The Stroller, Feb. 17, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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NK Arts Center to celebrate ninth anniversary

The New Kensington Arts Center will host a dinner celebrating nine years of arts programming at a gala planned for 6 p.m. March 9 at the Quality Inn, 300 Tarentum Bridge Road, New Kensington.

There will be entertainment, raffles and a cash bar. Cost is $45 per person or $80 per couple. For tickets, email info@nkartscenter.org.

Voting for quilt show favorites to continue through March 2

Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host its 26th annual Quilt Show Thursday to March 2 online and in person at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd., Natrona Heights.

Entries will be accepted through Wednesday and voting will begin Thursday at the library. There is no cost to enter, view or vote on a quilt. The quilt with the most votes in each category will be announced at a reception planned for March 2.

For information, call the library at 724-224-3491.

Free lunch offered Wednesday at Allegheny Valley Church of God

Allegheny Valley Church of God, 216 Catalpa St., New Kensington, will serve free lunches at noon Wednesday.

Pot roast and cookies will be served for as long as the food lasts. Dine in or takeout available For details, call 724-335-0994.

Calendar

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

Today: 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.

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

Today: 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.

Hampton

Monday: The Greater Pittsburgh Civil War Roundtable will host a free program “The Battle for Another Tomorrow: Civil War Surgery” with Fran Feyock and Rick Schroeder at 7 p.m. at the Hampton Community Center, 1301 McCully Road. Public welcome.

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: 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.

Today : 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  

Today: 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.

Today: 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.

Today: 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.

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.

Lower Burrell

Today: 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.

Today: 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.

Today: 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.

Monday: The Material Girls sewing group will meet at 1 p.m. at Puckety United Presbyterian Church, Puckety Church Road. New members welcome. New members welcome. The group will meet the third Monday of each month through March. There are no dues. Details: Dee Shaffer, 724-335-6645 or shaffer37@comcast.net.

Monday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary will meet at 7 p.m. in the post banquet room, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. New members should bring their membership card.

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 

Today: 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.

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.

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

Parks

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.

Saxonburg 

Today: 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.

Wednesday: South Butler Community Library and Saxonburg Police Department will host a free fingerprinting program for children and their parents from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the library, 240 W. Main St. A police officer will fingerprint your child and give you the fingerprint card to keep with important papers. No appointments are required; just drop in. Details: 724-352-4810.

Springdale 

Today: 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.

Feb. 27: 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 “Lady Tan’s Circle of Women” by Lisa See. Copies available at the library. New members welcome. Details: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum

Today: 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.

Today: 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.

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.