The Stroller, Feb. 16, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Job fair set at CareerLink in New Kensington

Pennsylvania CareerLink Alle-Kiski in New Kensington will host a job fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the office, 1150 Fifth Ave., suite 200.

Job seekers will have an opportunity to speak with employers who are actively looking to hire for open positions including Sheet Metal Workers Local Union No. 12, Re:Build Manufacturing, Par Mar Oil Company, Swank Construction, Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, Pittsburgh Regional Transit, Composidie Inc., All Kids Are Special and more.

Registration is suggested, but walk-ins are welcome. To register, visit pacareerlink.pa.gov and search for the events page. For details, call 724-334-8600.

Bowl-A-Thon to raise funds for Burrell Education Foundation

The annual Burrell Education Foundation Bowl-A-Thon will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Wildlife Lanes, 1000 Wildlife Lodge Road, Lower Burrell.

Cost is $25 per bowler; $45 for two; and $90 for a team of four and includes bowling and shoe rental. There will be a silent auction and 50/50 raffle.

The Bowl-A-Thon benefits the foundation’s educational, cultural and recreational activities for residents of Upper and Lower Burrell. For details or to register, call 724-334-1406, ext. 2091, or visit burrelleducationfoundation.org/bowl-a-thon.html.

Annual subscription campaign underway at Lower Kiski Ambulance Service

Lower Kiski Ambulance Service recently sent out a second mailing to residents of Leechburg, West Leechburg, Hyde Park, Gilpin and Allegheny Township for its annual subscription campaign.

Cost is $70 for an individual and $90 per family. To donate, visit tinyurl.com/LowerKiski. Anyone who needs a mailing or has questions can call the station at 724-845-8504. Thank you to those who have already contributed.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Today: 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 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.

Buffalo Township

March 9: The Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania will sponsor a program on maple sugaring at Buffalo Creek Nature Park, 154 Monroe Road. A naturalist will lead a walk through the history of maple sugaring. Sessions will be at 10, 10:30, 11 and 11:30 a.m. Rain or shine. Cost: $10; and Audubon Society members, $6. Reservations required. Reservations: 412-963-6100 or visit aswp.org/events.

East Vandergrift

Sunday: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish will have bingo at 2 p.m. in the church social hall, 411 McKinley Ave. Doors open at 1 p.m. There will be a 60-number jackpot game, a 46-number picture frame game and a magic number game. Details: 724-478-4958.

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

Today: 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.

Today: 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.

Leechburg  

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

Today: 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.

Sunday: The American Legion, 1100 Wildlife Lodge Road, will be open for breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon. Menu: pancakes, creamed ground beef on toast, eggs made to order with toast, home fries, and sausage or bacon.

Sunday: Burrell Youth Wrestling will sponsor a cash raffle for prizes of $10,000, $5,000 and $2,000 at the Supertrophy Tournament set for 9 a.m. at Burrell High School gymnasium. The drawing will be during the 2 p.m. session break. Only 300 tickets will be sold. Winner need not be present. There will be food trucks and concessions all day. Raffle tickets: $100 each. Tickets: call or text Sarah Stevenson, 412-576-1029.

Tuesday: Peoples Library will host a family story time at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter St. Details: 724-339-1021.

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 

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.

Tuesday: Peoples Library will host a family story time at 11 a.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. Details: 724-339-1021.

Parks Township 

Today: 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.

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.

Springdale 

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.

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.

Verona 

Today: 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

Today: 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

March 1 and 2: East Union Church is accepting donations for its annual rummage sale. No clothing, televisions or computers please. To schedule a donation, call the church at 724-265-1381; or Mary Lynne, 412-767-5750.