The Stroller, Feb. 17, 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.

Kiski Area Shamrock Run set for March 14

The Kiski Area Shamrock Run 5K race will begin at 10 a.m. March 14 in Kunkle Park, 285 Pine Run Church Road, Washington Township.

Check-in will begin at 8:30 a.m. Serious and casual walkers and runners of all ages are welcome.

Registration fee is $25 and proceeds will benefit the Kiski Area track and field team. Those who register by March 1 are guaranteed a long sleeve t-shirt and cup.

To register, visit runsignup.com/Race/PA/Apollo/KiskiAreaShamrockRun5K/.

Open door luncheon to be served at Allegheny Valley Church of God

Allegheny Valley Church of God, 216 Catalpa St., New Kensington, will host a free open door luncheon at noon Wednesday.

Rigatoni and more will be served as long as the food lasts. For details, call 724-335-0994.

Lenten fish fries listings wanted

Ash Wednesday is Feb. 26. The Stroller is compiling a list of fish fries taking place Ash Wednesday and/or Fridays during Lent.

If you would like to have your fish fry listed in the paper and online, send complete information in writing to Carol Pinto-Smith, Valley News Dispatch, 210 Wood St., Tarentum, PA 15084; email cpinto-smith@tribweb.com; or fax 724-226-4677. Please send information about Ash Wednesday events by Wednesday.

Calendar

Apollo

Thursday: A new teen Come as You Are Book Club will meet at 6 p.m. at Apollo Memorial Library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Readers age 12 to 18 are welcome. The club will meet the third Thursday of each month. Details: 724-478-4214

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

Buffalo Township

Wednesday: Herbal Thymes Club invites the public to its free monthly program at 7:15 p.m. at Zion United Methodist Church, 438 Bear Creek Road. Guest speaker Cheryl Gaillot will demonstrate how to sprout seeds to eat for food. Details: herbalthymesclub.org

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 stroke support group will meet at 6 p.m. at activities room of the inpatient rehabilitation unit at Allegheny Valley Hospital, 1301 Carlisle Ave., Natrona Heights. Reservations required. Reservations: 412-330-4469

Leechburg

Wednesday: The genealogy group at Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society will meet at 10 a.m. at the museum, 118 First St., weather permitting. Bring a friend. Details: Judy, 724-681-9154

Lower Burrell

Thursday: Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter 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

Oakmont

Thursday: Oakmont Carnegie Library will have a Mom’s Night Out craft program at 6 p.m. at the library, Allegheny River Blvd. The project will be to paint a heart-shaped ceramic trinket dish. Refreshments will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. No registration required. Details: 412-828-9532

Springdale

Wednesday: A spaghetti dinner will be served from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Springdale Veterans Association, 1151 Pittsburgh St. Dine in our take out. Cost: $8. Public welcome.

Feb. 26: Springdale Free Public Library will offer adult craft workshops at 1:30 and 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Attend either session. The project will be embroidery cards. Supplies for beginners will be provided. Please bring scissors and Scotch tape. Childcare will be available during the evening session for children age 4 to 12. Registration required. Registration and supply list: 724-274-9729

Vandergrift

February: Vandergrift Public Library is conducting a bag book sale through the end of the month at the library, 128C Washington Ave., during regular library hours. Cost: $3, per Giant Eagle-sized bag. Excludes audiobooks, CDs and puzzles. Other items available at separate cost include hardback books, children’s books, DVDs, music CDs and puzzles. Audiobooks are available for $1, buy one, get one free. Details: 724-568-2212