The Stroller, Jan. 28, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Cat food donations needed at Frankie’s Friends Rescue

Frankie’s Friends Cat Rescue, New Kensington, is in need of donations of Purina Cat Chow Complete in the blue bag.

Items can be dropped off from 9 to 10 a.m. or 5 to 7 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays or shipped to the rescue at 730 Fifth Ave.

River City Brass Band to perform at Kiski Area High School

The River City Brass Band will play a concert, “Sounds of the 60s” to benefit the Kiski Area Education Foundation at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14 in the high school auditorium, 240 Hyde Park Road, Allegheny Township.

Tickets are $25. For tickets and information call the central office at 724-842-0454.

Winter coat drive to benefit Rosedale Food Pantry

Lori Hummel of Howard Hanna Real Estate, Oakmont, is sponsoring a winter coat drive through March 1.

New or gently-used adult and children’s winter coats, gloves, mittens and hats can be dropped off in the blue bin at her home, 21 Oak Glen Drive, Oakmont.

Items will be given to the Rosedale Food Pantry’s Clothing Closet that serves over 700 families in Oakmont, Verona, Plum and Penn Hills.

For questions, call 412-287-1739 or email lhummel@howardhanna.com.

Brackenridge Salvation Army to serve free lunch

A free community lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the Salvation Army, 917 Brackenridge Ave., Brackenridge.

Free food items from Aldi will be available. For details, call 724-224-6310, ext. 2, and leave a message.

Calendar

Buffalo Township

Thursday: Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) will meet at 5:30 p.m. in Evangel Heights Assembly of God, 120 Beale Road, Sarver. Details: Joyce, 724-295-9407

Frazer

Thursday: Alienated Grandparents Anonymous, a group that provides information and support to grandparents who feel alienated, estranged or isolated from their grandchildren, will meet at 6 p.m. at Starbucks, 2025 Pittsburgh Mills Blvd. Everyone welcome. Details: AGAPittsburgh@aol.com

Thursday: Springdale High School Classes of 1954 and 1955 meet at 11:30 a.m. in the back room at Eat N Park, Pittsburgh Mills, Frazer. Gatherings are the last Thursday of each month. Everyone welcome. Details: Zelma, 724-334-8388

Harrison

Feb. 6: Allegheny Valley Hospital PriorityCare program will offer the one day AARP Smart Driver Program refresher course from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Charles Young Center of the hospital, 1301 Carlisle St. Participants must have completed the two-day class within the past 36 months and bring a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license. Fee: $15 for AARP members (valid card required); $20 for non-members. Reservations required. Reservations: 412-330-4469

Thursday: Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars will host indoor cornhole games at 7:30 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Partners will be drawn each week and there will be prizes. Public welcome.

Kittanning

Thursday: A free family and education support group for families and friends of those affected by the addiction of a loved one will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at The Empowerment Center, 113 Market St. Details: Bonnie, 724-545-2817 or DulanyBonnie01@gmail.com

Thursday: A free confidential support group for survivors of sexual assault will meet from 10 to 11 a.m. at the HAVIN office. Topics will include warning signs, relationships, boundaries, support systems and safety planning. Reservations required. Directions and reservations: 724-548-8888, 800-841-8881 or visit havinpa.org

Leechburg

Thursday: Leechburg Public Library will host a free game night for students in grades 7 to 9 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the library, Siberian Avenue. Snacks and games will be provided. No registration required.

Thursday: Al-Anon, a free, confidential program for anyone whose life has been affected by someone else’s drinking, will meet at 7 p.m. in First United Methodist Church, 251 Main St.

Lower Burrell

Feb. 8: Trinity United Christian Church, 3400 Garvers Ferry Road, will serve a four-course Italian dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church to raise funds for the church’s mission to Nicaragua. Contemporary Christian vocal group Risen to Save will entertain. Doors open at 4:45 p.m. Menu: antipasto salad, roll, wedding soup, lasagna with meat sauce, tiramisu and beverage. Spaghetti will be available for children. Cost: $15; 6 to 12, $5; 5 and younger, free. Tickets: 724-230-0866 or trinityucc@comcast.net

New Kensington

Feb. 6: St. George Orthodox Church Myrrh Bearing Women are taking orders for their Kibbee sale. Pick-up will be from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Feb. 6 in the church hall, 1150 Leishman Ave. Order deadline: Thursday. Cost: $40 a dozen; $21 a half dozen. Orders and details: 724-337-3918 or 724-335-9988

Springdale

Thursdays: The Knotty Knitters group at Springdale Free Public Library will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. All knitters and crocheters welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729

Vandergrift

Thursday: The YoYos Needle Arts group at Vandergrift Public Library will meet at 1 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. All skill levels welcome. Details: 724-568-2212

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