The Stroller, Feb. 3, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Annual Shamrock Shuffle event planned in West Leechburg

The St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Shuffle 5K and one-mile Fun Walk will begin at 10 a.m. March 23 at West Leechburg Firehall, 1116 Gosser St.

The course will run through the streets of West Leechburg and return to the fire hall. A virtual option is also available. Check-in begins at 9 a.m. Cost is $25 for the live 5K, and $20 for the live Family Walk and both virtual events.

Participants must register by March 6 to be guaranteed a race t-shirt. Costumes are encouraged and leashed furry friends are welcome. To register, visit sempergratuspgh.org/events. A portion of proceeds supports pediatric patients suffering from cancer, diseases, and disabilities in addition to general acts of kindness. For details, visit kvcares.com.

Lower Burrell Citizen Police Academy accepting applications

The Lower Burrell Citizen Police Academy will begin March 7 at the city municipal building. Classes will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays for 10 weeks with the exception of March 28.

Applicants must be 18 years or older, residents of Lower Burrell and submit to a background investigation. Class size is limited to 25.

The program is designed to promote partnerships through education. Participants will be provided with a wide range of information intended to help better understand the goals and objectives, rules, responsibilities and legal parameters under which the police department functions.

For an application and details, visit lowerburrellpolice.org. Application deadline is Feb. 29.

Drive-thru Valentine meal to benefit Peoples Library

Peoples Library will sponsor drive-thru takeout meal from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Feb. 12 with pick-up in the parking lot behind the New Kensington location, 880 Barnes St.

The menu is by Hoffstot’s Café Monaco and will include stuffed pepper soup with crackers, braised beef pot roast with natural jus, smashed red potatoes, broccoli and a mini cherry parfait.

Cost is $40 per meal. Reservations are required by 5 p.m. Wednesday. For reservations, call 724-339-1021 or visit peopleslibrary.org.

Calendar

Bell Township  

Today: An all-you-can-eat Valentine’s pancake breakfast will be from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at Bell Township Volunteer Firehall, 201 Main St., Salina. Cost: $10; children, $5; younger than 3, free.

Bethel Township

Today: Bethel Township Volunteer Fire Department will host an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. at the firehall, 133 Bethel Church Road. Menu: eggs, home fries, sausage patties, French toast, waffles, biscuits & gravy, cheese, mushrooms, onions, orange juice, toast, coffee and tea. Cost: $13; age 6 to 12, $7; 5 and younger, free.

Buffalo Township

Tuesday: Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Company will sell chicken dinners from 3 to 7 p.m. at the firehall, 565 Sarver Road. Dine in or takeout. Menu: half chicken, parsley potatoes, vegetable, rolls, dessert and beverage, $12. Chicken nuggets will be available for children. Proceeds benefit the fire company. Details: 724-353-1410.

East Vandergrift  

Sunday: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish will have bingo at 2 p.m. in the church social hall, 411 McKinley Ave. Doors open at 1 p.m. There will be a 59-number jackpot game, a 45-number picture frame game and a magic number game for over $50. Details: 724-478-4958.

Feb. 10: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish will host a cash bash in the church social hall, 411 McKinley Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the first number will be drawn at 7 p.m. Cost: $30, includes food, beverages and a chance to win $3,000 in cash prizes. Must be 21 to attend. There will be pull tabs, a scratch-off lottery board, theme baskets and 50-50 raffles. Tickets: Crystal, 724-882-9212, after Sunday Mass in the church vestibule and in the parish office.

Harrison  

Sunday : The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary will sponsor a super bingo at 2 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Cost: $35 in advance; $40 at the door; includes bingo package and lunch. Non-smoking venue. Tickets: Lorraine, 412-537-5954 or the post, 724-904-7649. Proceeds benefit local veterans in need.

Tuesday: A story time for children age 3 to 5 will be at 10 a.m. at Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Siblings welcome. No reservations required. This week’s theme will be Mo Willems.

Tuesday: Tarentum Area Lions Club will meet at the Anchor Inn, Freeport Road. Dinner will be at 6 p.m. and the meeting will be at 6:45 p.m. Members and guests welcome.

Feb. 10: Guardian Angels Parish will host a Mardi Gras celebration from 6 to 10 p.m. in Patterson Hall at the Most Blessed Sacrament campus, Natrona Heights. Cost: $20, includes food, soft drinks, a DJ and karaoke. Tickets: 724-226-4900 or stop in at the parish office, 800 Montana Ave., suite 2, Natrona Heights.

Feb. 10: A free native plant workshop will be from 1 to 3 p.m. at Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Those attending will make a planter of native plants and representatives of the Rachel Carson Homestead, Pucketos Garden Club and Penn State Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions. Children welcome, must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations required. Reservations: Visit the calendar section at AlleghenyValleyLibrary.org.

Leechburg 

Saturdays: The Leechburg Area Museum is closed for the season. Appointments during the off-season: 724-845-8914 and leave a message or email lamahs@windstream.net.

Monday: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open.

Feb. 17: First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 358 Main St., will sponsor a chili cook-off from noon to 2 p.m. at the church. Prizes will be awarded for the spiciest, most unique and best all-around entries. Menu: flight of four single servings, $8; bowl, $3; hot dog, $2; and drinks, $1. Entry forms: servinggodgracefully.net/chili. Details Doreen Smeal, 724-448-4188.

Lower Burrell

Today: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the band Americana from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.

Feb. 10: A Valentine’s dinner comedy show featuring Pittsburgh comedian Jim Krenn will be hosted at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. and the show will start at 8 p.m. Cash bar. Cost: $50; members of the Moose, $45. Public welcome. Ticket deadline is Monday. Tickets: text 724-448-2506 or mooselodge053@gmail.com.

Feb. 17: A Valentine’s cosmic bingo will be at 7 p.m. at Kinloch Volunteer Fire Department, 915 New York Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $30, includes all games; extra packets will be sold at the door. No outside alcohol permitted. The bar will accept cash or credit cards. Tickets: lb1tips.com/shop.

Feb. 18: Burrell Youth Wrestling will sponsor a cash raffle for prizes of $10,000, $5,000 and $2,000 at the Supertrophy Tournament set for 9 a.m. at Burrell High School gymnasium. The drawing will be during the 2 p.m. session break. Only 300 tickets will be sold. Winner need not be present. There will be food trucks and concessions all day. Raffle tickets: $100 each. Tickets: call or text Sarah Stevenson, 412-576-1029.

New Kensington 

Today: East Kensington Community Circle will host a cash bingo in the Community Circle building, 1785 Seventh St., across from Martin Elementary School. Doors open at 11:30. Lunch will be served at 12:30 and bingo starts at 1 p.m. There will be a progressive jackpot and magic number game. Cost: $20, includes lunch and 18 games.

Sunday: Aluminum City Terrace Bingo Committee will host bingo from 2 to 4:30 p.m. in the activities center. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Cost: $5, includes one board, snacks and drinks; extra boards, $1 each. Public welcome.

Monday: Pucketos Garden Club will meet at New Kensington United Presbyterian Church, 601 Fifth Ave. Eagle advocate Don German will discuss the nest at the U.S. Steel Irvin plant at 12:30 p.m. A light lunch will be served afterward. Guests welcome. Like us on Facebook. Details: Pat, 724-275-7207.

Wednesday: A veterans service officer will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the office of state Rep. Jill Cooper, 356 Freeport St., suite 100. Services available will include disability and pension claims, benefit questions, assisting spouses with survivor benefits issues and applications for veterans grants. Appointments will be accepted, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: 724-472-4102.

O’Hara

Feb. 14: A Vitalant community blood drive will be from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the large group instructional room at Fox Chapel Area High School, 611 Field Club Road. Appointments recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: 877-258-4825 or visit the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org and use group code UHS010025.

Parks Township

Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will have a country music jam night from 5 to 8 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. Bring your favorite stringed instrument and sing along. Refreshments available. Public welcome. Details: 724-845-2390.

Saxonburg

Monday:Bingo will begin at 7 p.m. in the ballroom of Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company, 210 Horne Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m. The kitchen will be open.

Shaler

Feb. 9: A Valentine’s Couples Dinner featuring an all-you-can-eat Italian buffet will be at 6 p.m. at Stoneridge Covenant Church, 811 Dressel Road. Free childcare will be available onsite. Children should bring a bagged lunch. Paid reservations required. Cost: $10 per person. Reservations: stoneridgecc.org/february.

Springdale   

Today: The Knotty Knitters group at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at noon at the library, 331 School St. The group meets the first and third Saturdays of the month. Bring your unfinished knitting or crocheting project. All skill levels welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Sunday: The Springdale High School prom fashion show will be from 2 to 4 p.m. in Marshall Auditorium at the high school, 501 Butler Road. There will be a basket raffle, bake sale and 50-50. Admission: $10; elementary students, $5; 5 and younger, free.

Tarentum

Today: The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Details: 724-224-9220.

Today: A fish fry will be from noon to 4 p.m. at Bethel AME Church, 250 W. Seventh Ave. Menu: fish, coleslaw, baked beans, corn on the cob, bread and dessert, $12; fish sandwich and coleslaw, $8. Details: 724-224-2417.

Sunday and Tuesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St. An opportunity for silent prayer will be at 6:30 p.m.

West Deer 

March 2 and 3: East Union Church is accepting donations for its annual rummage sale. No clothing, televisions or computers please. To schedule a donation, call the church at 724-265-1381; or Mary Lynne, 412-767-5750.