The Stroller, Jan. 6, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Library announces annual Quilt Show

Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host its annual Quilt Show in February at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd., Natrona Heights.

Entries will be accepted through Jan. 31 and will be featured at the library and online. Quilts must be handmade, but the person submitting the quilt does not have to be the one who made it. The submitting person must complete a form listing the owner’s name, style of quilt, size, category and year made (if known). Categories are hand-quilted, machine-quilted or wall hanging.

The public will vote in February on their favorite in each category. There is no cost to enter, view or vote on a quilt. The quilt with the most votes in each category will receive a prize.

For information, stop in at the library or call 724-224-3491.

Annual Epiphany event planned in New Ken

The Catholic parishes of New Kensington will present the annual Epiphany Experience at 2 p.m. Sunday in St. Joseph Church, 1125 Leishman Ave.

Prelude music will begin at 1:45 p.m. The event will include lessons and carols, scripture readings, carol singing and live animals. A joint choir that includes members of St. Joseph, St. Mary of Czestochowa and Mt. St. Peter churches will lead the singing.

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.

Arnold

Saturday: Homemade doughnuts will be sold from 6 to 10 a.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church, 1721 Victoria Ave. Cost: $8 per dozen. Orders: 724-335-0101.

Saturday: Arnold United Methodist Church, 1801 Leishman Ave., will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon at the church. Menu: choice of plain, blueberry, pecan and chocolate chip pancakes or French toast, sausage and drink. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $8; 12 and younger, $6.Details: 724-339-2377.

Bethel

Saturday: An all-you-can-eat breakfast will be from 7 to 11 a.m. at Bethel Volunteer Fire Department, 133 Bethel Church Road. Menu: eggs, home fries, sausage, pancakes, French toast, biscuits and gravy, cheese, mushrooms, onions, orange juice, toast, coffee and tea. Cost: $13; 6 to 12, $7; 5 and younger, free.

Brackenridge

Today: A free classical holiday music concert featuring flute, cello and piano will be at 7 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10^th Ave.

East Vandergrift

Saturday and Sunday: A rummage sale will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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 half off.

Sunday: Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish will host bingo at 2 p.m. in the church social hall, 411 McKinley Ave. Doors open at 1 p.m.

Freeport

Sunday: Freeport Event Center, 325 Fourth St., will host a Second Sunday Social from noon to 5 p.m. for all ages at the center. There will be music, activities, food and beverages. Bring your instrument and join in the music.

Jan. 28: Dynamic Community Foundation is accepting basket raffle donations, sponsorships and cookie table donations for a barbeque fundraiser at Laube Hall to benefit Jackie Gaughan who suffered a bleeding brain aneurysm. To contribute or volunteer your time, contact Jen at 724-295-5500 or Jen@nexthomedynamic.com.

Gilpin 

Jan. 13: A Red Cross community blood drive will be from noon to 5 p.m. at Gilpin Volunteer Firehall, 113 Firehall Road. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code GTVFD.

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.

Thursday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer a free seminar for adults on internet safety at 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Online participation at Zoom.us available. Reservations required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Sunday: The Knights of Columbus will host a pancake and sausage breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the council home, 28 Garfield St., Natrona. Cost: $6; younger than 6, $3.

Jan. 14: Tri-County Trout Club will sponsor a sport show and flea market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Patterson Hall in the basement at Guardian Angels Parish, 800 Montana Ave., Natrona Heights. Doors open for vendors at 7:30 a.m. and buyers at 9 a.m. Vendors who reserve a table can sell new, used or collectible sporting items; no firearms or ammunition. Hot food and refreshments will be sold. Table fee: $15. Admission: $3; club members and children younger than 12, $free. Reservations and details: 412-298-0964 or tctcnews@gmail.com. Leave a message with your name and phone number.

Kiski Township

Sunday: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 8 to 11:30 a.m. at the firehall, 1037 Route 56. Menu: scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, home fries, hash browns, French toast, waffles, pancakes, biscuits and sausage gravy, toast and beverages. Cost: $12:50; age 3 to 12, $7; 2 and younger, free.

Jan. 22: Boiling Springs Presbyterian Church, 1668 Route 56, is accepting orders for a soup sale. Varieties: chicken noodle, beef barley and stuffed pepper, $8 per quart. Paid order deadline: Jan. 15. Pickup: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 22. Orders: 724-478-1523 or send your order with a check made out to the church to P.O. Box 154, Spring Church PA 15686.

Lower Burrell

Feb. 19: Burrell Youth Wrestling Season Ticket Holder Club is selling tickets for a cash raffle. Cost: $100, only 300 tickets will be sold. Grand prizes are $10,000, $5,000 and $2,000. Drawing will be at the Supertrophy Youth Wrestling event at Burrell High School. Winner need not be present. Tickets: call or text Sarah Stevenson at 724-257-1146.

Oakmont 

Today: The free Oakmont Historical Society Speaker Series will sponsor a program with Dr. Al Biglan at 6:30 p.m. at Oakmont Carnegie Library, Allegheny River Blvd. Biglan will discuss his experiences serving in the 2^nd U.S. Cavalry on the East German-Czechoslovakia border during the Cold War. No reservations required.

New Kensington

Sunday: Aluminum City Terrace Activities Group will host bingo from 2 to 4 p.m. in the activities center, 136 Aluminum City Terrace. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Cost: $3, includes one board, snacks and drinks; extra boards, $1 each. Public welcome.

Parks

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

Wednesday : Springdale Free Public Library will host a story time at 6 p.m. with James Turner, author of “How the Cat Got Its Sound.” Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Feb. 9: Springdale Free Public Library, 331 School St., will host an AARP Tax Assistance group for tax season. Appointments will be Thursdays and Fridays Feb. 9 through April 13. Intake forms are available. Appointments required. Details: 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.

Saturday and Sunday: First Baptist Church, 410 E. Third Ave., now offers two services each weekend. A praise and worship service will be at 3 p.m. Saturdays and a blended traditional and contemporary service at 10:30 a.m. Sundays.

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.

Jan. 22: Basket and gift certificate donations are being accepted for a bingo fundraiser for cancer patient Kevin Coudriet at the Eagles, Wood Street. Details: Connie, 724-814-0180.

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.

West Deer

Today: East Union Presbyterian Church will host a movie night at 7 p.m. at the church, 292 East Union Road. Bring a sleeping bag and pillow or chair. Free popcorn will be provided.