The Stroller, March 18, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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New Kensington Cleanup event seeks volunteers

The annual Clean Up New Kensington event is planned for noon to 4 p.m. April 11 in the city. Rain date is April 18.

Areas to be covered include downtown New Kensington and Parnassus. Volunteers will meet in the parklet on Fifth Avenue and Eighth Street for supplies and zone assignments. Pizza will be served from 3 to 4 p.m. at Voodoo Brewing, 956 Fifth Ave.

Volunteers should bring gloves, brooms, garbage claws and shovels. Garbage bags and water bottles will be provided. Face masks are encouraged.

Groups are welcome to register in advance by sending an email to sonwardyouth@gmail.com. The event is sponsored by Sonward, Olde Towne Overhaul and Westmoreland Community Action.

TryLife Center host free diaper distribution Saturday

A free drive-thru diaper distribution will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at TryLife Center, 1155 Wildlife Lodge Road, Lower Burrell.

Sizes and quantities will be limited. For details, call the center at 724-339-9399, ext. 100.

Free Pot Love luncheon planned Saturday

Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church free takeout monthly Pot Love Dinner will begin at noon Saturday at the church, 271 Main St., Leechburg. Is your food budget is stretched thin? A warm welcome and a hot, nutritious free meal is waiting for you.

Reservations are required by noon Friday. One dinner per family member limit. Those with reservations will be served first. For reservations, call 724-845-1901 or email church@crcpc.org. Line-up will be outside and social distancing must be observed. Everyone is welcome.

Produce, personal care items to be distributed in Harrison

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, Harrison.

Patrons should not arrive before 12:45 p.m. Free produce, and personal care and hygiene products will be distributed until supplies run out.

Extra hygiene steps will be taken. Income verification is not required, and everyone is welcome. Masks are required and social distancing will be observed.

Word of Faith Christian Fellowship offers community outreach

A free clothing and toy distribution will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Word of Faith Christian Fellowship, 42 Chestnut St., Natrona.

Incontinence diapers of all sizes will be available. Social distancing will be observed, and masks are required.

Calendar

Apollo

March 28, April 3, April 4: St. James Parish is sponsoring a Spring Fling cash raffle. Cost: $10, include two three-digit numbers. Winning numbers will be the 7 p.m. Pa. Lottery Pick 3 number. Prizes: March 28, $500; April 3, $500; and April 4, $1,500. Tickets: Linda, 724-882-8776

April 10: Table applications are being accepted for a vendor fair planned for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parish center at St. James Parish, 109 Owens View Ave. Cost: $15; with electricity, $20. Face masks and social distancing required. Details: Linda, 724-882-8776

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

Brackenridge

Today: Bingo will be hosted by the American Legion at 7:15 p.m. at the post, 845 First Ave. Face masks must be worn. Seating arrangements will reflect social distancing. The kitchen will be closed.

Cadogan

March 28: St. Lawrence Catholic Church is accepting orders for a drive-thru cooked cabbage roll sale. Cost: 6 for $15. Orders required by Sunday. Pick up: 4 to 6 p.m. March 28 at the church. Cash or checks accepted, payable at pick up. Orders: 724-763-4159 or 724-763-3205 or click here.

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

March 23: St. Mary Mother of God Church, 608 High St., will host a Vitalant community blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. in the church hall. A donation will be made on behalf of each donor to the local food bank. Appointments recommended. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or visit the Donate Now button at Vitalant.org and use group code G0040286

Gilpin

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

Harmar

Today: Harmar Supervisors will conduct the regular meeting at 6 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Access information: harmartownship-pa.gov/ or 724-274-4550

Harrison  

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

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 Friday. Pickup: April 1 at the firehall. Details and orders: call or text Morgan, 724-466-2812

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: 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. in First United Methodist Church, 251 Main St. Face masks and social distancing required.

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

New Kensington 

Today: Knead Community Café in New Kensington will hand out free grab-and-go dinners from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the café, 1011 Barnes St. This week’s meals are sponsored by the St. George Church Myrrh Bearing Women. Those picking up meals are reminded to observe social distancing while they wait in line.

Saturday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from 11 to 1 p.m.

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

Parks

Today: Parks Township Sportmen’s Club will have its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. New members welcome. Details: 724-845-2390 from 9 a.m. to noon.

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 

Friday: Springdale Free Public Library is taking orders for summer reading t-shirts. Cost: $6. Sizes: toddler 2T and 4T; youth S, M and L; and adult S, M, L and XL. The summer reading program will be in-person in Rachel Carson Park, Cheswick. This year’s theme will be Tails & Tales. Payments and orders are due Friday. Details: 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

March 27: Springdale Free Public Library will offer a virtual cookie decorating program for children at 11 a.m. online at Zoom.us. Registration and an email address required. Come to the library to pick up your free take and make kit. Registration: 724-274-9729 or email springdale2020journal@gmail.com

Tarentum

Saturday: A Dollar Breakfast will be from 8 a.m. to noon at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St. Everyone welcome. Cost: $1. The church Clothing Closet will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Details: 724-224-9220

Vandergrift 

Today: St. Gertrude Church will sell frozen meatballs and spaghetti sauce from 4 to 6 p.m. by curbside pickup at the church social hall, 303 Franklin Ave. Cost: sauce, $7 per quart; meatballs, six for $3. Please enter the driveway near Sandra Lynn’s Dance School and follow the arrows to the social hall door. Items will also be available after the Saturday and Sunday Masses at the church while supplies last.

Saturday and Sunday: A spring vendor fair will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Center on Franklin Avenue, 262 Franklin Ave. There will be food, crafts and entertainment.

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