The Stroller, Jan. 19, 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.

Free shuttle service available for NK, Arnold residents

The New Ken Downtown Partnership and Wesley Family Services sponsors a free shuttle service from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for residents of New Kensington and Arnold.

Residents can be picked up at their homes and be taken to Golden Dawn and Aldi, both in New Kensington, and Walmart and Aldi, both in Pittsburgh Mills in Frazer.

Riders must be at least 18 years old and shuttles are smoke-free. For details and a schedule, call Kevin Cox at 724-895-8270.

Avonmore Library announces new hours

Avonmore Library, 437 Westmoreland Ave., will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays and 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Calendar

Arnold

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.

Sunday: Arnold Fireman’s Band will host a luncheon bingo at 1 p.m. at 601 Drey St. Doors open at noon.

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.

Sunday: A spaghetti dinner fundraiser will be from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane. Cost: $10; children $5. Dine in or takeout.

Wednesday: 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.

Leechburg 

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

Today: 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.

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

Sunday: The American Legion, 1100 Wildlife Lodge Road, will be open for breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon. Menu: pancakes, creamed ground beef on toast, eggs made to order with toast, home fries, and sausage or bacon.

Tuesday: Peoples Library will host a family story time at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter St. 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.

Through Feb. 29: Allegheny Valley League of Artists will sponsor an exhibit of the works of member Lynn Jacques at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Hours: 1 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.

New Kensington  

Saturday : A Penguin Hockey ticket raffle to benefit Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will be at 11 a.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.

Sunday: The Holy Name Society at St. Mary of Czestochowa Church will host bingo at 1 p.m. in the church Friendship Hall, 857 Kenneth Ave. Players must be at least 18. Cost: $12, includes 24 regular games. Lunch: $6, includes dessert and drink.

Tuesday: Peoples Library will host a family story time at 11 a.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. Details: 724-339-1021.

North Apollo

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 who 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

Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will have a country music jam night from 5 to 8 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. Bring your favorite stringed instrument and sing along. Refreshments available. Public welcome. Details: 724-845-2390.

Springdale   

Saturday: The Knotty Knitters group at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at noon at the library, 331 School St. The group will meets 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.

Sunday and Tuesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St. An opportunity for silent prayer will be at 6:30 p.m.