The Stroller, March 14, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

The Stroller is your go-to place for local meeting notices, charitable events and volunteer opportunities. Information for The Stroller may be dropped off or mailed at least a week in advance to: The Stroller, Valley News Dispatch, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084, email vndnews@tribweb.com or fax 724-226-4677.

Freeport Food Bank seeking help

Freeport Area Food Bank is seeking volunteers to help with food distribution

The truck comes with food at about 10 a.m. the last Tuesday of each month to be unloaded. Distribution is from 4 to 5:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month.

To offer your time, call or message Betty Fitzgerald at 724-295-5461.

Send location cancellations to The Stroller

The Stroller will run a list of cancellations due to concern over the possible spread of the Corona Virus in the print version and online.

If your organization is canceling a meeting or event, please send information to: : The Stroller, Valley News Dispatch, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084, email vndnews@tribweb.com or fax 724-226-4677

Calendar

Brackenridge

Monday: Generations House of Worship, 1160 Parkside Drive, will host a Nar-Anon meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the church. Nar-Anon is a support group for anyone whose life has been affected by someone else’s addiction. Details: Laurie, 724-895-3385

Harrison

Monday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer a free open computer lab from 4 to 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Drop in with your device with questions about computers and software. No registration required. Details: 724-226-3491

Leechburg

Tuesday: The Leechburg Public Library is sponsoring a lottery ticket raffle based on the 7 p.m. March 17 Pick 3 Lottery number. The winner will receive a complete roll of $10 and $20 Pa. scratch-off tickets. Tickets: $5, available at Sprankle’s, the Gifted Garden, the borough building, Coco Coffeehouse and the library.

Lower Burrell

Monday: Overeaters Anonymous will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Bethel United Methodist Church, 150 Alder St. No weigh-ins, dues or fees. Everyone welcome. Details: 724-289-8044

Monday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the post, Wildlife Lodge Road.

New Kensington

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

Monday: Allegheny-Kiski Health Foundation and Peoples Library will offer free blood pressure screenings from 1 to 3 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter St. No registration required.

Saxonburg

Sunday: The concert by Marianne Cornetti to benefit Lighthouse Foundation is rescheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. May 17 at Saxonburg Memorial Presbyterian Church, 100 W. Main St.

Springdale Township

Mondays: Se Jong Tae Kwon Do offers free tae kwon do classes at 6:30 p.m. in the social hall at Our Lady of Victory Church, 1319 Low Grade Road, Harwick. Details: 724-274-4170

Tarentum

March 31, April 1 and 2: 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: Lynn, 724-717-8121, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Vandergrift

Monday: A Chess Club for children in kindergarten through eighth grade will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays through March 23 at Vandergrift Public Library, 128C Washington Ave. No experience necessary. A local chess master and volunteers will work with children and teach basic moves and strategy.

Cancellations

The following events are canceled or postponed due to concerns about the spread of the Corona Virus:

Fox Chapel

March 21: Maple Madness program at Beechwood Farms. Refunds will be issued for purchased tickets.

New Kensington

March 22: Super Bingo planned at Harry’s to benefit the New Kensington-Arnold School District PTA

O’Hara

March 29: Pittsburgh Wine Experience at the Comfort Inn, RIDC Park.

Springdale

Wednesday: Spaghetti dinner at Springdale Veterans Association.

March 29: Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Springdale Volunteer Fire Department

Tarentum

Thursday: The Merry Martyrs Luncheon at Holy Martyrs Parish

Vandergrift

Thursday: The benefit spaghetti dinner for the Terry George family at St. Gertrude Parish is postponed.

March 26: The spaghetti dinner at St. Gertrude Parish