The Stroller, Feb. 22, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Animal Protectors seeking donations

Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley is accepting donations of pet food and supplies for its community pantry.

Donations can be dropped off from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. any day at the rear entrance of the shelter, 730 Church St., New Kensington.

To view online wish lists, visit Chewy at this link tinyurl.com/54s6mynf or Amazon at tinyurl.com/33mj24wk.

Bereavement event for children planned

Good Samaritan Hospice, a mission of Concordia Lutheran Ministries, will sponsor a free youth bereavement care event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 9 in the activity room at its office location, 116 Browns Hill Road, Middlesex Township.

The event “March Memories” will focus on creating personalized memory boxes. Youngsters who are 21 and younger who have experienced the death of a loved one and their caregiver are welcome. Check-in will begin at 9:30 a.m. and lunch will be served.

Reservations are required by March 4. For reservations and more information, call Brittany Foy at 800-720-2557, ext. 4428.

Tri City Soccer to sponsor Night at the Races

A night at the races to benefit Tri City Soccer will be March 2 at Kinloch Firehall, 915 New York Ave., Lower Burrell.

Doors open at 6 p.m., dinner will be at 7 p.m. and races start at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 and include a buffet dinner, beer, alcoholic beverages, pop, water and snacks; horses, $10. There will be a silent auction, a 50-50 raffle, strip tickets and door prizes. No BYOB.

Those attending must be 21. For tickets and horse purchases, call Nadia, 724-822-3029, email tricityprcoordinator@gmail.com or visit tinyurl.com/4wybbub2.

Students collecting personal items for those in need

The Fox Chapel Area High School Leadership Council Community Outreach Committee and the Foxes Boxes club are collecting hygiene items for those without housing through Feb. 29.

Items needed include disposable razors with plastic handles, feminine hygiene items, new men’s socks, toothbrushes and adhesive bandages, and travel size soap, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant and shaving cream. The students will assemble kits that will be delivered to local organizations that support Pittsburgh’s homeless population.

Donations can be dropped off from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays in the atrium at the main entrance of the high school, 611 Field Club Road, O’Hara.

Calendar

Apollo

Today: The Yarn Good Time needle arts group at Apollo Memorial Library will meet from 5 to 7 p.m. at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. All ages and skill levels welcome. Details: 724-478-4214.

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

Friday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is accepting orders for its pierogi sale. Varieties: potato or sauerkraut. Pickup: 12:30 to 4 p.m. Friday in the church social hall. Cost: $12 per dozen. Orders: 724-339-9257, 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Avonmore

Saturday: The Avonmore Library Winter Social will be from noon to 2 p.m. at the library and civic center, 423 Westmoreland Ave. There will be a soup cook-off and lunch fundraiser, STEAM activities, book giveaway and 50-50 raffle.

Brackenridge

Today: The Allegheny Valley Salvation Army and Community Center will distribute free grab-and-go lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the center parking lot, 917 Brackenridge Ave. Free grocery items from Walmart and Aldi will be available. Everyone is welcome.

Today: Bingo will begin at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave. Details: 724-994-6030.

Gilpin 

Today: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7:15 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.

March 13 and 14: Christ the King Parish is accepting orders for nut, apricot and poppy seed rolls and paska bread for the Easter season. Long rolls are $14 each with an order deadline of March 4. Pickup: noon to 4 p.m. March 13 and 14. Round or braided paska are $8 with raisins, $7.50 without raisins, and orders are due March 11. Pickups: noon to 4 p.m. March 20. Orders: 724-309-1976, 724-845-7588 or 724-845-8191.

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

Fridays: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host a toddler time for children 15 months to 3 years of age and their caregiver at 9:30 a.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. No reservations required. Details: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Friday: Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 6 p.m., and there will be specials, a 50-50 raffle and final game jackpot.

Saturday: Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars will host a polka dance plus from 7 to 10 p.m. in the post banquet room, 894 Veterans Lane. Polka music will be by the Heritage Band and classic rock by the Cool Change Band. There will be a cash bar and 50-50 raffle. Cover charge: $5, includes snacks. Public welcome.

Wednesday : The Kitchen Sink Book Club at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. The selection will be “Horse” by Geraldine Brooks. Copies are available at the circulation desk. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Wednesday : The Coffeehaus Teen Book Club will meet from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the library. Students who are at least in seventh grade are welcome to read any book of their choice and come ready to chat about it with other members. There will be coffee and a snack. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/yc43y2d7.

Jefferson Township

Today: Bingo will be at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 754 N. Pike Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Proceeds benefit post and auxiliary projects.

Leechburg

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.

Lower Burrell 

Friday: Peoples Library will host domino games at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter St. Dominoes provided. Come alone or bring a friend. Details: 724-339-1021.

Friday: The Adult Day Care Mobile Veterans Program will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. There will be a meet-and-greet, Gerofit exercise, lunch, crafts and games. Sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs, all veterans are welcome.

Saturday: The band Johnson’s Crossing will be featured from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Members and three guests welcome.

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: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary Bingo is canceled this week.

Parks Township 

Friday: Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. in the firehall, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m.

March 9: A purse bash to benefit Kiddies’ Korner Nursery School will be from 1 to 4 p.m. at Parks Township Volunteer Firehall, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Doors open at noon. Cost: $30, includes appetizers, desserts, coffee, tea, water and a chance to win 13 designer purses. There will be a basket raffle and 50-50. Winner need not be present. Tickets: 724-478-1420.

Plum

Feb. 29: Plum Community Library will offer a historical program “The History of Kaufmann’s Department Store: Everything Under the Sun!” at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 445 Center New Texas Road. Robert O. Stakely from the Senator John Heinz History Center will be the speaker. Reservations required. Reservations: plumlibrary.org.

Springdale  

Today: Lower Valley Community Food Bank will distribute food from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday from the rear entrance of the Springdale borough building, 325 School St. Do not arrive before 12:45 p.m. Anyone in need of food who lives in Springdale, Springdale Township, Cheswick, Harmar and the sections of Indiana Township and West Deer with a zip code of 15024 is welcome. New recipients can register today.

Today: The diaper pantry at St. Mark Lutheran Church will distribute free diapers from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the church, 600 Pittsburgh St. Recipients must register in advance. First-time recipients must provide their own ID, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card. Distributions will be the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Registration: 724-274-5313.

Tarentum

Saturday: 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.

Saturday: A fish fry will be from noon to 4 p.m. at Bethel AME Church, 250 W. Seventh Ave. Menu: fish, coleslaw, baked beans, corn on the cob, bread and dessert, $12; fish sandwich and coleslaw, $8. Details: 724-224-2417.

Verona

Friday: A bingo to benefit Riverview Community Action Corp will be from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Eagles, 315 James St. There will be a basket raffle.

Washington Township 

Friday: Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 4078 Route 66. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and sales start at 6 p.m. Free coffee. The kitchen will be open. Players must be at least 18 or accompanied by an adult.

Winfield

Today: The Matrona Family Resource Center at Cabot Church, 707 Winfield Road, will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. New and gently used clothing is sizes for preemie through size 10/12 available as well as stroller, car seats, toys and more. No reservations required. Details: 724-524-1809 or tinyurl.com/mw9kd9cp.