The Stroller, March 14, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Tribute concert to Patsy Cline planned

A concert featuring the music of the late Patsy Cline will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 214 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Apollo.

Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Jazz singer Maggie Worsdale will sing Cline’s songs in a jazz/country style and share stories about Cline’s life and career. Light refreshments will be served afterward. Donations will be accepted to support Apollo Memorial Library.

Reservations are required. For reservations, call 724-478-4214, or visit tinyurl.com/5eyw222b.

Free produce and personal care items to be distributed

Building Block of Natrona will host its free Veggies for All and Cosmetics Closet outreach for residents in need at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 28 Garfield St., Natrona.3

Free produce and personal care and hygiene products will be distributed, first come, first served, while supplies last. Arrive by 12:30 p.m. to line up; supplies go quickly. No income verification required and everyone is welcome.

Calendar

Apollo

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

Saturday: To commemorate the anniversary of the 1936 St. Patrick’s Day flood, Apollo Area Historical Society will offer tours of the high-water points in borough every half hour beginning at 1:30 p.m. Groups will leave the WCTU Building, 317 N. Second St. A video of the flood will be playing at the museum and there will be displays and artifacts on display. Cost: $10; 12 and younger, free.

Sunday : St. James Parish is selling tickets for a Luck of the Irish lottery ticket raffle. Cost: $10, includes two three-digit numbers. The winner receives a complete roll of $5, $10 and $20 Pennsylvania scratch-off lottery tickets. The winning number will be the 7 p.m. Daily Pick 3 number on March 17. Tickets: Linda, 724-882-8776, and in the parish office. 

Arnold

Today: A free community lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave. Details: 878-847-5646.

Friday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is accepting orders for its pierogi sale. Varieties: cottage cheese, potato or sauerkraut. Pickup: 12:30 to 4 p.m. Friday in the church social hall. Cost: potato or sauerkraut, $12 per dozen; cottage cheese, $15. Orders: 724-339-9257, 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Saturday: The Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave., will have evening fellowship from 7 to 9 p.m. Details: 878-847-5646.

March 30: St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church is accepting orders for traditional Easter foods. Menu: butter lambs, $5; paska bread, with or without raisins, $8; horseradish with beets, $3; and nut rolls, $15. Easter basket covers from Ukraine, while supplies last, $20. Order deadline: March 22. Pickup: 9:30 to 11 a.m. March 30 in the church social hall, 1610 Kenneth Ave. Orders: call or text 412-855-8573 or 724-681-3383.

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 begin at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave. Details: 724-994-6030.

Sunday : Pioneer Hose Company Auxiliary will host a spring bingo at 1 p.m. at the firehall, 124 Morgan St. Doors open at noon. Cost: $25 in advance; $30 at the door; includes six cards for 20 regular games and three cards for five specials. The kitchen will be open and there will be cash prizes, a $500 jackpot game, a silent auction and 50-50 raffle. Tickets: Emily, 724-882-5908.

East Vandergrift 

March 24: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish is selling raffle tickets for a half a cow and a $100 gift certificate to Anna’s Cucina Rustica in Vandergrift. The winning number will be the 7 p.m. March 24 Pa. Daily Pick 3 number. Cost: $10 for two numbers. Tickets: Deborah, 724-859-3186; Patricia, 724-568-3409, or after Sunday Mass in the church vestibule.

Ford City

Saturday: A St. Catty’s Day celebration to benefit Champions Crusaiders Rescue in Parks Township will be at 7 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 2125 Bailey Ave. There will be a silent auction, raffles, snacks and music by DJ Boo Hite. Cover charge: $5.

Gilpin 

Today: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7:15 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.

Harrison 

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

Fridays: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host Toddle Time for children 15 months to 3 years of age and their caregiver at 9:30 a.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. No reservations required. Details: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

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.

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 30 to July 7, 2024 or Aug. 11 to 18, 2024 at Shelter Cove Harbor in Hilton Head. Meals and transportation not included. Tickets: $2 each or three for $5, cash and checks accepted. Tickets will be sold from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday and Friday in the hospital main lobby, 1301 Carlisle St., Natrona Heights. The winner will be drawn at 3 p.m. Friday. Proceeds benefit auxiliary projects for the hospital.

Saturday: A spring craft and vendor show will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Highlands High School cafeteria and gymnasium, Natrona Heights. There will be a bake sale, silent auction, concessions and 50-50 raffle. Proceeds will benefit the varsity marching band. Admission: $1.

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will host a St. Patrick’s Day party featuring the Cool Change Band from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Drive. Public welcome. No cover charge.

March 23: The Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary will sponsor a purse bash bingo from 1 to 4 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Drive. Doors open at 11 a.m. and lunch will be served at noon. Cost: $35, includes lunch. There will be a 50-50 raffle, pull tab tickets, cash bar, silent auction, pick-of-the-table and mystery raffle. Must be at least 18 to attend. Proceeds will be used for building maintenance. Tickets: Deb, 412-298-6175 or Michelle, 724-889-7136, at the post bar.

April 27: Faith Lutheran Church is accepting table reservations for an indoor garage sale planned for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 1500 Broadview Blvd. Cost: $15. Space is limited. Details: 724-224-5777.

Jefferson Township

Today: Allegheny Valley League of Artists will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the community room of Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Doodling artist Larry Brandstetter will speak and share some of his drawings. Space is limited and reservations are required. Reservations: Patti, 724-335-2914.

Leechburg 

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

Saturdays: The Leechburg Area Museum is closed for the season. Appointments during the off-season: 724-845-8914 and leave a message or email lamahs@windstream.net.

Lower Burrell

Friday: The Adult Day Care Mobile Veterans Program will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. There will be coffee and conversation, Gerofit exercise, games, lunch and a visit with a miniature donkey. Sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs, all veterans are welcome.

Friday: Peoples Library will host Trivial Pursuit games at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Come alone or bring a friend. Details: 724-339-1021.

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

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 6:30 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: Friday, $12; 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.

Today: Knead Community Café will hand out free grab-and-go meals from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the cafe, 1011 Barnes St. This week’s meals are sponsored in memory of Bob and Shirley Gaffron and Fran Woytek. Details: 878-847-7997.

North Apollo

April 13: North Apollo Volunteer Fire Department is accepting space reservations for a craft and vendor fair set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the firehall, 311 16^th St. Details: Allison King, 724-472-5346 or kingal0103@gmail.com; or Amber Harman at 724-596-0486 or amberharman2015@outlook.com.

Oakmont

April: Riverview Community Action Corporation is selling tickets for a lottery calendar raffle based on the 7 p.m. Pa. Daily Lottery Pick 3 drawing. Cost: $5 each; three for $10. Tickets: stop in at the front desk, 501 Second St. Details: 412-828-1062.

April 13: Table reservations are being accepted by Dormition of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church for a fleatique set for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the church social hall, 12 Washington Ave. Cost: $30. Paid reservation deadline: March 29. Reservations: Maria, 412-828-7549; or Jean, 412-243-1262.

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.

March 24: Basket auction donations are being accepted for a spaghetti dinner to benefit Lower Kiski Ambulance Service medic Dina Filo O’Neil who was injured while on duty. The dinner will be from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Parks Township Volunteer Firehall, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Donations: Stacy, 724-664-9887; or Joel, 724-351-0323.

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 will meet 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.

Friday: South Butler Community Library will host a free teen glow party and mini golf from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at the library, 240 W. Main St. There will be pizza, drinks, goody bags and prizes. Students 12 to 18 welcome. Reservations preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Sponsored by Financial Essentials LLC. Reservations: 724-352-4810 or tinyurl.com/2s3etw6e.

Saturday: Indoor mini golf for all ages will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at South Butler Community Library, 240 W. Main St. There will be vendors and food will be sold. Admission: $5 each or $20 per family; 5 and younger, free with a paid adult. Proceeds will benefit the library.

Springdale

Today: Lower Valley Community Food Bank will distribute food from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday 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 Thursday.

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. Recipients must register in advance. First-time recipients must provide their own ID, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card. Distributions will be the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Registration: 724-274-5313.

Springdale

Saturday: The Knotty Knitters group at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at noon at the library, 331 School St. The group meets the first and third Saturdays of the month. Bring your unfinished knitting or crocheting project. All skill levels welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum

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. Details: 724-224-9220.

Saturday: The Poor Souls band will play classic rock from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Elks, 219 E. Sixth Ave. No cover charge. Guests welcome.

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

West Leechburg  

Saturday : A cash bash to benefit the Apollo-Ridge Touchdown Club will be at the West Leechburg Firehall, 1116 Gosser St. Doors open at 4 p.m. and dinner will be served at 5 p.m. Drawings will start at 6 p.m. Cost: $20, includes food and beverages. Tickets: Michelle, 724-393-6427 or Richelle, 724-454-7851.

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 size 10/12 available as well as strollers, car seats, toys and more. No reservations required. Details: 724-524-1809 or tinyurl.com/mw9kd9cp.