The Stroller, Jan. 25, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number.

Evening of music to benefit Leechburg Pink Day

The Leechburg Marconi Club will host The Love Carnival, an evening of music in memory of Robert “Hari” Harris, at 6 p.m. Saturday at the club, 135 River Ave., Leechburg.

Doors will open at 5 p.m. and performances will be by members of the Flying Circus, Pat & Dave and the Lenny Collini FaMiLyPaK. Admission is free and there will be raffles, food and cash bar. Proceeds will all be donated to Leechburg Pink Day.

Food drive planned Saturday in Lower Burrell

The Fallen Officers Food Drive to benefit the St. Margaret Mary Church food pantry and the Westmoreland County Food Bank will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Mogie’s Irish Pub & Magill’s Grill, 3210 Leechburg Road, Lower Burrell.

The event is in memory of the late K9 Officer Derek Kotecki, Officer Brian Shaw and Chief Justin McIntire.

Lenten fish fry listings wanted

Ash Wednesday is just around the corner and so is Fish Fry season! Lent begins Feb. 14 on Ash Wednesday and The Stroller is compiling the annual big list of fish fries.

If your non-profit would like to have your fish fry listed in the newspaper and online at TribLIVE.com, send complete information to Carol Pinto-Smith, TribLIVE, 210 Wood St., Tarentum, PA 15084 or email cpinto-smith@triblive.com. Please indicate if you will have your event on Good Friday. Ash Wednesday event information must be received by Feb. 5.

Calendar

Arnold 

Today: A free community lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave. Details: 878-847-5646.

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. Friday in the church social hall. Cost: $12 per dozen. Orders: 724-339-9257, 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Saturday: A meeting for all members of the American Legion will be at 2 p.m. at the post, 1728 Fifth Ave. All regular members are urged to come and vote on whether the post will be closing.

Brackenridge

Today: Bingo will begin at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave. Details: 724-994-6030.

Today: The Allegheny Valley Salvation Army and Community Center will distribute free grab-and-go lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the center parking lot, 917 Brackenridge Ave. Free grocery items from Walmart and Aldi will be available. Everyone is welcome.

East Vandergrift

Feb. 10: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish will host a cash bash in the church social hall, 411 McKinley Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the first number will be drawn at 7 p.m. Cost: $30, includes food, beverages and a chance to win $3,000 in cash prizes. Must be 21 to attend. There will be pull tabs, a scratch-off lottery board, theme baskets and 50-50 raffles. Tickets: Crystal, 724-882-9212, after Sunday Mass in the church vestibule and in the parish office.

Gilpin 

Today: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7:15 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.

Saturday: The Armstrong County Republican Committee will host a petition-signing event from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Gilpin Volunteer Firehall, 113 Firehall Road. A free breakfast will be served, while the food lasts. Petitions will range from Republican candidates at the Presidential level, including Trump petitions, Senate, Congress, National Delegate, State Senate and Legislative candidates. Signers must be registered Republican voters. Voter registration forms for new voters will be available. Details: Darlene Smail, 724-902-2244 or dsmail2244@windstream.net or Anthony Shea, ashea247@comcast.net.

Harrison

Today: A story time for children age 3 to 5 and their siblings will be at 10 a.m. at Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 1522 Broadview Blvd. This week’s theme will be mittens. No reservations required. Details: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Today and Friday: Allegheny Valley Hospital Auxiliary is sponsoring a Pittsburgh Penguin ticket raffle. Tickets are in section 118 Row J, seats 11 and 12 for the 7 p.m. Feb. 22 game versus the Montreal Canadiens. Cost: $1 each, cash only and will be sold from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday in the hospital main lobby, 1301 Carlisle St. The drawing will be at 2 p.m. Friday. Proceeds will benefit auxiliary-sponsored projects.

Friday: Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 6 p.m., and there will be specials, a 50-50 raffle and final game jackpot.

Saturday: A presentation about the findings of the Harrison Hills Park Ecological Assessment and Action Plan and future plans for the park will be at 11 a.m. in the park Environmental Learning Center. Coffee, tea and snacks will be served.

Saturday: The new Dungeons & Dragons Club at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Players must be at least in sixth grade. All dice and materials will be provided. Beginners welcome. Details: 724-226-3491.

Feb. 4: The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary will sponsor a super bingo at 2 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Cost: $35 in advance; $40 at the door; includes bingo package and lunch. Non-smoking venue. Tickets: Lorraine, 412-537-5954 or the post, 724-904-7649. Proceeds benefit local veterans in need.

Jefferson

Today: Bingo will be at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 754 N. Pike Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Proceeds benefit post and auxiliary projects.

Kittanning Township

Saturday and Sunday: Kittanning Township Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor a gun show from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at the firehall, 13126 Route 422. Admission: $5; 12 and younger, free with an adult. Free parking. Details: 724-664-4033 or 724-545-9014.

Leechburg 

Saturday: The Leechburg Area Museum is closed for the season. Appointments during the off-season: 724-845-8914 and leave a message or email lamahs@windstream.net.

Lower Burrell

Today: Peoples Library will sponsor an arts, crafts and STEM workshop for all ages at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details: 724-339-1021.

Friday: Peoples Library will host domino games at 1 p.m. Dominoes are provided. Bring a friend. Details: 724-339-1021.

Saturday: The Cool Change band will be featured from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Members and three guests welcome.

Tuesday: Peoples Library will offer an online author talk with pediatric neuroendocrinologist Dr. Robert Lustig at 2 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details: 724-339-1021.

Feb. 18: Burrell Youth Wrestling will sponsor a cash raffle for prizes of $10,000, $5,000 and $2,000 at the Supertrophy Tournament set for 9 a.m. at Burrell High School gymnasium. The drawing will be during the 2 p.m. session break. Only 300 tickets will be sold. Winner need not be present. There will be food trucks and concessions all day. Raffle tickets: $100 each. Tickets: call or text Sarah Stevenson, 412-576-1029.

New Kensington

Today: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary Bingo will be at 7 p.m. at the aerie, 2134 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403.

Today: Peoples Library will sponsor an arts, crafts and STEM workshop for all ages at 11 a.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. Details: 724-339-1021.

Saturday and Sunday: The Western Pennsylvania Coin Club will host its 62^nd annual coin show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Quality Inn, Tarentum Bridge Road. Free admission.

Parks Township

Friday: Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. in the firehall, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m.

Saxonburg

Wednesday: South Butler Community Library will host a program “Holocaust Survivor Story” at 4:30 p.m. at the library, 240 W. Main St. Speaker Lee Goldman Kikel will tell her father’s story of survival during the Holocaust. The program is recommended for those who are at least 12 years old. Reservations preferred, but not required. Reservations: 724-352-4810 or director@southbutlerlibrary.org.

Springdale 

Today: The diaper pantry at St. Mark Lutheran Church will distribute free diapers from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the church, 600 Pittsburgh St. Recipients must register in advance. First-time recipients must provide their own ID, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card. Distributions will be the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Registration: 724-274-5313.

Feb. 3: The Saturday Adventure Time program at Springdale Free Public Library, 331 School St., will host Take Your Child to the Library Day at 11 a.m. Children of all ages will build a ground hog stuffed animal, receive a book and have a treat. Cost: $5. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum

Saturday: The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Details: 724-224-9220.

Washington Township 

Friday: Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 4078 Route 66. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and sales start at 6 p.m. Free coffee. The kitchen will be open. Players must be at least 18 or accompanied by an adult.