The Stroller, Feb. 29, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Evening of chocolate to benefit Animal Protectors

Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will host, “Chocolate Paws,” an evening of chocolate from 6 to 9 p.m. March 28 at River Forest Country Club, Allegheny Township.

The Murphy’s Music Jazz Band will entertain, and there will be a cash bar, basket auction and 50/50 raffle. The buffet dinner will include pasta with meatballs and chicken with marinara, alfredo and primavera sauces, salad, rolls, bruschetta, desserts and chocolate beverages.

Tickets are $35 and include dinner and a free drink ticket. For tickets, visit Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley on Facebook. Ticket deadline is March 14. No tickets will be sold at the door.

Lower Burrell Lions broom sale continues

Lower Burrell Lions will continue to sell broom during the year at the city tax office and Ideal Cleaners on Leechburg Road.

Calendar

Brackenridge

March 21: The American Legion Auxiliary is accepting table reservations for an indoor rummage sale set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the post, 845 First Ave. Cost: $10 per table. Set-up will begin at 8 a.m. Paid reservations required. Reservations: Maria, 724-998-3902

Monday: Generations House of Worship, 1160 Parkside Drive, will host a Nar-Anon meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the church. Nar-Anon is a support group for anyone whose life has been affected by someone else’s addiction. Details: Laurie, 724-895-3385

Fox Chapel

March 21: The Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania will sponsor a program on maple sugaring from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve, 614 Dorseyville Road. A pancake brunch will be served every half hour. Last seating for the brunch will be at 1 p.m. and afterward a naturalist will lead a walk through the history of maple sugaring. Rain or shine. Cost: $10; and Audubon Society members, $6. Reservations required. Reservations: click here or call 412-963-6100.

Harrison

May 2: Highlands Relay for Life will sponsor a Night at the Races at Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 5 p.m. and races will begin at 6. Tickets: $20, include a horse, food, soft drinks and beer; $10 for those who want to buy a horse but can’t attend. Cash bar. Those attending must be at least 21 years old. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. Tickets: Jim, 724-224-6680 or jnlarko@verizon.net

Leechburg

Monday: Allegheny Ludlum Steel Retirees Local 1138 will meet at 1 p.m. at the Union Hall on Market Street. New retirees welcome. Details: Alan, 724-567-5952

Monday: The Leechburg Monday Evening Club will meet at 7 p.m. in social hall of Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church, 271 Main St. The group welcomes all women from the Leechburg area. Details: Denise, 724-567-5952

Monday to Friday: Leechburg Public Library will have an Amnesty Week. Overdue books and materials may be returned with no fees or fines no matter how long they have been past due. Hours: 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Details: 724-212-1421

Lower Burrell

Monday: Overeaters Anonymous will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Bethel United Methodist Church, 150 Alder St. No weigh-ins, dues or fees. Everyone welcome. Details: 724-289-8044

New Kensington

March 9: Allegheny Valley Hospital PriorityCare program will offer the one day AARP Smart Driver program refresher course from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the AVH Outpatient Center auditorium, 651 Fourth Ave. Participants must have completed the two-day class within the past 36 months and bring a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license. Fee: $15 for AARP members (valid card required); $20 for non-members. Reservations required. Reservations: 412-330-4469

Monday: Pucketos Garden Club will meet at 11 a.m. in United Presbyterian Church, 601 Fifth Ave. The program will be about planting a deer resistant garden. A light lunch will be served. Guests welcome. Like us on Facebook. Details and guest reservations: Pat, 724-275-7207

Saxonburg

Monday: GFWC Saxonburg District Woman’s Club will meet at 7 p.m. at Saxonburg Memorial Presbyterian Church, Main Street. Hostesses will be Bunny Fisher with Jean Kelley and Cathy Nagy. Donations will be collected to assist with the expansion at Robin’s Home shelter for disabled and homeless female veterans.

Springdale

March 29: Vendor applications are available for the Spring Fling craft and vendor fair set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the gymnasium of the Springdale borough building, 325 School St. Cost: $20. Sponsored by the borough recreation committee. Details: 724-274-6800 or springdaleboro@hotmail.com

Springdale Township

Mondays: Se Jong Tae Kwon Do offers free tae kwon do classes at 6:30 p.m. in the social hall at Our Lady of Victory Church, 1319 Low Grade Road, Harwick. Details: 724-274-4170

Vandergrift

Monday: A new Chess Club for children in kindergarten through eighth grade will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays through March 23 at Vandergrift Public Library, 128C Washington Ave. No experience necessary. A local chess master and volunteers will work with children and teach basic moves and strategy. Registration is encouraged, but drop-ins are welcome. Registration: 724-568-2212

West Deer

Thursday: A community blood drive will be from 2 to 7 p.m. in the township building meeting room, 109 East Union Road. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: call 877-258-4825 visit vitalant.org.