The Stroller, March 11, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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St. Patty’s dance party to aid Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

A dance party fundraiser to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society will be from 6 to 11 p.m. March 21 at West Leechburg Fire Hall, 1116 Gosser St.

The St. Patrick Day-themed event will have music, dancing, a gift basket auction and 50/50 raffle.

Tickets are $20; couples, $30, 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, click here.

Super bingo planned April 19 at Natrona Heights VFW

A super bingo to benefit local veterans will be at 2 p.m. April 19 at the Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane, Harrison.

Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 before April 11; $45 after that date; and $50 at the door, and include food and refreshments. This is a non-smoking venue.

For tickets, call Lorraine at 412-537-5954 or the post at 724-295-4710.

Candy, Easter egg donations sought for overseas military

Saxonburg Coffee and Tea and Military Connections of Pittsburgh have teamed up to send Easter eggs to service members stationed overseas.

To donate, take a gallon-size Ziploc bag and line it with Easter grass. Buy 12 plastic eggs of any size, fill them with three or four pieces of wrapped candy or gum and place them in the bag. Candy must be wrapped. Filled bags must be returned by Monday to Saxonburg Coffee and Tea, 211 W. Main St.

St. Joseph to honor alumni with Spirit of St. Joseph Awards

St. Joseph High School, Natrona Heights, Harrison, will honor several alumni with the Spirit of St. Joseph Awards March 21 at a dinner and ceremony at Oakmont Country Club.

This year’s honorees are Christina (Varrato) Discello, Jeffrey L. Janicik, the Rev. John A Moineau and Frank M. Wolf III, posthumously.

For tickets and sponsorship information, call Christie Benton at 724-226-8043 or cbenton@saintjosephhs.com.

Feral cat spay and neuter clinic planned for March 28

Homeless Cat Management Team will host a free spay and neuter clinic March 28 at the clinic, 207 Allegheny St., Tarentum.

No-charge clinics are free for feral cats only and are sponsored by individual donors and fundraising events. The March 28 clinic will be sponsored in memory of James McDonald Jr.

Service includes surgery, pain medications, flea treatment, ear mite treatment if needed and rabies vaccine. Cats are ear-tipped to show they have been spayed or neutered and vaccinated for rabies.

Registration is required. To register, call 412-321-4060 and leave a message. A volunteer will return your call and complete the registration process. This may take a few days. Feral cats must arrive in a standard humane box trap.

Volunteers and donations are always welcome. To volunteer or donate, call 412-321-4060 and leave a message or visit homelesscat.org.

Calendar

Lower Burrell

Monday: Single Diners will meet for dinner at 6 p.m. at Elena’s Restaurant, Hill Crest Shopping Center, Leechburg Road. Bring a friend. New members welcome. Reservations required by Saturday. Reservations: 724-337-9675 or 724-339-5595

New Kensington

Saturday: Peoples Library and Tri-County Trout Club will offer a family fly fishing program from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. Children must be at least 10 years old. All equipment will be provided. Registration required. Registration: click on the program registration tab at peopleslibrary.org

March 31: St. John Orthodox Church, 150 Elmtree Road, is taking orders for nut, poppy seed, apricot, cream cheese and lekvar Easter rolls. Pick-up is from 1 to 5 p.m. March 31 at the church. Cost: $12. Order deadline: March 27. Orders: 724-226-0942 or saintjohnnewken@gmail.com

April 18: Table reservations are being accepted from crafters and vendors for an indoor flea market set for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Valley High School gymnasium, Stevenson Blvd. Cost: $25 for a 6-foot table. No electricity available. No food vendors please. Proceeds will benefit the Valley Athletic Department. Reservations: April 724-681-1393 or Lisa, 724-525-5811

Springdale

March 29: Springdale Borough Recreation Committee is taking orders for a pepperoni roll sale. Cost: $2, for a 7-inch roll. Pickup will be at the borough craft show. Orders: drop off a check made out to the recreation committee at the borough office, 325 School St.

Vandergrift

Friday: Vandergrift Public Library and Kiski Area Youth Network will host a free afterhours Teen Night from 6 to 10 p.m. for students in seventh through 12th grade at the library, 128C Washington Ave. There will be food, games, video games and movies. Details: 724-568-2212

March 21: Vandergrift Public Library will have an Escape Room fundraiser at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Teams of four to six members will use observation, logic and team work to solve a series of puzzles to escape with the lost treasure. Those attending must be at least 18 years old. Cost: $20 per person, and paid reservations with a credit card are required. No refunds. Reservations: visit eventbrite.com. Proceeds benefit the library.

West Leechburg

April 4: Table reservations are being accepted for the 20th annual Allegheny Valley Insulator Show and Sale scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the West Leechburg Firemen’s Recreation Hall, 1116 Gosser St. Set-up will be at 7:30 a.m. Tables: $20. Reservations: Ron, 724-845-8439 or rktbarth@windstream.net

Health News

Harrison

Free Kidney Smart planned March 25 at AVH

Allegheny Valley Hospital’s PriorityCare program will host a free Kidney Smart class at 4 p.m. March 25 in the hospital Charles W. Young Conference Center, 1301 Carlisle St, Natrona Heights, Harrison.

Topics will include how kidneys function, chronic kidney disease, how to best manage the disease, treatment choices, help with diets and exercise.

To register, call 412-926-4875 or visit KidneySmart.org/class.