The Stroller, March 15, 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.

Girl Scouts collecting used shoes

Oakmont/Verona Girl Scout Troop 52359 is collecting gently-worn, wearable used and new shoes through April 1.

All types of shoes, including sneakers, flip flops, heels and boots will be accepted. No holes in toes, broken heels, mold or mud please.

Drop off locations include:

• 501 12th St, Oakmont, bin on porch

• 1417 Eaton Drive, Oakmont, covered porch

• 325 Jefferson St., East Oakmont, Plum

• Oakmont Carnegie Library, Allegheny River Blvd., box inside

• Oakmont Presbyterian Church, 415 Pennsylvania Ave, Oakmont, box inside.

Collected shoes are used to support micro-enterprise vendors in developing nations.

Highlands Middle School to present musical

The drama department at Highlands Middle School, Harrison, will present the musical, “Disney Frozen Jr.” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday in the middle school auditorium, 1350 Broadview Blvd., Natrona Heights.

Tickets are $6 for floor seating and $4 for in the balcony; Gold Card members: floor, $2; balcony, free.

For tickets, visit goldenrams.com or stop in at the middle school office.

Free diapers available at Highlands Family Center

Highlands Family Center is partnering with the Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank to provide free diapers to local families.

Free diapers will be distributed from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month at the center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., Tarentum.

Bring your child or your child’s birth certificate. There is a limit of one distribution per child per month.

Donations to the effort are also being accepted. Diapers can be dropped off at the center during business hours. For details, call the center at 724-224-9006.

Calendar

Arnold

Friday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is taking orders for its potato and kraut pierogi sale. Orders will be taken from 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Pickup will be from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Friday at the church. Cost: $10 per dozen. Orders: 724-339-9257

Harrison

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

Lower Burrell

Tuesday: The Pittsburgh Chapter of the American Sewing Guild will meet at 7 p.m. on the upper level of Puckety United Presbyterian Church, 1009 Puckety Church Road. The project will be pillow cases for children in area hospitals. Anyone who is interested in sewing is welcome. Details: Dee, 724-335-6645

Tuesday: Bethesda Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lower Burrell, will offer, “Prime Time for Seniors,” from 1 to 4 p.m. at the church, 3084 Leechburg Road. Anyone who is at least 55 years old is welcome to share conversation, a card game, puzzles and crafts. Details: 724-335-0559

New Kensington

Tuesday: Heritage Hospice will host a grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the center, 2400 Leechburg Road, building 300. Details: 724-334-6600

Pittsburgh

Tuesday: The Allegheny Valley chapter of the Women’s Business Network will meet at 8 a.m. at Panera Bread, 942 Freeport Road, Waterworks Mall. Those attending can learn how the group supports the success and growth of women in business. Reservations required. Reservations: Susan Kinger, 412-782-4848 or skinger607@dollarbank.com

Plum

Tuesday: The Caring Circle at Plum Community Center will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the center, 499 Center New Texas Road. The topic will be, “Self-Care and the Caregiver.” New members welcome. Details: 412-795-2330 or plumcommunitycenter.com

Tarentum

Wednesday: BridgePoint Church, 400 E. Ninth Ave., offers an afterschool program for school-aged children from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at the church. There will free food, crafts, games and stories. Registration required. Registration and details: 724-671-7580 or724-671-7580