The Stroller, March 17, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Film to discuss opioid addiction

An educational film, “Opioid Addiction: Confessions of Pain, Misery and Destruction,” will be screened at 5:30 p.m. March 29 at the Casino Theater, Vandergrift.

Sponsored by Cook Medical and the Allegheny-Kiski Health Foundation, the purpose of the film is to educate people of all ages about the destructive consequences of the illegal use of opioids and other substances. It is appropriate for audiences who are at least 12 years old and is not intended for individuals who are actively using opioids or other substances.

There will be a discussion with some of the film’s participants, recovery specialists and medical professionals and training in the proper use of naloxone.

Tickets are required for admission. For tickets, call 724-294-3157 or 724-845-8621, ext. 0.

Prom gown giveaway planned in Harmar

Bless A Dress will sponsor a free prom gown giveaway for high school students March 30 to April 1 at Pittsburgh Indoor Sports Arena, 22 Rich Hill Road, Harmar.

Hours are 4 to 8 p.m. March 30 and 31 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 1. Dresses in sizes 0-22 as well as shoes and accessories will be available. No reservations are required. There will be fitting rooms and five seamstresses on site.

For details, call or text Michelle at 412-760-0350.

Scholarship available to Highlands High School seniors

Tarentum Area Lions Club is offering two $1,000 grants to Highlands School District students who plan to attend a four-year or two-year college or trade school after graduating this year.

Applications are available in the school guidance office. Application deadline is April 1.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Today: 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.

Sunday: Apollo Area Historical Society will host a program about the 1936 Johnstown St. Patrick’s Day flood from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the WCTU Building and Museum, 317 N. Second St. Pat Farabaugh, associate professor of communications at St. Francis University, Loretto, will be the speaker. Donations will be accepted. Details: 724-478-2899.

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.

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

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.

East Vandergrift

April 1: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish is selling raffle tickets for a half a cow, a 15.5-cubic foot freezer, a $200 gift card to Rukas Beverage, a $100 gift card to Naser’s Foods, and a $100 gift card to Lackey’s Dairy Queen. The winning number will be the 7 p.m. April 1 Pa. Daily Pick 3 number. Cost: $10 for two numbers. Tickets: Deborah, at 724-859-3186, or after Mass in the church vestibule.

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.

Harmar

March 26: An Irish celebration to benefit Addiction Recovery Ministry will be at 5:30 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi church hall, 2599 Freeport Road. Cost: $50. Reservations required. Reservations: 412-378-9290 or rhaasarm@gmail.com.

Harrison

Today: 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.

Sunday: A spaghetti dinner will be from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane. Dine in or takeout. Menu: spaghetti, salad, bread and dessert, $10; children, $5. Sponsored by the post auxiliary.

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.

April 1: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will sponsor a paint and sip night with Christy Jones at 7 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Lane. Cost: $40, includes supplies, appetizers and a glass of wine. Doors open at 6 p.m. There will be a cash bar and 50/50. Reservations: 724-904-7649.

April 4: Allegheny Valley Hospital Auxiliary is conducting an Easter treats basket raffle. The basket contains a variety of solid chocolates from Harvest Moon Coffee & Chocolates in Tarentum. Tickets: $2, will be sold from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. March 30 and 31 and April 3 and 4 in the Carlisle Corner in the hospital cafeteria, 1301 Carlisle St., Natrona Heights. The drawing will be at 1:30 p.m. April 4. Proceeds benefit auxiliary projects for the hospital.

May 21: The Veterans of Foreign Wars is accepting space reservations for a craft and vendor show at the post, 894 Veterans Lane. Details: Deb, 412-298-6175 or dmckillop@hotmail.com.

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 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.

Sunday: A free movie night with popcorn will be at 6 p.m. at Trinity United Christian Church, 3400 Garvers Ferry Road.

Tuesday: Peoples Library will offer a virtual talk with celebrity chef Jernard A. Wells, author of “Southern Inspired: More Than 100 Delicious Dishes from My American Table to Yours,” at 4 p.m. Registration required. Registration: library.org/peopleslibrary.

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.

New Kensington  

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

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.

Tarentum  

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.

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 25: Alle-Kiski Historical Society and Heritage Museum will offer a free workshop to help people write their memoirs from 10 a.m. to noon at the museum, 224 E. Seventh Ave. The workshops will be offered monthly. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-224-7666.

Vandergrift 

Today: 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

Today: 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.