The Stroller, Feb. 26, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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‘No, No, Nanette’ to be performed at Freeport Area HS

The drama department at Freeport Area High School will present the musical, “No, No, Nanette,” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. March 5 at the high school, 621 S. Pike Road, Buffalo Township.

Tickets are $11; $7 for senior citizens 65 and older. For tickets, visit ticketpeak.co/fhs.

Food distribution scheduled at Lernerville Speedway

Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank will host a drive-through food distribution for anyone in need from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Lernerville Speedway, 313 N. Pike Road, Buffalo Township.

No reservations are required. Guests should remain in their vehicles and open their door or trunk and will be served on a first come, first served basis.

Calendar

Apollo

Tuesday: The Creative Writing Club at Apollo Memorial Library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave., will meet from 2 to 4 p.m. at the library. Membership is open to writers who are at least 13 years old. Details: 724-478-4214.

Arnold

Tuesday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., will sponsor a bingo night. Doors open at 6 p.m. There is a $1,000 jackpot game with a $500 consolation prize. Pierogi, snacks, drinks, daubers and extra packages will be sold. Admission: $25.

Tuesday: Free lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave.

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. Fridays in the church social hall. Cost: $12 per dozen. Orders: 724-339-9257, 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Avonmore 

March 19: Avonmore Public Library will sponsor a potluck dinner fundraiser at the Polish Club, 501 Indiana Ave. Admission: $5 plus a covered dish. Dishes must be arrive by 4 p.m. and be cooked and hot. Dinner will be at 5 p.m. and a silent auction will be afterward. Gift basket donations welcome. Reservations with the name of the covered dish you will bring required by Wednesday. Gift basket donation deadline: March 5. Reservations and donation information: Arleen Gordish, 724-697-4254.

Buffalo Township 

Thursday : Zion United Methodist Church will host a community blood drive from 1 to 7 p.m. in the church Family Life Center, 438 Bear Creek Road. Appointments recommended. Bring ID. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or visit donateblood.centralbloodbank.org. Search for group code C664.

Frazer

Saturday : The New Kensington Camera Club and Focus on the Arts Gallery will offer a free workshop, “Portraiture/People in Your Photography,” from 1 to 4 p.m. in suite 208 at Pittsburgh Mills Mall. Use Entry 2 by M@C Discount. Jay Kuntz will be the instructor. Bring your camera and favorite lens. Reservations are encouraged, but not required. Reservations: comment on the event posting at Focus On The Arts Gallery on Facebook.

Freeport

Thursday : St. Mary Mother of God Church will offer the free ALPHA program at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays for 12 weeks beginning March 2 at the church, 608 High St. The program will explore life, faith and meaning. There is no requirement to be a Catholic or Christian to attend. There will be a meal, a video presentation and a discussion each week. Details and reservations: stmaryfreeport.com.

Leechburg

Tuesday: The Pins and Needles Group at Leechburg Public Library will meet from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the library, 139 Market St.

Lower Burrell

Tuesday: Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave., will offer a Toddler Time for children age 1 to 3 and their caregivers at 1 p.m. at the library. Details: 724-339-1021.

New Kensington

Tuesday and Saturday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Items available include clothing for all members of the family, shoes and linens. First-time customers receive 15 free items. Donations welcome during business hours.

Tuesday: Peoples Library, 880 Barnes St., will offer a Toddler Time for children age 1 to 3 and their caregivers at 11 a.m. at the library. Details: 724-339-1021.

Tuesday: The Valley High School Interact Club will sponsor an American Red Cross community blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the library at Valley Jr.-Sr. High School, Stevenson Blvd. Donors must be at least 16. Use sponsor code ValleyVikings. Appointments: redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time.

Wednesday: St. George Orthodox Church Fellowship Committee is accepting orders for spinach pies. Pick up will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 12 in the church hall, 1150 Leishman Ave. Cost: $55 a dozen; $30, half dozen. Order deadline: March 1. Orders and details: 724-337-3918.

Oakmont

Tuesdays: Taking Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) meets at 6 p.m. at Oakmont United Methodist Church, 419 Maryland Ave. Monthly dues: $5; first meeting is free. Details: vrevilla@pointpark.edu.

Springdale

Thursday: Springdale Free Public Library, 331 School St., will host a Read Across America Family Fun Night for all ages from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the library. Celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss with crafts, snacks and fun. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum

Thursday : Alle-Kiski Valley Heritage Museum and History Center is accepting table reservations for an evening of scrapbooking planned from 6 to 8 p.m. at the museum, 224 E. Seventh Ave. Donations will be accepted. Bring your own supplies. Soft drinks, coffee and treats will be sold. Reservations: 724-224-7666, leave a message.

Vandergrift

Tuesday: Vandergrift Public Library will have a Dr. Seuss’ Birthday event for children age 2 to 10 at 6 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-568-2212.

March 31: Vandergrift Public Library is raffling a quilt made and donated by library patron Jane Strohm to benefit the library. Cost: $1 each; 5 for 10; and $10 for 25 tickets. The drawing will be March 31. Cash, check or PayPal accepted. Details and a photo of the quilt: Vandergriftpubliclibrary.org. Tickets: stop in at the library, 128C Washington Ave.