The Stroller, Feb. 22, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

The Stroller is your go-to place for local meeting notices, 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.

Scam seminar planned in New Kensington

The office of Sen. Jim Brewster will host a free seminar about how senior citizens can avoid scams at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Alle-Kiski Valley Center for Active Adults, 1039 Third Ave., New Kensington.

The office of the Pennsylvania Attorney General will present the workshop. The public is welcome.

For details, contact Sen. Brewster’s office at 412-664-5200.

Banners available to honor Harrison veterans

The Harrison Township Honor Roll Restoration Committee is selling banners to honor township residents who served in the Armed Forces.

Proceeds will help raise funds to restore the memorial. The double-sided banners will be printed by Gray Signs and measure 24 x 30-inches. Cost is $175 and includes banner, hardware, photo scanning and installation.

To see a preview of the design and for an order form, visit graysigns.com.

Children’s bird house workshop set in West Deer

West Deer Parks and Recreation Board will offer a children’s workshop to build a bluebird house at 6 p.m. March 13 in the township municipal building, 109 East Union Road.

Game Officer Campbell from the Pennsylvania Game Commission will be the instructor. Children age 6 to 13 welcome. Participants are asked to bring a portable drill that can be used with drywall screws. Parents are welcome to attend and assist their children. Cost is $5. Space is limited and registration is required.

For registration, call Jennifer, 724-265-1100, ext. 303 or email name, telephone and email to jborczyk@westdeertownship.com.

Lock Kickoff to aid Allegheny River lock operations

Allegheny River Development Corporation will sponsor the sixth annual Lock Kickoff Fundraiser March 7 at Futules’ Harmar House, 1321 Freeport Road, Harmar.

Doors open at 5 p.m. and a buffet dinner will be at 6. There will be music, dancing, a silent auction and 50/50 raffles.

Tickets are $50. For tickets, visit eventbrite.com. For information, email Lynda@akstrong.com. Proceeds will benefit the corporation and help fund lock operations on the upper Allegheny River.

Calendar

Avonmore

Monday: Avonmore Senior Center, 458 Railroad Ave., will have its monthly evening bingo at 6:30 p.m. at the center. Public welcome.

Brackenridge

Sunday: Sons of the American Legion will serve an all you can eat community full breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon in the American Legion, 845 E. First Ave. Cost: $7; younger than 16, $4.

Monday: Brackenridge Improvement Group will meet at 7 p.m. in the borough building, 1000 Brackenridge Ave. Topics to be discussed include the multi-community Earth Day Clean-up with Harrison and Tarentum and the Brackenridge Street Fair. Volunteers are needed and welcome.

Harmar

Today: The Syria Shrine Center will feature the bands Heidi and the Hell Cats and Sour Mash at the center, 1877 Shriners Way. Doors open at 4 p.m. Cover charge: $20, benefits Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Lower Burrell

Monday: Overeaters Anonymous will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Bethel United Methodist Church, 150 Alder St. No weigh-ins, dues or fees. Everyone welcome. Details: 724-289-8044

New Kensington

Monday: The Eagles REAC breakfast will be at 9 a.m. at Denny’s Restaurant, 209 Tarentum Bridge Road. Members and guests welcome. Please bring personal care items for the Hope Center.

Oakmont

Monday: Oakmont Historical Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Oakmont Carnegie Library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd. The program will be about former Oakmont resident Robert L. Vann, who was publisher of the Pittsburgh Courier newspaper. Public welcome. Details: Gary, oakmonthistory@gmail.com

Springdale Township

Mondays: Se Jong Tae Kwon Do offers free tae kwon do classes at 6:30 p.m. in the social hall at Our Lady of Victory Church, 1319 Low Grade Road, Harwick. Details: 724-274-4170

Vandergrift

Monday: A new Chess Club for children in kindergarten through eighth grade will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays through March 23 at Vandergrift Public Library, 128C Washington Ave. No experience necessary. A local chess master and volunteers will work with children and teach basic moves and strategy. Registration is encouraged, but drop-ins are welcome. Registration: 724-568-2212