The Stroller, Feb. 3, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Free event about Second Amendment rights planned

State Rep. Joseph Petrarca will host a free informational event about concealed carry Second Amendment rights from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the West Leechburg Firemen’s Recreation Hall, 1116 Gosser St.

Representatives from the county sheriff’s office, state police, local law enforcement and the state Game Commission will be on hand and answer questions.

For details, call Petrarca’s Vandergrift office at 724-567-6982.

A-K Health Foundation to present program about home invasions

The Allegheny-Kiski Health Foundation will present a free community seminar, “Home Invasion Prevention and Preparation,” at 6 p.m. Feb. 12 in the William and Grayce Walker Conference Room at the foundation offices, 1 Acee Drive, Harrison.

R. J. Makowski, co-owner of Makowski Martial Arts & Fitness in Saxonburg will be the speaker. Topics will include situational awareness, castle doctrine and basic physical skills to survive assaults.

Registration is required. To register, call 724-294-3157.

Calendar

Brackenridge

Wednesday: Al-Anon and Alateen, programs for anyone whose life has been affected by someone else’s drinking, will meet at 8 p.m. in Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10th Ave. Details: 800-628-8920

Freeport

Wednesday: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. at the church. Cash only. Clothing donations welcome. Details: 724-295-2476

Harrison

Thursday: A support group for young parents will meet from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Allegheny Family Network North, 1600 Pacific Ave., suite 10, Natrona Heights. Free child care available by request. Reservations required. Reservations: 412-246-2030, ext. 782

Leechburg

Wednesday: The genealogy group at Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society will meet from 10 a.m. to noon at the museum, 118 First St. All experience levels welcome. Bring a friend. Details: Judy, 724-681-9154

Oklahoma

April 17: A drag queen bingo at 7 p.m. at the Oklahoma School House Hall, 171 Thorn St. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets include a catered buffet, water and pop. BYOB Tickets: before April 7, $25; after April 7, $35. Those who purchase tickets before Feb. 14 will be entered into a drawing to win $20 in strip tickets. There will be a basket auction, 50/50 raffle and strip tickets. Proceeds will benefit animal rescues Tiny Cause in Vandergrift and the Proper Pit Bull. Tickets: at Tiny’s Fur Family Shop, 131 Columbia Ave., Vandergrift, or theproperpitbull.org/store/p11/DragQueenBingo.html

Vandergrift

Feb. 15: Vandergrift Public Library will host a free chess tournament for children in kindergarten through eighth grade at 9 a.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Chess sets will be provided. Children will be divided by grade into junior and senior divisions. Registration required. Registration: 724-568-2212

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