The Stroller, Feb. 18, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Fundraiser planned March 14 to benefit HOPE Center

Cabin Fever Reliever, a raffle fundraiser to benefit the Alle-Kiski Area HOPE Center, will be from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 14 at the Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Drive, Harrison.

Admission is $10 and includes lunch, pop, beer and one entry into the door prize drawing. Drawings will be every half hour and there will be cash bar. Raffle tickets will be 20 tickets for $10.

For tickets, call 724-224-1100.

Night of comedy to aid Knoch Wrestling Boosters

A night of comedy to benefit the Knoch Wrestling Boosters will be at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in Carnival Hall at Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Hall, 155 Pittsburgh St., Saxonburg.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Headliners will include Sean Collier, Dave Dugan and Matt Stanton. There will be door prizes, a basket raffle and 50/50 raffle.

Admission is $20 and includes soda and mixers. BYOB and snacks. Those attending must be at least 21 years old. For tickets, email eric.klemm@yahoo.com or visit slapsticksproductions.com.

Household furnishings to be collected in Plum

Plum Rotary Club and the Blessing Board of Oakmont are partnering to sponsor a household goods drive.

The Blessing Board provides donated household furnishings to those in need at no cost.

Items that will be accepted include small working appliances, household goods such as dishes, silverware, pots and pans, and gently-used sheets, blankets and towels. Donations must be free from heavy stains, rips and tears, pet hair, cigarette smoke, bed bugs and mold. Broken small appliances, furniture, computers, clothing, books and knickknacks will not be accepted.

Donations can be dropped off during regular business hours beginning Wednesday continuing through March 6 at the Plum Municipal Building, 4575 New Texas Road; Plum Community Center, 499 Center-New Texas Road; or the Ron Boller State Farm Agency, 907 Presque Isle Drive.

Salvation Army to serve free community lunch

A free community lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the Salvation Army, 917 Brackenridge Ave., Brackenridge.

Free food items from Aldi will be available. For details, call 724-224-6310, ext. 2, and leave a message.

Help available to register for nutrition assistance program

A representative from Armstrong County Community Action Agency will be at Apollo Memorial Library from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday to help people sign up for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, (SNAP) formerly known as food stamps.

The library is located at 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. For questions, call Debbie at 724-548-5772.

Calendar

Buffalo Township

Thursday: Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) will meet at 5:30 p.m. in Evangel Heights Assembly of God, 120 Beale Road, Sarver. Details: Joyce, 724-295-9407

Harrison

Thursday: Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars will host indoor corn hole games at 7:30 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Partners will be drawn each week and prizes will be awarded. Public welcome.

Kittanning

Thursday: A free family and education support group for families and friends of those affected by the addiction of a loved one will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at The Empowerment Center, 113 Market St. Details: Bonnie, 724-545-2817 or DulanyBonnie01@gmail.com

Thursday: A free confidential support group for survivors of sexual assault will meet from 10 to 11 a.m. at the HAVIN office. Topics will include warning signs, relationships, boundaries, support systems and safety planning. Reservations required. Directions and reservations: 724-548-8888, 800-841-8881 or visit havinpa.org

Leechburg

Thursday: Al-Anon, a free, confidential program for anyone whose life has been affected by someone else’s drinking, will meet at 7 p.m. in First United Methodist Church, 251 Main St.

Thursday: Leechburg Public Library will host a game night for children in fourth through sixth grade at 6 p.m. at the library, Siberian Avenue. Snacks will be served.

Lower Burrell

Thursday: The Alle-Kiski chapter of the American Wine Society will meet at 7 p.m. at Hill Crest Country Club, 3411 Leechburg Road. Each meeting features a program and food accompanying the tasting of wines. Average cost is $40. Thursday’s program will feature Dr. Juan Lora, owner of Refucilo, the new wine bar on the North Side of Pittsburgh. Guests welcome. Country club membership is not needed to attend or join. Reservations required. Details and reservations: allekiski@yahoo.com

New Kensington

Thursday: The free monthly Breaking Bread dinner will be at 5:30 p.m. at Knead Community Café, 1011 Barnes St. This month’s sponsor is the Beautiful Bunco Babes. Details: kneadcommunitycafe.org

Oakmont

Thursday: Oakmont Carnegie Library will have a free afterschool program for children who are at least 5 years old at 3:30 p.m. at the library, Allegheny River Blvd. The theme will be, “Interesting Insects.” No registration required. Details: 412-828-9532

Parks

Thursday: Parks Township Sportsman Association will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the club house on the upper end of Hungry Hollow Road. Refreshments will be served. New members welcome. Details: 724-845-2390, 9 a.m. to noon

Pittsburgh

Thursday: International Association of Electrical Inspectors, Western Pennsylvania Chapter, will meet at 7 p.m. at Gaetano’s Banquet Center, 1617 Banksville Road. Earn continuing education credits. Details: 724-274-0510

Springdale

Thursday: The Knotty Knitters group at Springdale Free Public Library will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. All knitters and crocheters welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729

Vandergrift

Thursday: The YoYos Needle Arts group at Vandergrift Public Library will meet at 1 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. All skill levels welcome. Details: 724-568-2212

Feb. 29: Tiny Cause Animal Rescue will host a microchip clinic from 3 to 5 p.m. at Tiny’s Fur Family Shop, 131 Columbia Ave. Cost: $25 each; $20 for each additional pet of the same owner. Includes lifetime registration. Appointments required. Details and appointments: 724-571-7904