tuesdays and Fridays: Vandergrift Public Library will offer a free family story time for children age 4 through 6 at 6 p.m. Tuesdays or 11 a.m. Fridays in April beginning April 6. Attend either weekly session. Reservations and face masks required. Reservations: 724-568-2212

Thursday: The annual meeting of the Casino Theater will be at 6:30 p.m. at the theater. Face masks required. Public welcome.

Washington Township

Thursday: Washington Township Supervisors will meet at 7 p.m. in the township office, 285 Pine Run Church Road. Details: 724-727-3515

West Deer

Saturday: West Deer Volunteer Fire Co. No. 3 will host a rabies clinic from noon to 3 p.m. at the firehall, 4372 Gibsonia Road. Bring paperwork from previous vaccinations to receive a three-year vaccine certification. Tags will not be accepted as proof of previous vaccination. Cost: $12 per animal; toenail clipping, $10 per animal