The Stroller, Jan. 23, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Tickets on sale for Feb. 11 cash bash in East Vandergrift

Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church, East Vandergrift, will have a cash bash at 7 p.m. Feb. 11 in the church social hall, 411 McKinley Ave.

Doors open at 5 p.m. Admission is $25 and includes food and beverages. Drawings will be every 15 minutes. There will be pull tabs, a basket auction and 50/50 drawings. Attendees must be at least 21.

For tickets, call Crystal at 724-882-9212 and after Sunday Mass in the church vestibule.

Concert to benefit sports foundation

A concert featuring vocalists Christian Beck, and American Idol contestants Eddie Erwin and Morgan Gruber will be 7 p.m. Feb. 3 at the Oaks Theater, 310 Allegheny River Blvd., Oakmont.

Proceeds will benefit the Shawn Marcellino Sports Foundation project to remodel the ball field at Living Word Church in Plum. Admission is $20 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.com or at the door if available.

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.

Wednesdays and Saturdays: Apollo Area Historical Society Museum, 317 N. Second St., is closed for the season. Visits are available by appointment. Appointments: 724-478-2849 or 724-212-9255.

Wednesday: Apollo Hose Co. No. 2 will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. There will be specials and wish jars. Details: 724-478-4831.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Wednesday: Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank will be open from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Food bank participants can receive food allotments twice per month. Those who are not yet registered should come from 3 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday. Details and alternate times: 724-226-0606, ext. 10.

Wednesday: The Agape Thrift Shop at Grace United Methodist Church, 1333 Freeport Road, will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Clean winter clothing in all sizes is needed. Masks optional. Bring donations on Wednesday or leave them on the front porch. Do not place donations in the blue bins behind the church.

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.

Wednesday: Peoples Library will offer a coloring program for adults at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Supplies are provided, but feel free to bring your own. 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.

Wednesday: Peoples Library will offer a coloring program for adults at 1 p.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. Supplies are provided, but feel free to bring your own. 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.

Tarentum

Wednesday: The Elks will host bingo at 6:30 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: https://elks644.org/elks-kitchen-1. Orders: 724-226-1644 by 8:15 p.m.

Washington Township

Wednesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 6 p.m. at Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380.

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.