The Stroller, Jan. 7, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Library announces annual Quilt Show

Community Library of Allegheny Valley-Harrison will host its annual Quilt Show Feb. 1 to March 7.

Entries will be accepted through Jan. 20 through Jan. 31 at the Harrison library, 1522 Broadview Blvd., Natrona Heights.

Quits 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). Entries are limited to two per person. Categories are hand-quilted, machine-quilted or wall hanging.

The public will vote 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 be awarded a prize on Feb. 24.

For information, contact Tanya McIntyre at 724-224-3491 or mcintyret@einetwork.net.

Wrapping event to aid victims of Dec. 28 house fire

A gift wrapping event for the children who lost their presents Dec. 28 in the house fire in Creighton, East Deer, will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Broken Arrow Western Martial Arts Center, 201 Crawford Run Road, East Deer.

Donations of scissors, tape, name tags, wrapping paper, tissue paper and bows are welcome.

Refreshments will be served and everyone is welcome.

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

Freeport

Thursday: Freeport Renaissance Association will meet at 7 p.m. at The Canvas, Artfully Yours, 237 Fifth St., due to the New Year’s holiday. Future meetings will be on the first Thursday of each month. Anyone who loves Freeport and wishes to see positive improvements is welcome.

Harrison

Thursday: A fundraiser to benefit the Highlands High School musical production will be from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at McDonald’s Restaurant, 2001 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Donations will be made on all dine-in and drive-through orders.

Kittanning

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 Game Night for children in fourth through sixth grade at 6 p.m. at the library, Siberian Avenue. 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.

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. Knitters and crocheters of all skill levels welcome. Bring your project and supplies. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729

Vandergrift

Thursday: A spaghetti dinner will be from 4 to 7 p.m. in St. Gertrude Parish church hall, 303 Franklin Ave. Menu: spaghetti, one meatball, bread and butter, salad, coffee or tea and dessert. Cost: spaghetti, $7; meatball hoagie, $5; quarts of sauce, $4.50. Dine in or take out.

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. Free street parking available.

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