The Stroller, Aug. 27, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number.

Free stormwater workshop offered

Buffalo Creek Coalition will offer a free stormwater workshop for municipal officials, staff, engineers, environmental advisory councils and local advocates from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 30 at Buffalo Creek Nature Park, 154 Monroe Road, Buffalo Township.

Registration and a continental breakfast will be at 9 a.m. and topics will include designing and creating stormwater management projects on municipal properties, selecting the right native plants for stormwater projects and tailoring stormwater ordinances to meet your community’s needs. Online participation is available.

Reservations are required. For reservations, call 724-295-3589 or visit aswp.org.

Apollo Meals on Wheels seeking volunteer help

Apollo Area Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteers to help prepare meals and deliver meals to clients.

Hours for kitchen help are 7 to 9 a.m. and drivers 9 to 11 a.m., both Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays. For details, call the office at 724-478-3117.

Free food distribution planned in Tarentum

Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank will distribute free food from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday while supplies last in the parking lot across from Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., Tarentum.

Drive or walk up and bring carts or bags if you have them. No ID or registration is required.

For more information, call 412-460-3663, ext. 655 or email efurrick@pittsburghfoodbank.org.

Calendar

Arnold

Tuesday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., will sponsor a bingo night. Doors open at 6 p.m. There is a $1,000 jackpot game with a $500 consolation prize. Pierogi, snacks, drinks, daubers and extra packages will be sold. Admission: $25.

Harmar

Thursday: The free Pittsburgh Brewing Co. Thunder Summer Music Series will feature the Right Turn Clyde Experience at 7 p.m. at the pavilion at the Syria Shrine Center, 1877 Shriners Way. Gates open at 6 p.m., rain or shine. There is free parking, and food and beverages will be sold. No tailgating or outside food or drinks are permitted.

Harrison  

Oct. 14: A gun bash will be from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 1 p.m. Cost: $30, includes food and beverages. Sponsored by the post and auxiliary. Must be at least 21 to attend. No outside alcohol permitted. Tickets: Debbie, 412-298-6175.

New Kensington

Tuesday and Saturday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Items available include clothing for all members of the family, shoes and linens. First-time customers receive 15 free items. Summer clothing donations welcome during business hours.

Oakmont

Tuesdays: Taking Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) meets at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1261 Pennsylvania Ave. Private weigh-ins will be from 5:45 to 6:10 p.m. and the meeting will be afterward. The first meeting is free. Please note the new location. Details: 412-828-3854 or jmjkwj@gmail.com.

Saxonburg  

Sept. 9 and 10: Entries are being accepted for the 37^th annual fine art display at Saxonburg Memorial Presbyterian Church, Main Street. Ribbons and cash prizes will be awarded in professional, non-professional and student categories. Details: 724-352-3403 or saxonburgfineart.com.

Washington Township  

Sept. 30: Community Church of Pine Run EMC is accepting vendor applications for its annual fall Scholarship Festival set for noon to 4 p.m. at Kunkle Park, 283 Pine Run Church Road. Fee: $15. Details: pinerunemc.org/fallfestival2023.