The Stroller, Jan. 22, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Winter market planned today in Tarentum

Organizers of the Tarentum Night Market events will host a winter market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today in the Murphy Building, 414 Corbet St., Tarentum.

There will be book signings by local authors, and artisan vendors and crafters. For a list of vendors, visit Tarentum Night Market on Facebook.

Additional winter markets are planned Feb. 12 and March 12. For information about vendors spaces, call Tami Sudy at 878-302-5367.

Drive-through food distribution set at Lernerville Speedway

Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank will host a drive-through food distribution for anyone in need from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Lernerville Speedway, 313 N. Pike Road, Buffalo Township. No cars are permitted to arrive before 11 a.m.

Reservations are required to ensure enough food is available and they fill up quickly. To make a reservation, visit pittsburghfoodbank.org/find-food/drive-up-distributions/reservations or call 412-460-3663, ext. 655. There is no required proof of eligibility, and anyone is eligible for food.

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.

Feb. 12: A vendor fair will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parish center at St. James Parish, 109 Owens View Ave. All vendors needed. Cost: $20 per table; without electricity, $15. Details: Linda, 724-882-8776.

Harrison  

Wednesday: 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.

Feb. 1: Allegheny Land Trust will present, “Spring Wild Edible Plants,” at 5:30 p.m. at Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Online attendance available. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Leechburg

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.

Monday: The Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society, 118 First St., is closed for winter. To arrange a private tour, email lamahs@windstream.net or call 724-845-8914 and leave a message.

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

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

Monday: Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary will meet at 7 p.m. in the post banquet room, Wildlife Lodge Road. This is the Jan. 17 meeting that was cancelled. New members should attend.

Saxonburg

Jan. 24 to Feb. 5: South Butler County Library, 240 W. Main St., will sponsor a jigsaw puzzle exchange at the library. Bring a new or gently-used puzzle during operating hours and take home one for yourself. Puzzles for all ages accepted and must have all the pieces. Selections change daily. Details: 724-352-4810.

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

Today: 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.

Today: 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: 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

Feb. 19: A Moonlight Bingo will begin at 7:30 p.m. at Washington Township Volunteer Fire Hall, 4078 Route 66. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $35 includes buffet and drinks. Those attending must be at least 21 years old. Tickets: 724-727-3079 or visit Washington Township VFC - Westmoreland on Facebook.

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.