The Stroller, Dec. 29, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Deadline extended for student Innovations Challenge

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Department of Environmental Protection invite high school students in grade nine to 12 to enter the fourth 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 develop an innovative and implementable solution that addresses the state’s transportation revenue shortfall by identifying potential new funding streams, aside from additional gas taxes, tolls or mileage-based user fees, to ensure adequate transportation funding for the future

Regional winners will be selected and invited to compete in Harrisburg for the state championship. The top three winning teams will divide $5,500 from the Associated Pennsylvania Constructors and American Council of Engineering Companies in Pa. and Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Traffic Safety Services Association.

For complete details, visit penndot.gov/innovation. The submission deadline has been extended to Jan. 15.

Library sponsoring annual Quilt Show

Community Library of Allegheny Valley in Harrison will host its 23rd annual Quilt Show Jan. 1 through Jan. 23 online.

Entries will be accepted through Thursday and online voting will be Jan. 1 to Jan. 23. Photos of quilts should be emailed to mcintyret@einetwork.com and will be posted on the library Facebook page and website.

Quits 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 or vote on a quilt. The quilt with the most votes in each category will be awarded a prize on Jan. 26.

For information, email Tanya McIntyre at mcintyret@einetwork.net or visit alleghenyvalleylibrary.org/quilt-show/

Calendar

Buffalo Township

Jan. 4: Zion United Methodist Church will host a Vitalant community blood drive from 1 to 7 p.m. in the family life center, 438 Bear Creek Road. Appointments recommended. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or visit the Log In button at Vitalant.org and search with group code C664 +

East Deer

Thursday: East Deer Commissioners will hold a year closing meeting at noon online at Zoom.us. Access information: eastdeertownship.org/ or 724-224-3434, ext. 4

Gilpin

Wednesday: Gilpin Supervisors will conduct a year-end meeting at 6 p.m. online. Access information: gilpintwp.com. To comment, call 724-845-0981 or email secretary@gilpintwp.com. Please give your name, address, phone number and reason for comment.

Harmar

Wednesday: Harmar Supervisors will conduct a special meeting at 1 p.m. online. Comments can be emailed to admin@harmartownship-pa.gov. Access information: harmartownship-pa.gov

Harrison

Wednesday: Harrison Commissioners will meet at 1:30 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Comments must be sent in writing and received by 4:30 p.m. Tuesday to SMotosicky@harrisontwp-pa.gov or PO Box 376, Natrona Heights PA 15065. Details and access information: SMotosicky@harrisontwp-pa.gov or 724-226-1393 by 4:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Thursday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer a free online New Year’s program for younger children, “Count Down to Noon,” at 11:30 a.m. with Mr. Frank from Music Play Patrol in Philadelphia. Registration required. Registration: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org

Lower Burrell

Monday: TryLife Center will be closed through Jan. 4. Appointments: trylife.center/appointment If no appointments are available, call to be put on the waiting list: 724-339-9399 x102

New Kensington

Jan. 5: Knead Community Café is closed for the holidays and will reopen Jan. 5.

Springdale Township

Wednesday: Springdale Township Commissioners will conduct a special meeting at 3:30 p.m. online at Zoom.us to consider adoption of the budget and annual tax ordinance. Access information will be posted on the township door and springdaletwp.us at least 24 hours in advance.