The Stroller, Jan. 21, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Volunteers needed at cat rescue

Kiski Valley Cat and Kitten Rescue is seeking volunteers to help at the shelter, located in Allegheny Township.

The rescue is dedicated to the prevention of cruelty and neglect toward cats and kittens and provides shelter and medical care until they find their forever home. Duties may include cleaning and replenishing food and water bowls, cleaning litter boxes, floors and enclosures, organizing, picking up supplies and playing with the animals.

Volunteers are asked to commit to at least one shift per week. Days and times are flexible. Volunteers younger that 16 must be supervised be a parent or guardian. To give your time, contact Renee at rgazarik@hotmail.com. To make a donation, visit kiskicats.org.

Calendar

Apollo

Feb. 11: Apollo Memorial Library is sponsoring a Valentine money raffle. The winning number will be the 7 p.m. Feb. 11 Pick 3 Pa. Lottery number. Cost: $2 per ticket, two numbers on each ticket. Winning number will receive $500 and the numbers one below and one above will each receive $25. Proceeds will benefit the library. Tickets: stop in at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

Harrison  

Today: Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 6 p.m., and there will be specials, a 50/50 raffle and final game jackpot.

Jan. 26: The new Kitchen Sink Book Club at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet at 6 p.m. in the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. The selection will be, “The Silent Patient” by Alex Michaelides. Copies are available at the library. Reservations required. Details and reservations: 724-226-3491 or alleghenvalleylibrary.org.

Leechburg

Jan. 29: A concert featuring King Lou Hock and his Flying Circus will be at 6 p.m. at the Marconi Club, 135 River Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. Proceeds from raffles and basket auction will benefit Pink Day. To donate a basket for the auction, send a private message to Leechburg’s Pink Day 2022 9/17/22 on Facebook.

Lower Burrell

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature DJ Timmy V from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests

Springdale 

Tuesday: The Tuesday Night Book Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6:30 p.m. The selection will be, “Boys In The Boat,” by Daniel James Brown. Reservations and masks required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Feb. 13: Springdale High School Prom Committee is accepting basket auction donations for the annual prom fashion show. Details: 724-274-8100.

Summit Township 

Sunday: Table reservations are being accepted for an antique and classic bicycle swap meet set for 8 a.m. to noon at Shindigs LLC Event Center, 705 Herman Road. Vendor set-up will begin at 6 a.m. Cost: $30. Details and reservations: Jeff Rapp,724-287-8048 or Howard Gordon, 724-205-8172.

Tarentum

Saturday: Lottery tickets, gratitude hearts and wooden Tarentum cutouts will be sold from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Murphy building, 412 Corbet St. Proceeds will benefit Community Library of Allegheny Valley, Harrison. Details: Cindy, 724-612-0076.

Saturday: The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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.

Vandergrift

Today: Vandergrift Public Library and Kiski Area Youth Network will host a free Teen Afterhours event from 6 to 9 p.m. for students in sixth through 12^th grade at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Teens can enjoy food, games and friends with adult supervision. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-568-2212.

Saturday: Bingo will begin at 7 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 141 Sumner Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The kitchen will be open.

Washington Township

Today: Bingo at Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company is canceled this week and will resume Jan. 28.

West Deer

Feb. 3: A Vitalant community blood drive will be from 2 to 7 p.m. in the meeting room of the township municipal building, 109 East Union Road. Appointments recommended. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or visit the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org and use group code C5300094.