The Stroller, Jan. 11, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Bowling event to benefit cat, kitten rescue

A bowling fundraiser to benefit Kiski Valley Cat and Kitten Rescue will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Feb. 11 at Nesbit’s Lanes, 3501 Leechburg Road, Plum.

Cost is $25 and includes two games, shoe rental, pizza and pop. There will be basket raffles and a 50/50. Group discounts are available.

For details, contact Laura at 412-657-4224 or kvckr@hotmail.com.

Calendar

Apollo

Today: Apollo Hose Co. No. 2 will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. There will be specials and wish jars. Details: 724-478-4831.

Thursday: 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. to knit, crochet, embroider or cross stitch. All ages and skill levels welcome. Details: 724-478-4214.

Bethel

Jan. 21: The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek, 142 Kerr Road, will host a lecture, “But It’s Just a Day Hike, and Other Famous Last Words,” from noon to 2 p.m. at the center. Instructors from the True North Wilderness Survival School will discuss how to better protect yourself and others during your next outdoor adventure. Suitable for those who are at least 13-years-old. Cost: $10. Reservations required. Reservations and details: armstrongcenter.org/odc-events.

Jan. 21: The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek, 142 Kerr Road, will host a lecture, “Vultures: The Private Life of an Unloved Bird,” with author Kate Fallon at 3 p.m. at the center. Cost: $8. Reservations required. Reservations and details: armstrongcenter.org/odc-events.

Brackenridge

Today: 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.

Thursday: Bingo will begin at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave.

Gilpin

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

Friday: A Red Cross community blood drive will be from noon to 5 p.m. at Gilpin Volunteer Firehall, 113 Firehall Road. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code GTVFD. 

Harrison

Today: The Anime Club at Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 1522 Broadview Blvd., will meet from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the library. Focused for adults, but teens who are at least in ninth grade welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or visit the calendar section at AlleghenyValleyLibrary.org.

Today: Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank will be open from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Food bank participants can receive food allotments twice per month. Those who are not yet registered should come from 3 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday. Details and alternate times: 724-226-0606, ext. 10.

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

Thursday: Friends of Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet at 10 a.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Details: 724-226-3491.

Thursday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer a free seminar for adults on internet safety at 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Online participation at Zoom.us available. Reservations required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

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: Tri-County Trout Club will sponsor a sport show and flea market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Patterson Hall in the basement at Guardian Angels Parish, 800 Montana Ave., Natrona Heights. Doors open for vendors at 7:30 a.m. and buyers at 9 a.m. Vendors who reserve a table can sell new, used or collectible sporting items; no firearms or ammunition. Hot food and refreshments will be sold. Table fee: $15. Admission: $3; club members and children younger than 12, $free. Reservations and details: 412-298-0964 or tctcnews@gmail.com. Leave a message with your name and phone number.

Jefferson

Thursday: Bingo will be at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 754 N. Pike Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Under new management with higher payouts. The kitchen will be open. Proceeds benefit post and auxiliary projects.

Leechburg

Thursday: A New Path Al-Anon Family Group, a free, confidential program for anyone whose life has been affected by someone else’s drinking, will meet at 7 p.m. online for the winter months. Details: tinyurl.com/yp6hd8zn.

Lower Burrell

Today: Peoples Library will offer a coloring program for adults at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Supplies are provided, but feel free to bring your own. Details: 724-339-1021.

Thursday: Peoples Library will host an arts and crafts hour for children 6 and younger and their caregivers at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details: 724-339-1021.

Jan. 21: The Reading Rainbow: A Grown Up & Me Book Club at Peoples Library will meet at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Children and their caregivers welcome. The selection will be, “If You Give a Mouse A Cookie,” by Laura Numeroff. Details: 724-339-1021, ext. 12.

New Kensington

Today: Peoples Library will offer a coloring program for adults at 1 p.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. Supplies are provided, but feel free to bring your own. Details: 724-339-1021.

Thursday: 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.

Thursday: Peoples Library will host an arts and crafts hour for children 6 and younger and their caregivers at 11 a.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. Details: 724-339-1021.

Thursday: Knead Community Café in New Kensington will pass out free grab-and-go meals from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the café, 1011 Barnes St.

Thursdays: The Secular Organization for Sobriety/Save Our Selves (SOS), a support group for people recovering from alcohol and drug abuse, will meet at 7 p.m. at Lost Dreams Awakening Recovery Community Center, 408 Eighth St. Details: 724-556-0737.

Springdale  

Today: Springdale Free Public Library will host a story time at 6 p.m. with James Turner, author of “How the Cat Got Its Sound.” Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Thursday: 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 on Thursday.

Jan. 19: Springdale Free Public Library will host a family fun night to celebrate National Popcorn Day at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Feb. 9: Springdale Free Public Library, 331 School St., will host an AARP Tax Assistance group for tax season. Appointments will be Thursdays and Fridays Feb. 9 through April 13. Intake forms are available. Appointments required. Details: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum

Today: The Elks will host bingo at 6:30 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.

Thursday: The free diaper bank at Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. One distribution per child per month is available. Details: 724-224-9006.

Weekdays: Free food and hygiene items are available at Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., suite 12. Hours: noon to 8 p.m. Mondays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. Details: 724-224-9006.

Washington Township 

Today: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 6 p.m. at Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380.

Today: Poke Run Presbyterian Church will host its free monthly Soup for the Soul luncheon at noon at the church, 1091 Poke Run Church Road. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. The event is the second Wednesday of the month and runs through May. Details: 724-327-5563.

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.

Jan. 22: A super bingo will be at 2 p.m. at Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, 4078 Route 66. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Cost: $35, in advance; $40 at the door if available; includes a dauber and one card for 12 $100 regular games, six $200 games, four $400 games and two $1,000 cover-all jackpot games. There will be food, beverages, instant tickets and a 50/50. Reserved seating available for groups of six or more. Players must be at least 18 years old or accompanied by an adult. Tickets: WTVFCWestmoreland on Facebook or at the regular Friday evening bingo.

West Deer

Today: 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.