The Stroller, Feb. 27, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Fire department sets annual spring parts swap meet

Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company will host its annual spring auto parts swap meet from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 26 at the firehall, 4078 Route 66, rain or shine.

Merchandise allowed to be sold includes anything automotive, trucks, cars, motorcycles, boats, parts and accessories. Cost is $25 for an outside 12 x 24-foot space and $45 for an outside 12 x 48-foot space, Fees are collected and spots assigned on a first-come, first-served basis upon arrival. Set-up is available anytime after 11 p.m. March 25.

The fire department will sell food and drinks. For details, call 724-727-3079 or visit washingtontwpfire.org.

Anime Club to return to Vandergrift Public Library

Vandergrift Public Library will host an Anime Club for children in fifth through 10^th grade from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays beginning March 1 at the library, 128C Washington Ave.

No reservations are required; just drop in.

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.

Wednesday: Apollo Memorial Library will host a family board game night from 5 to 7 p.m. at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Bring your game or play one of the library’s. No reservations required; just stop in. Details: 724-478-4214.

Wednesday: Apollo Hose Co. No. 2 will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. There will be specials and wish jars. Details: 724-478-4831.

Wednesdays and Saturdays: Apollo Area Historical Society Museum, 317 N. Second St., is closed for the season. Visits are available by appointment. Appointments: 724-478-2849 or 724-212-9255.

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.

Brackenridge

Wednesday: Al-Anon will meet at 8 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10th Ave. The group offers help and hope for families and friends of alcoholics.

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

Wednesday: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from noon to 3 p.m. All items are free, but donations will be accepted. Items available include clothing of all sizes, bedding and window items. Donations of clothing, shoes and boots welcome. Donations must be laundered and free from pet hair. Handicap accessible. Details: 724-295-3095.

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.

Harrison

Wednesday: A Seniors For Safe Driving course will be offered from 1 to 5 p.m. in the Charles W. Young Conference Center at a Allegheny Valley Hospital, 1301 Carlisle St. The class is PennDOT approved and for drivers who are at least 55 years old. Those who complete the course can qualify for reduced auto insurance premiums. There is no behind-the-wheel driving. To qualify for this class, participants must have taken the initial two-day class within the past 36 months. Cost: $16. Details and registration: 800-559-4880 or seniorsforsafedriving.com.

Wednesday and Saturday: Faith Lutheran Church, 1500 Broadview Blvd., will host a Becky’s Closet community clothing store from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. Clothing available at very low cost. Donations welcome during this time.

Wednesday: Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank will be open from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Food bank participants can receive food allotments twice per month. Those who are not yet registered should come from 3 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday. Details and alternate times: 724-226-0606, ext. 10.

Wednesday: The Agape Thrift Shop at Grace United Methodist Church, 1333 Freeport Road, will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Clean spring clothing in all sizes is needed. Due to a lack of space, no housewares or bedding can be accepted. Bring donations on Wednesday or leave them on the front porch. Do not place donations in the blue bins behind the church.

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.

March 8: Springdale Free Public Library will host an evening story time with Linda Medwig, author of, “The Big Sneeze” at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. All ages welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum

Wednesday: The Elks will host bingo at 6:30 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. The kitchen is open to the public from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Menu: elks644.org/elks-kitchen-1. Orders: 724-226-1644 by 8:15 p.m.

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.

Washington Township

Wednesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 6 p.m. at Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380.

Vandergrift

March 8: A toddler story time will be at 11 a.m. at Vandergrift Public Library, 128C Washington Ave. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-568-2212.