The Stroller, Jan. 8, 2023: 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 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in parking lot of the former JC Penney store at the Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills, Frazer.

Reservations are not required. Guests should remain in their vehicles and open their door or trunk and will be served on a first come, first served basis. Guests will complete a short registration process onsite. Each household will need to complete an annual self-declaration of need form to receive food.

Hospital auxiliary sponsors Hilton Head vacation raffle

Allegheny Valley Hospital Auxiliary is sponsoring a raffle for a Hilton Head, S.C. vacation.

The prize includes seven nights in a condo at Harbourside III Condo in Shelter Cove Harbor in Hilton Head. The winner will choose either the week of May 14 to 21, 2023 or Aug. 13 to 20, 2023 to vacation. Meals and transportation are not included.

Tickets are $1, cash only. Tickets will be sold from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Jan. 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 30 and 31 in the Carlisle Corner at Allegheny Valley Hospital, 1301 Carlisle St., Natrona Heights. The winner will be drawn at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 31.

Proceeds benefit auxiliary projects for the hospital.

Calendar

Apollo

Tuesday: The Apollo Events Committee will meet at 7 p.m. in the borough building, 809 N. Warren Ave.

Gilpin

Friday: 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

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.

Saturday: 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.

Jefferson

Tuesday: Concordia at Cabot will sponsor a free monthly caregiver support group at 2 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month in the Lund Care Center private dining room, 134 Marwood Road. Use Entrance 4. Anyone who cares for a loved one with a physical problem or diminished reasoning skills at home is welcome. Details: 724-352-1571, ext. 8271.

Lower Burrell

Tuesday: Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave., will offer a Toddler Time for children age 1 to 3 and their caregivers at 1 p.m. at the library. Details: 724-339-1021.

New Kensington

Tuesday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from noon to 2 p.m. Items available include clothing for all members of the family, shoes and linens. First-time customers receive 15 free items. Winter clothing donations are welcome during business hours.

Tuesday: Peoples Library, 880 Barnes St., will offer a Toddler Time for children age 1 to 3 and their caregivers at 11 a.m. at the library. Details: 724-339-1021.

Oakmont

Tuesdays: Taking Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) meets at 6 p.m. at Oakmont United Methodist Church, 419 Maryland Ave. Monthly dues: $5; first meeting is free. Details: vrevilla@pointpark.edu.

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.

Vandergrift

Tuesday: The YoYos Needle Arts group at Vandergrift Public Library will resume meeting from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the library reading room, 128C Washington Ave. No reservations required; just stop in. All skill levels welcome; however, this is not an instructional program. Meetings will be the second Tuesday of each month. Details: 724-568-2212.