The Stroller, Jan. 25, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Publicize your non-profit’s meetings, fundraisers and community events in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com. Please include a daytime telephone number.

Lenten fish fry listings wanted

Ash Wednesday is Feb. 17. The Stroller is compiling a list of fish fries taking place Ash Wednesday and/or Fridays during Lent.

If you would like to have your non-profit’s fish fry listed in the paper and online, send complete information in writing to Carol Pinto-Smith, Valley News Dispatch, 210 Wood St., Tarentum, PA 15084 or email cpinto-smith@triblive.com. Deadline is Feb. 12.

Wheel Good Wednesdays planned in Apollo

The Apollo Parades and Events Committee will sponsor the Wheel Good Wednesdays food truck events May 5 through Oct. 6 in the borough.

Vendor applications are now being accepted. The events will be from 5 to 8 p.m. every other Wednesday.

For details, contact Jen at apollopaevents@gmail.com.

West Leechburg seeking volunteers for municipal boards

West Leechburg Borough is looking for residents to volunteer as members of the zoning hearing, vacancy and recreation boards.

There are two open regular positions and an alternate position on the zoning hearing board, one or more vanancies on the recreation board and one open position on the vacancy board.

Letters of interest should list which position residents are interested in should be sent to borough secretary Pat Grantz, 1015 Plazak St., West Leechburg PA 15656. For questions, call Grantz at 724-842-2653.

Calendar

Apollo 

Feb. 13: Space applications are being accepted by St. James Parish for a vendor fair planned for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parish center, 109 Owens View Ave. Cost: $20 per table with electricity; $15 without. Face masks and social distancing required. Reservations and details: Linda, 724-882-8776

Apollo-Ridge School District

Monday: Apollo-Ridge School Board will conduct the regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. online. Access information: apolloridge.com

Arnold

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

Cheswick 

Feb. 7: Orders are being accepted for a Fat Cat’s Subs hoagie sale to benefit Lower Valley Little League. Order deadline: Jan. 31. Cost: $9 for a 13-inch hoagie. Pickup: noon to 2 p.m. Feb. 7 at Fat Cat’s Subs, 1401 Freeport Road. Varieties: Italian, ham and turkey. Orders: LVLittleLeague.fundraisers@gmail.com or stop in at Fat Cat’s Subs.

Freeport

Wednesday: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from noon to 3 p.m. at the church. Winter clothing is available. Cash only. Donations must be laundered. Details: 724-295-2476

Harmar

Wednesday: Harmar Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing at 7 p.m. at the municipal building, 701 Freeport Road. Interested residents are encouraged to attend the meeting virtually at Zoom.us. Access information: harmartownship-pa.gov/

Feb. 20: Fun and Freedom Youth Sports will host a designer purse bash from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Acme Club, 230 Herron Ave. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. Cost: $35, includes entry in 13 prize drawings, door prize entry, refreshments and use of photo booth. There will be side and 50/50 raffles and a silent auction. Winners need not be present. All covid-19 guidelines will be observed. Details: 724-274-7773

Harrison

Today: The Yarn Friends group at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. online. New members of all skill levels and ages welcome. The group is working on blankets for Project Linus. Registration required. Registration: Alleghenyvalleylibrary.com or 724-226-3491

Today: Harrison Commissioners will conduct the regular meeting at 6 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Access information: manager@harrisontwp.pa.gov or 724-226-1393 by 2:30 Monday

Wednesday: Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank will be open to anyone in need from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Pull into the center parking lot and food will be placed into your vehicle. Those who are not yet registered should come after 3 p.m. Proof of income is no longer required. To make a donation, visit avaoc.org/donate/financial-support/.

Feb. 8 to 14: Hilltop Hose Company No. 2 is sponsoring a “For the Love of Cash” raffle Feb. 8 through 14. Cost: $10, includes two numbers. Drawings will be based on the 7 p.m. Pa. Lottery each day. Tickets: 724-224-9968 or stop in Tuesday evenings at the fire station, 1501 Cambridge St., Natrona Heights.

New Kensington-Arnold School District

Tuesday: New Kensington-Arnold School Board will conduct the regular meeting at 7 p.m. in the Valley Jr.-Sr. High School board room, 701 Stevenson Blvd./Route 366, and online at Zoom.us. Access information: nkasd.com on Tuesday

Plum School District

Tuesday: Plum School Board will conduct the regular meeting at 7 p.m. in the high school library, 900 Elicker Road. Details: 412-795-0100

Springdale 

Tuesday: The Tuesday Night Book Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. This month’s selection is, “There There” by Tommy Orange. Details: 724-274-9729

Springdale Township

Today: Allegheny Valley Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at the firehall, 851 Parkway Drive, Harwick. Doors will open at 5 p.m. Face masks required at all times. Seating will be modified to enforce social distancing.

Tarentum

Tuesday: Upper Allegheny Joint Sanitary Authority will conduct the agenda meeting followed by the regular meeting at 7 p.m. at the office, 320 Fourth Ave. Details: 724-224-2245

Wednesday: Tarentum Elks will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. The kitchen will be open from 5 to 8:30 p.m.

West Deer

Today: Deer Creek Drainage Basin Authority will meet at 7 p.m. at the office, 945 Little Deer Creek Road. Details: 724-265-5315

Tarentum

Wednesdays: BridgePoint Church, 400 E. Ninth Ave., hosts a parent-led learning pod from 1 to 4 p.m. in the church hall located on the lower level. Free high-speed internet, meals and access to the church children’s library will be provided. Use the Corbet Street entrance.

Cancellation

Buffalo Township

Wednesday: Buffalo Township Supervisors meeting is canceled due a lack of agenda items.