The Stroller, Jan. 5, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Publicize your non-profit’s fundraiser or community event in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com. Please include a daytime telephone number.

Remembering a friend

It would be remiss of me not to make mention of the death of Karen Motosicky on Saturday. Karen was my friend and mentor for the whole time I worked for the Valley News Dispatch until her retirement a few years ago. When she retired, she handed over the files for the Stroller to me to handle, as well as many other duties in the newsroom.

We shared many events in our professional and personal lives and her advice was always spot on. I hope her love of the Alle-Kiski Valley and its people will continue for years to come in The Stroller. – Carol Pinto-Smith

South Butler Library sponsoring jigsaw puzzle exchange

South Butler Community Library in Saxonburg is sponsoring a jigsaw puzzle exchange this month.

Gently used, complete puzzles can be dropped off until Jan. 17 at the library, 240 W. Main St., during express window hours. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and 9 a.m. to noon Fridays and Saturdays.

Make sure that your puzzle has all its pieces. Puzzles for all ages will be accepted and quarantined. New-to-you puzzles can be picked up by participants Jan. 26 to 31 at the library.

For details, call the library at 724-352-4810.

Grab-and-go dinners to be passed out at Knead Community Cafe

Knead Community Café in New Kensington will hand out free grab-and-go dinners from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the café, 1011 Barnes St. This week’s dinner is sponsored by Michele Corey. Those picking up meals are reminded to observe social distancing while they wait in line.

Vandergrift Library resumes in-person operation

Vandergrift Public Library, 128C. Washington Ave., has resumed in-person operations for browsing, computer use, copying and faxing.

Hours are 2 to 7 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays. The library is closed Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. For information, call 724-568-2212.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Wednesday: Kiski Valley Water Pollution Control Authority Board of Directors will hold the reorganization meeting and conduct any business before the board at 7 p.m. at the office, 1361 School Road. Social distancing and CDC guidance will be observed, including the right to limit the number of persons admitted. In the event of an overflow, alternate access will be provided.

Allegheny Valley

Wednesday: The All Virtual chapter of the Women’s Business Network will meet at 7:30 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Those attending can learn how the group supports the success and growth of women in business. Guests welcome at no cost. Reservations required. Reservations and sign on information: Jennifer, 412-908-1663

Allegheny Valley School District

Today: Allegheny Valley School Board will conduct the agenda meeting at 7 p.m. Details: avsdweb.org

East Deer

Friday: East Deer refuse pickup is moved to Fridays. The first pickup of the year will be Jan. 8.

Gilpin

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

Harrison 

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 donate visit avaoc.org/donate/financial-support/.

Wednesday: Harrison Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing at 7 p.m. in the municipal building, 1 Municipal Drive, Natrona Heights.

Kiski Township

Jan. 21: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department is accepting orders for pies, cinnamon rolls, pepperoni rolls, snails and pumpkin rolls from The Pie Shoppe in Laughlintown. Cost: pies, $9.50 and varieties available include chocolate meringue, coconut meringue, lemon meringue, apple, dutch apple, blackberry, wild blueberry, razzleberry, cherry, peach and raisin; snails, $7 for 12 pie dough strips with cinnamon and sugar; cinnamon rolls with white icing, $7 for 6; cinnamon rolls with cream cheese icing, $7.50 for 6; pie variety pack includes four 4-inch pies, apple, cherry, blackberry and razzleberry, $9.50; fresh pepperoni rolls, $5. Paid order deadline: Jan. 10. Delivery: Jan. 21. Details and orders: call or text Morgan King, 724-466-2812

Leechburg

Wednesday: The free genealogy group at Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society will meet from 10 a.m. to noon at the museum, 118 First St. Basic computer skills and face masks required. Ancestry.com and Newspaper.com are available. Sanitizing stations will be available. Details: Judy, 724-681-9154

Thursdays: A New Path Al-Anon Family Group, 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. Face masks and social distancing required.

New Kensington

Today: New Kensington Redevelopment Authority will meet at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Access information: meeting ID, 810 8147 7535; audio only, 646-558-8656

Springdale

Jan. 26: Springdale Free Public Library is accepting orders for pies, cinnamon rolls, pepperoni rolls, snails and pumpkin rolls from The Pie Shoppe in Laughlintown. Cost: pies, $9.50 and varieties available include chocolate meringue, coconut meringue, lemon meringue, apple, dutch apple, blackberry, wild blueberry, razzleberry, cherry, peach and raisin; pumpkin rolls, $9.50; snails, $7 for 12 pie dough strips with cinnamon and sugar; cinnamon rolls with white icing, $7 for 6; cinnamon rolls with cream cheese icing, $7.50 for 6; pie variety pack includes four 4-inch pies, apple, cherry, blackberry and razzleberry, $9.50; fresh pepperoni rolls, $5. Order deadline: noon Jan. 15. Payment due before pickup on Jan. 26. Curbside pickup available. Cash, credit cards and checks accepted. Details and orders: 724-274-9729

Tarentum

Jan. 20: Tarentum Elks bingo will resume at 7 p.m. at the lodge.