The Stroller, Jan. 26, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Drive-thru Valentine meal to benefit Peoples Library

Peoples Library will sponsor drive-thru takeout meal from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Feb. 12 with pick-up in the parking lot behind the New Kensington location, 880 Barnes St.

The menu is by Hoffstot’s Café Monaco and will include stuffed pepper soup with crackers, braised beef pot roast with natural jus, smashed red potatoes, broccoli and a mini cherry parfait.

Cost is $40 per meal. Reservations are required by 5 p.m. Feb. 7. For reservations, call 724-339-1021 or visit peopleslibrary.org.

Westmoreland Head Start programs accepting applications

Head Start, Early Head Start and Pre-Counts programs in Westmoreland County are accepting applications for the 2023/2024 school year.

Local locations include Kiski that serves Leechburg and Vandergrift, and New Kensington. Services are free for expectant mothers and children 5 and younger. For details, call 724-834-1260, ext. 4121, or visit tinyurl.com/2jytamc6.

Reunion News

• Leechburg Area High School Class of 1974 will have a meeting to plan the 50^th reunion at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Valley Dairy Restaurant, Allegheny Township. Details: 724-845-8356.

Calendar

Arnold 

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.

Buffalo Township

Sunday: A spaghetti dinner will be from 2 to 6 p.m. or until sold out at the White Star Club, 401 Shuster Drive. Dine-in or takeout. Menu: spaghetti dinner, $12; includes salad; meatballs, $3. Cash only. Takeout orders: 724-295-2656.

East Vandergrift 

Sunday: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish will have bingo at 2 p.m. in the church social hall, 411 McKinley Ave. Doors open at 1 p.m. There will be a 58-number jackpot game, a 44-number picture frame game and a magic number game. Details: 724-478-4958.

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 

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: 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. today. Proceeds will benefit auxiliary-sponsored projects.

Today: 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.

Feb. 10: Guardian Angels Parish will host a Mardi Gras celebration from 6 to 10 p.m. in Patterson Hall at the Most Blessed Sacrament campus, Natrona Heights. Cost: $20, includes food, soft drinks, a DJ and karaoke. Tickets: 724-226-4900 or stop in at the parish office, 800 Montana Ave., suite 2, Natrona Heights.

Feb. 25: Basket donations are being requested for a spaghetti dinner planned in honor of EMT Kelly Jackson at the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Proceeds will benefit the Allegheny-Kiski Health Foundation. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Details: Lori_ellen69@yahoo.com.

Kiski Township

Tuesday: Apollo Free Methodist Church, 1027 Route 56, will host a Vitalant community blood drive from 2 to 7 p.m. in the church gymnasium. Appointments recommended. Bring ID. Appointments: vit.la/n2z3tz

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 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

Feb. 2: The Myrrh Bearing Women group at St. George Orthodox Church is accepting orders for a kibbee sale. Pickup: 12:30 to 2 p.m. Feb. 7 in the church hall, 1150 Leishman Ave. Cost: $50 per dozen or six for $27. Order deadline: Feb. 2. Orders: 724-337-3918.

North Apollo

Feb. 4: A family roller skating party will be from 1 to 3 p.m. at Valarena Sk8 Land, 320 18^th St. Public welcome. Cost: $10, includes skate rental. Proceeds will benefit this year’s Kiski Area High School musical production. Tickets: 724-845-8181 or KiskiMusical.com.

Oakmont

Feb. 10: St. Paul Baptist Church will host its third annual chili cook-off from noon to 3:30 p.m. at the church, 180 Delaware Ave. Prizes of $100, $75 and $25 will be awarded. Entry fee: $15. Entry deadline: Tuesday. Details: 412-828-7850 or StPaulOakmont@gmail.com.

Parks Township 

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

Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will have a country music jam night from 5 to 8 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. Bring your favorite stringed instrument and sing along. Refreshments available. Public welcome. Details: 724-845-2390.

Plum

Sunday: An open gym for basketball will be at the borough building gymnasium, 2000 Old Mine Road. Age groups and times: kindergarten through fourth grade, 9 to 10:30 a.m.; fifth and sixth grade, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., seventh and eighth grade, 1 to 2:30 p.m.; ninth through 12^th grade, 3 to 4:30 p.m.; and adults, 5 to 8 p.m. Parental supervision required for children in kindergarten through eighth grade. Waiver forms: form.jotform.com/240104929070146. Details: mcostanza@plumboro.com.

Springdale 

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: A fish fry will be from noon to 4 p.m. at Bethel AME Church, 250 W. Seventh Ave. Menu: fish, coleslaw, baked beans, corn on the cob, bread and dessert, $12; fish sandwich and coleslaw, $8. Details: 724-224-2417.

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.

Sunday 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.

Washington Township 

Today: 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.