The Stroller, Jan. 8, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Drive-through food distribution set Tuesday at Pittsburgh Mills

Allegheny Valley Association of Churches and the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank will host a drive-thru food distribution for anyone in need from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday in parking lot of the former JC Penney store at the Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills, Frazer.

Reservations are required by 5 p.m. Monday to ensure enough food is available. To make a reservation, visit pittsburghfoodbank.org/find-food/drive-up-distributions or call 412-460-3663, ext. 655. You will need your name, email, zip code, email address, current weekly income and license plate number for the car that will pick up the food.

Individuals must remain in their vehicle. For details, call 724-226-0606.

Pajamas, slippers and socks requested by HOPE Center

The Alle-Kiski HOPE Center is seeking donations of new men’s and women’s pajamas and slippers and women’s socks.

All sizes are needed. Donations will be accepted from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays at the administration office, 500 E. Eighth Ave., Tarentum. If you are ordering online, request delivery to this address. For details, call 724-224-1100.

Calendar

Apollo

Today: A vendor fair will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parish center at St. James Church, 109 Owens View Ave. Details: Linda, 724-882-8776.

Cheswick

Monday: Springdale High School Alumni Association will meet at 7 p.m. in Cheswick Presbyterian Church, 1401 Pittsburgh St. Details: Mike, 724-275-7566.

East Vandergrift

Today and Sunday: Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish will have a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and noon to 1 p.m. Sunday in the church basement, 420 McKinley Ave. Christmas items will be half off.

Harrison 

Today: A clothing and toy giveaway will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Word of Faith Christian Fellowship, 42 Chestnut St., Natrona. Details: the Rev. Moses S. Simpkins, 412-853-7802.

Today: The Diaper Pantry at Christ Our Hope Anglican Church, will distribute diapers from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 926 Painter Ave., and at Sheldon Park, both in Natrona Heights. Recipients must drive up and remain in their vehicles. First-time recipients must provide present their own identification, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card.

Today: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host local author Jennifer Naviglia at 11 a.m. as she reads aloud and takes questions about her first book, “K-9 Merlyn: Police Dog Extraordinaire” in the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd., Natrona Heights. Children in grades 3 to 6 welcome. Face masks and registration required. Registration: 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.

Thursday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host an adult painting class from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd., Natrona Heights. The subject will be a snowman in a winter night. Fee: $5, includes materials. Reservations required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Jan. 19: A trivia competition will be at 6 p.m. at Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Form a team of up to four members of family and friends. The winning team will receive a gift card to Dairy Queen. Reservations required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Jan. 26: The new Kitchen Sink Book Club at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet at 6 p.m. in the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. The selection will be, “The Silent Patient” by Alex Michaelides. Copies are available at the library. Reservations required. Details and reservations: 724-226-3491 or alleghenvalleylibrary.org.

Kiski Township

Jan. 27: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Company is accepting orders for baked goods from The Pie Shoppe in Laughlintown. Varieties: chocolate meringue, coconut meringue, lemon meringue, apple, Dutch apple, blackberry, wild blueberry, razzleberry, cherry, peach and raisin pies, and pumpkin rolls, all $10; cinnamon rolls with white or cream cheese icing, $7.50 for 6; snails, $7.50 per dozen; pie variety pack of 4 4-inch pies, apple, blackberry, cherry and razzleberry, $9.50; and pepperoni rolls, $5. Paid order deadline: Jan. 15. Pick-up: Jan. 27. Orders: Morgan King, call or text 724-466-2812.

Leechburg

Monday: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open.

Monday: The Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society, 118 First St., is closed for winter. To arrange a private tour, email lamahs@windstream.net or call 724-845-8914 and leave a message.

Lower Burrell 

Today: The ClothesLine ministry at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The jewelry room will be open. Cost: clothing, shoes and purses, 25 cents each or 5 for $1. Follow us on Facebook.

Manor

Jan. 15: The Knee High To Nature Series at the Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek will offer sponsor a winter science program for children in elementary school at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. at the center, 142 Kerr Road. Choose either session. Reservations required. Reservations: armstrongcenter.org/odc-events.

New Kensington

Today and Monday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Family clothing, shoes, purses and linens are available. First-time customers receive 15 free items. Donations accepted during open hours only.

Springdale

Jan. 19: The Wacky Wednesday program at 6 p.m. at Springdale Free Public Library will celebrate National Popcorn Day with games, crafts and popcorn. Children of all ages welcome. Registration and masks required. Registration: 724-274-9729.

Summit Township 

Jan. 23: Table reservations are being accepted for an antique and classic bicycle swap meet set for 8 a.m. to noon at Shindigs LLC Event Center, 705 Herman Road. Vendor set-up will begin at 6 a.m. Cost: $30. Details and reservations: Jeff Rapp,724-287-8048 or Howard Gordon, 724-205-8172.

Tarentum

Today: 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.

Vandergrift

Today: Bingo at the Veterans of Foreign Wars is canceled.

Wednesday : Vandergrift Public Library, 128C Washington Ave., will host a free Toddler Time for children 4 and younger at 11 a.m. at the library. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-568-2212.