The Stroller, March 16, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Spring musical set at Burrell High School

The drama department at Burrell High School will present “Shrek The Musical” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday in the high school auditorium, 1021 Puckety Church Road, Lower Burrell.

Tickets are $12 for the center sections and $10 for the side sections. For tickets, visit tinyurl.com/2zk9r5y9 and at the door.

Scholarships available to local students

Allegheny-Kiski Health Foundation has several scholarship programs available for area students including:

• Helen Rakowski Bole Nursing Scholarship Program

• Adolph Rzotkewicz Nursing Scholarship Program

• Jean Roebuck Lovelace Nursing Scholarship Program

• Helen Rakowski Bole Literary Scholarship Program

• Robert and Jean Walsh Math & Science Scholarship Program

• Robert and Jean Walsh Humanities Scholarship Program

• John Bologna Memorial Scholarship

• Southeast Butler County Community Alliance Scholarships

• Betty Czekalski Scholarship

• Vocational Education Scholarship

• Dr. Richard A. Wilson Memorial Medical Scholarship

Interested students must fill out the application online at akhealth.org/scholarships. No other form will be accepted. Application deadline is May 24. For details, call the foundation at 724-294-3157.

Calendar

Apollo

Today: 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: 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

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.

Buffalo Township

March 22: A Sarris Candy sale to benefit Buffalo Elementary School PTO is accepting orders online. Deadline: Friday. Orders: tinyurl.com/3vypa2r7.

April 8: Buffalo Elementary School PTO is accepting orders for a spirit wear sale. Deadline: Monday. Pickup: 6 to 7 p.m. April 8 at the school. Orders: tinyurl.com/bdc92nxn.

East Vandergrift 

Sunday: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish will have bingo at 2 p.m. in the church social hall, 411 McKinley Ave. Doors open at 1 p.m. There will be a 49-number jackpot game, a 48-number picture frame game and a magic number game. Details: 724-478-4958.

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

Today: 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.

Sunday: A spaghetti dinner fundraiser to benefit the K9 program of Southern Armstrong Regional Police Department will be from 2 to 7 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, 1038 Fourth Ave. Cost: $12, includes spaghetti, salad, bread, drink and dessert.

Hampton

Monday: The Greater Pittsburgh Civil War Roundtable will host a free program, “Reflections on Civil War Pittsburgh,” by Jim Wudarczyk and Tom Powers at 7 p.m. at the Hampton Community Center, 1301 McCully Road. Public welcome.

Harrison  

Today: 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.

Today: 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.

Tuesday and Friday: The Who Knew? program at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will present “The History of the Red Cross” at 6 p.m. Tuesday and 2 p.m. Friday at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Kathy Bollinger will be the speaker. Attend either session. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or visit the calendar tab at alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

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.

March 24: The spaghetti dinner scheduled at the Veterans of Foreign Wars is canceled.

March 25: The adult craft club at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. This month’s project will be an Easter tea towel. BYO drinks and snacks. Must be at least 18. One towel and fabric paint will be provided. Bring additional basic towels to make more. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/3vtsjxkf.

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.

Leechburg  

Today: 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.

Today: 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.

Monday: 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.

Lower Burrell

Today: 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.

Sunday: The American Legion, 1100 Wildlife Lodge Road, will be open for breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon. Menu: pancakes, creamed ground beef on toast, eggs made to order with toast, home fries, and sausage or bacon.

Monday: The Material Girls sewing group will meet at 1 p.m. at Puckety United Presbyterian Church, Puckety Church Road. New members welcome. New members welcome. Details: Dee Shaffer, 724-335-6645 or shaffer37@comcast.net.

Thursday: Peoples Library will offer an online talk with Madeline Miller, author of “The Song of Achilles and Circe” at 7 p.m. Reservations required. Reservations: libraryc.org/peopleslibrary.

Manor Township

April 12: Relay for Life of Armstrong County will sponsor a night at the races at Manor Township Fire Hall, 167 Byron St. Doors open at 5 p.m. and races will start at 6:30 p.m. There will be a cash bar, basket raffle and 50-50 raffle. Cost: $20, includes a horse, food, pop, water and beer; horse or entry only, $10. Must be 21. Tickets: Jim, 724-224-6680 or jnlarko@verizon.net.

New Kensington  

Sunday: A spaghetti dinner to benefit COTA for toddler Jared Snyder will be from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Eagles, 2134 Freeport Road. There will be a silent auction and T-shirt sale. Menu: spaghetti, meatballs, salad, roll, dessert and drink. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $15; children, $8. Proceeds will be donated to the Children’s Organ Transplant Association in honor of Jared to assist with transplant-related expenses. Tickets: Linda Sarraf, 412-965-2531.

Monday: Peoples Library will host Trivial Pursuit games at 1 p.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. Come alone or bring a friend. Details: 724-339-1021.

March 22: An online Sarris Candy fundraiser to benefit Zen Cat Sanctuary will continue through March 22. Details and orders: tinyurl.com/3vypa2r7.

April 7: St. George Orthodox Church Fellowship Committee is accepting orders a spinach pie sale. Order deadline: March 29. Pickup: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 7 in the church hall, 1150 Leishman Ave. Cost: $55 a dozen; $30, half dozen. Orders and details: 724-337-3918.

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

Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will have a country music jam night from 5 to 8 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. Bring your favorite stringed instrument and sing along. Refreshments available. Public welcome. Details: 724-845-2390.

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: 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. No reservations required. Admission: $5 each or $20 per family; 5 and younger, free with a paid adult. Proceeds will benefit the library.

April 6: Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company will sponsor a designer purse gala from 2 to 5 p.m. April 6 at the firehall ballroom, 290 Horne St. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Admission: $50, includes appetizers, drink, dessert and two numbers for the drawings. There will be side raffles, a basket raffle, pull tickets, specialty drinks and a cash bar. Winner need not be present. Ticket holders must be at least 16. Tickets: saxonburgvfc.com/events/pursegala.

Springdale 

Today: 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.

March 26: 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 “Sisters of the Lost Nation” by Nick Medina. Copies available at the library. New members welcome. Details: 724-274-9729.

Springdale Township

Mondays: Se Jong Tae Kwon Do offers free tae kwon do classes at 6 p.m. in the social hall at Our Lady of Victory Church, 1319 Low Grade Road, Harwick. Details: 724-274-4170.

Tarentum

Today: 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.

Today: 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.

Sunday and 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.

March 19, 20 and 21: Ss. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, 339 E. 10th Ave., is taking orders for its annual Easter nut roll sale. Nut, apricot and poppy seed rolls will be available. Cost per roll: $15. Orders: 724-224-3026 and leave a message or tarentumbyzcath@gmail.com.