The Stroller, Dec. 31, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Happy New Year!

Wishing you a Happy New Year with the hope that you will have many blessings in the year to come. – Carol Pinto-Smith

Free advice available for those with financial troubles

Allegheny Valley Association of Churches has free support services available for anyone who is having trouble making ends meet, is unemployed or needs help with budgeting and talking to bill collectors.

For information, call Michelle at 724-226-0606, ext. 16.

Milestone announcements return to the A-K Plus edition

The Valley News Dispatch will publish engagement, wedding and anniversary announcements at no cost Sundays in the new A-K Plus print edition.

Engagements must be submitted at least six weeks before the wedding. Wedding announcements must be received within three months of the wedding date. Couples celebrating their 50^th wedding anniversary or over in five-year increments can place an anniversary announcement. Emailed photos must be close-up jpgs.

For questions and a form to submit your announcement, email milestones@triblive.com or call Carol at 724-226-4662.

Calendar

Cheswick

Jan. 22: Gift basket donations are being accepted for a spaghetti dinner planned from noon to 6 p.m. at the Acme Club, 230 Herron Ave, to benefit Paul and Vicki Miller. Sponsored by Allegheny Valley Hope Association. Details: Virginia Hartz, 724-980-3191.

East Vandergrift

Mondays: Our Lady Queen of Peace Church will have a rummage sale from noon to 3 p.m. in the church basement, 420 McKinley Ave. Christmas items will be half off.

Kiski Township

Jan. 22: Boiling Springs Presbyterian Church, 1668 Route 56, is accepting orders for a soup sale. Varieties: chicken noodle, beef barley and stuffed pepper, $8 per quart. Paid order deadline: Jan. 15. Pickup: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 22. Orders: 724-478-1523 or send your order with a check made out to the church to P.O. Box 154, Spring Church PA 15686.

Kittanning

Thursday: Armstrong County Republican Committee will meet at 7 p.m. at Living Water Church, 629 Woodard Ave. Special guests will be Pennsylvania Superior Court candidate Emily Yuhaniak and Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania candidate Judge Harry Smail. Anthony Shea will provide an overview of the Pennsylvania judicial system and the roles that each level of the courts play. Parking and entrance are at the rear of the building. Details and questions: Darlene Iseman, darleneiseman@yahoo.com; Darlene Smail, 724-902-2244 or Anthony Shea, ashea247@comcast.net.

Lower Burrell

Tuesday: Peoples Library will host story time for children age 3 to 6 and their caregivers at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. No reservations required. Details: 724-339-1021.

New Kensington

Through Monday: Knead Community Café is closed for the holidays and will reopen for lunch service on Tuesday.

Tuesday: Peoples Library will host story time for children age 3 to 6 and their caregivers at 11 a.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. No reservations required. Details: 724-339-1021.

Sharpsburg

Tuesday: The Allegheny Valley chapter of the Women’s Business Network will meet at 8 a.m. at 817 Main St. Those attending can learn how the group supports the success and growth of women in business. Reservations required. Reservations: Kelly Motter, 717-659-0323.

Springdale

Jan. 9: The Geraldine Yanni Science program for children in second through sixth grade at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. The topic will be, “Bugs!,” with Mad Science of Pittsburgh. Space is limited. Registration required. Registration: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum 

Today: First Baptist Church of Tarentum, 410 E. Third Ave., will have a New Year’s Eve praise and worship service at 3 p.m. at the church. Public welcome.