The Stroller, Jan. 10, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Drive-thru dinner to benefit Peoples Library

Peoples Library will host a drive-thru beef pot roast dinner Feb. 24 at the library, 880 Barnes St., New Kensington.

The menu from Hoffstot’s Café Monaco in Oakmont will feature pasta fagioli with crackers, braised beef pot roast, mashed potatoes, green beans, roll & butter and a mini strawberry kiwi parfait. Cost is $40.

Pick-up will be from 4 to 6 p.m. behind the library. Reservations are required by 5 p.m. Feb. 20. For reservations, visit peopleslibrary.org or visit the Lower Burrell or New Kensington locations of the library. For details, call 724-339-1021.

Grief workshop offered by Good Samaritan Hospice

Good Samaritan Hospice, a mission of Concordia Lutheran Ministries, will sponsor a free grief workshop “Facing the Firsts” for anyone who has lost a loved one from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 18 at the Middlesex Township office, 116 Browns Hill Road, suite 111.

All ages are welcome and lunch will be served. Children and teens will attend breakout sessions with age-appropriate activities and must be accompanied by an adult.

Reservations are requested by Jan. 13Monday, but walk-ins are welcome. For reservations, call 800-720-2557 or visit the events page at concordialm.org.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Thursday: The Alle-Kiski Chapter of the American Wine Society will meet at 7 p.m. at River Forest Country Club, 130 Club House Drive. Member Matt Kristofik will discuss “Wines That are Easy on Your Wallet” Six wines will be served paired with food. Cost: $47. Paid reservations required by 5 p.m. Jan. 12. Guests welcome. Information: allekiski@yahoo.com.

Feb. 8: Kiski Plaza Garden Center will offer a free workshop about backyard birds in winter at 10 a.m. at the center, 991 S. Leechburg Hill Road. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-845-8201 or stop in at the center.

Apollo

Saturday: Apollo Hose Company No. 2 will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $25 per packet. The kitchen will be open with a limited menu. Details: 724-478-4831.

Brackenridge

Today: The American Legion, 845 First Ave., will feature the Cool Change band at 7 p.m. There will be a 50-50 raffle. Members and guests welcome.

Butler

Jan. 19: Vendor spaces are available for an antique and classic bicycle swap meet set for 8 a.m. to noon at the Tesla BioHealing Wellness Hotel and Resort, formerly the Days Inn, 139 Pittsburgh Road. Vendor set-up will begin at 6 a.m. Cost: $40, includes one table. Hotel reservations also available. Details and reservations: Jeff Rapp, 724-287-8048 or Howard Gordon, 724-205-8172.

East Vandergrift 

Today, Saturday and Sunday: A rummage sale will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and Saturday and noon to 1 p.m. Sunday in the basement of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 420 McKinley Ave. There will be new items, specials and a full room of Christmas items. Details: 724-478-4958.

Sunday: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish will have bingo at 2 p.m. in the church social hall, 411 McKinley Ave. Doors open at 1 p.m. There will be a 48-number jackpot game, a 42-number picture frame game and a magic number game. Details: 724-478-4958.

Freeport

Saturday: The Lego Club for children age 10 to 17 at Freeport Area Library will meet from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the library, 428 Market St. The group meets the second Saturday of each month. Details: 724-295-3616.

Harrison

Today: 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.

Jan. 18: Tri-County Trout Club is accepting vendor applications for its 20^th annual Sport Show and Flea Market planned 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Patterson Hall of Guardian Angels Parish, 800 Montana Ave. Vendors may buy or sell new, used and collectible fishing, hunting, camping and sporting items. No guns or ammunition may be sold. Table fee: $25. Reservations: 412-298-0964 or email tctcnews@gmail.com with your name and telephone number.

Jan. 19: Allegheny County Park rangers will host a guided hike “Owl Prowl” from 6 to 8 p.m. at Harrison Hills Park, Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Meet at the Environmental Learning Center. The hike will be approximately two miles with moderate elevation changes. Bring water and wear closed toe shoes. Flashlights will be provided. Cost: $5. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/4exfdrt4.

Jan. 22: The new Manga Club at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet from 4 to 5 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Students in fifth through 12^th grade welcome. The selection will be volume one of “My Hero Academia.” Copies are available at the library. Reservations required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Leechburg 

Saturday: The Leechburg Museum is closed for the season. Visits are available by appointment. Details: 724-845-8914 and leave a message or email lamahs@windstream.net.

Lower Burrell

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars post, Wildlife Lodge Road, will feature the band Near Edge from 8 to 11 p.m. Members and three guests welcome.

Saturday: The ClothesLine Ministry at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to noon. Cost: clothing, shoes and purses, 25 cents each or five for $1; semi/formal dresses, leather coats, designer shoes and purses, $5. The jewelry room will be open. Please bring your own bags.

Tuesday: Redemption Church, 232 Hillcrest Dr., will offer a GriefShare support group from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays Jan. 14 through April 8 at the church. No reservations required.

Feb. 8: The Moose will sponsor a comedy dinner at the lodge, 499 Reimer St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be at 6 p.m. Steve Hofstetter will be the headliner at 7 p.m. Dinner will be by Mom’s Kitchen. Cost: members, $40; qualified guests, $45. Paid reservations required. Reservations: stop in at the lodge.

New Kensington

Sunday: The Holy Name Society of St. Mary of Czestochowa Church will host a bingo with cash prizes at 1 p.m. at the church Friendship Hall, 857 Kenneth Ave.

Parks Township 

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

Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will have a country music jam night from 5 to 8 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. Bring your favorite stringed instrument and sing along. Refreshments available. Public welcome. Details: 724-845-2390.

Saxonburg

Saturday: South Butler Community Library will sponsor a free, hands-on program about gathering tree nectar and making maple syrup and home at 1 p.m. at the library, 240 W. Main St. Reservations preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Snacks will be served. Reservations: 724-352-4810 or director@southbutlerlibrary.org.

Tarentum 

Saturday: A New Year’s pancake breakfast will be from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Masons, 307 Lock St., second floor. Cost: $10; children 6 to 12, $5. Dine in or takeout. The 50-50 drawing to benefit the lodge scholarship program will be conducted. Public welcome.

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.

Sunday 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.

Washington Township

Today: 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.