The Stroller, Dec. 27, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Students invited to develop engagement strategy for PennDOT

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Department of Environmental Protection invite high school students in grade nine to 12 to enter the sixth annual PennDOT Innovations Challenge, which encourages students to use their problem solving, creative and strategic thinking abilities to solve real-world transportation challenges.

This year’s contest asks students to ideas to help address the shortage of commercial truck parking along major interstate corridors in Pennsylvania. Trucks parking on highway shoulders and ramps is common during overnight hours and presents a significant safety issue.

Regional winners will be selected and invited to compete in Harrisburg for the state championship. The winning team will receive $2,500 from the Associated Pennsylvania Constructors and $1,500 from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Pennsylvania.

Submission deadline is Jan. 27. For details, visit penndot.gov/innovation and click on the Innovations Challenge.

Volunteers needed for Allegheny Township Community Days committee

Allegheny Township Supervisors are seeking township residents to serve on a newly formed Community Days committee.

To offer your time, send an email to supervisor Jamie Morabito at morabito@alleghenytownship.net or johnston@alleghenytownship.net and include your name, address, email and telephone number.

Calendar

Apollo

Today: The Creative Writing Club at Apollo Memorial Library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave., will meet at 5 p.m. at the library. Membership is open to writers who are at least 13 years old. Details: 724-478-4214.

Wednesdays and Saturdays: Apollo Area Historical Society Museum, 317 N. Second St., is open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations of paper towels, stamps, envelopes, cleaning supplies, colored copy paper and trash bags are welcome. Details: ApolloPAHistory@gmail.com.

Saturday : Tickets are on sale for a New Year’s Eve bingo set for 8 p.m. at Apollo Hose Company No. 2, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Cost: $25 before Dec. 22; $30 at the door, includes hot dog and sauerkraut. Full kitchen will be available. There will be 17 regular games, four early birds, four specials, pull tabs and door prizes. Tickets: Shelby, 724-549-1601 or Gina, 724-594-6187.

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.

Lower Burrell

Today: Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave., will offer a Toddler Time for children 3 and younger and their caregivers at 1 p.m. at the library. Details: 724-339-1021.

Wednesday: Peoples Library will offer a coloring program for adults at 2 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Supplies are provided, but feel free to bring your own. Details: 724-339-1021.

Thursday: Peoples Library will host an arts and crafts hour for children 6 and younger and their caregivers at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. No reservations required. Details: 724-339-1021.

New Kensington 

Today: Peoples Library, 880 Barnes St., will offer a Toddler Time for children 3 and younger and their caregivers at 11 a.m. at the library. Details: 724-339-1021.

Wednesday: Peoples Library will offer a coloring program for adults at 2 p.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. Supplies are provided, but feel free to bring your own. Details: 724-339-1021.

Thursday: Peoples Library will host an arts and crafts hour for children 6 and younger and their caregivers at 11 a.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. No reservations required. Details: 724-339-1021.

Oakmont

Today: Taking Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) meets at 6 p.m. at Oakmont United Methodist Church, 419 Maryland Ave. Monthly dues: $5; first meeting is free. Details: vrevilla@pointpark.edu.

Tarentum

Wednesday: The Elks will host bingo at 6:30 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.

Weekdays: Free food and hygiene items are available at Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., suite 12. Hours: noon to 8 p.m. Mondays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. Details: 724-224-9006.

Washington Township

Wednesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 6 p.m. at Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380.