The Stroller, Feb. 1, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Burrell middle school students to perform SpongeBob musical

The Charles A. Huston Middle School Drama Club will perform “The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition” at 7 p.m. today, Friday and Saturday at the middle school auditorium, 1020 Puckety Church Road, Lower Burrell.

Tickets are $7. For tickets, visit tinyurl.com/mrxewcsw.

Soup cook-off planned by Brackenridge American Legion Auxiliary

The Brackenridge American Legion Auxiliary will sponsor a soup cook-off Feb. 10 at the post, 845 First Ave.

Bring your best soup in a roaster or stock pot by 12:30 p.m., and your recipe if you wish to share it. Sampling and judging will be from 1 to 2:30 p.m. by all adults who attend and winners will be announced at 3 p.m. Soup will be sold beginning at 2:30 p.m. as a fundraiser for the auxiliary, takeout or dine in and prizes will be awarded.

The public is welcome to sample, vote and purchase soup. Entrant registration is required. For details and to register, call Anita at 412-860-6351.

Calendar

Apollo

Today: Apollo Area Historical Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the WCTU Building, 317 N. Second St. New members welcome.

Saturday: Apollo Memorial Library will have a Valentine’s Day craft workshop at 2 p.m. at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Cost: $5. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-478-4214.

Arnold

Friday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is accepting orders for its pierogi sale. Varieties: potato or sauerkraut. Pickup: 12:30 to 4 p.m. Friday in the church social hall. Cost: $12 per dozen. Orders: 724-339-9257, 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Bell Township

Saturday: An all-you-can-eat Valentine’s pancake breakfast will be from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at Bell Township Volunteer Firehall, 201 Main St., Salina. Cost: $10; children, $5; younger than 3, free.

Bethel Township

Saturday: The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek will sponsor a workshop to make hand-sewn valentines at 10 a.m. at the center, 142 Kerr Road. Cost: $8, includes materials and a coffee and hot cocoa bar. All ages welcome; no sewing experience needed. Reservations required. Reservations: armstrongcenter.org/odc-events.

Saturday: Bethel Township Volunteer Fire Department will host an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. at the firehall, 133 Bethel Church Road. Menu: eggs, home fries, sausage patties, French toast, waffles, biscuits & gravy, cheese, mushrooms, onions, orange juice, toast, coffee and tea. Cost: $13; age 6 to 12, $7; 5 and younger, free.

Brackenridge

Today: Bingo will begin at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave. Details: 724-994-6030.

East Vandergrift 

Friday, Saturday and Sunday: A rummage sale will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 1 p.m. Sunday in the basement of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 420 McKinley Ave. Details: 724-478-4958.

Feb. 10: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish will host a cash bash in the church social hall, 411 McKinley Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the first number will be drawn at 7 p.m. Cost: $30, includes food, beverages and a chance to win $3,000 in cash prizes. Must be 21 to attend. There will be pull tabs, a scratch-off lottery board, theme baskets and 50-50 raffles. Tickets: Crystal, 724-882-9212, after Sunday Mass in the church vestibule and in the parish office.

Freeport

Today: Freeport Renaissance Association will meet at 7 p.m. at United Presbyterian Church, 411 High St. New members welcome.

Gilpin

Today: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7:15 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.

Harrison 

Today: Friends of Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet at 10 a.m. in the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. New members welcome. Details: 724-226-3491.

Friday: Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 6 p.m., and there will be specials, a 50-50 raffle and final game jackpot.

Sunday : The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary will sponsor a super bingo at 2 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Cost: $35 in advance; $40 at the door; includes bingo package and lunch. Non-smoking venue. Tickets: Lorraine, 412-537-5954 or the post, 724-904-7649. Proceeds benefit local veterans in need.

Jefferson

Today: Bingo will be at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 754 N. Pike Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Proceeds benefit post and auxiliary projects.

Leechburg

Today: The free genealogy group at Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society will meet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the museum, 118 First St. Basic computer skills required. Details: Judy, 724-681-9154.

Saturday: The Leechburg Area Museum is closed for the season. Appointments during the off-season: 724-845-8914 and leave a message or email lamahs@windstream.net.

Lower Burrell

Friday: The Adult Day Care Mobile Veterans Program will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. There will be a meet-and-greet, games, Gerofit exercise, lunch, entertainment and games. Sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs, all veterans are welcome.

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the band Americana from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.

Feb. 10: A Valentine’s dinner comedy show featuring Pittsburgh comedian Jim Krenn will be hosted at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. and the show will start at 8 p.m. Cash bar. Cost: $50; members of the Moose, $45. Public welcome. Ticket deadline is Monday. Tickets: text 724-448-2506 or mooselodge053@gmail.com.

New Kensington 

Today: Knead Community Café will hand out free grab-and-go meals from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the cafe, 1011 Barnes St. This week’s meals are sponsored in memory of Dave Tanilli and Eileen Mosley. Details: 878-847-7997.

Today: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary Bingo will be at 7 p.m. at the aerie, 2134 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403.

Saturday: East Kensington Community Circle will host a cash bingo in the Community Circle building, 1785 Seventh St., across from Martin Elementary School. Doors open at 11:30. Lunch will be served at 12:30 and bingo starts at 1 p.m. There will be a progressive jackpot and magic number game. Cost: $20, includes lunch and 18 games.

Feb. 7: The Myrrh Bearing Women group at St. George Orthodox Church is accepting orders for a kibbee sale. Pickup: 12:30 to 2 p.m. Feb. 7 in the church hall, 1150 Leishman Ave. Cost: $50 per dozen or six for $27. Order deadline: Friday. Orders: 724-337-3918.

Parks Township

Friday: Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. in the firehall, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m.

Shaler

Feb. 9: A Valentine’s Couples Dinner featuring an all-you-can-eat Italian buffet will be at 6 p.m. at Stoneridge Covenant Church, 811 Dressel Road. Free childcare will be available onsite. Children should bring a bagged lunch. Paid reservations required. Cost: $10 per person. Reservations: stoneridgecc.org/february.

Springdale   

Saturday : The Saturday Adventure Time program at Springdale Free Public Library, 331 School St., will host Take Your Child to the Library Day at 11 a.m. Children of all ages will build a ground hog stuffed animal, receive a book and have a treat. Cost: $5. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Saturday: The Knotty Knitters group at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at noon at the library, 331 School St. The group meets the first and third Saturdays of the month. Bring your unfinished knitting or crocheting project. All skill levels welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum

Saturday: The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Details: 724-224-9220.

Saturday: A fish fry will be from noon to 4 p.m. at Bethel AME Church, 250 W. Seventh Ave. Menu: fish, coleslaw, baked beans, corn on the cob, bread and dessert, $12; fish sandwich and coleslaw, $8. Details: 724-224-2417.

Washington Township 

Friday: Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 4078 Route 66. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and sales start at 6 p.m. Free coffee. The kitchen will be open. Players must be at least 18 or accompanied by an adult.

West Deer

Friday: East Union Church will host a free family movie night at 7 p.m. at the community center, 292 East Union Road. Free popcorn. Bring a pillow, blanket or chair. Pajamas optional.

Winfield

Today: The Matrona Family Resource Center at Cabot Church, 707 Winfield Road, will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. New and gently used clothing is sizes for preemies through size 10/12 available as well as strollers, car seats, toys and more. No reservations required. Details: 724-524-1809 or tinyurl.com/mw9kd9cp.