The Stroller, Feb. 15, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Vandergrift veterans memorial to receive update

The Casino Theater and several veterans organizations in Vandergrift plan to update and renew the plaques at the memorial on Washington Avenue this spring.

To have a plaque added to the display, at least one of these are required: residents must have been born in the 15690 or 15629 ZIP codes, enlisted from Vandergrift or East Vandergrift or lived in either of the boroughs for a period of time. All honorees must have served in the armed forces and have been honorably discharged. To add a new listing or correct a previous one, call 724-681-6667 or email jlo129@live.com.

Plaques already on the memorial will be transferred and no action needs to be taken. The groups would like to have additions and changes made and installed by Memorial Day.

Coffee with a Cop event planned in Harrison

Harrison Police Department will host Coffee With a Cop from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday at Harvest Moon Coffee & Chocolates, 1705 Union Ave., Natrona Heights.

There will be an opportunity to chat with members of the police force, free coffee will be served and there will be hot chocolate for the kids. Non-perishable food items will be collected for donation to the Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank.

Leechburg Area students to present annual musical

The Leechburg Area High School Drama Club will present the musical “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in the high school auditorium, First Street.

All seating is reserved. Cost is $10 for the center section, rows A to H; and $8 for other areas. There will be no seating in the balcony. For tickets, visit tinyurl.com/m9fbykxd.

South Buffalo VFD postpones fish fries

Due to a delay in renovations at the firehall banquet room, South Buffalo Volunteer Fire Department has postponed this year’s Lenten fish fry events.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Friday: A fundraiser to benefit Scout Troops 551 and 6551 will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Pizza Hut, 397 Hyde Park Road. Bring the coupon and 20% of your purchase will be donated. Coupons: tinyurl.com/5cm2sc8m.

Apollo

March 17: St. James Parish is selling tickets for a Luck of the Irish lottery ticket raffle. Cost: $10, includes two three-digit numbers. The winner receives a complete roll of $5, $10 and $20 Pennsylvania scratch-off lottery tickets. The winning number will be the 7 p.m. Daily Pick 3 number on March 17. Tickets: Linda, 724-882-8776, in the parish office and after weekend Masses in the church vestibule.

Arnold

Saturday: St. Vladimir Church will host a pop-up pierogi sale from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the church social hall, 1610 Kenneth Ave. Varieties: sauerkraut and potato & cheese; fresh and frozen. No advance orders will be accepted; sales are first come, first served. Cost: $12 per dozen.

Brackenridge 

Today: The Allegheny Valley Salvation Army and Community Center will distribute free grab-and-go lunches from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the center parking lot, 917 Brackenridge Ave. Enter from the back gym door by the alley. Free grocery items from Walmart and Aldi will be available. Everyone is welcome.

Today: Bingo will begin at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave.

Friday : 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.

Saturday: 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.

Gilpin 

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

Frazer

Saturday: The New Kensington Camera Club will sponsor a free photography workshop “Capturing the World Through Your Cellphone: A Beginner’s Guide to Smartphone Photography” at suite 208 at the Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills. Sessions will be from noon to 2 p.m. and 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Attend either session. No reservations required.

Harmar

March 9: The Pittsburgh Shrine Center, 1877 Shriners Way, will host a night at the races at the center. Doors open at 5 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. and races begin at 7 p.m. Cost: $25; horses, $10 additional; table of eight, $160. There will be 10 races, small games of chance, food, soft drinks, beer, coffee, a silent auction and a 50-50. Walk-ins welcome. Tickets: tinyurl.com/mrx473jx.

Harrison

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.

Fridays: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host a toddle time for children 15 months to 3 years of age and their caregiver at 9:30 a.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. No reservations required. Details: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Saturday: Building Block of Natrona will host its free Veggies for All and Cosmetics Closet outreach for residents in need at 1 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 28 Garfield St., Natrona. Free produce and personal care and hygiene products will be distributed, first come, first served, while supplies last. Arrive by 12:30 p.m. to line up; supplies go quickly. No income verification required. Everyone is welcome.

Saturday : 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.

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 Clothing Closet at First Lutheran Church, 358 Main St., will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All items are 20 cents each. Please bring a bag. Donations welcome.

Saturday: First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 358 Main St., will sponsor a chili cook-off from noon to 2 p.m. at the church. Prizes will be awarded for the spiciest, most unique and best all-around entries. Menu: flight of four single servings, $8; bowl, $3; hot dog, $2; and drinks, $1. Details Doreen Smeal, 724-448-4188.

Saturday: Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church will have its free takeout monthly Pot Love Dinner at noon at the church, 271 Main St. Reservations required. Everyone is welcome. Reservations: 724-845-1901 or church@crcpc.org.

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.

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 Magic Moments band will be featured from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Members and three guests welcome.

Saturday: A Valentine’s cosmic bingo will be at 7 p.m. at Kinloch Volunteer Fire Department, 915 New York Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $30, includes all games; extra packets will be sold at the door. No outside alcohol permitted. The bar will accept cash or credit cards. Tickets: lb1tips.com/shop.

Saturday: A luncheon bingo will be at 1 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Doors open at 11 a.m. Admission includes lunch at 12:30 p.m., 15 games that win $20 each; four specials that win $30 each; and a $100 must-go jackpot. Details: 724-335-4131.

Tuesday: Peoples Library will offer an online talk with New York Times bestselling author Jason Mott at 4 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. He will discuss his recent novel “Hell of a Book.” Reservations: libraryc.org/peopleslibrary.

Through Feb. 29: Allegheny Valley League of Artists will sponsor an exhibit of the works of member Lynn Jacques at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Hours: 1 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.

New Kensington 

Today: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary Bingo will be at 7 p.m. at the aerie, 2134 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Cost: $12 for a 12 on package. The kitchen will be open. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403.

Saturday: Peoples Library and Penn State Master Gardeners of Westmoreland County will sponsor a free seed swap from 1 to 3 p.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. Bring your spare seeds and trade with others. Details: 724-339-1021.

Parks Township 

Today: Parks Township Sportsman Club Association will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. New members welcome.

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.

Saxonburg

Saturday: South Butler Community Library, 240 W. Main St., will host a free program for all ages about how to tap maple trees and make syrup at 10:30 a.m. at the library. There will be hands-on activities for the whole family. Refreshments will be sold. Reservations preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Reservations: 724-352-4810 or director@southbutlerlibrary.org.

Springdale 

Today: The adult Scrapbooking Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Details: 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.

Wednesday : A craft workshop to make bracelets will be at 1 p.m. at Springdale Free Public Library, 331 School St. 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. The monthly dollar breakfast will be from 8 a.m. to noon. Details: 724-224-9220.

Saturday: 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.

Vandergrift 

Today: St. Gertrude Church will host its monthly spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. in the church hall, 303 Franklin Ave. Menu: Dine in spaghetti and meatballs, salad and dessert, $10; meatball hoagies, $7. Add 50 cents for takeout.

Verona

Friday: A bingo to benefit Riverview Community Action Corp will be from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Eagles, 315 James St. There will be a basket raffle.

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.

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 preemie through size 10/12 available as well as stroller, car seats, toys and more. No reservations required. Details: 724-524-1809 or tinyurl.com/mw9kd9cp.