The Stroller, Jan. 21, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Veterans banners available for Springdale veterans

Springdale Team of Active Residents (STAR) is selling veterans banners that will be hung on Pittsburgh and Colfax streets.

Banners cost $160 and will be placed on the streets before Memorial Day. Preference will be given to current and prior residents of Springdale.

For details, call Debbie at 724-274-6269.

T-shirt sale planned Wednesday at Brackenridge American Legion

Chief Justin McIntire T-shirts will be sold from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Brackenridge American Legion, 845 First Ave.

There will be separate lines to pick up shirts that were ordered in advance and those being purchased on Wednesday. Cost is $15 for sizes small through XL and $18 for 2X through 4X.

In Our Schools

Burrell Kindergarten registration set

Burrell School District is now registering kindergarten students for the 2023-24 school year.

Children must be 5-years-old on or before Sept. 1, 2023 to qualify. For information and registration forms, visit burrell.k12.pa.us. For questions, contact Erin Pruitt at 724-334-1406, ext 2090 or epruitt@burrell.k12.pa.us.

Calendar

Arnold 

Today: The Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave., will sponsor GriefShare support group for anyone who has lost a loved one from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Brackenridge 

Today: Brackenridge American Legion Auxiliary will have a trash to treasure sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the post, 845 First Ave. Details: Tanya, 412-463-5486.

Butler County 

Thursday : National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Butler County will sponsor an online book discussion at 7 p.m. on Zoom.us. The selection will be, “What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma,” by Stephanie Foo. Everyone welcome, even if you did not read the book. Meeting ID: 970 9277 5552; passcode 049434. Details: 724-431-0069 or info@namibutler.org.

East Vandergrift

Sunday: Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish will host bingo at 2 p.m. in the church social hall, 411 McKinley Ave. Doors open at 1 p.m. There will be a 54-number jackpot game.

Monday: A rummage sale will be from noon to 3 p.m. in the basement at Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church, 420 McKinley Ave.

Harmar

Sunday: Allegheny Valley HOPE Foundation will host a spaghetti dinner to benefit the Miller Family from noon to 6 p.m. at the new Acme Club, 230 Herron Ave. There will be a cash bar, basket auction, entertainment and a bake sale. Cost: $15; 12 and younger, $10. Proceeds will help with medical costs for cancer patient Vicki Miller and her husband Paul who needs a liver transplant.

Harrison 

Wednesday : The Kitchen Sink Book Club at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. The selection will be, “Where the Crawdads Sing,” by Delia Owens. Copies are available at the circulation desk. Details: 724-226-3491.

Jan. 28: The American Girl Zone at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet and have a free Samantha’s Winter Party from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. There will be a snowflake craft and hot chocolate. Bring a mug. Girls who are at least 7 years old and their dolls welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Jan. 31: Allegheny Land Trust Director of Education Julie Travaglini will present a webinar about the birds in your backyard at 5:30 p.m. at Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Online participation available on Zoom.us. Reservations required. Reservations: Alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Leechburg

Today: 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. Bring a bag. Clothing donations welcome.

Today: First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 358 Main St., will sponsor a chili cook-off from noon to 2 p.m. at the church. Prizes will be awarded for the spiciest, most unique and best all-around entries. Entry fee: $10. Menu: flight of four single servings, $8; bowl, $3; hot dog, $2; and drinks, $1. Entries: Doreen Smeal, 724-448-4188 or visit servinggodgracefully.net/chili.

Monday: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open.

Lower Burrell  

Today: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature Studio B with DJs Tink and Scott Heavner from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.

Today: 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.

Today : The Reading Rainbow: A Grown Up & Me Book Club at Peoples Library will meet at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Children and their caregivers welcome. The selection will be, “If You Give a Mouse A Cookie,” by Laura Numeroff. Details: 724-339-1021, ext. 12.

Lyndora

Today: An antique and classic bicycle show will be from 8 a.m. to noon at the Tanglewood Senior Center, 10 Austin Ave. Details: Howard Gordon, 724-205-8172.

New Kensington

Today: Brick Body Kids will sponsor Shops and Suplexes from 3 to 9 p.m. at T2T Wrestling Academy, 880 Fifth Ave. There will be wrestling, a vendor fair, food and drinks. Wrestling will begin at 8 p.m. Free admission.

Sunday: The Holy Name Society at St. Mary of Czestochowa Church will have a bingo from 1 to 4 p.m. in the church Friendship Hall, 857 Kenneth Ave. Cost: $12, includes 24 regular games. Regular bingo prizes will be split 50/50. Final bingo costs $1 per chance, winner take all. Participants must have played at least 10 games to be eligible for final bingo. Players must be at least 18. Lunch, including dessert and drink, will be sold for $6.

Tuesdays and Thursdays: Pa. CareerLink Alle-Kiski, 1150 Fifth Ave., will offer adult GED preparation classes from 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 9 a.m. to noon Thursdays. Choose any session. New students must complete an orientation assessment before starting the class. Details: call or text Chelse Davis, 724-672-3542 or chelse.davis@iu1.org.

Feb. 1: St. George Orthodox Church is accepting orders for a kibbee sale. Pickup: 12:30 to 2 p.m. Feb. 1 in the church hall, 1150 Leishman Ave. Cost: 12 for $50; or six for $27. Order deadline: Jan. 27. Orders: 724-337-3918.

Feb. 24: Arnold Volunteer Engine No. 2 will host a night of wine or beer cupcake pairings from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at the Eagles, 2134 Freeport Road. Cost: $20, includes four cupcakes from Cora Lee Cupcakes and four 4-ounce beers from local breweries or four 4-ounce wines from Pa. and New York wineries. Advance tickets required by Feb. 17; no tickets will be sold at the door. Tickets: square.link/u/HmH18HQi.

Oakmont

Jan. 28: Oakmont Carnegie Library will offer a seminar, “Retrain Your Brain – How to Banish Anxiety and Worry” with counselor Eileen Colianni from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd. Reservations required. Reservations: visit the calendar section at oakmontlibrary.org. Details: 412-828-9532.

Jan. 30: Oakmont Carnegie Library will offer a chess program for youth age 8 to 19 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Mondays through April at the library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd. Chess boards provided, or being our own. Reservations required. Reservations: visit the calendar section at oakmontlibrary.org.

Feb. 1: Oakmont Carnegie Library will host a story time for children age 3 to 5 with their caregiver from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd. The theme will be Groundhog Day. Each child will receive a themed craft bag to take home. Reservations recommended. Reservations: visit the calendar section at oakmontlibrary.org.

Parks

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   

Feb. 9: Springdale Free Public Library, 331 School St., will host an AARP Tax Assistance group for tax season. Appointments will be Thursdays and Saturdays Feb. 9 through April 13. Intake forms are available. Appointments required. Details: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum

Today: The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will also be a dollar breakfast 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.

Vandergrift

Mondays: Vandergrift Public Library will host a free chess club for students in kindergarten through eighth grade at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 23 through March 27 at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Beginner and experienced players welcome. Chess sets provided. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-568-2212.

Jan. 31: Vandergrift Public Library will host a fundraiser to make a floral arrangement at 3:30 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Cost: $15, paid in advance. Reservations required. Reservations: stop in at the library.

Washington Township 

Sunday : A super bingo will be at 2 p.m. at Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, 4078 Route 66. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Cost: $35, in advance; $40 at the door if available; includes a dauber and one card for 12 $100 regular games, six $200 games, four $400 games and two $1,000 cover-all jackpot games. There will be food, beverages, instant tickets and a 50/50. Reserved seating available for groups of six or more. Players must be at least 18 years old or accompanied by an adult. Tickets: WTVFCWestmoreland on Facebook.

West Deer

March 3 and 4: East Union Presbyterian Church is accepting donations for its annual rummage sale. No clothing, televisions or computer screens, please. Donation arrangements: Mary Lynne, 412-767-5750.