The Stroller, Jan. 14, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Memorial service planned to honor fallen Apollo police officer

A memorial service in honor of Apollo Police Officer Leonard C. Miller who was killed in the line of duty will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at First Lutheran Church of Apollo, 214 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

The Rev. Philip Ramstad will lead the service and the Rev. June Jefferies, pastor at New Life Baptist Church, Apollo, will preach the sermon. Choirs from both churches will provide music.

Donations will be accepted to benefit both the Leonard C. Miller Scholarship Fund that provides a scholarship to an Apollo-Ridge High School senior who plans to major in criminal justice, and to support the Lenape Technical School Law Enforcement Technology program activities.

Refreshments will be served afterward in the church social hall.

Bowling event to benefit Animal Protectors

Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will host, “Pins for Pets” a benefit bowling party at 3 p.m. Feb. 23 at Nesbit Bowling Lanes, 3501 Leechburg Road, Plum.

Cost is $20 and includes two games, shoes, pizza, cake, pop and snacks. There will be a basket auction and 50/50 raffle.

Tickets are available at the shelter, 533 Linden Ave., New Kensington, or by calling 724-339-7388.

Free community resource fair planned Friday

A free community resource fair will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday at Westmoreland County Community College, 1150 Fifth Ave., New Kensington.

Resources and information from community providers and service will be available. For details, email sdunford@wedacinc.org.

Salvation Army plans free community lunch

A free community lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the Salvation Army, 917 Brackenridge Ave., Brackenridge.

Free food items from Aldi will be available. For details, call 724-224-6310, ext. 2, and leave a message.

Calendar

Arnold

Jan. 26: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary will hold a super bingo to benefit Valley Band Boosters at 2 p.m. at Harry’s, 1735 Fourth Ave. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Cost: $30, includes buffet. There will be a cash bar, specials, small games of chance, a bake sale and silent auction. No outside alcohol. Tickets: Dave, 724-552-3999 or Tim, 724-393-2773

Buffalo Township

Thursday: Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) will meet at 5:30 p.m. in Evangel Heights Assembly of God, 120 Beale Road, Sarver. Details: Joyce, 724-295-9407

Harrison

Thursday: Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars will host indoor cornhole games at 7:30 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Partners will be drawn each week and there will be prizes. Public welcome.

Kittanning

Thursday: A free confidential support group for survivors of sexual assault will meet from 10 to 11 a.m. at the HAVIN office. Topics will include warning signs, relationships, boundaries, support systems and safety planning. Reservations required. Directions and reservations: 724-548-8888, 800-841-8881 or visit havinpa.org

Thursday: A free family and education support group for families and friends of those affected by the addiction of a loved one will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at The Empowerment Center, 113 Market St. Details: Bonnie, 724-545-2817 or DulanyBonnie01@gmail.com

Leechburg

Thursday: Al-Anon, 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.

New Kensington

Thursday: A free veterans benefit clinic will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Community Health Clinic, 943 Fourth Ave. Residents of all counties welcome. Details: 724-889-2783

Thursday: The free monthly Breaking Bread dinner will be at 5:30 p.m. at Knead Community Café, 1011 Barnes St. This month’s sponsor is Pittsburgh Oral Surgery. Details: kneadcommunitycafe.org

Oakmont

Thursday: Oakmont Carnegie Library will have a Mom’s Night Out craft program at 6 p.m. at the library, Allegheny River Blvd. No registration required. Refreshments will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. Details: 412-828-9532

Pittsburgh

Thursday: International Association of Electrical Inspectors, Western Pennsylvania Chapter, will meet at 7 p.m. at Gaetano’s Banquet Center, 1617 Banksville Road. Earn continuing education credits. Details: 724-274-0510

Springdale

Jan. 28: The Tuesday Night Book Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 331 Church St. The selection will be, “Whiskey and Charlie,” by Annabel Smith. Call ahead to reserve a copy. Details: 724-274-9729

Thursdays: The Knotty Knitters group at Springdale Free Public Library meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. All knitters and crocheters welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729

Tarentum

Thursday: Central Presbyterian Church is accepting orders for a stuffed pepper soup sale. Cost: $6 per quart. Pick up: after 10 a.m. Thursday. Orders: 724-224-9220 or centralpresoffice@verizon.net

Vandergrift

Thursday: Kiski Valley Democrats will meet at 7 p.m. in the upstairs of the Wooden Door Winery, 101 Custer Ave. Topics will include new voting machines, new absentee ballot deadlines and more. Food and beverages will be sold, but are not required to attend. All Democrats welcome.

Thursday: The YoYos Needle Arts group at Vandergrift Public Library will meet at 1 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. All skill levels welcome. Details: 724-568-2212

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