The Stroller, Jan. 11, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Library accepting entries for annual quilt show

Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host its 26th annual Quilt Show Feb. 1 to March 2 online and in person at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd., Natrona Heights.

Entries are being accepted through Jan. 31 at the library during operating hours or via email. Quilts must be handmade, but the person submitting the quilt does not have to be the one who made it. The submitting person must complete a form listing the owner’s name, style of quilt, size, category and year made (if known). Categories are hand-quilted, machine-quilted and small-scale which includes placemats, table runners and wall hangings.

The public will vote for their favorite in each category. There is no cost to enter, view or vote on a quilt. The quilt with the most votes in each category will be announced at a reception planned for March 2.

For information, call the library at 724-224-3491.

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. All ages and skill levels welcome. Details: 724-478-4214.

Bethel Township 

Jan. 13: The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek will present a free program about the Northern Cardinal bird for elementary school children and their families at 10 a.m. at the center, 142 Kerr Road. There will be a nature lesson, a short hike and a craft to make a treat for the birds. Reservations required. Reservations: armstrongodc.org.

Jan. 20: The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek will sponsor a workshop to make a glass cube terrarium at 10 a.m. at the center, 142 Kerr Road. Cost: $40. Reservations required. Reservations: armstrongodc.org.

Brackenridge

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

Saturday: The American Legion, 845 First Ave., will feature the 56 East Band from 7 to 11 p.m. There will be a lottery board and 50/50. No cover charge. Public welcome.

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.

Jan. 20: Harvest Church will have a free community movie night from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Allegheny North Campus, 1207 Pacific Ave., Natrona Heights. The featured film will be “Big Hero 6” rated PG. Snacks and drinks will be served. Reservations required. Reservations: harvestpa.org/events. Details: 724-548-5643.

Jefferson

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.

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 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, conversation, games and Gerofit exercise. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. followed by crafts and games. Sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs, all veterans are welcome.

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 25 cents each or five for $1. The jewelry room will be open. Please bring your own bag.

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the G6 band from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.

New Kensington  

Today: Knead Community Café will hand out free grab-and-go meals from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the cafe, 1011 Barnes St. Details: 878-847-7997.

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.

Jan. 20: A Penguin Hockey ticket raffle to benefit Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will be at 1 p.m. on Facebook Live. Tickets are for the 7 p.m. Jan. 27 game versus the Montreal Canadiens at PPG Paints Arena and include a Penguins gift basket. Cost: $10 per chance. Tickets: tinyurl.com/2n6z4243 or at the shelter, 730 Church St.

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.

South Buffalo

Saturday: A spaghetti dinner to benefit cancer patient Joe Lang will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Slate Lick United Presbyterian Church, 106 Brown Road. There will be a basket raffle, gun raffle and lottery board. Details: Cyndie, 724-272-3466.

Springdale 

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 will be the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Registration: 724-274-5313.

Jan. 18: Springdale Free Public Library will host a family fun night for all ages at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. The event will be a Winnie the Pooh birthday celebration. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum

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.

Saturday: The Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society, 224 E. Seventh Ave., is open from noon to 3 p.m. and other times by appointment. Details: 724-224-7666.

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.