The Stroller, Feb. 5, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Armstrong Conservation group to have tree seedling sale

Armstrong Conservation District will conduct its annual fruit tree and seedling sale through March 3.

Fruit varieties include apple, apricot, peach and plum. Trees range from 3 to 6 feet in height, are bare rooted and packed in peat moss. Cost is $25. Tree guards are available at $3 each. Varieties are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Orders are encouraged to be placed early.

Tree seedling varieties available include American Common Persimmon, American Plum, Arrowwood Viburnum, Black Walnut, Chestnut Oak, Colorado Blue Spruce, Eastern White Pine, Norway Spruce, Red Mulberry, Silky Dogwood and Winterberry Holly. All are sold in bundles of 25. Cost is $25 per bundle. Prices include tax.

Distribution will be from 9 a.m. to noon April 15 at Lenape Technical School, 2215 Chaplin Ave., Manor. For an order form, visit armstrongcd.org or email bmemmonds@co.armstrong.pa.us or call 724-548-3425.

Bowl-A-Thon to raise money for foundation

The annual Burrell Education Foundation Bowl-A-Thon will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 19 at Wildlife Lanes, 1000 Wildlife Lodge Road, Lower Burrell.

Cost is $25 per bowler; $45 for two; and $90 for a team of four, and includes bowling and shoe rental. There will be a silent auction and 50/50 raffle. Sponsorship opportunities are available.

The Bowl-A-Thon benefits the foundation’s educational, cultural and recreational activities for residents of Upper and Lower Burrell. For details or to register, call 724-334-1406, ext. 2091, or visit burrelleducationfoundation.org/bowl-a-thon.html. The deadline to register or place an ad is Feb. 15.

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

Tuesday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., will sponsor a bingo night. Doors open at 6 p.m. There is a $1,000 jackpot game with a $500 consolation prize. Pierogi, snacks, drinks, daubers and extra packages will be sold. Admission: $25.

Friday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is accepting orders for its pierogi sale. Varieties: potato or sauerkraut. Pickup: 12:30 to 4 p.m. Fridays in the church social hall. Cost: $12 per dozen. Orders: 724-339-9257, 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Bethel 

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.

Cadogan

Saturday: The Cadogan Community Park Committee will sell lasagna dinners from 4 to 6 p.m. at the township building, 333 First Ave. Menu: lasagna, salad, bread and dessert, $12. Dine in or takeout. Order deadline: Tuesday. Orders: Jeanne Richardson, 724-902-7156; or Dave Round, 724-902-7287.

East Vandergrift 

Saturday : 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

Tuesday: Tarentum Area Lions Club will meet at the Anchor Inn, Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Members can order dinner at their own expense at 6 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 6:45. New members welcome.

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

Leechburg

Tuesday: An afternoon at the movies for adults will be from 1 to 3 p.m. at Leechburg Public Library, 139 Market St. The featured film will be, “Guys and Dolls.” Details: 724-236-0080.

New Kensington

Tuesday and Saturday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from noon to 2 p.m. 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. Winter clothing donations are welcome during business hours.

Oakmont 

Tuesdays: Taking Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) meets at 6 p.m. at Oakmont United Methodist Church, 419 Maryland Ave. Monthly dues: $5; first meeting is free. Details: vrevilla@pointpark.edu.

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. 15: 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 winter sports. Each child will receive a themed craft bag to take home. Reservations recommended. Reservations: visit the calendar section at oakmontlibrary.org.

Springdale 

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.

Feb. 15: Springdale Free Public Library will offer a craft workshop to make a rainbow wreath at 1 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

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.