The Stroller, March 10, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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March 28 dance-a-thon to help fight cancer

A dance-a-thon to benefit Change for Cancer charity will be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. March 28 in the cafeteria at Burrell High School, Puckety Church Road, Lower Burrell.

Co-sponsored by the Burrell Drama Parent Boosters, this year’s theme will be Broadway. Students in sixth through 12th grade will organize teams and collect sponsors. There will be games, raffles, and prizes, food and drinks will be served and snacks available for purchase. Dancers can enjoy a pool party during the last hour.

Change for Cancer was organized in 2012 by Burrell student Georgia Brothers and helped almost 40 families in the Alle-Kiski Valley who are battling cancer. Her goal is to raise a total of $100,000.

Students from all districts are welcome to participate. For registration forms, visit ChangeforcancerPA on Facebook. Registration deadline is Saturday. For details, call 724-994-7646 or email changeforcancer@comcast.net.

Donations of checks and money orders made out to Change for Cancer can be mailed to 157 Clinton Ave., Lower Burrell PA 15068.

Annual antique show to benefit Oakmont museum

The Kerr Memorial Museum’s 16th annual antique show will be Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Oakmont Country Club, 1233 Hulton Road, Oakmont.

The preview party is from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday. The antiques show is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

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

This show is the major fundraiser for the Kerr Memorial Museum, an example of a late 19th-century Queen Anne-style home. Tickets: kerrmuseum.com. Details: 412-826-9295

Evening of chocolate fundraiser to aid Animal Protectors

Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will host, “Chocolate Paws,” an evening of chocolate from 6 to 9 p.m. March 28 at River Forest Country Club, Allegheny Township.

The Murphy’s Music Jazz Band will entertain, and there will be a cash bar, basket auction and 50/50 raffle. The buffet dinner will include pasta with meatballs and chicken with marinara, alfredo and primavera sauces, salad, rolls, bruschetta, desserts and chocolate beverages.

Tickets are $35 and include dinner and a free drink ticket. For tickets, visit Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley on Facebook. Ticket deadline is March 14. No tickets will be sold at the door.

Salvation Army plans free community lunch

A free community lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the Salvation Army, 917 Brackenridge Ave., Brackenridge.

Free food items from Aldi will be available. For details, call 724-224-6310, ext. 2, and leave a message.

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

Harrison

Thursday: Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars will host indoor cornhole games at 7:30 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Partners will be drawn each week and there will be prizes. Public welcome.

Kittanning

Thursday: A free family and education support group for families and friends of those affected by the addiction of a loved one will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at The Empowerment Center, 113 Market St. Details: Bonnie, 724-545-2817 or DulanyBonnie01@gmail.com

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: 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.

Lower Burrell

Wednesday: Allegheny Valley League of Artists will meet at 6:15 p.m. in the Lower Burrell branch of Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter St. Member Linda Roos will show and discuss the computer conversion of her photographs into works of art. Public welcome. Details: Patti, 724-335-2914

New Kensington

March 31: St. John Orthodox Church, 150 Elmtree Road, is taking orders for a pierogi sale. Pick-up will be from 1 to 5 p.m. March 31 at the church. Varieties: sauerkraut, cottage cheese and potato and cheddar. Advance orders required by March 27. Cost: $9 per dozen. Orders: 724-226-0942 or saintjohnnewken@gmail.com

Springdale

March 24: The Tuesday Night Book Discussion group at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6:30 p.m. The selection will be, “The Engagements,” by J. Courtney Sullivan. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729

Vandergrift

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. Details: 724-568-2212

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.