The Stroller, Jan. 24, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Fundraiser to aid Humane Society of Westmoreland County

The fourth annual Festival of Love Family Dinner will be at 6 p.m. Feb. 14 at Salem Lutheran Church, 301 E Pittsburgh St., Delmont.

The menu includes spaghetti, tossed salad and bread. Those attending are asked to bring a dessert to share.

There will be a DJ, dancing, crafts and games. Donations will be accepted to benefit the Humane Society of Westmoreland County.

Reservations are required. For reservations, call 724-468-4189 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays. Reservation deadline is Feb. 12.

Allegheny Valley Hospital seeking volunteers

Allegheny Valley Hospital is recruiting volunteers to join the lobby escort, information desk and surgical reception teams.

Orientation and training are required and provided. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Apply online at https://allegheny.vsyslive.com/pages/app/61EFWO7WP9NQRA10 or contact Kim at 724-226-7370 or avhvol@ahn.org.

Community choir welcoming new members

The Academy Singers Community Choir is looking for new voices to join their group.

The Academy Singers is for singers who want to learn more about choral singing. Selections will include standards, Broadway hits, jazz and light classical music. All voice parts are welcome.

Rehearsals are from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. Tuesdays beginning Jan. 28 at the studio in Allegheny Towne Center, Allegheny Township. Sandy Rubright is director.

For details, call Rubright at 724-994-8872.

Calendar

Arnold

Sunday: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary will hold a super bingo to benefit Valley Band Boosters at 2 p.m. at Harry’s, 1735 Fourth Ave. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Cost: $30, includes buffet. There will be a cash bar, specials, small games of chance, a bake sale and silent auction. No outside alcohol. Tickets: Dave, 724-552-3999 or Tim, 724-393-2773

Saturday: A pancake breakfast will be from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at Bethlehem Temple Faith Church, 1374 Fourth Ave. Menu: pancakes, eggs, bacon or sausage, potatoes, fruit cup, juice, coffee or tea. Cost: $9; children, $4. Details: 724-335-5445

Bethel Township

Sunday: Crooked Creek Watershed Association will offer a Winter Wonderland Walk from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Outdoor Discovery Area, formerly known as the Environmental Learning Center at Crooked Creek Lake Park, 142 Kerr Road. Retired Armstrong County Conservation District Specialist Dave Beale will lead the group. Chili and cornbread will be served afterward. Donations will be accepted.

Buffalo Township

Sunday: A spaghetti dinner will be from 3 to 7 p.m. at the White Star Club, 401 Shuster Drive. Homemade meatballs available for an extra charge. Dine in or take out. Take-out orders: 724-295-2656

Harrison

Monday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley is organizing a Cookbook Club that will have its first meeting at 5:30 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Stop in the library, look through this month’s cookbook, select a recipe you would like to make, and prepare and bring it to the meeting. Registration required. Registration required. Registration: 724-226-3491

Lower Burrell

Sunday: A spaghetti dinner will be served from 1 to 5 p.m. in the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Menu: spaghetti, salad, roll and coffee. Dine in or take out. Details: 724-335-4131

New Kensington

Wednesday: Peoples Library will offer a STEM Wednesday for children age 5 to 9 at 5:30 p.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. Registration required. Registration: Peopleslibrary.org

North Apollo

Sunday: All you can eat breakfast buffet will be from 7:30 a.m. to noon at North Apollo Fire Hall, 311 16th St. Cost: $9; 12 and younger, $5.

Springdale

Feb. 11: Springdale Free Public Library will offer a Valentine story time party at 11 a.m. for children at the library, 331 School St. Children will make their own blue frog from Build-A-Bear. Cost: $5 per frog. Reservations required by Tuesday; payment required by Feb. 7. Reservations: 724-274-9729

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Armstrong County

Conservation group to have fruit tree, seedling sale

Armstrong Conservation District will conduct its annual fruit tree and seedling sale through March 13.

Fruit varieties include: apple, cherry, pear, peach and plum. Trees range from 4 to 6 feet in height, are bare rooted and packed in peat moss. Cost is $20; and $25 for cherry trees. Tree guards are available at $2 each.

Other varieties available include: American Beech, American Elderberry, American Red Pine, Black Gum, Concolor Fir, Northern Bayberry, Norway Spruce, Old Fashioned Lilac, Osage Orange, Red Mulberry, White Flowering Dogwood and White Oak. All are sold in bundles of 25. Cost is $20 per bundle, except for Black Gum and American Elderberry, which are $25. Prices include tax.

Distribution will be from 8 to 11 a.m. April 18 at Lenape Technical School, 2215 Chaplin Ave., Manor Township. For an order form, visit armstrongcd.org or email jjschaub@co.armstrong.pa.us. Orders and payments are due March 13. Proceeds will benefit county environmental projects and activities.

Upper Burrell

Penn State New Kensington plans SAT prep course

Penn State New Kensington will offer an SAT Preparation course from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays Feb. 1 through March 7 at the campus, 3550 Seventh St. Road, Upper Burrell.

Topics will include test-taking strategies and study skills. Members of the admissions department will explain what universities and colleges look for in a student.

The book required is the 2020 edition of, “The Official SAT Study Guide.” Cost is $200 and includes the book; $175 if students bring their own copy. To register and for details, call Beth at 724-334-6011.

Westmoreland County

DASH diet cooking class offered

The Westmoreland County Penn State Extension Office, 214 Donohoe Road, Hempfield, will offer a class, “Let’s Cook the DASH Diet,” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 6 at the office.

The DASH diet can help to lower blood pressure. In this hands-on class, participants will learn about correct portion sizes and how to prepare and eat a variety of foods.

Cost is $39. Registration is required. To register, visit extension.psu.edu/lets-cook-dash or call 877-345-0691.

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