The Stroller, Feb. 23, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Tickets on sale now for annual bowling party fundraiser

The Pins for Pets bowling party to benefit Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will be at 3 p.m. March 17 at Nesbit Bowling Lanes, 3501 Leechburg Road, Plum.

Admission is $25; $15 for children 10 and younger, and includes two hours of bowling, shoe rental, two slices of pizza, cake, pop and snacks. There will be a basket raffle and 50-50.

For tickets, visit animalprotectors.net or stop in at the shelter, 730 Church St., New Kensington.

Tree and seedling sale to benefit Armstrong Conservation District

Armstrong Conservation District is conducting its annual fruit tree and seedling sale through March 1.

Fruit trees available include varieties of apple, apricot, cherry, peach, pear and plum. Trees range from 4 to 6 feet in height, are bare rooted and packed in peat moss. Cost is $25. Tree guards are available at $3 each. Varieties are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Tree seedling varieties available include American Common Persimmon, Arrowwood Viburnum, Buttonbush, Colorado Blue Spruce, Eastern Redbud, Eastern White Pine, Paw Paw, Red Spruce, Scarlet Oak, Shadblow Serviceberry, Silky Dogwood and Winterberry Holly. Cost is $25 for a bundle of 25 and includes tax. Proceeds benefit county environmental projects and activities.

Pickup will be from 9 a.m. to noon April 13 at Lenape Technical School, 2215 Chaplin Ave., Manor. For an order form and more information, visit Armstrong Conservation District on Facebook or email jdjack@co.armstrong.pa.us or call 724-548-3425.

Spaghetti dinner to honor injured Harrison EMT

A spaghetti dinner in honor of Citizens Hose EMT Kelly Jackson who was injured Jan. 6 while working traffic control will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane, Harrison.

Jackson will be celebrating her birthday Sunday and has asked that proceeds be donated to the Alle-Kiski Health Foundation. The foundation has paid for schooling for EMT certification for many people in our area including Jackson and she would like to pay it forward.

There will be a basket auction, bake sale and 50-50 raffle. Cost is $10; 5 and younger, $5.

Reunions

• Penn Hills High School Class of 1974 will have a reunion at 6 p.m. June 8 at DoubleTree by Hilton, Monroeville. Cost: $65 per person, includes heavy appetizers, food stations, dessert and non-alcoholic beverages. There will be a cash bar. Details: Deborah Tedesco Gathagan, dgathagan@verizon.net.

Send reunion news to vndnews@triblive.com.

Calendar

Apollo

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. 

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

March 17: Pioneer Hose Company Auxiliary will host a spring bingo at 1 p.m. at the firehall, 124 Morgan St. Doors open at noon. Cost: $25 in advance; $30 at the door; includes six cards for 20 regular games and three cards for five specials. The kitchen will be open and there will be cash prizes, a $500 jackpot game, a silent auction and 50-50 raffle. Tickets: Emily, 724-882-5908.

Buffalo Township

Sunday: A spaghetti dinner will be from 2 to 6 p.m. or until sold out at the White Star Club, 401 Shuster Drive. Dine-in or takeout. Menu: spaghetti dinner, $12; includes salad; meatballs, $3. Cash only. Takeout orders: 724-295-2656.

Freeport

Sunday: The Forged men’s group at St. Mary Mother of God Church will host a pancake breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. in the church fellowship hall, 608 High St. Please use the doors on High Street. Menu: pancakes, sausage, coffee, milk and orange juice. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $8; 5 to 12, $5; younger than 5, free. Proceeds will benefit a scholarship fund for the youth of the parish.

Gilpin  

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

Today: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host a toddle 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.

Today: 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

March 14 through May 1: Good Samaritan Hospice, a mission of Concordia Lutheran Ministries, will sponsor a free grief support group for adults from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays March 13 through May 1 in the second floor classroom at Concordia at Cabot Haven II, 148 Marwood Road, entrance 5. Reservations required by March 6. Reservations: Brittany Foy, 800-720-2557, ext. 4428.

Lower Burrell  

Today: 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.

Today: 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.

Sunday: A spaghetti dinner will be from noon to 4 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Menu: spaghetti, salad and roll, $9.

Through Thursday: 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.

North Apollo

April 13: North Apollo Volunteer Fire Department is accepting space reservations for a craft and vendor fair set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the firehall, 311 16^th St. Details: Allison King, 724-472-5346 or kingal0103@gmail.com; or Amber Harman at 724-596-0486 or amberharman2015@outlook.com.

Parks Township  

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

Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will have a country music jam night from 5 to 8 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. Bring your favorite stringed instrument and sing along. Refreshments available. Public welcome. Details: 724-845-2390.

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.

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.

Sunday and Tuesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St. An opportunity for silent prayer will be at 6:30 p.m.

Verona

Today: 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 

Today: 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.