The Stroller, Feb. 2, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

River City Brass Band to perform in Allegheny Township

The River City Brass Band will play a concert, “Sounds of the 60s” to benefit the Kiski Area Education Foundation at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14 in the high school auditorium, 240 Hyde Park Road, Allegheny Township.

Tickets are $25. For tickets and information, call the central office at 724-842-0454.

Youth football association collecting shoes for charity

Allegheny Valley Youth Football Association is collecting gently-used and new shoes from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays through Feb. 15 at Veterans Memorial Field, Lincoln Avenue, Springdale.

Shoes will be redistributed through the Funds2Orgs network of small business partners and helps them to create, maintain and grow small businesses in developing countries.

Other drop-off locations include Springdale Free Public Library, 331 School St.; Legends of Pittsburgh Performance and Fitness Center, Pittsburgh Mills Mall; Dimensions in Hair by Kathy Miller, 925 Pittsburgh St., Springdale; and Riverview Abbey Carpet and Floor, 516 Jones St., Verona.

For details, call Ed Williams, 724-594-5754.

Family center to hold diaper distribution

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.

Bowling party to aid Animal Protectors

Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will host, “Pins for Pets” a benefit bowling party at 3 p.m. Feb. 23 at Nesbit Bowling Lanes, 3501 Leechburg Road, Plum.

Cost is $20 and includes two games, shoes, pizza, cake, pop and snacks. There will be a basket auction and 50/50 raffle.

Tickets are available at the shelter, 533 Linden Ave., New Kensington, or by calling 724-339-7388.

Calendar

Arnold

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

Buffalo Township

Tuesday: Zion United Methodist Church, 438 Bear Creek Road, will offer a free seminar, “Forget Me Not: Memory Strategies for Life Situations,” at 3 p.m. at the church. Speech language pathologist Dr. Kendra McAlear will be the speaker. No reservations required.

Harrison

Tuesday: Disabled American Veterans will meet at 1 p.m. at the Natrona Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Drive. Members and guests welcome.

Kiski Township

April 25: Kiski Township Fire Department will host a scrapbooking day from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the fire hall, 1037 Route 56. Cost: $20. Bring a covered dish to share. Reservation deadline: March 15. Reservations: 412-601-1782

Lower Burrell

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

Murrysville

Tuesday: The Greater Pittsburgh chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will host a caregiver support group at 10 a.m. at Murrysville Library, 4130 Sardis Road. Details: Nicole, 412-334-7936 or ngarritano@granehospice.com

Oklahoma Borough

April 4: A 90s bingo will be at 7 p.m. at Oklahoma School House Hall, 171 Thorn St. Doors open at 5 p.m. Cost: $20 includes supplies. There will be instant tickets, a 50/50 raffle, food, drinks, a DJ and a 90s costume contest. Reserved seating available for groups of eight or more. Must be at least 21 to attend. Proceeds will benefit North Apollo and Oklahoma volunteer fire departments. Tickets and table reservations: 724-596-7293 or 724-571-7292

Saxonburg

Tuesday: South Butler Community Library will have a free toddler story time at 10:30 a.m. at the library, 240 W. Main St. The theme will be construction vehicles. Children 3 and younger welcome. No registration required.

Springdale

Feb. 13: Springdale Volunteer Fire Department is accepting orders for a take-and-bake carnival pizza sale. Pick-up: 4 to 8 p.m. at the fire hall, 845 Lincoln St. Cost: pepperoni, $9; plain, $8, cash only. Orders: call or text 724-274-5090

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