The Stroller, March 12, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Butler County antique show to benefit community projects

GFWC Intermediate League of Butler will host its annual antiques show and sale at the Tanglewood Center, 10 Austin Ave., Lyndora.

An opening night gala with refreshment will be from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday and weekend hours will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $11 on Friday, and $7 Saturday and Sunday. Advance sales receive a $1 discount. For tickets, shop in at Don Paul Jewelers, 148 N. Main St. Butler, or at the door. Proceeds will benefit community projects.

Easter egg fundraiser to benefit DL cheerleaders

Deer Lakes Cheer Boosters are sponsoring an “Egg My Yard” fundraiser.

Deer Lakes Cheerleaders will stuff, organize and hide plastic Easter eggs on the night before Easter outside homes in the Highlands, Allegheny Valley, Knoch, Deer Lakes, Fox Chapel, Hampton and Pine-Richland school districts. Cost is 30 eggs for $25; 50 for $35, 70 for $45 and 100 for $55. Food allergies will be accommodated by request.

Order deadline is April 2. Payments will be accepted by check, cash or through Venmo. To order email dleggmyyard@gmail.com.

Religion Digest

Grief support group offered in Leechburg

First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Leechburg, will sponsor a GriefShare support group for anyone who has lost a loved one from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays March 21 to June 6 in the church sanctuary, 358 Main St.

A special program, “Surviving the Loss of a Spouse,” will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in the church. Masks will be required, and social distancing observed. There will be video presentations, group discussion and some take-home workbook exercises. Participants can join at any session of the class. Details and registration: 724-845-7518 or email felc@salsgiver.com.

Calendar

Apollo 

Today: 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.

Thursday: 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.

Bethel

Wednesday: 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.

Cheswick

Monday: Springdale High School Alumni Association will meet at 7 p.m. in Cheswick Presbyterian Church, 1401 Pittsburgh St. Details: Mike, 724-275-7566.

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

Today: 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

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: 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.

Sunday: The Knights of Columbus will host a pancake and sausage breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the council home, 28 Garfield St., Natrona. Cost: $6; younger than 6, $3.

Tuesday: The Who Knew? program at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will present, “Marketing the Presidency,” at 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. and online via Zoom.us. Presidential memorabilia collector Steve Mihaly will be the speaker. Reservations required. Masks required for in-person attendance. Reservations: call 724-226-3491 or visit the calendar tab at alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

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.

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 deadline: March 24. Reservations: Mary Lou, 724-224-4237.

Wednesday: 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 

Monday: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open.

Monday: The Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society, 118 First St., is closed for winter. To arrange a private tour, email lamahs@windstream.net or call 724-845-8914 and leave a message.

Monday: The board of directors of Leechburg Public Library will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 139 Market St. Public welcome.

Thursday: 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 today. Tickets: stop in at the library.

Thursday: 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

Today: 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.

Sunday: Veterans of Foreign Wars District 27 will meet at 2 p.m. at the VFW post, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. All District 27 members are encouraged to attend.

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.

April 5 to 8: St. Margaret Mary Church is taking orders for its annual Easter nut and apricot roll sale through March 28. Payment is due at pickup. Cost: $13. Pickup is from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 5 to 7 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 8 at the church, 3055 Leechburg Road. Orders containing apricot rolls must be picked April 7 or 8. Orders: smmlb.org, Toni, 724-339-0839; or the parish office, 724-335-2336.

New Kensington 

Today 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: Sunday. 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

Today: A Luck O’ the Irish bingo will be from 7 to 10 p.m. at North Apollo Volunteer Fire Department, 311 16^th 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 

Today: 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

Today: 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.

Sunday: The Pins for Pets bowling party to benefit Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will be at 3 p.m. at Nesbit Bowling Lanes, 3501 Leechburg Road. Admission: $25, includes two hours of bowling, shoe rental, two slices of pizza, cake, pop and snacks. Masks are optional. Tickets: visit animalprotectors.net or stop in at the shelter, 730 Church St., New Kensington.

Friday: Volunteers are needed from 2 to 4 p.m. March 18 at Plum Community Center, 499 Center New Texas Road, to stuff Easter eggs for the Plum Easter Egg hunt. To give your time, call 412-795-2330.

Springdale 

Monday: 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.

Monday: 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.

Wednesday: 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.

Thursday: 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 Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Details: 724-224-9220.

Today: 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.

Sunday and Tuesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St. An opportunity for silent prayer will be at 6:30 p.m.

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

Today: 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.

Today: 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.

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

Friday 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

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.