The Stroller, Feb. 6, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Drive-through food distribution set Tuesday at Pittsburgh Mills

Allegheny Valley Association of Churches and the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank will host a drive-thru food distribution for anyone in need from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday in parking lot of the former JC Penney store at the Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills, Frazer.

Reservations are required by 5 p.m. Monday to ensure enough food is available. To make a reservation, visit pittsburghfoodbank.org/find-food/drive-up-distributions or call 412-460-3663, ext. 655. You will need your name, email, zip code, email address, current weekly income and license plate number for the car that will pick up the food.

Individuals must remain in their vehicle. For details, call 724-226-0606.

Volunteers needed to help order food in New Kensington

The City of New Kensington is partnering with Oasis Grocery Direct as a short-term solution to provide high quality, affordable food and groceries delivered to pick-up sites in the city.

Volunteers are needed to assist those who do not have access to a computer, internet or a smart phone to place orders for food.

To offer your time, send a private message with your name, telephone number and email address to New Ken Downtown Partnership on Facebook.

Calendar

Apollo

Feb. 11: Apollo Memorial Library is sponsoring a Valentine money raffle. The winning number will be the 7 p.m. Feb. 11 Pick 3 Pa. Lottery number. Cost: $2 per ticket, two numbers on each ticket. Winning number will receive $500 and the numbers one below and one above will each receive $25. Proceeds will benefit the library. Tickets: stop in at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

Feb. 12: A vendor fair will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parish center at St. James Parish, 109 Owens View Ave. All vendors needed. Cost: $20 per table; without electricity, $15. Details: Linda, 724-882-8776.

Arnold

Friday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is accepting orders for its weekly pierogi sale. Varieties: potato or sauerkraut. Pickup: 12:30 to 4 p.m. Fridays at the church social hall. Face masks required. Cost: $11 per dozen; 6 for $6. Orders: 724-339-9257, 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Bethel

Monday: The Knee High To Nature Series at the Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek will offer sponsor a free winter science program for children in early elementary school at 6 p.m. at the center, 142 Kerr Road. Reservations required. Reservations: armstrongcenter.org/odc-events.

Brackenridge

Wednesday: Al-Anon will meet at 8 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10th Ave. The group offers help and hope for families and friends of alcoholics.

East Vandergrift 

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

Harrison   

Thursday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer a computer class about how to use free software including photo and video editing, mail and antivirus apps at 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Online participation available. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or the calendar section at Alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Feb. 11: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host a virtual story time and guided art project for children in kindergarten through third grade, “Zooming With The Queen,” at 10 a.m. Registration required. Registration: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Feb. 12: A cash bash to benefit St. Joseph High School will begin at 6 p.m. in Patterson Hall at Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Church, 1526 Union Ave., Natrona Heights. Admission: $10, includes lottery, dinner and drinks. Winners need not be present. Tickets: Patricia Carman, 724-226-7877.

Feb. 15: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host a bedtime story hour for children age 3 to 5 at 9:30 a.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Children are welcome to wear their pajamas and bring a blanket and stuffed friend. No reservations required. Details: 724-226-3491.

Indiana Township

Today: An all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner will be from noon to 5 p.m. at Rural Ridge Volunteer Fire Company, 135 Little Deer Creek Road. Menu: spaghetti, salad and dessert, $12; meatballs and wedding soup available a la carte. Dine in or take out. Orders: 724-265-4000.

Kiski Township

Today: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department will host an all-you-can-eat breakfast will be from 8 to 11:30 a.m. at the firehall, 1037 Route 56. Menu: bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, pancakes, waffles, French toast, home fries, hash browns, biscuits with sausage gravy, toast and drinks. Cost: $11; age 4 to 12, $6.50; 2 and 3, $2; younger than 2, free.

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.

Monday: The Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society, 118 First St., is closed for winter. To arrange a private tour, email lamahs@windstream.net or call 724-845-8914 and leave a message.

March 17: Leechburg Public Library is conducting a raffle to win one roll of $20 and one roll of $10 Pa. scratch off lottery tickets. Cost: $5, includes two numbers. The winning number will be the 7 p.m. March 17 Pa. Pick 3 drawing. Tickets: stop in at the library, 139 Market St.

May 7: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company is accepting vendor applications for an outdoor craft show. Cost: $25 for a 12 x 12-foot space. No electricity available. Bring your own table, chairs and tent. Details: Melissa, 724-332-9090.

New Kensington

Monday: Pucketos Garden Club will meet at 11 a.m. at New Kensington United Presbyterian Church, 601 Fifth Ave. Barbara Summers will present a program about how to make flavored oils. A packaged lunch will be served. Guests welcome. Like us on Facebook. Details: Pat, 724-275-7207.

Wednesday: St. George Orthodox Church will sell kibbee from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. the church hall, 1150 Leishman Ave. Cost: $45 per dozen or six for $24. Orders required today. Orders: 724-337-3918.

Feb. 25: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley is accepting orders for Jenny Lee Swirl breads. Flavors: classic cinnamon, cinnamon raisin, cinnamon apple and cranberry swirl, $5 per loaf. Order deadline: Feb. 14. Pickup: Feb. 25 at Animal Protectors, 730 Church St. Orders: form.jotform/com/220054107871145 or facebook.com/animalprotectorsofav. Details: Norma, 724-448-5894.

Plum

Saturday : Plum Community Library will host a Scrabble Saturday event from 1 to 3 p.m. at the library, 445 Center New Texas Road. All ages welcome but must know how to play. Reservations and masks required. Reservations: visit the registration section at plumlibrary.org.

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.

Tuesday: South Butler Community Library will host a free Date Night from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the library, 240 W. Main St. Couples young and old will complete a scavenger hunt, enjoy sweet treats and hot drinks and watch a movie. Reservations encouraged. Reservations: 724-352-4810.

Springdale 

Monday: The Knotty Knitters group at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6 p.m. Bring your unfinished knitting or crocheting project. All skill levels welcome. Reservations and masks required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

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 Carnivals with Mad Science of Pittsburgh. Space is limited. Registration and masks required. Registration: 724-274-9729.

Tuesday: A craft workshop to make a Valentine planter will be from noon to 2 p.m. at Springdale United Presbyterian Church, 859 Pittsburgh St. Bring a lunch. Reservations: text Amy, 702-496-6268.

Feb. 13: Springdale High School Prom Committee is accepting basket auction donations for the annual prom fashion show. Details: 724-274-8100.

Feb. 14: The Mystery Lovers Book Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 10 a.m. at the library, 331 School St. The selection will be, “Eight Perfect Murders,” by Peter Swanson. Copies available at the library. New members welcome. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Feb. 16: Springdale Free Public Library will offer a craft workshop to make a hydrangea wreath at 1 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum

Today 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.

Wednesday: The Elks will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. The kitchen is open to the public from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Menu: elks644.org/elks-kitchen-1. Orders: 724-226-1644 by 8:15 p.m.

Vandergrift

Tuesday: The YoYos Needles Art group at Vandergrift Public Library will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the library reading room, 128C. Washington Ave. All skill levels welcome. No reservations required. Details: 724-568-2212.

Tuesday: A free crafting event will be at Vandergrift Public Library, 128C Washington Ave. Stop in any time between 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and make a valentine for your special someone. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-568-2212.

Feb. 16: Vandergrift Public Library will host meet-up event for children of all ages who are home schooled at 12:30 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-568-2212.

Through Feb. 18: Vandergrift Public Library will have a book sale during operating hours. Fill a grocery store bag provided by the library for $3. DVDs, audio books, CDs and puzzles must be purchased separately. Hours: 1 to 8 p.m., Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. Proceeds benefit the library.

Washington Township

Feb. 19: A Moonlight Bingo will begin at 7:30 p.m. at Washington Township Volunteer Fire Hall, 4078 Route 66. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $35 includes buffet and drinks. Those attending must be at least 21 years old. Tickets: 724-727-3079 or visit Washington Township VFC - Westmoreland on Facebook.

March 27: Space applications are being accepted for an auto parts swap meet set for 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Washington Township Volunteer Fire Co., Route 66. Cost: outside 12 x 24-foot space, $25; outside 12 x 48-foot space, $45. Vendor set up will begin at 11 p.m. March 26. First come, first served. Items will include parts and accessories from anything automotive, classic, high performance, trucks, cars, motorcycles or boats. Food and beverages will be sold inside. Rain or shine. Details: 724-727-3079.