The Stroller, Feb. 1, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Sub fundraiser to aid Cheswick couple who lost home to fire

Fat Cat’s Subs in Cheswick is conducting a hoagie fundraiser to benefit Kayla Fischerkeller and Ryan Brittingham of Cheswick who lost their home Jan. 17 in a fire.

Subs cost $8 and varieties available include Italian, ham and cheese and turkey and provolone cheese.

Orders are being accepted at the sub shop, 1401 Freeport Road, Cheswick; the Polish Club in Harwick, Springdale Township; the Krivan Club in Springdale; Mar Mac Tire, the Hunter and Fisherman Club and Tel Star Bar, all in New Kensington; at Zoll by Genny Hepler and at the Springdale High Rise by Gwen Allen.

Orders are pre-paid, cash only and the deadline to order is Feb. 19. Pick-up will be Feb. 25.

To offer to take orders, contact Jon “Fat Cat” Wildi at 724-274-9977 or fatcatsubs@verizon.net.

Tarentum Rec Board to host Valentine’s Day luncheon

The Tarentum Recreation Board will sponsor a Valentine’s Day luncheon at 1 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Brackenridge American Legion, 845 First Ave.

Cost is $20 each. The menu includes chicken, stuffed cabbage, penne pasta, potatoes, vegetable, rolls, cake and beverage. Entertainment will be by Nick Fiasco.

For tickets, call 724-448-1470 or 724-472-2508, or email carriefox170@gmail.com. Ticket deadline is Wednesday.

Calendar

Brackenridge

Monday: Generations House of Worship, 1160 Parkside Drive, will host a Nar-Anon meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the church. Nar-Anon is a support group for anyone whose life has been affected by someone else’s addiction. Details: Laurie, 724-895-3385

Harrison

Monday: The Historical Book Club at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet at 7 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. The selection will be, “Alone: Britain, Churchill and Dunkirk,” by Michael Korda. March’s book will be, “Rise to Rebellion,” by Jeff Shaara. New members welcome. No registration required. Details: 724-226-3491

Monday through Feb. 8: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will have a used book bag sale during library hours at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Cost: $5 per bag

Lower Burrell

Monday: Overeaters Anonymous will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Bethel United Methodist Church, 150 Alder St. No weigh-ins, dues or fees. Everyone welcome. Details: 724-289-8044

Saxonburg

Monday: GFWC Saxonburg District Woman’s Club will have their annual arts night at 7 p.m. at Saxonburg Memorial Presbyterian Church, Main Street. Hostesses will be Joanne Paganelli and Annette Smith. Monetary donations will be collected to purchase items to put in a gift for the veterans at Colonial Gardens in Penn Township.

Springdale

Feb. 10: The Mystery Lovers Book Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 10 a.m. at the library, 331 School St. The selection will be, “Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskervilles,” by Arthur Conan Doyle. New members welcome. Details: 724-274-9729

Springdale Township

Mondays: Se Jong Tae Kwon Do will offer free tae kwon do classes at 6:30 p.m. in the social hall at Our Lady of Victory Church, 1319 Low Grade Road, Harwick. Details: 724-274-4170

Vandergrift

Feb. 10: The Adult Book Club at Vandergrift Public Library will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. The selection will be, “The Valley of Decision,” by Marcia Davenport. Details: Carol, 724-568-2212

Monday: A new Chess Club for children in kindergarten through eighth grade will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays through March 23 at Vandergrift Public Library, 128C Washington Ave. No experience necessary. A local chess master and volunteers will work with children and teach basic moves and strategy. Registration is encouraged, but drop-ins are welcome.

The Stroller is your go-to place for local charitable events and volunteer opportunities. Information for The Stroller may be dropped off or mailed at least a week in advance to: The Stroller, Valley News Dispatch, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084, email vndnews@tribweb.com or fax 724-226-4677.