The Stroller, Feb. 10, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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.

Library quilt show to continue through March 7

Community Library of Allegheny Valley-Harrison is holding its annual Quilt Show through March 7.

The public can vote on their favorite in each category. Categories are hand-quilted, machine-quilted or wall hanging.

There is no cost to view or vote on a quilt. The quilt with the most votes in each category will be awarded a prize on Feb. 24.

For information, contact Tanya McIntyre at 724-224-3491 or mcintyret@einetwork.net.

AVH Auxiliary to hold popcorn sale

Allegheny Valley Hospital Auxiliary will host a Popped Envy Gourmet popcorn sale from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday in the hospital lobby, 1301 Carlisle St., Natrona Heights.

Merchandise will include specialty popcorn including a variety “Red Velvet” for Valentines Day. Cost is $6 per bag, cash only.

Proceeds will benefit auxiliary-sponsored hospital projects.

Free soup luncheon planned Wednesday

Poke Run Presbyterian Church will have a free soup luncheon at noon Wednesday at the church, 1091 Poke Run Church Road, Washington Township. Doors open at 11:30 a.m.

Calendar

Brackenridge

Wednesday: Al-Anon and Alateen, programs for anyone whose life has been affected by someone else’s drinking, will meet at 8 p.m. in Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10th Ave. Details: 800-628-8920

Ford City

June 9 to 13: Applications for food vendors are being accepted for the Ford City School’s Out Family Funfest. Details: fcrcpcares@gmail.com

Freeport

Wednesday: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. at the church. Cash only. Clothing donations welcome. Details: 724-295-2476

Harrison

Wednesday: A representative from Pennsylvania CareerLink will be at Community Library of Allegheny Valley from 1 to 3:30 p.m. to answer questions about their programs and services. Details: pacareerlink.pa.gov

Lower Burrell

Wednesday: Allegheny Valley League of Artists will meet at 6:15 p.m. at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter St. At 6:30 p.m., Patti Giordano will give a demonstration and open a Christmas gift of Dr. Ph. Martin’s Hydrus fine art watercolor paints. The meeting and Show and Share will be afterward. Topics to be discussed include the upcoming exhibits at Allegheny Valley Hospital and the Harrison Hills Park Art Festival. Public welcome. Details: 724-335-2914

Plum

Feb. 22: The 47th annual Allegheny County Library Association Chess Tournament for students in grades 1 to 8 will be from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Plum Community Library, 445 Center New Texas Road. Children will be divided into two divisions by grade and must know how to play chess to enter. Students should bring their own chess board and arrive 15 minutes before their start time. Registration required. Registration: plumlibrary.org

West Deer

Wednesday: East Union Presbyterian Church will have a spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. at the church, 292 East Union Road. Menu: spaghetti, choice of five sauces, salad bar, rolls and dessert. Donations will be accepted. Details: 724-265-1381