The Stroller, Feb. 16, 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.

Hoagie fundraiser to benefit victims of Jan. 17 house 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 Wednesday. Pick-up will be Feb. 25.

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

Building Block offers afterschool program for Highlands students

The Building Block of Natrona offers a free afterschool program for Highlands School District students in kindergarten through 12th grade from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays at the offices of Allegheny Family Network North, 1600 Pacific Ave., Harrison.

Volunteers help with homework and difficult subjects and all volunteers have security clearances. Registration is required. To register, visit bit.ly/15065students. For information, visit everyblockcounts.org or call 724-257-1117.

AVH Auxiliary to hold jewelry and accessory sale

Allegheny Valley Hospital Auxiliary will host a Jewels, Bags and More sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday in the hospital lobby, 1301 Carlisle St., Natrona Heights.

Merchandise will include women’s fashions, vests, scarves, shawls, jewelry and accessories. Cash, credit or checks will be accepted.

Proceeds will benefit auxiliary-sponsored hospital projects.

Free diapers available at Highlands Family Center

Highlands Family Center is partnering with the Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank to provide free diapers to local families.

Free diapers will be distributed from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month at the center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., Tarentum.

Bring your child or your child’s birth certificate. There is a limit of one distribution per child per month.

Donations to the effort are also being accepted. Diapers can be dropped off at the center during business hours. For details, call the center at 724-224-9006.

Calendar

Arnold

Friday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is taking orders for its potato and kraut pierogi sale. Orders will be taken from 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Pickup will be from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Friday at the church. Cost: $10 per dozen. Orders: 724-339-9257

Harrison

Tuesday: Burtner House Restoration Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Harrison Township municipal building, 1 Municipal Drive. New members welcome.

Lower Burrell

Tuesday: The Pittsburgh Chapter of the American Sewing Guild will meet at 7 p.m. on the upper level of Puckety United Presbyterian Church, 1009 Puckety Church Road. The demonstration will be a triangular coin purse and decorative triangular cone. Anyone who is interested in sewing is welcome. Details: Dee, 724-335-6645

Tuesday: Bethesda Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lower Burrell, will offer, “Prime Time for Seniors,” from 1 to 4 p.m. at the church, 3084 Leechburg Road. Anyone who is at least 55 years old is welcome to share conversation, a card game, puzzles and crafts. Details: 724-335-0559

New Kensington

Wednesday: Peoples Library, 880 Barnes St., will offer a STEM night for children age 5 to 9 at 5:30 p.m. building materials are provided. Registration required. Registration: peopleslibrary.org

Tuesday: Heritage Hospice will host a grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the center, 2400 Leechburg Road, building 300. Details: 724-334-6600

Plum

Tuesday: The Caring Circle at Plum Community Center will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the center, 499 Center New Texas Road. The topic will be, “How to Find a Good Caregiver.” New members welcome. Details: 412-795-2330 or plumcommunitycenter.com

Springdale

Feb. 25: The Tuesday Night Book Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. The selection will be, “Life After Life,” by Jill McCorkle. Call the library to reserve your copy. Reservations: 724-274-9729

Washington Township

Feb. 29: A Moonlight Bingo will be at 8 p.m. at Washington Township Volunteer Fire Hall, 4078 Route 66. Doors open at 6 p.m. There will be a DJ, black lights, strip tickets and Minute to Win It games. Cost: $30 includes buffet, drinks and bingo supplies. Only 250 tickets will be sold. Those attending must be at least 18 years old. Tickets: 724-727-3079 and leave a message or email washingtontwpfire@comcast.net