The Stroller, Jan. 5, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Local schools competing in Paint the Plow contest

Leechburg Area and Knoch high schools are among 11 schools from five Western Pennsylvania counties competing in the PennDOT District 10 Paint the Plow contest.

The competition is an outreach aimed at promoting winter driving and fostering appreciation for high school art programs. Now, it’s up to the public to pick their favorites. To vote, visit penndot.pa.gov/PaintthePlow Jan. 8 through Jan. 15. The plow that receives the most votes will be deemed the Fan Favorite. Winners will be announced Jan. 21 to 27 as part of Winter Driving Safety Awareness Week.

Winning entries will be mounted to a plow truck in the areas of the respective school districts for winter.

Tax help available at Springdale library

Springdale Free Public Library will host the AARP Tax Assistance group by appointment at the library, 331 School St.

Tax preparation appointments will be Thursdays and Saturdays Feb. 8 through April 11 and fill up quickly. Intake forms can be picked up ahead of time or come a few minutes before your appointment time to fill them out.

No walk-ins will be accepted. For an appointment, call 724-274-9729.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Today: Alle-Kiski Day Quilters and Sewers will meet from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Allegheny Township municipal building, 136 Community Building Road. Bring your project. No dues or fees. Free parking, lighting, tables and electrical outlets available. Bring a lunch and drinks. The group meets the first and third Friday of each month. Details: Pat, 724-601-3089.

Apollo/East Vandergrift 

Tuesday : Our Lady, Queen of Peace and St. James Parishes will sponsor a bus trip to Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh. The bus will leave the St. James Church parking lot at 9 a.m. and participants will stay at the casino for five hours. Cost: $35, includes gratuity for the driver and $10 in free play. Participants must have a state-issued ID to receive the free play and must be at least 21. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-478-4958.

Bethel

Jan. 13: The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek will present “Bald Eagles at Crooked Creek” at 1 p.m. at the center, 142 Kerr Road. Learn how you can assist the Army Corps of Engineers as they survey the eagles this winter. Reservations required. Reservations: armstrongodc.org.

East Vandergrift 

Today, Saturday and Sunday: A rummage sale will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and Saturday and noon to 1 p.m. Sunday in the basement of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 420 McKinley Ave. Christmas items will be 75% off. Details: 724-478-4958.

Harrison

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.

Lower Burrell 

Today: The Mobile Veterans Program will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. There will be coffee, conversation, games and Gerofit exercise. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. followed by crafts and games. Sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs, all veterans are welcome.

New Kensington

Sunday: Aluminum City Terrace Bingo Committee will host bingo from 2 to 4:30 p.m. in the activities center. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Cost: $5, includes one board, snacks and drinks; extra boards, $1 each. Public welcome.

Thursday: The Corner Launchbox will host the third seminar of a free virtual, four-part series “Lunch & Learn: Business Basics Breakdown” at noon. Speaker Rich Breymeier of Flashpoint Digital Marketing will discuss digital marketing. Reservations required. Reservations: bit.ly/3Ml7Ty0. Details: amp7089@psu.edu.

Jan. 20: A Penguin Hockey ticket raffle to benefit Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will be at 1 p.m. on Facebook Live. Tickets are for the 7 p.m. Jan. 27 game versus the Montreal Canadiens at PPG Paints Arena and include a Penguins gift basket. Cost: $10 per chance. Tickets: tinyurl.com/2n6z4243 or at the shelter, 730 Church St.

Oakmont

Monday: Oakmont Historical Society will host a free lecture “Booze, Bootleggers, Bathing Suits & Speakeasies – Oakmont During Prohibition” at 6:30 p.m. at Oakmont Carnegie Library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd. Details: zimbles@oakmontlibrary.org.

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.

Springdale

Saturday: The Knotty Knitters group at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at noon at the library, 331 School St. The group will now meet the first and third Saturdays of the month. Bring your unfinished knitting or crocheting project. All skill levels welcome. 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.

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.