The Stroller, March 13, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Volunteers sought to clean up Harrison Hills Park

Friends of Harrison Hills Park will have a Clean Up Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 28 at the park, Freeport Road, Harrison.

Volunteers are needed to spread mulch and uncover the sprouting plants in the Outdoor Classroom and dust nature displays, stain the wooden structure and dust and sweep inside the learning center.

Pizza will be served at noon. Come for a one- or two-hour work session or the entire time. To volunteer, email friendsofharrisonhills@gmail.com. For details, call 724-496-9774.

Freeport Softball Boosters plan skills camp

Freeport Softball Boosters will host a skills camp for girls in first through eighth grade from 1 to 3 p.m. March 28 at the softball fields in Freeport Community Park.

Cost is $25 and includes a t-shirt. Those attending should bring a bat, glove and water and wear proper outside ball field attire. Rain date is April 8.

Checks made payable to Freeport Softball Boosters should be mailed to Jim Schmidt, 142 Heathfield Drive, Sarver PA 16055. Registration deadline is March 20. For details, call Schmidt at 724-816-7539.

Calendar

Arnold

Sunday: Arnold No. 2 Auxiliary and Arnold Fireman’s Band will host a luncheon bingo at 1:30 p.m. in the Arnold Social Center, 1702 Fifth Ave. Doors open at noon. Cost: $5, includes light lunch and one lapboard. Players must be at least 12 years old.

Freeport

Sunday: A spaghetti dinner will be served from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 102 Fifth St. Menu: spaghetti, salad, dinner roll and cake. Cost: $8: children, $4. Dine in or take out. Free delivery to the Freeport Highrise. Public welcome. Orders: 724-295-2280

Gilpin

Monday and March 23: Christ the King Church is taking orders for their home-baked nut, poppy seed and apricot rolls and Paska Easter bread. Paska may be ordered round or braided and with or without raisins. Rolls are $11.50 and order deadline is Monday. Paska are $6.50 and orders are due March 23. Orders: Marge, 724-842-0623, Fran, 724-845-8615 or the parish office, 724-845-8191

Kiski Township

April 25: Kiski Township Fire Department will host a scrapbooking day from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the fire hall, 1037 Route 56. Cost: $20. Bring a covered dish to share. Reservation deadline: Sunday. Reservations: 412-601-1782

Lower Burrell

Tuesday: A community blood drive will be from noon to 6 p.m. at the American Legion post, 203 Wildlife Lodge Road. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. Participating donors will receive a Vitalant St. Patrick’s Day t-shirt. Appointments: call 412-209-7000 or visit vitalant.org, click on the Make an Appointment button and search for group code C0180045.

Sunday: A spring bingo will be at 1 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Doors open at noon. Cost: $25, includes coffee and water. The kitchen will be open. Players must be at least 18 years old. Tickets: Marianne, 724-226-2660; the lodge, 724-335-4131 or at the door

Springdale

Thursday: Springdale Free Public Library will have a Family Fun Night at 6 p.m. with crafting and planting activities. Registration required. Registration: 724-274-9729

Tarentum

Sunday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will have bar bingo from 4 to 7 p.m. at the post, Wood Street. Members and three guests welcome.

West Deer

May 2: Table applications are being accepted from crafters of homemade items for a spring craft fair set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at East Union Presbyterian Church, 292 East Union Road. Details: Mary Lynn, 412-767-5750

In Our Towns

Fawn

Alle-Kiski Music Day Camp scheduled for June 21-26

Alle-Kiski Music Day Camp will be June 21 through 26 at Center United Methodist Church, 1575 Donnellville Road, Fawn. Orientation and a faculty recital will be at 2:30 p.m. June 21.

This nonprofit camp is for youths, 6 through 18, who will be separated into age groups, and includes chorus, hand bells, Orff, piano, jazz dance, teen ensemble, band, strings, composition, musical heritage, drama and art. A closing concert will be June 26. No experience is required.

Cost is $160 if paid by May 7; $185 after that date. For brochures and more information, call director Patricia Rossi at 724-335-5067 or visit akmdc.org.