Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number.

Lower Burrell Citizen Police Academy accepting applications

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

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 March 2.

Children encouraged to enter bookmark design contest

Vandergrift Public Library is sponsoring a bookmark design contest for students in kindergarten through 12th grade.

Bookmarks should be an original creation. Winners will receive a free book and have their bookmark reproduced for distribution at the library. The submission deadline is March 1. For complete design details and an entry form, visit Vandergriftpubliclibrary.org.

Drive-thru Valentine meal to benefit Peoples Library

Peoples Library will sponsor drive-thru takeout meal with wine from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Feb. 13 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 a cream of tomato soup with crackers, braised beef pot roast with natural a jus, rosemary and shallot mashed potatoes, baby green beans, raspberry cheesecake parfait with chocolate mousse and choice of red or white wine.

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

Plum Meals On Wheels seeking volunteer drivers, packers

Plum Community Center is seeking volunteers to help with its Meals On Wheels program.

Help is needed Fridays from 8 to 9:30 a.m. to pack bags for local homebound seniors. Drivers are wanted from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mondays to distribute the meals. For details, contact Samantha at 412-744-4861 or slamorte@plumboro.com.

Calendar

Apollo

May 20: Apollo Events Committee is accepting reservations from vendors and food trucks for its annual May Daze celebration set for noon to 6 p.m. in Apollo Plaza. Cost: vendors, $25; food trucks, $50. Flea market spaces are available for $10. Rain date: May 21.

Arnold

Today: Arnold United Methodist Church, 1801 Leishman Ave., will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon at the church. Menu: choice of plain, blueberry, pecan and chocolate chip pancakes or French toast, sausage and drink. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $8; 12 and younger, $6.Details: 724-339-2377.

Today: Homemade doughnuts will be sold from 6 to 10 a.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church, 1721 Victoria Ave. Cost: $8 per dozen. Orders: 724-335-0101.

Monday: There will be a Bible study from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at The Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave.

Bethel

Today: The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek, 142 Kerr Road, will offer a free program for middle and high school students, “Animal Allies,” from 1 to 3 p.m. at the center. Author Elizabeth Pagel-Hogan will be the speaker and the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium will bring some special guests. Cost: $8. Reservations required. Reservations and details: armstrongcenter.org/odc-events.

Tuesday : The Armstrong Nature Book Club will meet at 7 p.m. at the Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek, 142 Kerr Road. The selection will be, “Vulture: The Private Life of an Unloved Bird,“ by Katie Fallon. Reservations required. Reservations and details: armstrongcenter.org/odc-events.

Brackenridge

Feb. 25: The American Legion Auxiliary will sponsor a soup cook-off from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the post, 845 First Ave. Bring your best soup in a slow cooker or roaster by 12:30 p.m., and your recipe if you wish to share it. Soup will be sold as a fundraiser for the auxiliary, takeout or dine in. Prizes will be awarded at 3 p.m. to the top three soups, as voted by people sampling. Public welcome to sample, vote and purchase soup. Entrant registration required. Details and registration: Anita,412-860-6351.

March 11: A spaghetti dinner to benefit the family of Chief Justin McIntire will be from noon to 6 p.m. at Pioneer Hose Firehall, 124 Morgan St. Basket donations are being accepted for a raffle. Details: Casey Huss on Facebook.

Butler

Feb. 10: Butler County Historical Society will present a program, “The History of Route 8,” with speaker Steve Cicero at 7 p.m. in the Sen. Walter Lowrie House, 123 W. Diamond St. Cost: $10; society members, free. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-283-8116 or butlerhistory.com.

East Vandergrift

Today, Sunday and Monday: A rummage sale will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today, noon to 1 p.m. Sunday and noon to 3 p.m. Monday, in the basement of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 420 McKinley Ave.

Sunday: Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish will host bingo at 2 p.m. in the church social hall, 411 McKinley Ave. Doors open at 1 p.m. There will be a 55-number jackpot game and a 45-number picture frame game.

Feb. 11: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church, East Vandergrift, will have a cash bash at 7 p.m. in the church social hall, 411 McKinley Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. Admission: $25, includes food and beverages. Drawings will be every 15 minutes. There will be pull tabs, a basket auction and 50/50 drawings. Must be at least 21. Tickets: Crystal, 724-882-9212 and after Sunday Mass in the church vestibule.

Harrison 

Monday: A 10-week course of beginner bridge lessons will be offered at 6 p.m. at Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Dates are Feb. 6, 13 and 20, March 6, 13 and 20, April 3, 10 and 17 and May 1. The class is for players with little or no knowledge of the game. Players must attend all 10 classes. Reservations required. Reservations: Alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Tuesday: The PriorityCare program at Allegheny Valley Hospital will offer a free question-and-answer event, “Hypertension and Your Heart,” with cardiologist Dr. John Balacko at 6 p.m. in the Charles W. Young Conference Center at the hospital, 1301 Carlisle St., Natrona Heights. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-7339.

Thursday: Burtner House Restoration Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the township municipal building, 1 Municipal Drive. New members welcome.

Feb. 25: Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars will sponsor a Happy Hour Cash Bash from 6 to 8 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Lane. Cost: $25, includes five numbers for the drawings, and sandwiches, salads and sweets starting at 6:15 p.m. There will be karaoke with Bucky and a cash bar. Tickets: 724-904-7649 or email vfw894natronaheights@gmail.com.

Kittanning

Monday: Armstrong County Republican Committee will meet at 7 p.m. at Living Water Church, 629 Woodard Ave. Parking and entrance are at the rear of the building. There will be a Zoom call with Pa. Superior Court candidate Mike Dimino and Commonwealth Court of Pa. candidate Josh Prince. Details and questions: Darlene Iseman, darleneiseman@yahoo.com; Darlene Smail, 724-902-2244 or Anthony Shea, ashea247@comcast.net.

Leechburg

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.

Lower Burrell 

Today: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the 56 East Band from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.

Sunday: A bowling fundraiser to benefit the Burrell High School Marching Band will be from 1 to 4 p.m. at Wildlife Lanes, 1000 Wildlife Lodge Road. Cost: $20, includes unlimited bowling and shoe rental. There will be raffles and a bake sale. Tickets: burrellmarchingbandwam@gmail.com.

Feb. 9: Trinity United Christian Church will host a free Celebrate the Love of Christ Valentine Dinner at 6 p.m. at the church, 3400 Garvers Ferry Road. Reservations required by Sunday. Reservations: call or text 724-759-5065.

New Kensington

Today: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from noon to 2 p.m. today 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.

Sunday: Aluminum City Terrace Activities Group will host bingo from 2 to 4 p.m. in the activities center, 136 Aluminum City Terrace. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Cost: $3, includes one board, snacks and drinks; extra boards, $1 each. There will be a raffle for a Valentine’s Day gift basket. Public welcome.

Monday: Pucketos Garden Club will meet at 11 a.m. at New Kensington United Presbyterian Church, 601 Fifth Ave. A light lunch will be afterward. New Kensington Mayor Tom Guzzo will be the guest speaker. Guests welcome. Like us on Facebook. Details: Pat, 724-275-7207.

Feb. 24: Arnold Volunteer Engine No. 2 will host a night of wine or beer cupcake pairings from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at the Eagles, 2134 Freeport Road. Cost: $20, includes four cupcakes from Cora Lee Cupcakes and four 4-ounce beers from local breweries or four 4-ounce wines from Pa. and New York wineries. Advance tickets required by Feb. 17; no tickets will be sold at the door. Tickets: square.link/u/HmH18HQi.

Oakmont 

Monday: Oakmont Historical Society will host a free lecture, “What’s In a Name?,” about the origins of the names of streets, alleys and neighborhoods in Oakmont and Verona at 6:30 p.m. at Oakmont Carnegie Library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd. Details: Gary, oakmonthistory@gmail.com.

Wednesday : Oakmont Carnegie Library will host a story time for children age 3 to 5 with their caregiver from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd. The theme will be Valentine’s Day. Each child will receive a themed craft bag to take home. Reservations recommended. Reservations: visit the calendar section at oakmontlibrary.org.

Feb. 13: The Cookbook Club at Oakmont Carnegie Library will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the library Oak Room, Allegheny River Blvd. 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. Registration required. Tableware will be provided. New members welcome. Details: Robin, almendingerr@einetwork.net.

O’Hara

Feb. 15: Fox Chapel Area High School will host a Vitalant community blood drive from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the high school large group instruction room, 611 Field Club Road. Appointments recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Must be at least 16 years old. Appointments: visit donateblood.centralbloodbank.org and use group code HS010025 or contact Rachel Machen at 412-209-7000.

Parks

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.

Plum

Tuesday: Plum School District will host a community connections night, “Shape the Sky: Shaping the Way Our Children Use Smartphones,” at 6 p.m. at the middle school auditorium, 440 Presque Isle Drive. Real-time online viewing will available at pbsd.net. Details: pbsd.net.

Saxonburg

Monday: South Butler Community Library and Penn State Extension will host a free webinar, “Toss Your Hat In the Ring,” for anyone who is interested in learning how to become a local official at 7 p.m. at the library, 240 W. Main St. Reservations requested, but walk-ins are welcome. Reservations: 724-352-4810.

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.

Thursday: A free display of 3D pop-up books and discussion will be at 6:30 p.m. at South Butler Community Library, 240 W. Main St. Guest speaker Rue Snider will be on hand to discuss his collection of over 100 books. Details: 724-352-4810.

Springdale 

Monday: The Geraldine Yanni Science program for children in second through sixth grade at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. The topic will be Brixology Machine with Mad Science of Pittsburgh. Space is limited. Registration required. Registration: 724-274-9729.

Feb. 9: Springdale Free Public Library, 331 School St., will host an AARP Tax Assistance group for tax season. Appointments will be Thursdays and Saturdays Feb. 9 through April 13. Intake forms are available. Appointments required. Details: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum

Today: The Cool Change Band will be featured from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Elks, 219 E. Sixth Ave. There will be pizza and wing night specials from 5 to 9 p.m. Members and guests welcome.

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.

Sunday: A spaghetti dinner to benefit the families of Brackenridge Police Chief Justin McIntire and Tarentum officer Jordan Schrecengost will be at 3 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 208 Fourth Ave. Cost: $10.

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.

Feb. 11: The Elks will host a Valentine’s dance featuring the 56 East Band from 8 to 11 p.m. Cost: $10, includes water, pop, snacks and drafts. Tickets: at the lodge. Members and guests welcome.

Vandergrift

February: Vandergrift Public Library, 128C Washington Ave., will have a $3 per bag book sale through the end of February at the library. Bags will be provided. Audio books, DVDs and puzzles are excluded from the bag sale and will be sold buy one, get one free.

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

Winfield

Feb. 13: Concordia at Cabot Haven Apartments will host a free presentation about iconic film couples at 2 p.m. at Haven III, 160 Marwood Road. Gail Griffith of Community College of Allegheny County will discuss interesting behind-the-scenes secrets of Bogie and Bacall, Astaire and Rogers and Gable and Leigh. Reservations required by Monday. Reservations: 724-352-1571, ext. 8518.

---

Copyright ©2025— Trib Total Media, LLC (TribLIVE.com)

---