The Stroller, March 16, 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.

Seminar for Highlands parents planned March 26

Allegheny Family Network North will host a seminar about racial identity for parents of Highlands School District students at 5:30 p.m. March 26 at the center, 1600 Pacific Ave., suite 10, Natrona Heights, Harrison.

Dinner will be served and parents will hear information from the University of Pittsburgh School of Education Office of Child Development and have the opportunity to share experiences, issues and insight into raising children who positively identify with their race in the community.

Parents will receive a bundle of books to take home for their children and free daycare will be available on site.

Reservations are required. For reservations, call 412-383-3360 or email CecilyDavis.MSW@pitt.edu.

Open door luncheon to be served at Allegheny Valley Church of God

Allegheny Valley Church of God, 216 Catalpa St., New Kensington, will host a free open door luncheon at noon Wednesday.

Beef stroganoff and more will be served as long as the food lasts. For details, call 724-335-0994.

Alle-Kiski History Center to present video program

The Allegheny-Kiski History Center will present video excerpts from “Duty, Courage, Honor – Southwestern Pennsylvania Goes to War,” at 1 p.m. Thursday at the center, 224 E. Seventh Ave.

Veterans from the Alle-Kiski Valley who served from the 1940s to 1970s were interviewed on camera and shared their memories.

Donations will be accepted. To be considered for inclusion in future videos, call the center at 724-224-7666.

Calendar

Apollo

Wednesday: A bingo will be at 7 p.m. at Apollo Hose Co. No. 2, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Details: 724-549-1601

Brackenridge

Wednesday: Al-Anon and Alateen, programs for anyone whose life has been affected by someone else’s drinking, will meet at 8 p.m. in Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10th Ave. Details: 800-628-8920

Freeport

Wednesday: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. at the church. Cash only. Clothing donations welcome. Details: 724-295-2476

Harrison

Wednesday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will have a free movie night at 5 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. The featured film will be, “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” starring Tom Hanks. Details: 724-226-3491

Wednesday: A stroke support group will meet at 6 p.m. at activities room of the inpatient rehabilitation unit at Allegheny Valley Hospital, 1301 Carlisle Ave., Natrona Heights. Reservations required. Reservations: 412-330-4469

March 26 and 27: Allegheny Valley Hospital PriorityCare program will offer the two-day option of the AARP Smart Driver Program from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Charles W. Young Conference Center at the hospital, 1301 Carlisle Ave. Proof of prior attendance and valid Pennsylvania driver’s license required. Fee: $15 for AARP members (valid card required); $20 for non-members. Reservations required. Reservations: 412-330-4469

Leechburg

March 22: The Elks will host a vendor bingo at 1 p.m. at the lodge, 228 Market St. Doors open at noon. There will be 13 bingo games with vendor prizes and a $250 must-go jackpot. The kitchen will be open, and there will be small games of chance, silent auctions and a 50/50 raffle. Those attending must be at least 18 years old. Cost: $20. Tickets: Ruth, 724-422-4913 or the lodge, 724-842-8071

Wednesday: The genealogy group at Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society will meet from 10 a.m. to noon at the museum, 118 First St. All experience levels welcome. Bring a friend. Details: Judy, 724-681-9154

Lower Burrell

May 16: Vendor applications are being accepted for an outdoor Blossom Fest set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Belair Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 100 Little Road. Cost: $10. Vendors must bring their own tables, chairs and tent. Rain or shine. Details: Linda Richardson, 724-339-1071 or Linda.Richardson@BelairHCRC.net

New Kensington

Wednesday: Peoples Library will offer a STEM Wednesday program for children age 5 to 9 at 5:30 p.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. Registration required. Registration: Peopleslibrary.org

Washington Township

Wednesday: Kiski Valley Democrats will meet at 7 p.m. in the Washington Township Municipal Building, 285 Pine Run Church Road. Topics will include the new mail-in ballot and voter turnout and candidates will speak briefly about their campaigns. All registered Democrats and Independents welcome.