The Stroller, Jan. 23, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Allegheny Valley Association of Churches accepting donations for food bank

Donations are welcome for the Allegheny Valley Association of Churches food bank in Harrison.

Items most needed include canned meat, tuna and chicken, sauerkraut, chicken broth, spaghetti sauce, sugar-free items, gluten-free items, toiletries, feminine products, cleaning supplies, baby formula and Ensure. Drop-off times are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays at the office, 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights.

To make an online monetary contribution, visit avaoc.org/programs/food-bank.

Weather science program planned by Leechburg library

Leechburg Public Library will sponsor a free weather science program with author Diana Perry at 6 p.m. Feb. 3 in the Marconi Club ballroom, 135 River Ave.

The event is suitable for children in prekindergarten through sixth grade. Reservations are required. For reservations, call 724-236-0080 or stop in at the library, 139 Market St.

Calendar

Apollo

Tuesday: Apollo Memorial Library will have a family movie night at 6 p.m. at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. The featured film will be, “Disney’s The Lion King.” Free popcorn and hot cocoa. No reservations required.

Tuesday: Kiski Watershed Association will meet at 7 p.m. in the St. Vincent DePaul store in Apollo Plaza. New members welcome.

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.

Arnold

Friday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is accepting orders for its weekly pierogi sale. Varieties: potato or sauerkraut. Pickup: 12:30 to 4 p.m. Fridays at the church social hall. Face masks required. Cost: $11 per dozen; 6 for $6. Orders: 724-339-9257, 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Brackenridge

Wednesday: Al-Anon will meet at 8 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10th Ave. The group offers help and hope for families and friends of alcoholics.

Harrison  

Monday: The Yarn Friends group at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. New members of all skill levels and ages welcome. Registration and supply list: Alleghenyvalleylibrary.org or 724-226-3491.

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

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.

Plum

Feb. 12: A bowling fundraiser to benefit Kiski Valley Vat and Kitten Rescue in Allegheny Township will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Feb. 12 at Nesbit’s Lanes, 3501 Leechburg Road. Cost: $25 per person, includes two games, pizza, pop and shoe rental. Reservations: call or text Laura at 412-657-4224 or kvckr@hotmail.com.

Saxonburg

Monday: Pa. CareerLink will offer job assistance for veterans from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at South Butler Community Library, 240 W. Main St. Stop in or make an appointment. Appointments: 724-496-6910.

Monday 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. 2: An evening story time with crafts for children of all ages will be at 6 p.m. at Springdale Free Public Library, 331 School St. Face masks and reservations 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 

Today: An antique and classic bicycle swap meet will be from 8 a.m. to noon at Shindigs LLC Event Center, 705 Herman Road. Details: Jeff Rapp,724-287-8048 or Howard Gordon, 724-205-8172.

Tarentum

Today 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.

Wednesday: The Elks will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. The kitchen is open to the public from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Menu: elks644.org/elks-kitchen-1. Orders: 724-226-1644 by 8:15 p.m.

Vandergrift

Tuesday: The YoYos Needles Art group at Vandergrift Public Library will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the library reading room, 128C. Washington Ave. All skill levels welcome. No reservations required. Details: 724-568-2212.

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.