The Stroller, Jan. 15, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Apollo Meals on Wheels seeking volunteer help

Apollo Area Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteers to help prepare meals and deliver meals to clients.

Hours for kitchen help are 7 to 9 a.m. and drivers 9 to 11 a.m., both Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays. For details, call the office at 724-478-3117.

Calendar

Arnold

Friday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is accepting orders for its pierogi sale. Varieties: potato or sauerkraut. Pickup: 12:30 to 4 p.m. Fridays in the church social hall. Cost: $12 per dozen. Orders: 724-339-9257, 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

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.

Harrison

Tuesday: Tarentum Area Lions Club will meet at 6 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane, Natrona Heights. New members welcome.

Jan. 25: The Kitchen Sink Book Club at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. The selection will be, “Where the Crawdads Sing,” by Delia Owens. Copies are available at the circulation desk. Details: 724-226-3491.

Lower Burrell 

Saturday : 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

Tuesday and Saturday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from noon to 2 p.m. and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Items available include clothing for all members of the family, shoes and linens. First-time customers receive 15 free items. Winter clothing donations are welcome during business hours.

Oakmont

Tuesdays: Taking Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) meets at 6 p.m. at Oakmont United Methodist Church, 419 Maryland Ave. Monthly dues: $5; first meeting is free. Details: vrevilla@pointpark.edu.

Springdale  

Thursday : 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.

Washington Township 

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.