The Stroller, Feb. 7, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

The Stroller is your go-to place for local charitable events and volunteer opportunities. Information for The Stroller may be dropped off or mailed at least a week in advance to: The Stroller, Valley News Dispatch, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084, email vndnews@tribweb.com or fax 724-226-4677.

Banners available to honor Harrison veterans

The Harrison Township Honor Roll Restoration Committee is selling banners to honor township residents who served in the Armed Forces.

Proceeds will help raise funds to restore the memorial. The double-sided banners will be printed by Gray Signs and measure 24 x 30-inches. Cost is $175 and includes banner, hardware, photo scanning and installation.

To see a preview of the design and for an order form, visit graysigns.com.

Valentine’s Day traditions to be explored at Heritage Museum

The Allegheny-Kiski Valley Heritage Museum will host a program, “Victorian Valentine,” at 2 p.m. Sunday at the museum, 224 E. Seventh Ave., Tarentum.

Collector, restorer and historian Ray Reiser will discuss the origins of Valentine’s Day as well as how it has been celebrated over the years.

Donations will be accepted.

CANCELLATIONS

Apollo: Apollo Memorial Library is closed due to the snow.

New Kensington: The salad bingo scheduled today by East Kensington Community Circle is canceled due to the inclement weather.

Saxonburg: South Butler Community Library is closed today due to the snow.

Calendar

Harrison

Sunday: The Knights of Columbus will host a pancake and sausage breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the council home, 28 Garfield St., Natrona. Cost: $6; younger than 6, $3.

Tarentum

Sunday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will have bar bingo from 4 to 7 p.m. at the lodge, Wood Street. Members and three guests welcome. Non-smoking venue.

Vandergrift

February: Vandergrift Public Library is conducting a bag book sale through the end of the month at the library, 128C Washington Ave., during regular library hours. Cost: $3, per Giant Eagle-sized bag. Excludes audiobooks, CDs and puzzles. Other items available at separate cost include hardback books, children’s books, DVDs, music CDs and puzzles. Audiobooks are available for $1, buy one, get one free. Details: 724-568-2212

Washington Township

Feb. 29: A Moonlight Bingo will be at 8 p.m. at Washington Township Volunteer Fire Hall, 4078 Route 66. Doors open at 6 p.m. There will be a DJ, black lights, strip tickets and Minute to Win It games. Cost: $30 includes buffet, drinks and bingo supplies. Only 250 tickets will be sold. Those attending must be at least 18 years old. Tickets: 724-727-3079 and leave a message or email washingtontwpfire@comcast.net