The Stroller, April 8, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Kiski Watershed Association accepting donations

The Kiski Watershed Association is accepting donations to be used to stock the Kiski River with trout.

The association has raised almost enough money for one stocking and needs the public’s help to fund a second event.

To contribute, send a check made payable to KWA with “trout fund” written in the memo section to P.O. Box 83, Leechburg PA 15656.

St. Mary Church to host flower open house

An Easter and spring flower open house will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Mary Mother of God Church, 608 High St., Freeport.

Light refreshments will be served afterward. No reservations are required.

Meals On Wheels volunteers needed

Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, Highlands Meals On Wheels is seeking volunteers to deliver food on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays to local residents.

To offer your time, call 724-226-3196 and leave a message. Monetary donations can be sent to Highlands Meals On Wheels, P.O. Box 396, Natrona Heights, PA 15065.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Saturday: A food truck rally and vendor show to benefit Kiski Area Soccer League will be from noon to 6 p.m. at Markle Volunteer Fire Hall, 470 Joyce St. There will be a basket raffle and raffle tickets.

Apollo

Saturday: A vendor fair will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parish center at St. James Parish, 109 Owens View Ave. Face masks and social distancing required. Details: Linda, 724-882-8776

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

East Deer

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

East Vandergrift

Saturday and Sunday: A rummage sale will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and noon to 1 p.m. Sunday in the basement of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 420 McKinley Ave. Face masks and social distancing required.

Freeport Area School District

Today: 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

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 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.

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane, will be open from 2 to 10 p.m. Members are welcome to help plan for a grand reopening event.

Saturday: The Diaper Pantry at Christ Our Hope Anglican Church, Harrison, will distribute diapers from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 926 Painter Ave., and at Sheldon Park, both in Natrona Heights. Recipients must drive up and remain in their vehicles. First-time recipients must provide present their own identification, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card.

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: 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

Lower Burrell

Saturday: The ClothesLine ministry at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. outdoors, weather permitting. In case of rain, the event will be canceled. Cost: all items, 25 cents each or five for $1. Face masks required. Updates: facebook.com/ClothesLineLowerBurrell

New Kensington 

Today: 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

Today: 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.

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

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 Donate Now 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: Monday. 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

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

Parks

Saturday: A craft and vendor show to benefit animal charity Pawz For Cure will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Parks Volunteer Firehall, 1 Dalmation Drive.

Saxonburg

Today: 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

April 15: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will host a Vitalant community blood drive from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the post, 1151 Pittsburgh St. Appointments recommended. Appointments: 412-209-7000 visit the Donate Now button at Vitalant.org and search with group code C3750040.

Tarentum

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

Torrance

Today: 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

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

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

Saturday: Bingo will resume at 7 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 141-143 Sumner Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The kitchen will be open.

Washington Township

Today: 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

Cancellation

Vandergrift

April 17: The meeting planned by Councilman John Uskuraitis at Kennedy Park about park cleanups is canceled and will be rescheduled.