The Stroller, March 1, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Apollo-Ridge High School to present musical

The drama department of Apollo-Ridge High School, Kiski Township, will present, “Disney High School Musical – On Stage!” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday in the high school auditorium, Route 56.

Tickets are $9; students and children 18 and younger, $4. For tickets, email boxoffice@apolloridge.com or at the door.

Annual antique show planned in Oakmont

The Kerr Memorial Museum’s 16^th annual antique show will be March 13 to 15 at Oakmont Country Club, 1233 Hulton Road, Oakmont.

The preview party is from 6:30 to 9 p.m. March 13. The antiques show is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 14 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 15.

Admission is $75 for the preview party, and $10 for the antique show, valid for both days. Lunch will be available; cash only.

There will be antique furniture and accessories, including fine arts, pottery textiles, jewelry, silver and glassware.

This show is the major fundraiser for the Kerr Memorial Museum, an example of a late 19th-century Queen Anne-style home. For tickets, visit kerrmuseum.com. For information, call 412-826-9295.

Syria Shrine Center to host jazz concert

The Syria Shrine Center, Harmar, will host an evening of jazz at 7 p.m. Friday featuring the jazz ensembles from Deer Lakes High School and Butler High and Intermediate schools in the main ballroom at the center, 1877 Shriners Way.

Soloists from Duquesne and Slippery Rock universities and the Syria Shrine Jazz Ensemble will also perform. Tickets are $10 and are available by calling 724-274-7000 or at the door.

Lower Burrell church collecting food donations for children

Grace Community Presbyterian Church in Lower Burrell is conducting a food drive, “One Great Month of Sharing,” during March.

Single-serving packaged lunch and breakfast items are being collected for Meals for Children, a program that offers free weekend breakfasts and lunches to qualified children mainly in the Burrell School District.

Donations are being accepted at the church, 2751 Grant St.

Household goods collection continuing in Plum

Plum Rotary Club and the Blessing Board of Oakmont are partnering to sponsor a household goods drive.

The Blessing Board provides donated household furnishings to those in need at no cost.

Items that will be accepted include small working appliances, household goods such as dishes, silverware, pots and pans, and gently-used sheets, blankets and towels. Donations must be free from heavy stains, rips and tears, pet hair, cigarette smoke, bed bugs and mold. Broken small appliances, furniture, computers, clothing, books and knick knacks will not be accepted.

Donations can be dropped off during regular business hours through Friday6 at the Plum Municipal Building, 4575 New Texas Road; Plum Community Center, 499 Center-New Texas Road; or the Ron Boller State Farm Agency, 907 Presque Isle Drive.

Free diapers to be distributed in Tarentum

Highlands Family Center is partnering with the Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank to provide free diapers to local families.

Free diapers will be distributed from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month at the center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., Tarentum.

Bring your child or your child’s birth certificate. There is a limit of one distribution per child per month.

Donations to the effort are also being accepted. Diapers can be dropped off at the center during business hours. For details, call the center at 724-224-9006.

Calendar

Arnold

Friday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is taking orders for its potato and kraut pierogi sale. Orders will be taken from 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Pickup will be from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Friday at the church. Cost: $10 per dozen. Orders: 724-339-9257

Harrison

Tuesday: Highlands Relay for Life will meet at 6 p.m. at the Highlands Community Center, next to Golden Rams stadium, Natrona Heights. Committee members and team captains are asked to attend. New members with new ideas welcome, especially from New Kensington, Lower Burrell, Freeport, Sarver, Tarentum and Harrison. Details: Josette, 724-224-7456

Tuesday: Disabled American Veterans will meet at 7 p.m. at the Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Drive. The first round of nominations of officers will be conducted. Please note the change of time for the meeting. Members and guests welcome.

Lower Burrell

Tuesday: Bethesda Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lower Burrell, will offer, “Prime Time for Seniors,” from 1 to 4 p.m. at the church, 3084 Leechburg Road. Anyone who is at least 55 years old is welcome to share conversation, a card game, puzzles and crafts. Details: 724-335-0559

Murrysville

Tuesday: The Greater Pittsburgh chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will host a caregiver support group at 10 a.m. at Murrysville Library, 4130 Sardis Road. Details: Nicole, 412-334-7936 or ngarritano@granehospice.com

Pittsburgh

Tuesday: The Allegheny Valley chapter of the Women’s Business Network will meet at 8 a.m. at Panera Bread, 942 Freeport Road, Waterworks Mall. Those attending can learn how the group supports the success and growth of women in business. Reservations required. Reservations: Susan Kinger, 412-782-4848 or skinger607@dollarbank.com

Saxonburg

Tuesday: South Butler Community Library will offer free a Dr. Seuss story time for children age 3 and younger at 10:30 a.m. at the library, 240 W Main St. No registration required. Details: 724-352-4810

Tarentum

March 8: The Elks will host a Super Bingo March 8 at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. Doors open at noon and early birds will begin at 2 p.m. Admission: $25, includes 16 cards, four specials and a $1,000 must-go jackpot. Tickets: 412-496-5782

Vandergrift

Tuesdays: Vandergrift Public Library will sponsor a Coding Club for children age 5 to 10 at 6 p.m. Tuesdays in March beginning March 10 at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Kids will create projects using iPads and Scratch Jr. iPads will be available for use at the program. Registration required. Registration: 724-568-2212

West Deer

March 13: West Deer Parks and Recreation Board will offer a workshop for children age 6 to 13 to build a bluebird house at 6 p.m. in the township municipal building, 109 East Union Road. Participants should bring a portable drill that can be used with drywall screws. Parents welcome to attend and assist their children. Cost: $5. Registration required. Registration: Jennifer, 724-265-1100, ext. 303 or email name, telephone and email to jborczyk@westdeertownship.com.

Reunion

• New Kensington High School Class of 1950 will have a get-together luncheon at 4 p.m. Wednesday at King’s Family Restaurant, 2400 Leechburg Road, New Kensington. Classmates and guests welcome. No reservations required. Details: John, 724-339-7128