The Stroller, Jan. 10, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Leechburg Area Pool accepting donations for water slide

Donations are being accepted by Leechburg Area Pool in Gilpin to fund the purchase of a new water slide.

To contribute, send a check to the pool at P.O. Box 624, Leechburg PA 15656. For details, visit Leechburg Area Pool on Facebook.

Free sales and marketing webinar offered

The Corner Launchbox along with the Western Pennsylvania Small Business Administration will sponsor a free webinar, “Five Ways to Achieve Super Sales and Profits: Leveraging Your Marketing,” at noon Jan. 12.

Ken Sevick will be the presenter. Registration is required. To register, contact Alyssa at 724-472-1180 or amp7089@psu.edu or visit psu.zoom.us/…/register/WN_WQE_wiFlSVGi7XICu_kHwg.

Calendar

Apollo

Tuesday: A free drive-thru Narcan distribution will be from 3 to 6 p.m. in the River Avenue Plaza. Instructions for administering Narcan and addiction treatment and recovery resources will be provided. The event is sponsored by the Armstrong Indiana Clarion Drug and Alcohol Commission. Details: 724-545-1614.

Wednesday: Apollo Hose Co. No. 2 will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Details: 724-478-4831.

Brackenridge

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

Jan. 16: A bingo to benefit the Highlands Boys Basketball Boosters will be at 1 p.m. at Pioneer Hose Fire Hall, 124 Morgan St. Doors open at noon. Cost: $20, includes 20 regular games and five specials with cash prizes. There will be a $500 jackpot game, silent auction and side raffles. Snacks and beverages will be sold. Tickets: send a message at Pioneer Hose Ladies Auxiliary Brackenridge PA on Facebook.

Cheswick

Today: Springdale High School Alumni Association will meet at 7 p.m. in Cheswick Presbyterian Church, 1401 Pittsburgh St. Details: Mike, 724-275-7566.

Freeport

Wednesday: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from noon to 3 p.m. Cash only. Donations of clothing, winter coats, shoes, bedding and purses welcome. Donations must be laundered and free from pet hair. Details: 724-295-3095.

Harrison  

Wednesday: The Agape Thrift Shop at Grace United Methodist Church, 1333 Freeport Road, will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Masks required. Clean fall and winter clothing in all sizes is needed. Bring donations on Wednesday or leave them on the front porch. Do not place donations in the blue bins behind the church.

Wednesday: Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank will be open to anyone in need from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Pull into the center parking lot and food will be placed into your vehicle. Those who are not yet registered should come from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Thursday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host an adult painting class from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd., Natrona Heights. The subject will be a snowman in a winter night. Fee: $5, includes materials. Reservations required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Jan. 19: A trivia competition will be at 6 p.m. at Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Form a team of up to four members of family and friends. The winning team will receive a gift card to Dairy Queen. Reservations required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Jan. 26: The new Kitchen Sink Book Club at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet at 6 p.m. in the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. The selection will be, “The Silent Patient” by Alex Michaelides. Copies are available at the library. Reservations required. Details and reservations: 724-226-3491 or alleghenvalleylibrary.org.

Kiski Township

Jan. 27: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Company is accepting orders for baked goods from The Pie Shoppe in Laughlintown. Varieties: chocolate meringue, coconut meringue, lemon meringue, apple, Dutch apple, blackberry, wild blueberry, razzleberry, cherry, peach and raisin pies, and pumpkin rolls, all $10; cinnamon rolls with white or cream cheese icing, $7.50 for 6; snails, $7.50 per dozen; pie variety pack of 4 4-inch pies, apple, blackberry, cherry and razzleberry, $9.50; and pepperoni rolls, $5. Paid order deadline: Saturday. Pick-up: Jan. 27. Orders: Morgan King, call or text 724-466-2812.

Leechburg

Today: 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.

Today: 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.

Wednesday: Leechburg Public Library, 139 Market St., offers a free Senior Stretch chair class at 10:30 a.m. Details: 724-236-0080.

Manor 

Saturday : The Knee High To Nature Series at the Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek will offer sponsor a winter science program for children in elementary school at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. at the center, 142 Kerr Road. Choose either session. Reservations required. Reservations: armstrongcenter.org/odc-events.

Springdale

Jan. 19: The Wacky Wednesday program at 6 p.m. at Springdale Free Public Library will celebrate National Popcorn Day with games, crafts and popcorn. Children of all ages welcome. Registration and masks required. Registration: 724-274-9729.

Summit Township 

Jan. 23: Table reservations are being accepted for an antique and classic bicycle swap meet set for 8 a.m. to noon at Shindigs LLC Event Center, 705 Herman Road. Vendor set-up will begin at 6 a.m. Cost: $30. Details and reservations: Jeff Rapp,724-287-8048 or Howard Gordon, 724-205-8172.

Tarentum

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.

Wednesday : Vandergrift Public Library, 128C Washington Ave., will host a free Toddler Time for children 4 and younger at 11 a.m. at the library. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-568-2212.

Jan. 19: 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.

West Deer

Wednesday: East Union Presbyterian Church will have a takeout spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. at the church, 292 East Union Road. Menu: spaghetti with choice of meat, meatball or mushroom sauce, salad, rolls and dessert. Donations will be accepted. Details: 724-265-1381.