The Stroller, Feb. 24, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Canned food drive to benefit food bank

Tarentum Recreation Board and Allegheny Valley Association of Churches is conducting a canned food drive through March 8 to benefit the association food bank.

Bins are set up in the following Tarentum businesses: Seita Jewelers, Harvest Moon Coffee and Chocolates, Asay’s News Stand, Dry Bones, Costello Printing, Diamond Antiques and Merle Norman Cosmetics.

Lower Burrell Meals on Wheels seeking volunteers

Lower Burrell Meals on Wheels is seeking volunteers to help in the kitchen and make deliveries in Arnold, New Kensington and Lower Burrell.

To give a couple of hours per week of your time, call 724-334-4404 and leave a message.

Free diapers available in Tarentum

The free diaper bank at Highlands Family Center will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at the center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., Tarentum.

Distribution is limited to once per month per child. For details, call the center at 724-224-9006.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Today: Allegheny Township Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing at 7 p.m. in the township community building, 136 Community Building Road. Details: 724-842-4641

Apollo 

Thursday: Apollo Council will conduct the regular meeting at 7 p.m. at the No. 2 Fire Hall, 325 N. Fourth St.

March 4: Apollo Memorial Library will sponsor a new Teen Come As You Are Book Club at 6 p.m. the first Thursday of each month online at Zoom.us. Teens are welcome to come with their latest or favorite reads, discuss with others and discover new books. Details: 724-478-4214

March 13: Space applications are being accepted by St. James Parish for a vendor fair planned for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parish center, 109 Owens View Ave. All vendors welcome. Cost: $15 per table; with electricity; $20. Masks and social distancing required. Reservations and details: Linda, 724-882-8776

March 17: St. James Parish is selling tickets for a Luck of the Irish scratch-off lottery ticket raffle. Winner will receive one complete roll of $5, $10 and $20 Pa. Lottery scratch off lottery tickets. The winning number will be the 7 p.m. March 17 Pa. Daily Pick 3 number. Cost: $10, includes two numbers. Tickets: Linda, 724-882-8776 or after weekend Masses in the church vestibule and the church office, 109 Owens View Ave. Proceeds will benefit the church operating budget.

Arnold

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

Brackenridge

Today: Tickets for the monthly Community Library of Allegheny Valley cash calendar raffle will be sold from noon to 2 p.m. at the Prospect Cemetery office. Cost: $5, includes two numbers. Tickets are also available at Asay’s News Stand, 328 E Sixth Ave., Cindy’s Soft Serve and Hometown Food, 309 Fourth Ave., both in Tarentum. Details: 724-612-0076

Thursday: Bingo will be hosted by the American Legion at 7:15 p.m. at the post, 845 First Ave. Face masks must be worn. Seating arrangements will reflect social distancing. The kitchen will be closed.

East Vandergrift 

March 21: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish is selling raffle tickets for a Half A Cow raffle. Winner will receive half a cow, a 20-cubic feet freezer, $200 gift card to Naser’s Foods, $200 gift card to Rukas Beverage and a $100 gift card to Lackey’s Dairy Queen. The winning number will be the 7 p.m. March 21 Pa. Daily Pick 3 number. Cost: $10 for two numbers. Tickets: Deborah, 724-859-3186, after Sunday Mass in the church vestibule and the church office, 400 Kennedy Ave.

Gilpin

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

Harrison

Today: Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank will be open to anyone in need from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Pull into the center parking lot and food will be placed into your vehicle. Those who are not yet registered should come from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Monday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer a virtual performance of Dr. Seuss’, “There’s A Wocket in My Pocket,” by Stage Right at 6:30 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Registration required. Registration: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org

Leechburg 

Thursdays: A New Path Al-Anon Family Group, a free, confidential program for anyone whose life has been affected by someone else’s drinking, will meet at 7 p.m. in First United Methodist Church, 251 Main St. Face masks and social distancing required.

March 14: A vendor bingo will be hosted at 1 p.m. in the Elks ballroom, 128 Market St. Doors open at noon. Ten games will award vendor prizes and the 11^th game will be a $250 must-go jackpot. The kitchen will be open. Must be at least 18 years old to attend. Cost: $20. Tickets: Ruth, 724-422-4913 or the lodge, 724-842-8071

April 1: Tickets are on sale for a No Foolin’ Lottery Scratch-off Ticket Raffle to benefit Leechburg Area Community Association and Leechburg Public Library. Winner receives one roll of $20 and one roll of $10 scratch-off tickets. Cost: $5, includes two numbers. Winning number will be the 7 p.m. April 1 Pick 3 number. Tickets: stop in at the library, 139 Market St.

April 17: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company is accepting applications for vendors for an outside Rally on the River set for noon to 6 p.m. at the firemen’s grounds, 268 Canal St. Vendors are responsible for their own signs, tables, chairs and tent. No electricity available. No yard sale tents. Cost: $25 for a 25 x 25-foot area. Details: Melissa, 724-332-9090 or Kari, 724-309-6143

Leechburg Area School District

Today: Leechburg Area School Board will hold the regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium, 215 First St. Details: 724-842-9681

Lower Burrell

Friday: Trinity United Christian Church, 3400 Garvers Ferry Road, is accepting orders for a weekly Lenten takeout soup sale. This week’s varieties are old fashioned tomato rice and New England clam chowder. Soup will be packaged to-go and will need to be heated up at home. Cost: $7 per quart. Pickup: 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the church front doors. Advance orders required by Wednesday. Cash and checks made out to the church accepted. Orders: 724-230-0866, or text 724-994-9665.

New Kensington 

Thursday: Knead Community Café in New Kensington will hand out free grab-and-go dinners from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the café, 1011 Barnes St. This week’s sponsors are Dennis and Karen Cadwell. Those picking up meals are reminded to observe social distancing while they wait in line.

March 27: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley is seeking gift basket and gift card donations for a virtual spring basket raffle. Deadline: Saturday. Details: Val, vdesanto@animalprotectors.net

May 29: TryLife Center is accepting crafter and vendor applications for a fair set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Quality Inn, 300 Tarentum Bridge Road. Details: 724-339-9399, ext. 105

Parks 

April 10: Pawz for Cure animal charity is accepting reservations for tables and food trucks and gift basket donations for a craft and vendor show planned 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Parks Volunteer Fire Department, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Cost: tables, $25 or two for $35; food trucks, $50. Reservations and details: Joni, 724-681-5935

Springdale 

Sunday: Springdale Free Public Library is offering a fine amnesty through Sunday. Return any overdue item belonging to the library and all fines on that item will be waived, regardless of how long it has been checked out. The book drop is available 24/7 for all items except CDs and DVDs. Details: 724-274-9729

March 2: Springdale Free Public Library will offer an in-person storytime in observance of Dr. Seuss’ birthday at 11 a.m. for children in preschool and younger at the library. Registration and masks required. Registration: 724-274-9729

Tarentum 

Today: Tarentum Elks will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. The kitchen will be open from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Upper Burrell

March 17: Upper Burrell and Portvue volunteer fire departments are selling tickets for a Luck of the Irish $15,000 cash prize drawing. Cost: $20 per ticket, includes eight numbers. The winning number will be taken from the 7 p.m. March 17 Pennsylvania Pick 4 number. Details and tickets: text 412-926-4678

Vandergrift

March 13: Vandergrift Veterans of Foreign Wars will host a bingo at 7 p.m. at the post, 141-143 Sumner Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Advance tickets required, and seating will be limited. Cost: $40 and $25, paid in advance. Early birds, additional cards and specials will be sold. Masks required. Tickets: noon to 4 p.m. today, Friday, March 3 and March 5 at bar, or call 724-396-1727

Washington Township

Thursday: Washington Township Municipal Authority, 7 p.m., township building, 285 Pine Run Church Road. Details: 724-727-5881

March 28: Space applications are being accepted for an auto parts swap meet set for 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Washington Township Volunteer Fire Co., Route 66. Cost: 12 x 24-foot space, $25; 12 x 48-foot space, $45; inside 32-foot space, $55. Vendor set up will begin at 11 p.m. March 27. First come, first served. Items will include parts and accessories from anything automotive, classic, high performance, trucks, cars, motorcycles or boats. Food and beverages will be sold inside. Reservations and details: 724-727-3079, leave a message

West Deer

March 4: West Deer Township will host a community blood drive from 2 to 7 p.m. at the township building, 109 East Union Road. Appointments are recommended. Walk-ins are not guaranteed. Donors will be tested for covid-19 antibodies for free. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or click on the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org and use group code C5300094