The Stroller, Feb. 23, 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.

Bouquet Pool conducting membership drive

Bouquet Pool in Springdale is now accepting membership applications for the 2020 season.

Applications are available on the pool’s Facebook page: facebook.com/bouquetparkpool and can be filled out in person from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at Fat Cat Subs, 1401 Freeport Road, Cheswick.

For details, email bouquetparkpool@gmail.com.

Afterschool program offered for Highlands students

The Building Block of Natrona offers a free afterschool program for Highlands School District students in kindergarten through 12th grade from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays at the offices of Allegheny Family Network North, 1600 Pacific Ave., Harrison.

Volunteers help with homework and difficult subjects and all volunteers have security clearances. Registration is required. To register, visit bit.ly/15065students. For information, visit everyblockcounts.org or call 724-257-1117.

Calendar

Arnold

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

Gilpin

March 16 and 23: Christ the King Church is taking orders for their home-baked nut, poppy seed and apricot rolls and Paska Easter bread. Paska may be ordered round or braided and with or without raisins. Rolls are $11.50 and order deadline is March 16. Paska are $6.50 and orders are due March 23. Orders: Marge, 724-842-0623, Fran, 724-845-8615 or the parish office, 724-845-8191

Harrison

Tuesday: An all you can eat pancake and sausage supper will be served from 5 to 7 p.m. at Christ Our Hope Anglican Church, 926 Painter Ave., Natrona Heights. Cost: $5, includes juice, tea, coffee or water

Leechburg

Tuesday: A pancakes and sausage party will be from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the social hall at Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church, 271 Main St. There will be Cajun music and fun. Donations will be accepted.

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

Saxonburg

Tuesday: A National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) support group for those living with a loved one’s mental illness will meet at 6 p.m. at ABBA House, 320 Main St. The group meets the last Tuesday of each month. Details: 724-431-1090

Vandergrift

Tuesday: Kiski Watershed Association will meet at 7 p.m. at Victorian Vandergrift Museum and Historical Society, Sherman Avenue. Please enter by the back door. Public welcome.

Friday: Vandergrift Public Library will have an Escape Room fundraiser at the library, 128C Washington Ave., Vandergrift. Teams of four to six members will use observation, logic and team work to solve a series of puzzles to escape with the lost treasure. Those attending must be at least 18 years old. Cost: $20 per person, and paid reservations with a credit card are required. No refunds will be issued. Reservations: visit eventbrite.com. Proceeds benefit the library.