Publicize your community Easter Egg hunts, breakfasts with the Easter Bunny and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com. Please include a daytime telephone number.

Free formal attire to be distributed Saturday

The Cinderella’s Closet at North Apollo Church of God will give away free formal dresses and shoes to high school students from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the church, 507 N. 20th St.

Students must be present. No dresses will be held or taken for others. For details, text 717-991-5099.

Monthly diaper pantry available in Harrison

The Diaper Pantry at Christ Our Hope Anglican Church, Harrison, 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.

St. Patrick Day dance party fundraiser planned Saturday

The seventh annual dance party fundraiser will be from 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday at West Leechburg Fire Hall, 1116 Gosser St.

The St. Patrick Day-themed event will have music, dancing, a gift basket auction, caricature artist and 50/50 raffle. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $25; couples, $45, and include beer, pop and water, and lite bites. Those attending must be at least 21 years old.

The event is sponsored by Semper Gratus. For tickets, visit kvcares.com. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Calendar

Apollo 

Saturday: 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.

March 17: St. James Parish is selling tickets for a Luck of the Irish scratch-off lottery ticket raffle. Winner will receive one roll of $5, $10 and $20 Pa. Lottery scratch off tickets. The winning number will be the 7 p.m. March 17 Pa. Daily Pick 3 number. Cost: $10, includes two numbers. Tickets: Linda, 724-882-8776 or after weekend Masses in the church vestibule and the church office, 109 Owens View Ave.

Arnold

Friday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is accepting orders for its weekly pierogi sale. Varieties: potato or sauerkraut. Pickup: 12:30 to 4 p.m. Fridays at the church social hall. Face masks required. Cost: $11 per dozen; 6 for $6. Orders: 724-339-9257, 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Bethel

March 16: The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek will offer a free webinar, “Dare 2B Tick Aware,” with the Pennsylvania Lyme Resource Network at 6:30 p.m. online. Reservations required. Reservations and details: rachel@armstrongcenter.org or armstrongcenter.org/odc-events.

Brackenridge

Today: Bingo will begin at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave.

Buffalo Township  

Saturday: The Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania will sponsor an outdoor family program on maple sugaring at Buffalo Creek Nature Park, 154 Monroe Road. Sessions last 30 minutes and are available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost: $12; $6 for Audubon Society members. Dress for the weather. Reservations required. Reservations: visit aswp.org/pages/maple-madness-2022 or call 412-963-6100.

East Vandergrift

April 1: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish is selling raffle tickets for a half a cow, a 15.5-cubic foot freezer, a $200 gift card to Rukas Beverage, a $100 gift card to Naser’s Foods, and a $100 gift card to Lackey’s Dairy Queen. The winning number will be the 7 p.m. April 1 Pa. Daily Pick 3 number. Cost: $10 for two numbers. Tickets: Deborah, at 724-859-3186, or after Mass in the church vestibule.

Fox Chapel

March 19: The Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania will sponsor an outdoor family program on maple sugaring at Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve, 614 Dorseyville Road. Sessions last 30 minutes and are available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost: $12; $6 for Audubon Society members. Dress for the weather. Reservations required. Reservations: visit aswp.org/pages/maple-madness-2022 or call 412-963-6100.

Freeport

Saturday: Freeport Kiwanis will host a turkey and biscuit dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. in the social hall of Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $10; younger than 10, $5. Proceeds will benefit the club scholarship program.

Gilpin 

Today: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7:15 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.

Friday: An American Red Cross Blood community blood drive will be from noon to 5:30 p.m. at Gilpin Volunteer Fire Hall, 113 Fire Hall Road. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code GTVFD.

April 5 and 6: Christ the King Church is taking orders for their home-baked nut, poppy seed and apricot rolls and Paska Easter bread. Rolls are $12.50 and order deadline is March 21. Pick-up will be from noon to 5 p.m. March 30 and 31. Paska are $7.50 with raisins, $7 without raisins, and orders are due March 28. Pick-up will be from noon to 5 p.m. April 5 and 6. Orders: 412-549-1583 or 724-309-1976.

Harrison

Today: Burtner House Restoration Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Harrison Municipal Building, 1 Municipal Drive, Natrona Heights. This year’s Strawberry Festival will be discussed. New members welcome. Details: Jeff Jones, 724-205-8784 or BHRS1821@gmail.com.

Friday: Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 6 p.m., and there will be specials, a 50/50 raffle and final game jackpot.

Saturday: 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.

March 19: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer a free program, “Discover Medicare,” at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Reservations required. Reservations: 800-800-1999 or 412-512-0106.

Saturday and March 26: Faith Lutheran Church, 1500 Broadview Blvd., will host a class at 11:30 a.m. to learn the art of Ukrainian egg decorating known as Pysanky. Cost: $25, includes supplies and lunch. Choose either session. Reservation deadlines: today for the March 12 class; and March 24 for the March 26 class. Reservations: Mary Lou, 724-224-4237.

March 16: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer, “Orchids 101: Phalaenopsis” at 5:30 p.m. online and in-person at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd., Natrona Heights. Timothy C. Chotco of Harbinger Orchids and Exotics will be the speaker. Reservations required. Reservations: visit the calendar section at alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Leechburg 

Today: A New Path Al-Anon Family Group, 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.

March 17: Leechburg Public Library, 137 Market St., will host a movie night at 6 p.m. The movie will be, “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.” Tickets must be reserved by Saturday. Tickets: stop in at the library.

March 17: Leechburg Public Library is conducting a raffle to win one roll of $20 and one roll of $10 Pa. scratch off lottery tickets. Cost: $5, includes two numbers. The winning number will be the 7 p.m. March 17 Pa. Pick 3 drawing. Tickets: stop in at the library, 139 Market St.

May 7: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company is accepting vendor applications for an outdoor craft show. Cost: $25 for a 12 x 12-foot space. No electricity available. Bring your own table, chairs and tent. Details: Melissa, 724-332-9090.

Lower Burrell

Saturday: A Vitalant community blood drive will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the banquet room at the Bethel Masons, 118 Allen St. Appointments recommended. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or visit the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org and use group code C2210076.

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the Magic Moments Band from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.

Saturday: The ClothesLine ministry at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A winter close-out sale will offer clothing, shoes and purses for 10 cents each. Jewelry is not included in the sale. Follow us on Facebook.

March 20: A spaghetti dinner and silent auction to benefit Tri-City Soccer will be from noon to 6 p.m. at Lower Burrell No. 1 Firehall, 915 New York Ave., Kinloch. Menu: pasta, salad, bread, dessert and beverage; $10; children, $5. Dine in or takeout. Advance tickets recommended. Proceeds will raise funds for new field equipment and maintenance and coaches equipment. Tickets: Nadia Mock, 724-822-3029 or tricityprcoordinator@gmail.com.

New Kensington 

Today: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary Bingo will be at 7 p.m. at the aerie, 2134 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403.

Today: Knead Community Café in New Kensington will hand out free grab-and-go meals from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the café, 1011 Barnes St. This week’s meals are donated by Osterhout Berger Disability Law. Those picking up meals should observe social distancing while waiting in line.

Saturday and Monday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. First-time customers receive 15 free items. Summer clothing donations accepted during open hours.

March 20: St. George Orthodox Church is accepting orders for spinach pies. Pick up will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 20 in the church hall, 1150 Leishman Ave. Cost: $50 a dozen; $27, half dozen. Order deadline: March 13. Orders and details: 724-337-3918.

April 2: Redemption Church is accepting space applications from crafters and vendors for a fair set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Quality Inn, 300 Tarentum Bridge Road. Cost: $35, includes table and two chairs. No electricity is available for crafter/vendor use. Forms and information: Marcie Covey, 724-448-4984 redemptionpa.org/events or marciecoveyleo@gmail.com. Application deadline: March 20. Proceeds will benefit the church’s Clean Water Initiative to raise funds to dig wells for the people of Malawi.

North Apollo

Saturday: A Luck O’ the Irish bingo will be from 7 to 10 p.m. at North Apollo Volunteer Fire Department, 311 16th St. Doors open at 5 p.m. Cost: $30, includes games, supplies, food and drinks. There will be a $1,000 cover-all game, instant tickets and a DJ. Reserved seats available for groups of eight or more. Must be 21 to attend. Tickets: 724-596-7293.

Oklahoma 

Saturday: A comedy night to benefit Apollo Kiski Little League will be at 7 p.m. at Oklahoma School House Hall, 171 Thorn St. Shaun Blackham will be the featured performer. Doors open at 5 p.m. and dinner is at 6. Must be 21 to attend. ID required. BYOB There will be raffles, strip tickets and a silent auction. Cost: $30. Tickets: Stephanie, 724-388-4320 or Jen, 724-448-3691.

Parks

Saturday: A purse bash to benefit Kiddies’ Korner Nursery School will be from 1 to 4 p.m. at Parks Township Volunteer Firehall, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Admission: $30, includes appetizers, desserts and non-alcoholic drinks. Tickets: 724-478-1420 or stop in at the school, 616C First St., Apollo.

Plum

Fridays: Plum Community Center will offer free instruction about technology devices from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Fridays through April 1 by appointment at the center, 499 Center New Texas Road. Appointments: 412-795-2330.

Springdale 

Today: Lower Valley Community Food Bank will distribute food from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday from the rear entrance of the Springdale borough building. Do not arrive before 12:45 p.m. Anyone in need of food who lives in Springdale, Springdale Township, Cheswick, Harmar and the sections of Indiana Township and West Deer with a zip code of 15024 is welcome. New recipients can register Thursday.

March 14: The Geraldine Yanni Science program at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. The topic will be Elephant Toothpaste. Children in fourth through sixth grades welcome. Space is limited. Registration and masks required. Registration: 724-274-9729.

March 14: The Mystery Lovers Book Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 10 a.m. at the library, 331 School St. The selection will be, “Good Girl,” by Mary Kubica. Copies available at the library. New members welcome. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

March 16: Springdale Free Public Library will offer a craft workshop to make a paint chip Easter garland and an Easter wood cutout at 1 p.m. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

March 17: Springdale Free Public Library will host a St. Patrick’s Day Family Fun Night at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Masks and reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum

Today: The free diaper bank at Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. One distribution per child per month is available. Details: 724-224-9006.

Friday: The Tarentum Book Club will meet at the home of Kathy Brooke. Betsy Buco will review, “D-Day Girls,” by Sarah Rose. The committee will be Pat Henry and Marlene Leslie.

Saturday: 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.

Saturday: Organizers of the Tarentum Night Market events will host a winter market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Murphy Building, 414 Corbet St. There will be book signings by local authors, and artisan vendors and crafters. For a list of vendors, visit Tarentum Night Market on Facebook.

April 5, 6 and 7: Ss. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, 339 E. 10th Ave., is taking orders for its annual Easter nut roll sale. Nut, apricot and poppy seed rolls will be available. Cost per roll: $12. Orders: Lisa,724-230-6504, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Vandergrift

Saturday: Vandergrift Fire Department No. 1 will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 278 Franklin Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. There will be 16 regular games, 4 specials and a 50/50 jackpot. Payout to be determined by the number of players. Details: vandergriftvfd@gmail.com or Vandergriftvfd1 on Facebook.

Saturday: A drag queen bingo to benefit Kiski 9U Travel Baseball Team will be at 6 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 141 Sumner Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. Cost: $30 in advance. Tickets: Danelle, 724-882-7972.

March 16: Vandergrift Public Library will host meet-up event for children of all ages who are homeschooled at 12:30 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-568-2212.

March 18: Vandergrift Public Library is raffling a quilt made and donated by library patron Jane Strohm to benefit the library. Cost: $1 each or $5 for an arm’s length. The drawing will be March 18. Tickets: stop in at the library, 128C Washington Ave.

Washington Township

Friday: Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 4078 Route 66. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and sales start at 6 p.m. Free coffee. The kitchen will be open. Players must be at least 18 or accompanied by an adult.

Saturday: A gun bash will begin at 5 p.m. at Washington Township Volunteer Firehall, 4078 Route 66. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Admission: $25, includes food and beverages. Winners need not be present. Tickets: stop in from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays or 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays at the firehall.

March 27: Space applications are being accepted for an auto parts swap meet set for 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Washington Township Volunteer Fire Co., Route 66. Cost: outside 12 x 24-foot space, $25; outside 12 x 48-foot space, $45. Vendor set up will begin at 11 p.m. March 26. First come, first served. Items will include parts and accessories from anything automotive, classic, high performance, trucks, cars, motorcycles or boats. Food and beverages will be sold inside. Rain or shine. Details: 724-727-3079.

West Deer

March 26: Donations and sponsorships are being accepted by Change For Cancer for a spaghetti dinner planned from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at West Deer American Legion to benefit cancer patient Pete LaCava. Items needed include pasta, spaghetti sauce, bread, rolls, large bags of lettuce, desserts, sugar, bottled water, canned pop, lemonade mix, paper products and gift cards and gift baskets for an auction. Details: 724-994-7646 or changeforcancer@comcast.net.

---

Copyright ©2025— Trib Total Media, LLC (TribLIVE.com)

---