The Stroller, March 15, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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HOPE Center offers shelter for families and pets

The Alle-Kiski HOPE Center offers a Sheltering Animals and Families Together (SAF-T) Kennel to victims of domestic violence who are fleeing abuse with their pets.

The kennel allows families to bring their pets with them safely to an on-site kennel during their shelter stay.

All services are free and confidential. For information, call the center’s 24-hour hotline at 724-224-1266.

Vegan lunches planned in New Kensington

St. George Orthodox Church, New Kensington, is accepting orders for takeout vegan Lenten lunches planned for Friday and March 24.

The menu includes a salad plate that has five falafel balls, lettuce, tomato, onions and a side of tahini sauce topped with half of a large pita bread, rice, beans and a pickle, all for $10.

To order call 724-337-9845 by Wednesday. Orders can be picked up from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. outside the church office, 1150 Leishman Ave.

Calendar

Allegheny Valley

Tuesday: Allegheny Valley chapter of the Women’s Business Network will meet at 8 a.m. online. Those attending can learn how the group supports the success and growth of women in business. Meetings are the first and third Tuesdays of the month. Reservations required. Reservations and sign on information: Susan Kinger, 412-782-4848 or skinger607@dollarbank.com

Wednesday: The All Virtual chapter of the Women’s Business Network will meet at 7:30 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Those attending can learn how the group supports the success and growth of women in business. Guests welcome at no cost. Reservations required. Reservations and sign on information: Jennifer, 412-908-1663

Apollo-Ridge School District

Today: Apollo-Ridge School Board will conduct the agenda meeting at 6:30 p.m. online at Zoom.us. To be granted permission to speak, participants must display their first and last name, and when recognized, will be asked to provide their address of residency. Access information: meeting ID, 987 7332 8338; password, 228504.

Arnold

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

Freeport

Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays, noon to 3 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays. Cash only. Donations must be laundered and free from pet hair. Details: 724-295-3095

Harrison  

Today: Harrison Water Authority will meet at 5 p.m. at authority office complex, 1705 rear Freeport Road, Harrison. Details: 724-226-2500

Tuesday: Burtner House Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Harrison Municipal Building, 1 Municipal Drive, Natrona Heights. Topics of discussion will include upcoming events, social media upkeep and fundraising.

Tuesday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will present a virtual presentation of the Who Knew? program, “America Red Cross,” at 6 p.m. online. Registration required. Registration: 724-226-3491 or visit the EventKeeper section of alleghenyvalleylibrary.org

Wednesday: Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank will be open to anyone in need from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Pull into the center parking lot and food will be placed into your vehicle. Those who are not yet registered should come from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Through April 3: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will sponsor a coloring contest for children in observation of National Library Week. Coloring pages are available at alleghenyvalleylibrary.org or in the library lobby, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Entries will be displayed in the lobby. A mystery prize will be awarded. Deadline: April 3

Highlands School District

Today: Highlands School Board will hold the regular meeting at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Access information: goldenrams.com

Kiski Township 

April 1: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department is accepting orders for pies and nut logs from The Pie Shoppe in Laughlintown. Varieties: chocolate meringue, coconut meringue, lemon meringue, apple, dutch apple, blackberry, wild blueberry, razzleberry, cherry, peach, raisin, and pumpkin and pumpkin rolls and nut logs, all $9.50; nut logs and pecan pies, $12. Paid orders due March 19. Pickup: April 1 at the firehall. Details and orders: call or text Morgan, 724-466-2812

Kiski Area School District

Today: Kiski Area School Board will conduct the regular meeting at 7 p.m. online. Access information: john.tedorski@kiskiarea.com or 724-842-0457 by 11 a.m. today

Kittanning

Aug. 5 to 8: The Fort Armstrong Folk Festival is accepting space applications from vendors. Hours: 5 to 10 p.m. Aug. 5, noon to 10 p.m. Aug. 6 and 7, and noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 8. Vendors in the artists market must offer handmade goods. Food vendors can be for-profit or non-profit organizations. Applications: armstrongfestival.com/vendors. Information: info@armstrongfestival.com. Deadline: June 30 or when sold out

Leechburg  

Today:Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open.

Wednesday: The free genealogy group at Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society will meet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the museum, 118 First St. Please note the time change. Basic computer skills and face masks required. Ancestry.com and Newspaper.com are available. Sanitizing stations will be available. Details: Judy, 724-681-9154

April 1: Tickets are on sale for a No Foolin’ Lottery Scratch-off Ticket Raffle to benefit Leechburg Area Community Association and Leechburg Public Library. Winner receives one roll of $20 and one roll of $10 scratch-off tickets. Cost: $5, includes two numbers. Winning number will be the 7 p.m. April 1 Pick 3 number. Tickets: stop in at the library, 139 Market St.

April 17: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company is accepting applications for vendors for an outside Rally on the River set for noon to 6 p.m. at the firemen’s grounds, 268 Canal St. Vendors are responsible for their own signs, tables, chairs and tent. No electricity available. No yard sale tents. Cost: $25 for a 25 x 25-foot area. Details: Melissa, 724-332-9090 or Kari, 724-309-6143

Lower Burrell

Today: Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the post, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Members are encouraged to attend.

New Kensington  

Today: New Kensington Municipal Sanitary Authority will meet at 7 p.m. at the office, 120 Logans Ferry Road.

Friday: Trinity United Christian Church, 3400 Garvers Ferry Road, is accepting orders for a weekly Lenten takeout soup sale. Soup will be packaged to-go and will need to be heated up at home. Cost: $7 per quart. Pickup: 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the church front doors. Advance orders required by Wednesday. Cash and checks made out to the church accepted. Orders: 724-230-0866, or text 724-994-9665

March 31: A quilt raffle will benefit Frankie’s Friends Cat Rescue in New Kensington and Black Cat Cat Rescue in Pittsburgh. The quilt is 37 x 37-inches and includes a hanging rod. The drawing will be March 31. For a photo, visit Frankie’s Friends on Facebook. Cost: $5. Tickets: email frankiesfriendscatrescue@gmail.com

May 29: TryLife Center is accepting crafter and vendor applications for a fair set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Quality Inn, 300 Tarentum Bridge Road. Details: assistant@trylife.center or 724-339-9399, ext. 105

North Apollo

April 10: North Apollo Volunteer Fire Department will host a virtual cash bash at noon on Facebook. Cost: $10 for two numbers. Winners will be notified. Tickets: Venmo@NorthApollo-VFD, Fox’s Pizza in Apollo or call 724-596-7293

Oakmont

Today: Oakmont Council will meet at 7 p.m. at the borough building, 767 Fifth St. Details: 412-828-3232

Parks

April 10: Pawz for Cure animal charity is accepting reservations for tables and food trucks and gift basket donations for a craft and vendor show planned 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Parks Volunteer Fire Department, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Cost: tables, $25 or two for $35; food trucks, $50. Reservations and details: Joni, 724-681-5935

Springdale 

Tuesday: Springdale Council will meet at 6 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Access information: springdaleborough.com or 724-274-6800

Wednesday: Wacky Wednesdays, a free program for children of all ages, will meet at 6 p.m. at Springdale Free Public Library, 331 School St. The project will be hatching chicken eggs, and there will be a St. Patrick’s Day story and craft. Registration and face masks required. Registration: 724-274-9729

March 23: The Tuesday Night Book Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. The selection will be, “The Chaperone,” by Laura Moriarty. Copies are available at the library. Reservations and face masks required. Reservations: 724-274-9729

Tarentum

Tuesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St. An opportunity for silent prayer will be at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesdays: BridgePoint Church, 400 E. Ninth Ave., hosts a parent-led learning pod from 1 to 4 p.m. in the church hall located on the lower level. Free high-speed internet, meals and access to the church children’s library will be provided. Use the Corbet Street entrance. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-671-7580

Upper Burrell

Wednesday: Upper Burrell and Portvue volunteer fire departments are selling tickets for a Luck of the Irish $15,000 cash prize drawing. Cost: $20 per ticket, includes eight numbers. The winning number will be taken from the 7 p.m. Wednesday Pennsylvania Pick 4 number. Details and tickets: text 412-926-4678

Vandergrift

Through March 31: Vandergrift Public Library will hold a Luck O’ The Irish book sale at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Choose from various themed or author-styled books or DVD bundles selected by library staff. Prices vary. Hours: 2 to 7 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays. Profits will be used for library operating expenses.

Washington Township

March 28: Space applications are being accepted for an auto parts swap meet set for 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Washington Township Volunteer Fire Co., Route 66. Cost: 12 x 24-foot space, $25; 12 x 48-foot space, $45; inside 32-foot space, $55. Vendor set up will begin at 11 p.m. March 27. First come, first served. Items will include parts and accessories from anything automotive, classic, high performance, trucks, cars, motorcycles or boats. Food and beverages will be sold inside. Reservations and details: 724-727-3079, leave a message

West Deer

Wednesday: West Deer Supervisors will conduct the regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Access information: 724-265-3680