The Stroller, April 8, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Small Acts of Kindness
In recent weeks, the Covid19 Virus has impacted everyone’s lives across the Alle-Kiski Valley. Many have and will step up to help family, friends and others they don’t even know.
The Stroller wants to recognize those around us who are performing these small acts of kindness for others during this stressful time. Send a short, one-paragraph note highlighting someone and how they helped you, your family or your organization to The Stroller at vndnews@tribweb.com.
Send information of charitable events to The Stroller
Is your company or organization making or collecting equipment for health professionals? Is your club or church going to sponsor a community blood drive?
The Stroller will publish information about community drives and collections at Triblive.com. Send information to vndnews@tribweb.com.
Natrona Heights VFW collecting items for veterans
Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars is conducting a collection for local veterans.
Non-perishable food items, cleaning supplies and personal care products can be dropped off in the post pavilion located behind the post at 894 Veterans Lane, Harrison.
Purchases can be made online at Walmart.com. When checking out, select the pickup store as the Natrona Heights location and list Joe Musco as the alternate pickup person. Include his cell number: 724-443-6829.
For questions, call Musco at 724-443-6829 or Heather at 724-980-6572.
Trinity United Methodist Church conducting face mask collection
Trinity United Methodist Church, Brackenridge, along with Allegheny Health Network, is coordinating a volunteer assistance effort for medical caregivers.
Anyone who would like to sew face masks or fanny packs in which to store them is welcome to make as many as they wish and drop them off at the church, 547 10th Ave., Brackenridge. The church will deliver the masks to Allegheny Health Network. Allegheny Valley Hospital, Harrison, is a part of Allegheny Health Network.
Fabric masks could be used for visitors to the facilities, caregivers who are not involved with direct patient care and are at low risk of catching COVID-19 from patients or transmitting to others or cover N95 masks for extra protection for caregivers on the front lines. Plastic fanny packs could be used for storing the masks or other personal protection items.
Drop off times are from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesdays at the church office entrance and 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays at the sanctuary entrance.
Patterns and instructions are available from the Rev. Greg Spenser at glspncr@gmail.com or contact Allegheny Health Network Director of Development Chelsea Thomas at 412-228-8454 or Chelsea.thomas@ahn.org. Inquiries about supporting COVID-19 needs should be sent to ahnheroes@ahn.org.
New Kensington Salvation Army provides aid
The Salvation Army in New Kensington is distributing emergency food to residents through its pantry at 1101 Fifth Ave., New Kensington.
Anyone in need should ring the bell to the door by the parking lot from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays and food will be given out safely.
Donations of non-perishable food can be taken to the pantry during the same hours. For details, call 724-335-7221.
Community blood drive planned Sunday in New Kensington
A community blood drive will be from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the social hall of United Presbyterian Church of New Kensington, 601 Fifth Ave.
All donors must make an appointment. No walk-ins will be accepted due to social distancing requirements.
To make an appointment, call 800-733-3767 or visit redcrossblood.org and use the sponsor code tupcnk.
Lower Burrell American Legion to host takeout fish fry
Lower Burrell American Legion will host a takeout-only fish fry from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, or until the food runs out.
The menu will include fish on a dish, fish sandwich and jumbo shrimp baskets, and all include fries and coleslaw. Cost is $10. Advance orders are requested at 724-339-9417.
Cancellations
All events listed below are canceled unless otherwise noted:
Allegheny Township
April 15: The Kiski Valley Water Pollution Control Authority meeting is canceled.
May 17: The free Fishing Derby at Northmoreland Park that was planned by the Westmoreland County Bureau of Parks and Recreation is canceled, as are all park facility reservations for April and May.
Apollo
Apollo Area Historical Society museum will remain closed until at least May 2. The April 5 program about trolleys will be at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 2 at the WCTU Building, 317 N. Second St.
Arnold
Recycling collection has been suspended until further notice. All garbage and recycling items can be placed out for the garbage crew to collect. All items must be in a bag and tied up. No loose items will be picked up.
Thursdays: Services at Arnold Towers are canceled.
Arnold United Methodist Church: All meetings, activities and services are canceled.
Brackenridge
• The borough office is closed to the public, but is accepting telephone calls during normal business hours. Payments will be accepted by mail or through the mail slot.
Buffalo Township
Today: The township supervisors meeting is canceled.
• Nar-Anon meetings at Generations House of Worship are canceled. Details: Laurie, 724-895-3385
Butler
Butler Lions Club has canceled the April membership and board meetings and the following events: the April 18 Adopt-A-Highway, the sausage sale and Mother’s Day rose sale. Membership meetings are tentatively scheduled to resume May 5.
Cheswick
Saturday: The Cheswick-Springdale Lions Club meetings are canceled.
East Deer
Thursday: Township supervisors will meet virtually at 7:30 p.m. Public comments can be emailed to eastdeermanager@outlook.com or dropped off by 3 p.m. Thursday in the office drop box. An agenda will be posted by 3 p.m. Thursday at eastdeertownship.org/.
Fox Chapel
April 14: The Fox Chapel Area Branch of The American Association of University Women meeting
Gilpin
Monday: Township supervisors will hold the 7 p.m. meeting digitally via the Zoom app. The conference call will be streamed to facebook.com/events/813221132498521 and public comments can be made by calling 724-845-0981 during public comment times during the meeting. Residents who wish to speak during the visitors written request period must submit a request by Facebook messenger by the time of the meeting.
Harrison
• Allegheny Valley Association of Churches office is closed. Anyone who needs assistance can call 724-226-0606. Tax appointments will be rescheduled.
Friday: The Allegheny Valley Association of Churches community Good Friday service is canceled.
April 19: The Super Bingo planned at the Veterans of Foreign Wars is rescheduled to be at 2 p.m. June 21. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Tickets issued for April 19 will be honored June 21. Details: Lorraine, 412-537-5934
April 19: The Knights of Columbus pancake and sausage breakfast is canceled.
April 25: The Earth Day Clean-up is postponed.
Leechburg
May 9: The borough cleanup day is postponed and may be rescheduled. The borough crew will not pick up lawn waste because the roll off boxes used to put the waste in are not available at this time.
Leechburg Recycling Center is closed. There will be no pick-ups or drop-offs until further notice. No materials should be dropped off in front of the recycling center gate.
First United Methodist Church: worship services are canceled until further notice.
Thursday: The Leechburg Public Library Board meeting is canceled.
Friday: The fish fries at Leechburg Volunteer Fire Department are canceled.
Mondays: The GriefShare group sessions at First Evangelical Lutheran Church are postponed and will be rescheduled.
Lower Burrell
Saturday: The ClothesLine ministry at Bethesda Lutheran Church will be closed.
April 13 and 15: The Lower Burrell Council and Planning Commission meetings are canceled.
• Entertainment and events at the Veterans of Foreign Wars are canceled and the club is closed.
Bethesda Evangelical Lutheran Church: is closed for all activities and services.
May 9: The Burrellton Garden Club May Mart is canceled.
May 16: The Animal Protectors Hearts for Strays luncheon at Hill Crest Country Club is canceled.
New Kensington
Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church has canceled all Sunday services and church activities. Food bank service for April is canceled.
St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church is closed for all services, fundraisers and activities.
Mondays, Tuesday and Saturdays: The Community Clothes Closet will be closed.
Parks Township
May 2: Parks Township Sportsman’s Association has canceled the Kids Fishing Day.
Plum
Monday: The Council voting meeting will be conducted virtually. Residents can watch it live on Comcast Channel 19 or Verizon Fios Channel 29. The meeting will be livestreamed at youtube.com/watch?v=g4qnzz6462c&feature=youtu.be. Any resident who wishes to address council should submit a request at form.jotform.com/200853686021149
April 18: The Community Cleanup day is postponed and will be rescheduled.
Plum Community Center is closed and all events canceled. Meals on Wheels will continue as scheduled. Those over 60 who are food insecure or rely on the daily lunch can continue to pick up Congregant Lunch provided by the county on a take-out basis only. Pick-ups will be Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Lunches must be ordered a day in advance by calling 412-795-2330.
Oakmont
Riverview Community Action Corp. is closed for all activities except home delivered meals. Questions: 412-828-1062
South Buffalo
Friday: The South Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry is canceled.
Tarentum
• BridgePoint Church: Activities at the church, including the grief support group, and the children’s food and fun event are canceled. A live stream of the Sunday church service will be on Facebook Live.
April 14: The Produce to People distribution is canceled.
• Tarentum Eagles is closed.
• Tarentum Elks Lodge is closed. Entertainment, bingo and the May 2 cash bash are canceled.
• Veterans of Foreign Wars is closed and there will be no Friday night bar bingo.
• The Heritage Museum will be closed to visitors until further notice. Details: AKVHS.org or 724-224-7666
Vandergrift
St. Gertrude Church spaghetti dinners are canceled until further notice.
Vandergrift Public Library: the due date for all materials that have been checked out has been extended. If you log into your online account and notice an item with a different due date, please contact the library. The Book Drop is closed. Keep all materials until the library reopens. Tax forms have now been placed into the Little Free Library since the library is closed. AARP Tax Appointments have been postponed and representatives will contact clients directly who have an upcoming appointment.
April 21: The Miss Freddye and Musicians in Unity concert at the Casino Theater is canceled. For refunds, call 724-567-5049 if paid by cash or check. Credit card refunds will be issued to your card.
Washington Township
Thursday: The township supervisors meeting at 7 p.m. will be closed to the public. The agenda is posted on the Regular meetings tab at washingtontownship.com. Comments and questions can be sent to washtwp@washingtontownship.com or 724-727-3515
April 18: The Star Party planned by the Amateur Astronomy Association of Pittsburgh is canceled.
West Deer
East Union Presbyterian Church: all services and activities are canceled, except for West Deer Food Bank and Meals To Go distributions.
West Leechburg
April 18: The Great American Cleanup of Pennsylvania at the West Leechburg Native Plant Preserve is canceled.
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