The Stroller, Feb. 10, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Oakmont and Verona to welcome spring with Daffodil Days

Riverview Relay for Life will accept orders for its Daffodil Days fundraiser through Tuesday to support the American Cancer Society.

Cost is $12 for a bunch of daffodils, $15 for a bunch of tulips and $15 for mini-potted daffodils. A Gift of Hope is available for $25 and your flowers will be donated to a local cancer center, nursing home or hospice.

Orders will be delivered in the Oakmont-Verona area during the week of March 18. To place an order, visit tinyurl.com/ddriverview.

In Our Schools

Highlands School District

Highlands School District will host an Early Childhood Fair from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 21 for incoming Pre-k Counts and kindergarten students and their families at the district Early Childhood Center, 1060 Atlantic Ave., Brackenridge.

The fair will feature information about the kindergarten and pre-kindergarten programs, food, drinks, a book fair and crafts for children. Families will receive registration packets at the fair for incoming students. Students must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1 to register for kindergarten. Children must be 3 or 4 years old on or before Sept. 1 to register for Pre-K Counts.

For details, call 724-226-2400, ext. 1600 or visit goldenrams.com.

Kiski Area School District

A family science night for incoming kindergarten students in the district and their parents will be from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22 in the North Primary School, 1084 School Road, Allegheny Township.

Parents will meet with the elementary school principals regarding registration and transitional activities and incoming students will participate in an interactive Mad Science program.

For questions, email emily.mather@kiskiarea.com.

Leechburg Area School District

A transitional activity for all district children who will enter kindergarten in the fall and their parents will be at 1 p.m. March 5 in the gymnasium of David Leechburg Elementary School, Leechburg.

Enter through Door 5, the main elementary school door. Children can meet their teachers, visit the school and participate in Dr. Seuss-themed activities. Information about kindergarten registration, screening and orientation will be provided. Reservations are required by Feb. 27. For reservations, call 724-845-7701, ext. 133.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Fridays: Alle-Kiski Day Quilters is seeking a new meeting space to quilt and sew crafts and clothes. Facilities must have good lighting, free parking, long tables, chairs and no steps. Details: Pat, 724-571-7736.

Arnold

Today: The trustee board of Bethlehem Temple Faith Church, 1374 Fourth Ave., will sell chicken wings from 1 to 5 p.m. at the church. Menu: regular seasoned, honey barbecue, buffalo and garlic Parmesan butter, $24 per dozen; potato salad, $3. Advance orders welcome. Orders: 724-335-5445.

Sunday: Speed Family Blessing Box and Pantry will host bingo at the center, 1702 Fifth Ave. Doors open at 12:15 p.m. and a catered lunch will be served. Cost: $15, includes lunch, one four-card board and four specials.

Avonmore

Today: First Presbyterian Church, 518 Indiana Ave., will host a soup luncheon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church. Menu: bowl of wedding or beef vegetable soup, bread and dessert, $8. Dine in or takeout; quarts of soup to go, $8. Proceeds will be donated to the Brad and Chrissy Rupert family who lost their home in a house fire.

Feb. 24: The Avonmore Library Winter Social will be from noon to 2 p.m. at the library and civic center, 423 Westmoreland Ave. There will be a soup cook-off and lunch fundraiser, STEAM activities and more. To sign up for the soup cook-off or donate desserts or bread, contact Cassie at 574-529-2094.

Brackenridge

Feb. 17: The American Legion will feature the DaPhunk Band from 7 to 11 p.m. in the upper level of the post, 845 First Ave. There will be a 50-50 and raffles to win a $300 cash card and $500 worth of meat. Cost: $15. Public welcome. Tickets: see the bartender at the post.

Cheswick

Monday: Springdale High School Alumni Association will meet at 7 p.m. in Cheswick Presbyterian Church, 1401 Pittsburgh St. New members welcome. Details: Mike, 724-275-7566.

Harmar 

April 7: Daughters of the Nile are accepting reservations for spring craft show set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Pittsburgh Shrine Center, 1877 Shriners Way. Details: Colleen, 412-418-0604 or hcolleen7@comcast.net.

Harrison  

Today: The Diaper Pantry at Christ Our Hope Anglican Church will distribute diapers from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 926 Painter Ave., and at Sheldon Park, both in Natrona Heights. Recipients must drive up and remain in their vehicles. First-time recipients must provide their own identification, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card.

Sunday: The Knights of Columbus will host a pancake and sausage breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the council home, 28 Garfield St., Natrona. Cost: $7; younger than 6, $4.

Feb. 17: A free community movie night will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at Harvest Church, 1207 Pacific Ave. The film will be “Super Mario Brothers.” Free snacks and drinks will be served. Reservations required. Reservations: harvestpa.org/events. Details: 724-548-5643.

Feb. 25: Basket donations are being requested fora spaghetti dinner planned in honor of EMT Kelly Jackson at the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Proceeds will benefit the Alle-Kiski Health Foundation. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Details: Lori_ellen69@yahoo.com.

Leechburg 

Saturdays: 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.

Monday: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open.

Monday: The Board of Directors of Leechburg Public Library will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 139 Market St. Public welcome.

Lower Burrell

Today: A soup and salad luncheon will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Braeburn Community Church, 4146 Arnold Ave. Soups: loaded potato, chicken noodle, beef vegetable and broccoli cheese. Cost: $6, includes a bowl of soup and sandwich; takeout soup by the quart, $8.

Today: The ClothesLine Ministry at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to noon. Clothing, shoes and purses will be sold for 10 cents each. The jewelry room will be open. Please bring your own bags.

New Kensington 

Today: Peoples Library will offer a Pinterest crafts workshop for adults at 1 p.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. Supplies provided. Details: 724-339-1021.

Today: A basket auction to benefit the Salvation Army will be at 2 p.m. in the Friendship Room of the center, 255 Third Ave. Food will be sold, and drawings will be at 4 p.m. Use the rear entrance. Details: 724-335-7221, ext. 106.

Monday: Peoples Library will host domino games at 1 p.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. Dominoes provided. Come alone or bring a friend. Details: 724-339-1021.

Wednesday: A veterans service officer will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the office of state Rep. Jill Cooper, 356 Freeport St., suite 100. Services available will include disability and pension claims, benefit questions, assisting spouses with survivor benefits issues and applications for veterans grants. Appointments will be accepted, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: 724-472-4102.

North Apollo

Feb. 22: A teen skate night to benefit the Kiski Area High School musical production will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at Valarena Sk8 Land. Kiski Area students in grades seven through 12 welcome. 80s and neon clothing encouraged. Cost: $10, includes skate rental. Tickets: kiskimusical.com.

Oakmont

Today: St. Paul Baptist Church will host its third annual chili cook-off from noon to 3:30 p.m. at the church, 180 Delaware Ave. Cost: $11; 12 and younger, $6; family, $30. Proceeds will benefit the church building fund. Tickets: 412-828-7850 or tinyurl.com/bdf7b5t3.

Through Sunday: Lori Hummel of Howard Hanna Real Estate is sponsoring a souper bowl food drive at Fox’s Pizza Den, 314 Allegheny River Blvd. Donations of canned and boxed soups will be given to the Rosedale Food Pantry and Riverview Community Action Corp Food Bank. Details: 412-287-1739.

Feb. 16: The book club at Oakmont Carnegie Library will meet at 12:30 p.m. at the library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd. The selection will be “And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer” by Fredrik Backman. Copies are available at the front desk. Details: 412-828-9532.

O’Hara

Sunday: Guyasuta Football and Cheer will sponsor a vendor fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Comfort Inn and Suites, RIDC Park, 180 Gamma Drive. There will be a basket raffle and 50-50.

Parks Township

Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will have a country music jam night from 5 to 8 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. Bring your favorite stringed instrument and sing along. Refreshments available. Public welcome. Details: 724-845-2390.

March 9: A purse bash to benefit Kiddies’ Korner Nursery School will be from 1 to 4 p.m. at Parks Township Volunteer Firehall, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Doors open at noon. Cost: $30, includes appetizers, desserts, coffee, tea, water and a chance to win 13 designer purses. There will be a basket raffle and 50-50. Winner need not be present. Tickets: 724-478-1420.

Plum 

Today: A free movie night will be at 6:30 p.m. in the banquet hall of the municipal building, 2000 Old Mine Road. Doors open at 6 p.m. The film will be “Sing 2.” Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/2pn7n3r5.

Tuesday: Plum AARP will meet at noon at Unity Community Church, 215 Unity Trestle Road. The program will be the Zoomobile with several small animals to meet. Residents of Plum, Penn Hills, Monroeville and surrounding areas welcome. Details: 724-327-8265.

Tarentum 

Today: A Valentine’s dance will be from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Elks, 219 E. Sixth Ave. The band Cool Change will be featured. Cost: $10, includes pop, snacks and draft beer. Cash bar. Proceeds will benefit the Elks Home Visiting Nurses program. Tickets: Bob Morrow, 724-980-8819 or at the bar.

Today: 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.

Sunday and Tuesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St. An opportunity for silent prayer will be at 6:30 p.m.

Feb. 17: Alle-Kiski Valley Heritage Museum, 224 E. Seventh Ave., will host a crafting day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the museum. Bring your projects to work on. Cost: $20, includes coffee, doughnuts and use of a 4-foot table. Reservations required. Details and reservations: akvhs.org.