The Stroller, Dec. 26, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Library announces annual Quilt Show

Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host its annual Quilt Show Jan. 17 to 29 online and in person at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd., Natrona Heights.

Entries will be accepted until Jan. 14 at the library during operating hours or via email. Do not drop off your quilt in the library book drop.

Quilts must be handmade, but the person submitting the quilt does not have to be the one who made it. The submitting person must complete a form listing the owner’s name, style of quilt, size, category and year made (if known). Categories are hand-quilted, machine-quilted or wall hanging.

The public will vote on their favorite in each category. There is no cost to enter, view or vote on a quilt. The quilt with the most votes in each category will be announced Jan. 31 and will receive a prize. For information, call the library at 724-224-3491 or email kristinej@einetwork.net.

Calendar

Apollo

Dec. 31: Apollo Hose Co. No. 2 will host a New Year’s Eve bingo at 8 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The kitchen will be open with a full menu. There will be four Early Bird games, 17 regular games, four specials and a must-go jackpot that will pay $500. Cost: $30, includes a hot dog with kraut. Tickets: Shelby, 724-549-1601 or Gina, 724-594-6187.

Jan. 8: 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. All vendors needed. Cost: $20 per table; without electricity, $15. Details: Linda, 724-882-8776.

Brackenridge

Wednesday: Al-Anon will meet at 8 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10th Ave. The group offers help and hope for families and friends of alcoholics.

Buffalo Township

Jan. 3: Zion United Methodist Church will host a community blood drive from 1 to 7 p.m. in the church Family Life Center, 438 Bear Creek Road. Appointments recommended. Bring ID. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or visit vitalant.org and click on the Schedule Now or New Donor buttons. Search for group code C664.

Harrison

Jan. 4: Harvest Church will offer a GriefShare class for those experiencing grief Tuesdays beginning Jan. 4 at the Allegheny North Campus, 1333 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Book fee: $20. Details and registration: 724-548-5643.

Jan. 6: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer an internet literacy class at 6 p.m. in-person at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd., Natrona Heights. Online access via Zoom.us also available. Learn how to stay safe while browsing the web, avoid scams and how anti-virus programs protect your devices. Reservations required. Reservations: visit the calendar tab at alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

New Kensington  

Monday and Jan. 1: Community Clothes Closet will be closed for the holidays. The Closet will reopen Jan. 3.

Jan. 8: A spaghetti dinner to benefit lung cancer patient Chris Ploski and his wife Emily will be at the Eagles, 2134 Freeport Road. Gift basket donations are being accepted for a silent auction. Details: Davis, 412-378-6296 or the Eagles, 724-335-7811.

Saxonburg

Tuesday: The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Butler County will offer a free support group at 6 p.m. at Abba’s House, 320 Main St., for families and friends of those living with a mental illness. No reservations required. Details: 724-431-0069.

Springdale

Monday: Springdale Free Public Library will be closed for the Christmas holidays. The library will reopen Dec. 28 for normal hours. Details: 724-274-9729.

Tuesday: The Tuesday Night Book Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. The selection will be, “Meet You In Hell,” by Les Standiford. Copies are available at the library. New members welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum

Wednesday: The Elks will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. The kitchen is 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.

Vandergrift

Tuesday: Vandergrift Public Library will host a free family paint night, “Canvas & Cocoa” at 6 p.m. at the library. Youth and their adults can choose one of four design options to paint. Toddler freestyle will be available. Hot cocoa and light snacks will be available. Space is limited and reservations are required. Reservations: 724-568-2212.