The Stroller, Jan. 20, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Youth football association collecting shoes

Allegheny Valley Youth Football Association is collecting gently-used and new shoes from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays through Feb. 15 at Veterans Memorial Field, Lincoln Avenue, Springdale.

Shoes will be redistributed through the Funds2Orgs network of small business partners and helps them to create, maintain and grow small businesses in developing countries.

Other drop-off locations include Springdale Free Public Library, 331 School St.; Legends of Pittsburgh Performance and Fitness Center, Pittsburgh Mills Mall; Dimensions in Hair by Kathy Miller, 925 Pittsburgh St., Springdale; and Riverview Abbey Carpet and Floor, 516 Jones St., Verona.

For details, call Ed Williams, 724-594-5754.

Calendar

Brackenridge

Wednesday: Al-Anon and Alateen, programs for anyone whose life has been affected by someone else’s drinking, will meet at 8 p.m. in Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10th Ave. Details: 800-628-8920

Freeport

Wednesday: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. at the church. Cash only. Clothing donations welcome. Details: 724-295-2476

Harrison

Jan. 30: Allegheny Family Network North, 1600 Pacific Ave., suite 10, Natrona Heights, will offer a class, “Entrepreneurship 101,” from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the center for anyone who has a business idea but doesn’t know where to begin. Reservations required. Reservations: 412-246-2030, ext. 782

Leechburg

Wednesday: The genealogy group at Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society will meet from 10 a.m. to noon at the museum, 118 First St. All experience levels welcome. Bring a friend. Details: Judy, 724-681-9154

Feb. 1: Boy Scout Troop 551 of Hyde Park will host its 35th annual all you can eat spaghetti dinner from 3 to 7 p.m. at Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church, 271 Main St. Menu: spaghetti, salad and bread. Cost: $8; children younger than 10, $6. Dine in or take out. Proceeds will benefit troop activities and camping supplies. Details and tickets: 724-845-9288

New Kensington

Feb. 6: St. George Orthodox Church Myrrh Bearing Women are taking orders for their Kibbee sale. Pick-up will be from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Feb. 6 in the church hall, 1150 Leishman Ave. Order deadline: Jan. 30. Cost: $40 a dozen; $21 a half dozen. Orders and details: 724-337-3918 or 724-335-9988

North Apollo

Feb. 29: North Apollo Volunteer Fire Company is sponsoring a scratch off ticket raffle based on the 7 p.m. Pick 3 lottery drawing. Cost: $10, includes four chances to win a sealed book of 30 tickets worth $20 each and a sealed book of 60 tickets worth $10 each. Tickets: 724-596-7293 or contact a member of the fire company

West Deer

Feb. 9: The Youth Mission team at East Union Presbyterian Church will host a date night babysitting event for children age 3 to 11 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the church community center, 292 E. Union Road. Cost: $10 per child; $25 maximum per family, includes dinner. Reservations required by Feb. 2. Proceeds will benefit the youth mission trip to North Carolina. Reservations: camc@consolidated.net

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