The Stroller, Feb. 4, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Shamrock Shuffle 5K and Walk set for March 21

The 2020 Shamrock Shuffle 5K and one-mile Family Fun Walk will begin at 10 a.m. March 21 at West Leechburg Fire Hall, 1116 Gosser St.

The course will run through the streets of West Leechburg and return to the fire hall. Check-in begins at 9 a.m. Cost is $20; and couples, $35.

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/eventhome. Proceeds will benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Seminar about ticks and Lyme disease offered Feb. 13

The Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania will offer a free seminar about ticks and Lyme disease at 7 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Audubon Nature Store, 612 S. Pike Road, Buffalo Township.

Learn tips to make your outdoor experiences tick-stress free.

Registration is required. To register, call 412-963-6100 or visit aswp.org/events/8852.

Free lunch available at Salvation Army

A free community lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the Salvation Army, 917 Brackenridge Ave., Brackenridge.

Free food items from Aldi will be available. For details, call 724-224-6310, ext. 2, and leave a message.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Thursday: The Kiski Valley branch of Valley Points YMCA will offer a seminar, “Nutritional Q&A” with certified functional nutrition therapy practitioner Melanie Bowser at 6 p.m. at the YMCA, 511 Hyde Park Road. Details: 724-845-1968

Buffalo Township

Thursday: Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) will meet at 5:30 p.m. in Evangel Heights Assembly of God, 120 Beale Road, Sarver. Details: Joyce, 724-295-9407

Fawn

Thursday: Fawn Sewing Group will meet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Center United Methodist Church, 1575 Donnellville Road. The group will sew pillow cases for children who have been burned. Kits will be provided. Details: 724-224-4152

Freeport

Thursday: Freeport Renaissance Association will meet at 7 p.m. at The Canvas, Artfully Yours, 237 Fifth St., due to the New Year’s holiday. Anyone who loves Freeport and wishes to see positive improvements is welcome.

Harrison

Thursday: Friends of Community Library of Allegheny Valley will have a card party at noon at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Board games welcome. Coffee will be available and there will be door prizes. Details: Delphine, 724-226-2799

Thursday: Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars will host indoor cornhole games at 7:30 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Partners will be drawn each week and there will be prizes. Public welcome.

Aug. 22: Burtner House Restoration Society will host a wine, beer and food festival at the homestead, Burtner Road, Natrona Heights. Applications are being accepted for food vendors, including booths and trucks, and local wineries and micro-breweries. Details: 724-205-8784 or email bhrs1821@gmail.com

Kittanning

Thursday: A free family and education support group for families and friends of those affected by the addiction of a loved one will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at The Empowerment Center, 113 Market St. Details: Bonnie, 724-545-2817 or DulanyBonnie01@gmail.com

Thursday: A free confidential support group for survivors of sexual assault will meet from 10 to 11 a.m. at the HAVIN office. Topics will include warning signs, relationships, boundaries, support systems and safety planning. Reservations required. Directions and reservations: 724-548-8888, 800-841-8881 or visit havinpa.org

Leechburg

Thursday: Al-Anon, a free, confidential program for anyone whose life has been affected by someone else’s drinking, will meet at 7 p.m. in First United Methodist Church, 251 Main St.

New Kensington

Thursday: New Kensington Hill Neighborhood Watch will meet at 7 p.m. at city council chambers. The public is encouraged to attend.

Oakmont

Monday: The Cookbook Club at Oakmont Carnegie Library will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the library White Oak Room. Stop in the library, look through this month’s cookbook, select a recipe you would like to make, and prepare and bring it to the meeting. Tableware will be provided. New members welcome. Registration required. Registration: Robin, 412-828-9532

Springdale

Thursdays: The Knotty Knitters group at Springdale Free Public Library will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. All knitters and crocheters welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729

Tarentum

Feb. 20: Holy Martyrs Church Merry Martyrs will host a lasagna dinner at 12:30 p.m. in the church hall, 353 W. Ninth Ave. Menu: lasagna, meatballs, salad, rolls, dessert, coffee and tea. Dine in or take out. Take-out orders will be ready at 1 p.m. There will be door prizes and games. Cost: $9. Public welcome. Reservations required by Feb. 17. Reservations: 724-224-0770 or 724-224-1626

Vandergrift

Thursday: The YoYos Needle Arts group at Vandergrift Public Library will meet at 1 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. All skill levels welcome. Details: 724-568-2212

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