The Stroller, Jan. 13, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Community Library of Allegheny Valley honored by Pa. Library Association

Community Library of Allegheny Valley in Harrison was named a Gold Star Library for the fourth quarter of 2020.

The PAForward Star Library Technical Committee reviews submissions from all types of libraries and certifies the quality of programming provided. Star achievements are recognized for one year from completion and require an annual review to maintain Star Status.

Grab-and-go dinners to be passed out at Knead Community Cafe

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

This week’s dinner is sponsored by Carrie Riggle and Ed Kennedy and The Caring Bunch. Those picking up meals are reminded to observe social distancing while they wait in line.

West Leechburg seeking volunteers for municipal boards

West Leechburg Borough is looking for residents to volunteer as members of the zoning hearing, vacancy and recreation boards.

There are two open regular positions and an alternate position on the zoning hearing board, one or more

Calendar

Apollo

Feb. 13: Space applications are being accepted by St. James Parish for a vendor fair planned for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parish center, 109 Owens View Ave. Cost: $20 per table with electricity; $15 without. Face masks and social distancing required. Reservations and details: Linda, 724-882-8776

Arnold

Friday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is taking orders for its potato and kraut pierogi sale. Orders: 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Pickup will be from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Fridays at the church social hall. Face masks required at pickup. Cost: $10 per dozen. Orders: 724-339-9257

Cheswick

Today: Cheswick Council will conduct the caucus meeting at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Details: cheswick.us or 724-274-5125

Feb. 7: Orders are being accepted for a Fat Cat’s Subs hoagie sale to benefit Lower Valley Little League. Order deadline: Jan. 31. Cost: $9 for a 13-inch hoagie. Pickup: noon to 2 p.m. Feb. 7 at Fat Cat’s Subs, 1401 Freeport Road. Varieties: Italian, ham and turkey. Orders: LVLittleLeague.fundraisers@gmail.com or stop in at Fat Cat’s Subs.

Gilpin 

Sunday: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department is accepting orders for a stuffed cabbage sale. Cost: $2 each. Pickup: 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Advance orders strongly encouraged. Orders: 724-845-7200, leave a message

East Deer

Thursday: East Deer Commissioners will conduct the regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. online. Access information: eastdeertownship.org

Freeport Area School District

Thursday: Freeport Area School Board will conduct the regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. online. Access information: freeport.k12.pa.us

Harrison

Today: Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank will be open to anyone in need from 1:30 to 5:30 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 after 3 p.m. Proof of income is no longer required. To donate visit avaoc.org/donate/financial-support/.

Gilpin

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

Kiski Township

Today: Kiski Township Supervisors will conduct the regular meeting at 6 p.m. at the municipal building, 1222 Old State Road. Details: 724-478-2737.

Jan. 21: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department is accepting orders for pies, cinnamon rolls, pepperoni rolls, snails and pumpkin rolls from The Pie Shoppe in Laughlintown. Cost: pies, $9.50 and varieties available include chocolate meringue, coconut meringue, lemon meringue, apple, dutch apple, blackberry, wild blueberry, razzleberry, cherry, peach and raisin; snails, $7 for 12 pie dough strips with cinnamon and sugar; cinnamon rolls with white icing, $7 for 6; cinnamon rolls with cream cheese icing, $7.50 for 6; pie variety pack includes four 4-inch pies, apple, cherry, blackberry and razzleberry, $9.50; fresh pepperoni rolls, $5. Paid order deadline: Sunday. Delivery: Jan. 21. Details and orders: call or text Morgan King, 724-466-2812

Kittanning

Thursday: A Seniors for Safe Driving class will be from noon to 4 p.m. in the Covenant Center of First United Methodist Church, 301 N. Jefferson St. The class PennDOT approved and for drivers who are at least 55 years old. Safe drivers can receive a 5 percent discount on auto insurance for three years. Details and registration: 724-283-8845 or seniorsforsafedriving.com

Leechburg

Thursdays: 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. in First United Methodist Church, 251 Main St. Face masks and social distancing required.

Springdale

Jan. 26: Springdale Free Public Library is accepting orders for pies, cinnamon rolls, pepperoni rolls, snails and pumpkin rolls from The Pie Shoppe in Laughlintown. Cost: pies, $9.50 and varieties available include chocolate meringue, coconut meringue, lemon meringue, apple, dutch apple, blackberry, wild blueberry, razzleberry, cherry, peach and raisin; pumpkin rolls, $9.50; snails, $7 for 12 pie dough strips with cinnamon and sugar; cinnamon rolls with white icing, $7 for 6; cinnamon rolls with cream cheese icing, $7.50 for 6; pie variety pack includes four 4-inch pies, apple, cherry, blackberry and razzleberry, $9.50; fresh pepperoni rolls, $5. Order deadline: noon Friday. Payment due before pickup on Jan. 26. Curbside pickup available. Cash, credit cards and checks accepted. Details and orders: 724-274-9729

Tarentum

Jan. 20: Tarentum Elks bingo will resume at 7 p.m. at the lodge.

Washington Township

Thursday: Washington Township Supervisors will hold the regular meeting at 7 p.m. in the township office, 285 Pine Run Church Road. Details: 724-727-3515

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 several sauces, salad and dessert. Donations will be accepted. Details: 724-265-1381

West Leechburg

Today: West Leechburg Council will meet at 7 p.m. in the borough building, 1015 Plazak St. Details: 724-842-2653