The Stroller, Jan. 19, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Volunteer opportunities available HOPE Center

The Alle-Kiski Area HOPE Center has many opportunities for volunteers to help the organization in its quest to eliminate domestic violence.

Volunteers are needed to work with children, drive to Pittsburgh to courier food to Tarentum, organize events, present programs in schools and assist in the administration building.

To offer your time and for details, call Mary at 724-224-1100 or email maryb@akhopecenter.org.

Free diaper distribution scheduled in Tarentum

Highlands Family Center is partnering with the Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank to provide free diapers to local families.

Free diapers will be distributed from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month at the center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., Tarentum.

Bring your child or your child’s birth certificate. There is a limit of one distribution per child per month.

Donations to the effort are also being accepted. Diapers can be dropped off at the center during business hours. For details, call the center at 724-224-9006.

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Calendar

Arnold

Friday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is taking orders for its potato and kraut pierogi sale. Orders: 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Pickup will be from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Fridays at the church. Cost: $10 per dozen. Orders: 724-339-9257

Lower Burrell

Tuesday: The Pittsburgh Chapter of the American Sewing Guild will meet at 7 p.m. on the upper level of Puckety United Presbyterian Church, 1009 Puckety Church Road. Anyone who is interested in sewing is welcome. Details: Dee, 724-335-6645

Tuesday: Bethesda Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lower Burrell, will offer, “Prime Time for Seniors,” from 1 to 4 p.m. at the church, 3084 Leechburg Road. Anyone who is at least 55 years old is welcome to share conversation, a card game, puzzles and crafts. Details: 724-335-0559 or shaffer37@comcast.net

New Kensington

Tuesday: Heritage Hospice will host a grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the center, 2400 Leechburg Road, building 300. Details: 724-334-6600

Oakmont

Tuesday: The free 2 p.m. Tuesday movie event at Oakmont Carnegie Library will feature the film,” Downton Abbey,” rated PG, starring Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern. Details: 412-828-9532

Pittsburgh

Tuesday: The Allegheny Valley chapter of the Women’s Business Network will meet at 8 a.m. at Panera Bread, 942 Freeport Road, Waterworks Mall. Those attending can learn how the group supports the success and growth of women in business. Reservations required. Reservations: Tiffany, 412-261-3333, ext. 431 or tmbenigni@hbretirement.com

Plum

Tuesday: The Caring Circle at Plum Community Center will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the center, 499 Center New Texas Road. The topic will be, “Stress Reduction Using Mindful Meditation: Does It Work?” New members welcome. Details: 412-795-2330 or plumcommunitycenter.com

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