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

Pool tournament to aid fire victims

A doubles pool tournament fundraiser to benefit Jason and Marissa Femc of Allegheny Township who lost their home Jan. 3 in a fire, will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday at Barefoot Bar & Grill, 614 Schenley Road, Gilpin.

For details, call Kimberly Grafton at 724-882-7169 or register at Barefoot Bar & Grill.

Free lunch planned in Harrison

St. Joseph Parish will serve a free light luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday in the parish St. Ladislaus Hall, 48 Spruce St., Natrona, Harrison.

Homemade soup, desserts, rolls and beverages will be served. The public is welcome.

Salvation Army plans free lunch and food distribution

A free community lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the Salvation Army, 917 Brackenridge Ave., Brackenridge.

Free food items from Aldi will be available. For details, call 724-224-6310, ext. 2, and leave a message.

Calendar

Buffalo Township

Thursday: Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) will meet at 5:30 p.m. in Evangel Heights Assembly of God, 120 Beale Road, Sarver. Details: Joyce, 724-295-9407

Unity Township

Jan. 31: The Western Allegheny Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society will host its annual conservation and sportsmen banquet at Rizzo’s Malibar Banquet facility, 126 Rizzo Road, Crabtree. Proceeds will benefit upland habitat restoration and management. Details and tickets: Lisa Rossi, 724-693-9032 or lisar@ruffedgrousesociety.org

Harrison

Wednesday: The Board of Directors of Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Young Adult area at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd., Natrona Heights. Public welcome.

Thursday: Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars will host indoor cornhole games at 7:30 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Partners will be drawn each week and there will be prizes. Public welcome.

Kittanning

Thursday: A free family and education support group for families and friends of those affected by the addiction of a loved one will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at The Empowerment Center, 113 Market St. Details: Bonnie, 724-545-2817 or DulanyBonnie01@gmail.com

Thursday: A free confidential support group for survivors of sexual assault will meet from 10 to 11 a.m. at the HAVIN office. Topics will include warning signs, relationships, boundaries, support systems and safety planning. Reservations required. Directions and reservations: 724-548-8888, 800-841-8881 or visit havinpa.org

Leechburg

Thursday: Al-Anon, a free, confidential program for anyone whose life has been affected by someone else’s drinking, will meet at 7 p.m. in First United Methodist Church, 251 Main St.

Springdale

Thursdays: The Knotty Knitters group at Springdale Free Public Library will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. All knitters and crocheters welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729

Vandergrift

Thursday: A spaghetti dinner will be from 4 to 7 p.m. in St. Gertrude Parish church hall, 303 Franklin Ave. Menu: spaghetti, one meatball, bread and butter, salad, coffee or tea and dessert. Cost: spaghetti, $7; meatball hoagie, $5; quarts of sauce, $4.50. Dine in or take out.

Thursday: The YoYos Needle Arts group at Vandergrift Public Library will meet at 1 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. All skill levels welcome. Details: 724-568-2212

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