The Stroller, Feb. 8, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Bowl-A-Thon to raise funds for Burrell Education Foundation

The annual Burrell Education Foundation Bowl-A-Thon will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 18 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 Wednesday.

Native plants to be studied at workshop

A free workshop about plants that are native to Western Pennsylvania will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 1522 Broadview Blvd., Harrison.

Those attending will make a planter of native plants and representatives of the Rachel Carson Homestead, Pucketos Garden Club and Penn State Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions. Children are welcome and must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations are required. For reservations, visit the Calendar section at AlleghenyValleyLibrary.org.

Soup cook-off planned by Brackenridge American Legion Auxiliary

The Brackenridge American Legion Auxiliary will sponsor a soup cook-off Saturday at the post, 845 First Ave.

Bring your best soup in a roaster or stock pot by 12:30 p.m., and your recipe if you wish to share it. Sampling and judging will be from 1 to 2:30 p.m. by all adults who attend and winners will be announced at 3 p.m. Soup will be sold beginning at 2:30 p.m. as a fundraiser for the auxiliary, takeout or dine in and prizes will be awarded.

The public is welcome to sample, vote and purchase soup. Entrant registration is required. For details and to register, call Anita at 412-860-6351.

Calendar

Apollo

Today: The Yarn Good Time needle arts group at Apollo Memorial Library will meet from 5 to 7 p.m. at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. All ages and skill levels welcome. Details: 724-478-4214.

Arnold

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. Friday in the church social hall. Cost: $12 per dozen. Orders: 724-339-9257, 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Saturday: The trustee board of Bethlehem Temple Faith Church, 1374 Fourth Ave., will sell chicken wings from 1 to 5 p.m. at the church. Menu: regular seasoned, honey barbecue, buffalo and garlic Parmesan butter, $24 per dozen; potato salad, $3. Advance orders welcome. Orders: 724-335-5445.

Avonmore

Saturday: First Presbyterian Church, 518 Indiana Ave., will host a soup luncheon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church. Menu: bowl of wedding or beef vegetable soup, bread and dessert, $8. Dine in or takeout; quarts of soup to go, $8. Proceeds will be donated to the Brad and Chrissy Rupert family who lost their home in a house fire.

Brackenridge

Today: Bingo will begin at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave. Details: 724-994-6030.

Today: The Allegheny Valley Salvation Army and Community Center will distribute free grab-and-go lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the center parking lot, 917 Brackenridge Ave. Free grocery items from Walmart and Aldi will be available. Everyone is welcome.

Feb. 17: The American Legion will feature the DaPhunk Band from 7 to 11 p.m. in the upper level of the post, 845 First Ave. There will be a 50-50 and raffles to win a $300 cash card and $500 worth of meat. Cost: $15. Public welcome. Tickets: see the bartender at the post.

Delmont

Friday: Pa. Rep. Jill Cooper will sponsor a workshop “Grants 101” from 10 a.m. to noon at Delmont Volunteer Fire Hall, 2360 Route 66. Members of local governments and nonprofits are welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-387-9113.

East Vandergrift

Saturday : Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish will host a cash bash in the church social hall, 411 McKinley Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the first number will be drawn at 7 p.m. Cost: $30, includes food, beverages and a chance to win $3,000 in cash prizes. Must be 21 to attend. There will be pull tabs, a scratch-off lottery board, theme baskets and 50-50 raffles. Tickets: Crystal, 724-882-9212 and in the parish office.

Freeport

Today: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All items are free, but donations will be accepted. Items available include clothing of all sizes, bedding and window items. Donations of clothing, shoes and boots welcome; must be laundered and free from smoke and pet hair. Wheelchair accessible. Details: 724-295-3095.

Saturday: The Creativity Club at St. Mary Family Community Center will host a free story time and yarn art workshop for children in kindergarten through sixth grade from 11 a.m. to noon at the center, 407 Freeport Road. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/233jatva.

Gilpin

Today: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7:15 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.

Harrison  

Friday: Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 6 p.m., and there will be specials, a 50-50 raffle and final game jackpot.

Saturday: The Diaper Pantry at Christ Our Hope Anglican Church will distribute diapers from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 926 Painter Ave., and at Sheldon Park, both in Natrona Heights. Recipients must drive up and remain in their vehicles. First-time recipients must provide their own identification, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card.

Feb.17: A free community movie night will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at Harvest Church, 1207 Pacific Ave. The film will be “Super Mario Brothers.” Free snacks and drinks will be served. Reservations required. Reservations: harvestpa.org/events. Details: 724-548-5643.

Jefferson Township

Today: Bingo will be at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 754 N. Pike Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Proceeds benefit post and auxiliary projects.

Leechburg

Saturdays: The Leechburg Area Museum is closed for the season. Appointments during the off-season: 724-845-8914 and leave a message or email lamahs@windstream.net.

Lower Burrell

Friday: Peoples Library will host domino games at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Dominoes provided. Bring a friend. Details: 724-339-1021.

Friday: The Adult Day Care Mobile Veterans Program will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. There will be coffee and conversation, Gerofit exercise, lunch, crafts and games. Sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs, all veterans are welcome.

Saturday: A soup and salad luncheon will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Braeburn Community Church, 4146 Arnold Ave. Soups: loaded potato, chicken noodle, beef vegetable and broccoli cheese. Cost: $6, includes a bowl of soup and sandwich; takeout soup by the quart, $8.

Saturday: The ClothesLine Ministry at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to noon. Clothing, shoes and purses will be sold for 10 cents each. The jewelry room will be open. Please bring your own bags.

New Kensington 

Today: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary Bingo will be at 7 p.m. at the aerie, 2134 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403.

Saturday: A basket auction to benefit the Salvation Army will be at 2 p.m. in the Friendship Room of the center, 255 Third Ave. Food will be sold, and drawings will be at 4 p.m. Use the rear entrance. Details: 724-335-7221, ext. 106.

Oakmont

Feb. 10: St. Paul Baptist Church will host its third annual chili cook-off from noon to 3:30 p.m. at the church, 180 Delaware Ave. Cost: $11; 12 and younger, $6; family, $30. Proceeds will benefit the church building fund. Tickets: 412-828-7850 or tinyurl.com/bdf7b5t3.

Through Sunday: Lori Hummel of Howard Hanna Real Estate is sponsoring a souper bowl food drive at Fox’s Pizza Den, 314 Allegheny River Blvd. Donations of canned and boxed soups will be given to the Rosedale Food Pantry and Riverview Community Action Corp Food Bank. Details: 412-287-1739.

Feb. 16: The book club at Oakmont Carnegie Library will meet at 12:30 p.m. at the library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd. The selection will be “And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer” by Fredrik Backman. Copies are available at the front desk. Details: 412-828-9532.

Parks Township

Friday: Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. in the firehall, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m.

Plum 

Today: The dementia caregiver support group at South Butler Community Library will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. at the library, 240 W. Main St. The group will meet the second Thursday of each month and provides a safe place for caregivers to share their feelings and discuss their day-to-day challenges. No reservations required. Details: Michelle Govan, RN, 724-504-5512.

Saturday: A free movie night will be at 6:30 p.m. in the banquet hall of the municipal building, 2000 Old Mine Road. Doors open at 6 p.m. The film will be “Sing 2.” Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/2pn7n3r5.

Springdale 

Today: Lower Valley Community Food Bank will distribute food from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday from the rear entrance of the Springdale borough building, 325 School St. Do not arrive before 12:45 p.m. Anyone in need of food who lives in Springdale, Springdale Township, Cheswick, Harmar and the sections of Indiana Township and West Deer with a zip code of 15024 is welcome. New recipients can register today.

Today: The diaper pantry at St. Mark Lutheran Church will distribute free diapers from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the church, 600 Pittsburgh St. Recipients must register in advance. First-time recipients must provide their own ID, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card. Distributions are the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Registration: 724-274-5313.

Tarentum

Friday: Tarentum Book Club will meet at the home of Linda Gibson. Betsy Buco will review “All Creatures Great and Small” by James Herriot. The committee will be Janice Demhart, Audree Morrell and Ruth Shriver.

Saturday: A Valentine’s dance will be from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Elks, 219 E. Sixth Ave. The band Cool Change will be featured. Cost: $10, includes pop, snacks and draft beer. Cash bar. Proceeds will benefit the Elks Home Visiting Nurses program. Tickets: Bob Morrow, 724-980-8819 or at the bar.

Saturday: 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.

Verona

Friday: A bingo to benefit Riverview Community Action Corp will be from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Eagles, 315 James St. There will be a basket raffle.

Washington Township

Friday: Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 4078 Route 66. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and sales start at 6 p.m. Free coffee. The kitchen will be open. Players must be at least 18 or accompanied by an adult.

Winfield

Today: The Matrona Family Resource Center at Cabot Church, 707 Winfield Road, will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. New and gently used clothing is sizes for preemie through size 10/12 available as well as stroller, car seats, toys and more. No reservations required. Details: 724-524-1809 or tinyurl.com/mw9kd9cp.