The Stroller, Jan. 17, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Library accepting entries to its annual Quilt Show

Community Library of Allegheny Valley-Harrison will host its annual Quilt Show Feb. 1 to March 7.

Entries will be accepted through Monday through Jan. 31 at the Harrison library, 1522 Broadview Blvd., Natrona Heights.

Quits 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). Entries are limited to two per person. Categories are hand-quilted, machine-quilted or wall hanging.

The public will vote on 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 awarded a prize on Feb. 24.

For information, contact Tanya McIntyre at 724-224-3491 or mcintyret@einetwork.net.

Building Block of Natrona to distribute food, hygiene products

Building Block of Natrona will host its free Veggies for All and Cosmetics Closet outreach for residents in need from 1 to 2:30 p.m. or as long as supplies last Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 28 Garfield St., Natrona, Harrison.

Fresh produce, and personal care and hygiene products will be distributed. Income verification is not required. Everyone is welcome.

Peoples Library hosts art exhibits through February

Peoples Library of New Kensington is hosting an exhibit of the works of multimedia artist Lynn Jacques of Lower Burrell through the end of February at the library, 880 Barnes St.

The Lower Burrell location of the library at 3052 Wachter St. features the giclee freehand image drawings of Lydia Pulice and watercolors of Patti Giordano.

All three artists are members of Allegheny Valley League of Artists.

Youth baseball clinics planned at Penn State New Ken

Penn State New Kensington will offer youth baseball clinics Sundays in February at the campus in Upper Burrell.

Clinics will be from 1 to 4 p.m. at the campus athletic center. All aspects of the game, including fielding, throwing, hitting and base running will be covered.

Players age 8 to 13 are welcome. Cost is $30 per session, or $100 for all four clinics.

For details, contact head baseball coach Matt Sprinkle at mfs40@psu.edu. To register, call 814-867-4973.

Calendar

Arnold

Sunday: Arnold No. 2 Auxiliary and Arnold Fireman’s Band will host a luncheon bingo at 1:30 p.m. in the Arnold Social Center, 1702 Fifth Ave. Doors open at noon. Cost: $5, includes light lunch and one lapboard. Players must be at least 12 years old.

Plum

Wednesday: Plum Community Library will host a Fit Kids Factory family fitness event at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 445 Center-New Texas Road. Families with children in preschool through sixth grade are welcome. Registration required. Registration: plumlibrary.org

Springdale

Wednesday: Springdale Free Public Library will offer adult craft workshops at 1:30 and 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Attend either session. The project will be a yarn snowman. Childcare will be available during the evening session for children age 4 to 12. Registration required. Registration and supply list: 724-274-9729

Vandergrift

Wednesday: Vandergrift Public Library will have a Family Fort Night from 5 to 7 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Families with children of all ages can bring blankets and pillows and build a fort in the library. Tablecloths, clips, tape and other building supplies will be provided and there will be snacks and games. Registration required. Registration: 724-568-2212

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Westmoreland County

Food safety training course offered

The Westmoreland County Penn State Extension Office, 214 Donohoe Road, Hempfield, will offer a ServSafe Food Safety Management training course from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 5 and 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 12 at the office. The test will be administered at 1 p.m. Feb. 12.

According to the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, licensed food establishments must employ a supervisory employee who has successfully completed a food safety training class. This class will help to satisfy that requirement.

Cost is $185 and includes the book and instructional materials.

Registration is required by Jan. 29. To register, visit extension.psu.edu/servsafe.

Allegheny County

Free adult education classes available

Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania is accepting applications for its free adult education classes at locations on bus routes in Natrona Heights, Forest Hills, Lawrenceville, McKeesport, North Side and Oakland.

Classes prepare students to take the high school equivalency test so they can earn their Commonwealth Secondary School Diploma. Classes incorporate reading comprehension, math computation, academic language mastery and reasoning within the subject areas on the tests including language arts, mathematics, science and social studies.

Students receive additional Goodwill benefits including:

• Testing scholarships are available to those who qualify.

• 25% discount at Goodwill stores

• Access to support services through the Goodwill Welcome Center, including Goodwill Career Services, Digital Skills Training and financial education

Graduates are invited to take part in a cap and gown ceremony with friends and family present.

For details, visit goodwillswpa.org/HSE-Test-Preparation or call 877-499-3526.

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