The Stroller, Feb. 26, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Bowling fundraiser to aid Allegheny Valley Association of Churches

Allegheny Valley Association of Churches will host a bowling fundraiser, “Bowling for Blessings,” at 12:30 p.m. March 8 at Wildlife Lanes, Wildlife Lodge Road, Lower Burrell.

Cost is $15 per bowler, and includes three hours of bowling, shoe rental and one pitcher and one pizza per lane. Teams of four to 6 people can be registered. There will be a bake sale.

Reservations are required. For reservations or to donate individually packaged baked goods for the bake sale, call Beth at 724-226-0606, ext. 10.

Spay and neuter clinic planned for March 14

Homeless Cat Management Team will sponsor a Fast Track spay and neuter clinic March 14 at the clinic, 207 Allegheny St., Tarentum.

Fast Track clinics are for any cat that needs a low-cost spay or neuter. Cost is $30 for feral cats. Cost for rescue and pet cats is $40 for males and $55 for females, and includes surgery, pain medications, flea treatment and rabies vaccine. Only feral cats are ear-tipped. Other vaccines and services are available at a separate cost.

Registration is required. To register, call 412-321-4060 and leave a message. A volunteer will return your call and complete the registration process. This may take a few days.

Clinics are sponsored by individuals, businesses and donations. Volunteers and donations are always welcome. To volunteer or donate, call 412-321-4060 and leave a message or visit homelesscat.org.

Calendar

Buffalo Township

Saturday: Christ Community Fellowship will have a free Sportsman’s Night at the church, 160 Singleton Road, Buffalo Township. Doors open at 5 p.m. and dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. Guest speaker Pennsylvania Game Warden Randy W. Pilarcik will discuss Pennsylvania black bears. Details: 724-353-1001

Frazer

Thursday: Alienated Grandparents Anonymous, a group that provides information and support to grandparents who feel alienated, estranged or isolated from their grandchildren, will meet at 6 p.m. at Starbucks, 2025 Pittsburgh Mills Blvd. Everyone welcome. Details: AGAPittsburgh@aol.com

Thursday: Springdale High School Classes of 1954 and 1955 meet at 11:30 a.m. in the back room at Eat N Park, Pittsburgh Mills, Frazer. Gatherings are the last Thursday of each month. Everyone welcome. Details: Zelma, 724-334-8388

Harrison

Monday: The Historical Book Club at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet at 7 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd., Natrona Heights. The selection will be, “Rise to Rebellion,” by Jeff Shaara. Copies are available at the circulation desk. New members welcome. No registration required. Details: 724-226-3491

June 20: Burtner House Restoration Society is seeking crafters, vendors and demonstrator for the annual Strawberry Festival, set for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the homestead, Burtner Road. Details: call or text Sandy, 724-719-8594

North Apollo

Saturday: North Apollo Volunteer Fire Company is sponsoring a scratch off ticket raffle based on the 7 p.m. Pick 3 lottery drawing. Cost: $10, includes four chances to win a sealed book of 30 tickets worth $20 each and a sealed book of 60 tickets worth $10 each. Tickets: 724-596-7293 or contact a member of the fire company

Springdale

Monday: The Geraldine Yanni Science Club at Springdale Free Public Library will present a free STEM program at 6 p.m. for children in kindergarten through sixth grade, “Escape Extinction,” with the Carnegie Museum of Natural History at the library, 331 School St. Registration required. Registration: 724-274-9729

Vandergrift

February: Vandergrift Public Library is conducting a bag book sale through the end of the month at the library, 128C Washington Ave., during regular library hours. Cost: $3, per Giant Eagle-sized bag. Excludes audiobooks, CDs and puzzles. Other items available at separate cost include hardback books, children’s books, DVDs, music CDs and puzzles. Audiobooks are available for $1, buy one, get one free. Details: 724-568-2212

Health News

Lower Burrell

Knee and hip replacement seminar offered

Westarm Physical Therapy and Homecare will host a free seminar, “Are You Considering a Knee or Hip Replacement,” at 6 p.m. March 10 at the Lower Burrell outpatient facility, 3160 Kipp Ave., as part of their community lecture series.

Westarm licensed physical therapists Tom Porter and Will Jones how to properly prepare for and the rehabilitation after a total joint replacement surgery. Free parking is available.

Registration is requested. To register, call 724-337-6522.

New Kensington

Highmark Medicare lecture planned March 11

Allegheny Valley Hospital’s PriorityCare program will host a free program about Highmark Medicare at 6 p.m. March 11 in the auditorium at the AVH New Kensington Outpatient Center, 651 Fourth Ave.

A senior benefits consultant with Highmark will discuss “original” Medicare, what it includes and does not include, and options for additional coverage. The seminar is for information purposes and no plan-specific details will be discussed.

To register, call 412-330-4469.