The Stroller, Jan. 22, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Food distribution scheduled 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 reservations are required. Guests should remain in their vehicles and open their door or trunk and will be served on a first come, first served basis.

Monarch Hospice seeking volunteers

Monarch Hospice, Lower Burrell, is looking for volunteers to help with personal companionship, emotional support, pet therapy, sewing and knitting and as an administrative assistant.

Schedules are flexible and no minimum hours are required. For information, call 724-335-1600 or visit monarchhospice.net.

A-K Health Foundation to sponsor free first aid class

Alle-Kiski Health Foundation will offer a free American Red Cross First Aid class from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 1 at the foundation offices, 1 Acee Drive, Natrona Heights, Harrison.

The class is intended for laypersons and will cover basic emergency procedures regarding breathing issues, heart attacks, strokes, seizures, bleeding, broken bones, recognizing the signs of opioid overdoses and more. There may be a nominal charge for the certification card.

Space is limited and reservations are required. For reservations, call the foundation at 724-294-3157.

Calendar

Apollo

Tuesday: The Creative Writing Club at Apollo Memorial Library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave., will meet at 5 p.m. at the library. Membership is open to writers who are at least 13 years old. Details: 724-478-4214.

Arnold

Tuesday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., will sponsor a bingo night. Doors open at 6 p.m. There is a $1,000 jackpot game with a $500 consolation prize. Pierogi, snacks, drinks, daubers and extra packages will be sold. Admission: $25.

Friday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is accepting orders for its pierogi sale. Varieties: potato or sauerkraut. Pickup: 12:30 to 4 p.m. Fridays in the church social hall. Cost: $12 per dozen. Orders: 724-339-9257, 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Butler County 

Jan. 26: 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.

Harrison

Tuesdays and Wednesdays: Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 1522 Broadview Blvd., will have a story time for children age 3 to 5 at 10 a.m. Tuesdays in the library. Baby Time for children 3 and younger with a caregiver will be at 10 a.m. Wednesdays. Details: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

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.

Leechburg

Tuesday: The Pins and Needles Group at Leechburg Public Library will meet from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the library, 139 Market St.

Lower Burrell

Tuesday: Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave., will offer a Toddler Time for children age 1 to 3 and their caregivers at 1 p.m. at the library. Details: 724-339-1021.

New Kensington

Tuesday and Saturday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Items available include clothing for all members of the family, shoes and linens. First-time customers receive 15 free items. Donations welcome during business hours.

Tuesday: Peoples Library, 880 Barnes St., will offer a Toddler Time for children age 1 to 3 and their caregivers at 11 a.m. at the library. Details: 724-339-1021.

Oakmont

Tuesdays: Taking Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) meets at 6 p.m. at Oakmont United Methodist Church, 419 Maryland Ave. Monthly dues: $5; first meeting is free. Details: vrevilla@pointpark.edu.

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.

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.