The Stroller, March 13, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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St. Patrick’s Day parade to step off in Lower Burrell

The Lower Burrell St. Patrick’s Day parade will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday on Leechburg Road.

The procession will begin at Stewart School and proceed to Hillcrest Shopping Center. Everyone along the route is encouraged to wear green.

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Interfaith community choir sets organization session

Grace United Methodist Church, 1333 Freeport Road, Harrison, will host an informational meeting Saturday for adults who would like to be a member of an interfaith community choir.

Stop in at any time between 10 a.m. and noon. For details, email harmonyofhopechoir@gmail.com.

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Calendar

Allegheny Township

March 20: The Alle-Kiski Chapter of the American Wine Society will meet at 7 p.m. at River Forest Country Club, 130 Club House Drive. Juan Lora of the Refucilo Winery will discuss the outstanding selections of award-winning wines from Argentina. Six wines will be served paired with food. Cost: $47. Paid reservations required by 5 p.m. Sunday. Guests welcome. Information: allekiski@yahoo.com.

Apollo

Today: The Yarn Good Time Fiber Arts Group at Apollo Memorial Library will meet from 5 to 7 p.m. at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. All skill levels welcome. Details: 724-478-4214.

Saturday: St. James Parish will have a flea market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the upper level of the parish activity center, 109 Owens View Drive. Details: Linda, 724-882-8776.

March 22: A spaghetti dinner will be from 4 to 7 p.m. at Apollo United Presbyterian Church, 401 First St. Dine in or takeout. Menu: spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert and beverage. Cost: $12; age 3 to 9, $6; younger than 3, free. Reservations encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. Reservations: 724-478-4807. Proceeds will benefit the church building fund.

Arnold

Friday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is accepting orders for its pierogi sale. Varieties: potato or sauerkraut, $14 per dozen. Pickup: 12:30 to 4 p.m. Fridays in the church social hall. Orders: 724-339-9257, 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Saturday: Free dinners will be served from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at The Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave. A gospel music group will perform at 6:30 p.m.

Brackenridge

Today: The Allegheny Valley Salvation Army and Community Center will distribute free grab-and-go lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the center parking lot, 917 Brackenridge Ave. Free grocery items from Walmart and Aldi will be available. Everyone is welcome.

Today: Bingo will be at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave. Details: 724-994-6030.

Buffalo Township  

Monday: Buffalo Elementary PTO is conducting a read-a thon fundraiser through Monday. Donations: tinyurl.com/buffaloreads. Contributions help to fund field trips, assemblies and school supplies.

April 13: A Sarris candy sale to benefit Buffalo Elementary PTA is being conducted online at sarriscandiesfundraising.com. Candy is available for Easter. Use group number 10-1588.

East Vandergrift

Saturday : The East Vandergrift 125^th Anniversary Committee will host a purse and cash bash fundraiser from 2 to 5 p.m. in the hall at Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church, 419 McKinley Ave. Doors open at 1 p.m. Cost: $30, include food and beverages. Tickets: Amy, 724-472-3389 or Chris at 412-708-2092.

Freeport

Saturday: Freeport Area Library will host a free family craft workshop to build a Leprechaun Trap from noon to 2 p.m. at the library, 428 Market St. Bring a shoe box or small box. All other supplies will be provided. No reservations required. Details: 724-295-3616.

Gilpin

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

Harrison

Today: Burtner House Restoration Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Harrison municipal building, 1 Municipal Drive. New members and volunteers welcome.

Friday: Allegheny Valley Hospital Auxiliary is sponsoring a raffle for a Hilton Head, S.C., vacation. The prize includes seven nights in a condo either the week of June 1 to 8, 2025 or Aug. 10 to 17, 2025 at Shelter Cove Harbor in Hilton Head. Meals and transportation not included. Tickets: 10 for $5, or 20 for $10, cash and checks accepted. Tickets will be sold from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. today and Friday in the hospital main lobby, 1301 Carlisle St. The winner will be drawn at 3:30 p.m. Friday. Proceeds benefit auxiliary projects for the hospital.

Friday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley hosts Toddle Time for children 12 months to 3 years old and their caregiver at 10 a.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Bring a small stuffed animal. No reservations required.

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: Friends of Harrison Hills Park will meet at 10 a.m. at the park Environmental Center, Freeport Road. Public welcome.

March 22: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host a seed starter workshop with representatives of the Burrellton Garden Club and Penn State Master Watershed Stewards from noon to 2 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Tomatoes, peppers and herbs will be planted. All supplies are included. Children may attend with an adult. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or Alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

March 23: A purse bash bingo will begin at 1 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Drive. Doors open at 11 a.m. and lunch will be at noon. Cost: $35, includes lunch. Sponsored by the post auxiliary, there will be a silent auction, additional packets, pick of the table, pull tabs and a cash bar. Reserved seating available for parties of 6 or more. A portion of proceeds will be donated to Friends of the Pittsburgh Fisher House. Tickets: Deb, 412-298-6175 or Stacy, 412-882-4256, or at the post.

Harmar  

April 13: Daughters of the Nile are accepting vendor reservations for a holiday craft show planned at the Pittsburgh Shrine Center, 1877 Shriners Way. Details: Peggy Addleman, 724-709-9916 or peggyaddleman@gmail.com.

Harrison 

Saturday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host a family St. Patrick’s Day event at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Drop in anytime between 1:30 and 3 p.m. There will be craft stations, a story time, a scavenger hunt, games and challenges. No reservations required.

March 23: A purse bash bingo will begin at 1 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Drive. Doors open at 11 a.m. and lunch will be at noon. Cost: $35, includes lunch. Sponsored by the post auxiliary, there will be a silent auction, additional packets, pick of the table, pull tabs and a cash bar. Reserved seating available for parties of 6 or more. A portion of proceeds will be donated to Friends of the Pittsburgh Fisher House. Tickets: Deb, 412-298-6175 or Stacy, 412-882-4256, or at the post.

Jefferson Township

Today: Bingo will be at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 754 N. Pike Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Proceeds benefit post and auxiliary projects.

Kiski Township  

May 3: Boy Scout Troop 589 is accepting applications for a yard sale planned at Spring Church Sportsman’s Club, 1956 Route 56. Individuals, families and vendors welcome. Cost: yard sale spaces, indoors, $15, outside; $10; vendors and crafters, $25. Spaces are 8-feet wide. Bring your own table and chairs. Reservations: checks made payable to Troop 589 should be sent to Carrie Shank, Troop 589, 1134 Old State Road, Apollo PA 15613. Questions: Tracy Boop, 724-420-6758, or Carrie Shank, 724-448-9639 or cjshank@comcast.net.

Leechburg

Saturday: Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church will have its free monthly Pot Love Dinner at noon at the church, 271 Main St. Reservations required by noon Friday. Everyone is welcome. Reservations: 724-845-1901 or church@crcpc.org.

Saturday: The Clothing Closet at First Lutheran Church, 358 Main St., will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All items are 20 cents each. Please bring a bag. Donations welcome.

Saturday: The Leechburg Museum is closed for the season. Visits are available by appointment. Details: 724-845-8914 and leave a message or email lamahs@windstream.net.

Lower Burrell

Saturday: A luncheon bingo will be at 1 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Doors open at 11 a.m. Plan to arrive by 12:15 p.m. Admission: $20, includes lunch, 15 games that win $20 each; four specials that win $30 each; and a $100 must-go jackpot. Details: 724-335-4131.

Saturday: The Chess Club at Peoples Library for students age 8 to 18 will meet at 11 a.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details: 724-339-1021.

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the 56 East Band from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.

Lyndora

Friday, Saturday and Sunday: GFWC Intermediate League of Butler will host its annual antiques show and sale at the Tanglewood Center, 10 Austin Ave. An opening night gala will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and weekend hours will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Admission: Friday, $15; Saturday and Sunday, $10. Tickets: at the door. Proceeds will benefit community projects.

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. Sales are from 6 to 6:50 p.m. Cost: $25 for a 12-on package; specials will be available. The kitchen will be open. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403.

April 5: The Salvation Army is accepting reservations for a vendor sale planned from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the center gymnasium, 255 Third St. Cost: $10, for indoor vendors and outdoor food trucks. Provide your own table. Reservation deadline: March 31. Reservations: 724-335-7221.

April 19 to Oct. 25: The Downtown New Kensington Farmers Market is accepting vendor applications for this year’s market season that will run from mid-April through mid October on Fifth Avenue. Local vendors who sell fresh local produce, meat, poultry, dairy products, juice, cheese, bread and baked goods welcome. Details: Meredith, 412-719-8845 or downtownnkmarkets@gmail.com.

Oakmont

March 22: Lower Valley Ambulance Service will offer a CPR certification class from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Riverview Community Action Corporation, 501 Second St. Topics will include procedures for adult, children and infant CPR and choking. Cost: $30. Reservations required by Friday . Reservations: 412-828-1062.

Parks Township

Friday: Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. in the firehall, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m.

Saxonburg

Today: The dementia caregiver support group at South Butler Community Library will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. at the library, 240 W. Main St. The group meets the second Thursday of each month and provides a safe place for caregivers to share their feelings and discuss their day-to-day challenges. No reservations required. Details: Michelle Govan, RN, 724-504-5512.

Springdale

Today: The diaper pantry at St. Mark Lutheran Church will distribute free diapers from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the church, 600 Pittsburgh St. Advance registration required. First-time recipients must provide their own ID, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card. Distributions are the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Registration: 724-274-5313.

Today: Lower Valley Community Food Bank will distribute food from 1 to 3 p.m. from the rear entrance of the Springdale borough building, 325 School St. 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 today. Updates: lowervalleyfoodbank.org.

Wednesday: Springdale Free Public Library will host craft workshops to make a bunny decoration at 1 and 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Attend either session. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum 

Fridays: Free bread and baked goods will be distributed at 10 a.m. while supplies last at Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., suite 12. Details: 724-224-9006.

Friday: Tarentum Book Club will meet at the home of Kathy Brooke. Susan Goughler. Linda Robertson will review “Someday, Someday, Maybe,” by Lauren Graham. The committee will be Mary Lou Beck, Debra Stephenson and Nicole White.

Saturday: The Elks, 219 E. Sixth Ave., will have Bucky-Okie Karaoke from 8 to 11 p.m. at the lodge. Members and guests welcome.

Saturday: The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The monthly dollar breakfast will be from 8 a.m. to noon. Menu: pancakes, sausage, coffee and juice. Details: 724-224-9220.

Vandergrift

Tuesday: A family game night will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Vandergrift Public Library, 128C Washington Ave. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-568-2212.

March 20 and 27: Vandergrift Public Library will host a free two-part program for children age 6 to 13, “Squonking at the Library” at 5:30 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Children will learn music expression through rhythmic games, instrument building and Rube Goldberg Machines. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-568-2212.

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. The kitchen will open and card sales start at 6 p.m. Free coffee. Players must be at least 18 or accompanied by an adult.

West Deer

Friday: The youth group at East Union Presbyterian Church will sponsor a bingo night at 6 p.m. at the community center, 292 East Union Road. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cost: cards, $2 each or three for $5; final cover-all game cards, $5. Food and drinks will be sold and babysitting will be available. There will be a basket raffle and 50-50. Proceeds will benefit the summer mission trip to North Carolina.

Winfield

Today: The Matrona Family Resource Center at Cabot Church, 707 Winfield Road, will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. New and gently used clothing in sizes preemie through 10/12 will be available, as well as strollers, car seats, toys and more. No reservations required. Details: 724-524-1809 or tinyurl.com/mw9kd9cp.