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Who Knew? program to discuss extreme winter weather

The Who Knew? program at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will present “Let It Snow” a look back at extreme winter weather in the Alle-Kiski Valley at 6 p.m. Tuesday and 2 p.m. Jan. 19 at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd., Harrison

Attend either session. Reservations are required. For reservations, call 724-226-3491 or visit the calendar tab at alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Date changed for drag queen bingo

A drag queen bingo to benefit the AIA 11U Miners baseball team will be Feb. 17 at West Leechburg Volunteer Firehall, 1116 Gosser St.

The date was changed and an incorrect date was published in Monday’s Stroller. Doors open at 3 p.m. Early bird bingo for an additional charge will begin at 4 p.m. Hollywood Drag Queen bingo will start at 6 p.m. Must be 21 to attend.

Tickets are $30 in advance and will be $35 at the door if available and include dinner, regular bingo and entertainment. There will be specials, a 50-50, a basket raffle and concessions.

For tickets call or text Michelle at 724-859-0316 or Kelly at 724-859-5322.

Calendar

Apollo

Wednesday: A card party will be at 6:30 p.m. at St. James Parish activities center, 109 Owens View Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Play the card game of your choice. Food will be sold. Admission: $5. There will be a 50/50 raffle and $1 instant tickets. Details: Linda, 724-882-8776.

Bethel Township 

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: 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.

East Vandergrift

Sunday: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish will have bingo at 2:30 p.m. in the church social hall, 411 McKinley Ave. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. There will be a 57-number jackpot game, a 43-number picture frame game and a magic number game for over $384. Details: 724-478-4958.

Harrison 

Today: 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.

Sunday: The Knights of Columbus will host a pancake and sausage breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the council home, 28 Garfield St., Natrona. Cost: $7; younger than 6, $4.

Monday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will be closed for a staff development day.

Monday: A fundraiser to benefit the Highlands High School musical production will be all day at Pizza Hut, 3036 Freeport Road. Good on dine-in, takeout and delivery orders. Request that the cashier credit your receipt to the fundraiser and 15% of your check will be donated.

Tuesday: Tarentum Area Lions Club will meet at 6 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane. Members and guests welcome.

Tuesday: Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars will host a Family Feud night from 7 to 9 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Way. Teams of four to six players welcome. Cost: $5 per person, winning team take all. No reservations required. Public welcome.

Thursday, Friday, Jan. 25 and 26: Allegheny Valley Hospital Auxiliary is sponsoring a Pittsburgh Penguin ticket raffle. Tickets are in section 118 Row J, seats 11 and 12 for the 7 p.m. Feb. 22 game versus the Montreal Canadiens. Cost: $1 each, cash only and will be sold from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Jan. 25, and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Jan. 26 in the hospital main lobby, 1301 Carlisle St. The drawing will be at 2 p.m. Jan. 26. Proceeds will benefit auxiliary-sponsored projects.

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.

Jan. 22: The Adult Crafting Club at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. This month’s project will be a dessert cake stand. Bring drinks and snacks. Reservations required by 6:45 p.m. Jan. 21. Reservations: Alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Leechburg

Monday: The Board of Directors of Leechburg Public Library will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 139 Market St. Public welcome.

Monday: 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.

Lower Burrell 

Today: A new monthly craft group for adults will meet at 1 p.m. at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave. A craft project will be selected from Pinterest each month. Supplies provided. Details: 724-339-1021.

Today: 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.

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

Monday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary will meet at 7 p.m. in the post banquet room, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. New members are encouraged to attend. Plans for 2024 will be discussed.

New Kensington  

Monday: Peoples Library will host domino games at 1 p.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. Dominoes provided. Bring a friend. Details: 724-339-1021.

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

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.

South Buffalo

Today: 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 

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.

Jan. 23: The Tuesday Night Book Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. The selection will be “The Mitford Affair” by Marie Benedict. Copies available at the library. New members welcome. Details: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum

Today: 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.

Today: 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.

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.

Sunday: BridgePoint Church will have a worship service at 10 a.m. at the church, 400 E. Ninth Ave. A fellowship dinner will be afterward. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish to share. Details: 724-671-7580.

Washington Township

Wednesday: A veterans service officer will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the office of state Rep. Jill Cooper, 105 Pfeffer Road, suite 5. Services available will include disability and pension claims, benefit questions, assisting spouses with survivor benefits issues and applications for veterans grants. Appointments will be accepted, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: 724-387-9113.

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