The Stroller, Jan. 22, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Bowling fundraiser to aid St. Joseph HS student

The St. Joseph High School Bowling Team is sponsoring a bowling fundraiser from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Wildlife Lanes, Lower Burrell, to support fellow student Eli Swierczewski who is battling Ewing’s sarcoma.

Cost is $20 and includes bowling and shoe rental. Reservations are required. For reservations, email mpater@saintjosephhs.com.

Pink Day event to feature music, raffles

A fundraiser to benefit the Leechburg Pink Day event will be at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Marconi Club, 135 River Ave., Leechburg.

Doors open at 5 p.m. Entertainment will be by King Lou Hock and his Flying Circus, with special guests the Lenny Collini 4 Pack and the Love Generation.

There will be food, a cash bar, silent auction and raffles. Admission is free.

Calendar

Harrison

Monday: The Yarn Friends group at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. New members who like to knit and crochet welcome. Details: 724-226-3491

Oakmont

Friday: The free movie series at 7 p.m. at Oakmont Presbyterian Church, 415 Pennsylvania Ave. will feature the film, “Judy,” rated PG-13, in the church multi-purpose room on the lower level. Free popcorn. Details: 412-828-5770

South Buffalo

Saturday: A Night at the Races to benefit Freeport Hockey will be at South Buffalo Volunteer Fire Hall, 695 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Admission: $20, includes dinner. BYOB Details: Paula, paulamasonfvbc@consolidated.net

Tarentum

Feb. 20: Holy Martyrs Church Merry Martyrs will host a lasagna dinner at 12:30 p.m. in the church hall, 353 W. Ninth Ave. Menu: lasagna, meatballs, salad, rolls, dessert, coffee and tea. Dine in or take out. Take-out orders will be ready at 1 p.m. There will be door prizes and games. Cost: $9. Public welcome. Reservations required by Feb. 17. Reservations: 724-224-0770 or 724-224-1626

Health

Free screenings offered Jan. 29 in New Kensington

Free hepatitis C and HIV screenings will be available from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Jan. 29 at the New Kensington Community Health Clinic, 943 Fourth Ave.

Those at risk for hepatitis C include those with current and previous injection drug use; received or donated blood, blood products and organs prior to 1992; who spent many years on dialysis or received body piercings or tattoos with non-sterile instruments.

Results will be available in 20 minutes and those with positive results will receive referrals to confirmatory testing. No appointment is necessary. Residents of all counties welcome.

Free book for parents available

The Pennsylvania Homecare Association is offering, “The Care We Share: A Family Guide to In-Home Pediatric Care,” a free 36-page resource for parents of children with complex medical needs.

The publication includes information and tips for parents as they bring home a child with complex medical needs such as ventilators, trach collars and feeding tubes.

To receive a copy, call 800-382-1211 or visit pahomecare.org/the-care-we-share-a-family-guide-to-in-home-pediatric-care.

Thank you

Samaritan’s Purse would like to thank all of those who donated to Operation Christmas Child. The project collected over 8.9 million shoe box gifts in 2019 and many were from the Alle-Kiski Valley. “These simple gifts, packed with love, send a message to children worldwide that they are loved and not forgotten.”

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