The Stroller, March 16, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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St. Patrick’s Day parade planned Saturday in Lower Burrell

The third annual Lower Burrell St. Patrick’s Day parade will step off at 11 a.m. Saturday on Leechburg Road in the city.

The parade will follow the usual route that begins at Schreiber Street and ends at Hill Crest Shopping Center.

Cabin Fever Reliever Raffle event to benefit HOPE Center

The Alle-Kiski HOPE Center will host its annual Cabin Fever Reliever raffle event from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 15 at the Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane, Harrison.

There will be a basket raffle, food and pull-tab tickets. Tickets cost $10 each and include lunch, water, pop, beer and a chance to win a door prize.

For tickets, call the HOPE Center office at 724-224-1100.

Free prom gowns available April 1 at Arnold church

Real Life Church, Arnold, will host a prom dress give-away from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 1 at the church, 1825 Freeport Road.

Gently used dresses and accessories can be donated for the event by calling Tammy Jeffers at 724-980-7699 or the church office at 724-337-3889.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Friday: Alle-Kiski Day Quilters and Sewers will meet from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Allegheny Township municipal building, 136 Community Building Road. Bring your project. No dues or fees. Free parking, lighting, tables and electrical outlets available. Bring a lunch and drinks. The group meets the first and third Friday of each month. Details: Pat, 724-601-3089.

Apollo

Saturday: Apollo United Presbyterian Church, 401 First St., will offer a story time, craft and small snack for children at 11 a.m. on the front steps of the church, weather permitting. In case of inclement weather, the event will be indoors.

Saturday: Apollo Hose Co. No. 2 will have a special Saturday night bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Details: 724-478-4831.

April 1: Apollo Area Historical Society Museum, 317 N. Second St., is closed for the season and will reopen April 1. Visits now available by appointment. Appointments: 724-478-2849 or 724-212-9255.

Arnold

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

Bethel

March 25: The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek will offer a program, “Lie in a Vernal Pond,” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 142 Kerr Road. Naturalist April Claus will discuss breeding pools and the behavior of amphibians. Recommended for those 15 and older. Cost: $25. Reservations required. Reservations: armstrongodc.org.

Brackenridge

Today: The Allegheny Valley Salvation Army and Community Center offers free grab and go lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in parking lot at the center, 917 Brackenridge Ave. Free grocery items from Walmart and Aldi will be available. Everyone welcome.

Today: Bingo will begin at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave.

Saturday: Pioneer Hose Auxiliary will sponsor a cash bash fundraiser from 7 to 10 p.m. at the firehall, 124 Morgan St. Tickets: $30 , include three numbers for the drawings, food and refreshments. There will be a mystery pick of the table, silent auction and 50/50. Tickets: Emily, 724-882-5908, or send a private message to Pioneer Hose Ladies Auxiliary Brackenridge PA on Facebook.

Ford City

March 25: The Arrowhead Chapter of Trout Unlimited will have its annual fundraiser banquet at 6 p.m. at the 10 Street Station, 301 10^th St. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Cost: $35; 12 and younger, $10, includes appetizers, buffet dinner, open bar, coffee, tea and soft drinks. There will be raffle prizes for all members of the family. Tickets: Allegheny Bait and Tackle in Tarentum, or call Chad at 724-422-8471.

Frazer 

Saturday : The New Kensington Camera Club and Focus on the Arts Gallery will offer a free workshop, “Basics of Photo Editing Using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop,” from 1 to 4 p.m. in suite 208 at Pittsburgh Mills Mall. Use Entry 2 by M@C Discount. Barry Sell will be the instructor. Reservations are encouraged, but not required. Reservations: comment on the event posting at Focus On The Arts Gallery on Facebook.

Gilpin 

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

Harmar

Today: A fundraiser to benefit the Alle-Kiski Area HOPE Center Inc. will be from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at Primanti Brothers, 6 Anchor Drive. Show a flyer or order online and use the code DINE2DONATE and 20% or your check will be donated. Flyers: Alle-Kiski HOPE Center on Facebook.

Harrison

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.

Saturday: 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. Free produce and personal care and hygiene products will be distributed, first come, first served, while supplies last. Please arrive by 12:30 p.m. to line up because supplies go quickly. No income verification required. Everyone welcome. Please wear a mask to prevent spread of the flu, RSV and covid-19.

Saturday: A Hometown Hero Thank You event will be from noon to 5 p.m. at the Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane, to honor the first responders who serve in Harrison, Brackenridge, Tarentum, Fawn, Frazer and Allegheny Valley Regional police, fire and rescue departments. Sponsored by the Cookie Brigade, Girl Scouts and Hilltop Hose, there will be a place to take your photo with a first responder, children’s activities, presentations and a Pittsburgh Cookie Table. Public welcome. Details: Lori Miller, 724-594-5209.

March 25: A purse bash to benefit Life Changing Service Dogs for Veterans will be from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 11 a.m. and lunch will be served at noon. Cost: $35, includes lunch. Must be at least 18. There will be a cash bar, silent auction, pick of the table, and a 50-50. Tickets: Deb, 412-298-6175 or Stacy, 412-882-4256.

Jefferson

Today: Bingo will be at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 754 N. Pike Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Under new management with higher payouts. The kitchen will be open. Proceeds benefit post and auxiliary projects.

Kiski Township

March 26: A gun bash will begin at noon at Kiski Township Volunteer Firehall, 1037 Route 56. Doors open at 11 a.m. Cost: $25, includes two numbers for the drawing, food and drink. There will small games of chance and a 50-50. Tickets: Christine, 724-541-6345.

Leechburg

Today: 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. Basic computer skills required. Ancestry.com and Newspaper.com are available. Details: Judy, 724-681-9154.

Today: A New Path Al-Anon Family Group, a free, confidential program for anyone whose life has been affected by someone else’s drinking, will meet at 7 p.m. online for the winter months. Details: tinyurl.com/yp6hd8zn.

Fridays through March 31: The Leechburg Ministerial Association will host Lenten lunches Fridays at 11:45 a.m. in the social hall of Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church, 251 Main St. Donations will be accepted.

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 by noon Friday. There is a one dinner per family member limit. Those with reservations will be served first. Line-up will be outside and everyone is welcome. Reservations: 724-845-1901 or church@crcpc.org.

Lower Burrell

Saturday: Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave., will have a STEM program for children of all ages at 11 a.m. The Rebooting Reading Rainbow: A Grown Up & Me Book Club will be at 1 p.m. This is a club for a child and adult. This month’s book is, “Caps for Sale,” by Esphyr Slobodkina.

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.

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature Marshal and the Deputies from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.

March 26: Penn State New Kensington Alumni Society will host a bowl-a-thon at 1 p.m. at Wildlife Lanes, Wildlife Lodge Road. Cost: $25, includes three games and shoe rental. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Proceeds will benefit the society’s scholarship fund. Details: 412-417-4033.

April 16: Tickets are on sale for a super bingo planned for 2 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Doors open at 11 a.m. There will be regular games, specials and a $4,000 fill-up jackpot game. All 300 tickets must be sold or money will be refunded. Cost: $90 in advance; $95 at the door. Tickets: stop in at the regular Tuesday night bingo at the post.

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: Don Paul Jewelers, 148 N. Main St. Butler, or 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. The kitchen will be open. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403.

March 26: St. Mary of Czestochowa Church is accepting orders for home-baked nut rolls, nut rolls with raisins and apricot rolls. Cost: $15. Order deadline: March 26. Pickup is flexible but before April 2. Orders: Laurie, 724-335-8022.

Oakmont

Saturday: Oakmont Carnegie Library will host a reception for its featured artist of the month Oakmont resident Joy Benusa from 2 to 4 p.m. at the library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd. Details: 412-828-9532.

Oklahoma Borough 

March 25: Miss Thea’s Drag Queen Bingo will be at 7 p.m. at Oklahoma School House Hall, 171 Thorn Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. Must be 21 to attend. Cost: $30 in advance; $35 at the door; includes food and eight regular games. BYOB There will be small games of chance, a silent auction and 50-50. Proceeds benefit Oklahoma and Vandergrift No. 2 volunteer fire departments. Tickets: Tammy, 724-472-3429 or Heather, 412-972-0690.

Parks

Today: Parks Township Sportsman Club Association will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. New members welcome.

Tarentum 

Today: The free diaper bank at Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. One distribution per child per month is available. Details: 724-224-9006.

Saturdays and Wednesdays: The Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society Heritage Museum, 224 E. Seventh Ave., is featuring an exhibit about Women’s History Month during March. Hours: noon to 3 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays or by appointment. Details: 724-224-7666.

Saturday: The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A used book and jewelry sale will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the monthly dollar breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon. Details: 724-224-9220.

Vandergrift 

Today: St. Gertrude Church will host its monthly spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. at the church, 303 Franklin Ave. Menu: dine-in spaghetti, meatballs, salad, bread, dessert and coffee or tea, $10; meatball hoagies, $7; quarts of sauce also available. BYOB. Dine in or takeout.

Fridays: Kiski Area Association of Churches will host Lenten lunches from noon to 1 p.m. Fridays through April 7 at Vandergrift Presbyterian Church, 195 Washington Ave. There will be a short devotional message by a local pastor and a presentation by a representative from a different agency and ministry that serves the community. Lunch of soup and sandwiches will be served afterward. Donations will be accepted to benefit the association’s ministries.

March 31: Vandergrift Public Library is raffling a quilt made and donated by library patron Jane Strohm to benefit the library. Cost: $1 each; $5 for 10; and $10 for 25 tickets. The drawing will be March 31. Cash, check or PayPal accepted. Details and a photo of the quilt: Vandergriftpubliclibrary.org. Tickets: stop in at the library, 128C Washington Ave.

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 Deer

March 25: The Deer Lakes Band Boosters Cabin Fever Reliever event at the American Legion is canceled.