The Stroller, Jan. 18, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number.

Lenten fish fry listings wanted

Ash Wednesday is just around the corner and so is Fish Fry season! Lent begins Feb. 14 Ash Wednesday and The Stroller is compiling the annual big list of fish fries.

To have your non-profit’s fish fry listed in the newspaper and online at TribLIVE.com, send complete information to Carol Pinto-Smith, TribLIVE, 210 Wood St., Tarentum, PA 15084 or email cpinto-smith@triblive.com. Please indicate if you will have your event on Good Friday. Ash Wednesday event information must be received by Feb. 5.

Local trout club plans annual sport show and flea market

The Tri-County Trout Club will sponsor its annual sport show and flea market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the basement of Patterson Hall at Guardian Angels Parish, 800 Montana Ave., Natrona Heights, Harrison.

There will be no early bird sales. Merchandise will include new, vintage and collectible fishing and hunting equipment, and camping and sporting items. No guns or ammunition will be sold. Hot food and beverages will be sold. Admission is $3; club members and children younger than 12, free.

For details, call 412-298-0964 or email tctcnews@gmail.com. Leave a message with your name and phone number.

Leechburg Elks to host annual hoop shoot event

The annual Leechburg Elks children’s Hoop Shoot competition will be Saturday in the Leechburg Area High School gymnasium, Center Avenue.

Boys and girls age 8 to 13 from the Alle-Kiski Valley and Armstrong County areas are eligible. Doors open at noon for registration and the free competition will begin at about 12:15 p.m. Children will be registered according to their age as of April 1, 2024.

For details, contact event chairman Anthony Shea at 724-842-8071 or ashea247@comcast.net.

Calendar

Arnold

Today: A free community lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave. Details: 878-847-5646.

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. Friday in the church social hall. Cost: $12 per dozen. Orders: 724-339-9257, 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Saturday: A night of comedy to benefit the Burrell Buccaneers Baseball Boosters will be at 7 p.m. at MJ’s Banquet Hall, 1735 Fourth Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m. There will be a basket auction, cash bar and 50-50 raffle. BYO snacks. Must be 21. Cost: $25. Tickets: Heather, 724-448-4689.

Bethel Township 

Saturday : 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 Allegheny Valley Salvation Army and Community Center will distribute free grab-and-go lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the center parking lot, 917 Brackenridge Ave. Free grocery items from Walmart and Aldi will be available. Everyone is welcome.

Today: Bingo will begin at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave.

Gilpin 

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

Harrison

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the band Cool Change from 8 to 11 p.m. in the bar, 894 Veterans Lane. No cover charge. Public welcome.

Saturday: Building Block of Natrona will host its free Veggies for All and Cosmetics Closet outreach for residents in need at 1 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 28 Garfield St., Natrona. Free produce and personal care and hygiene products will be distributed, first come, first served, while supplies last. Arrive by 12:30 p.m. to line up; supplies go quickly. No income verification required. Everyone is welcome.

Jan. 24: The Kitchen Sink Book Club at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. The selection will be “Finding Dorothy” by Elizabeth Letts. Copies are available at the circulation desk. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Jefferson

Today: Bingo will be at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 754 N. Pike Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Proceeds benefit post and auxiliary projects.

Leechburg

Today: The free genealogy group at Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society will meet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the museum, 118 First St. Basic computer skills required. Details: Judy, 724-681-9154.

Saturday: The Clothing Closet at First Lutheran Church, 358 Main St., will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All items are 20 cents each. Please bring a bag. Donations welcome.

Saturday: Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church will have its free takeout monthly Pot Love Dinner at noon at the church, 271 Main St. Reservations required. There is a one dinner per family member limit. Those with reservations will be served first. Line-up will be outside and everyone is welcome. Reservations: 724-845-1901 or church@crcpc.org.

Saturday: The Leechburg Area Museum is closed for the season. Appointments during the off-season: 724-845-8914 and leave a message or email lamahs@windstream.net.

Lower Burrell

Friday: The Mobile Veterans Program will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. There will be coffee, conversation, a health education session and Gerofit exercise. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. followed by crafts and games. Sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs, all veterans are welcome.

Friday: Peoples Library will host domino games at 1 p.m. Dominoes are provided. Bring a friend. Details: 724-339-1021.

Saturday: The Daniels and McClain Band will be featured from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Members and three guests welcome.

Saturday: A luncheon bingo will be at 1 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Doors open at 11 a.m. Admission includes lunch at 12:30 p.m., 15 games that win $20 each; four specials that win $30 each; and a $100 must-go jackpot. Details: 724-335-4131.

New Kensington  

Today: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary Bingo will be at 7 p.m. at the aerie, 2134 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403.

Saturday : 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.

North Apollo

Today: A roller skate night to benefit David Leech Elementary School PTA will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at Valarena Sk8land, 320 18^th St. Public welcome. Admission: $6; skate rental, $3.

Saturday: North Apollo Volunteer Fire Department will host a winter craft and vendor fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the firehall, 311 N. 16^th St. The kitchen will be open and there will be a silent auction and 50-50.

Oakmont

Saturday: Oakmont Carnegie Library will host a story time at 10:30 a.m. with veterinarian Dr. Betsy Kennon. Kennon will read her book “Scooter the Therapy Cat.” Copies will be sold with proceeds donated to Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley in New Kensington. Details: 412-828-9532.

Parks Township 

Today: Parks Township Sportsman Club Association will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. New members welcome.

Springdale  

Today: Lower Valley Community Food Bank will distribute food from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday from the rear entrance of the Springdale borough building, 325 School St. Do not arrive before 12:45 p.m. Anyone in need of food who lives in Springdale, Springdale Township, Cheswick, Harmar and the sections of Indiana Township and West Deer with a zip code of 15024 is welcome. New recipients can register Thursday.

Saturday: The Knotty Knitters group at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at noon at the library, 331 School St. The group will now meet the first and third Saturdays of the month. Bring your unfinished knitting or crocheting project. All skill levels welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum

Saturday: The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The monthly dollar breakfast will be from 8 a.m. to noon. Details: 724-224-9220.

Vandergrift

Today: St. Gertrude Church will host its monthly spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. in the church hall, 303 Franklin Ave. Menu: Dine in spaghetti and meatballs, salad and dessert, $10; meatball hoagies, $7. Add 50 cents for takeout.