The Stroller, March 18, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Community Library to host 1923 murder mystery event
Community Library of Allegheny Valley will celebrate the library’s 100th anniversary with a murder mystery event from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd., Harrison.
The program is set in a 1923 speakeasy and period dress and costumes are encouraged.
Reservations are required. For reservations, call 724-226-3491 or visit alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.
Calendar
Apollo
Today: 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.
Today: 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, “Life 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.
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 10th 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.
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: 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.
Today: 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.
Tuesday: The Who Knew? program at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will present, “100 Years in the A-K Valley,” at 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. The history of local businesses, institutions and buildings that are at least 100 years old will be discussed. Online participation available. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or visit the calendar tab at alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.
Tuesday: Tarentum Area Lions Club will meet at 6 p.m. in the banquet hall at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane.
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.
March 28: The PriorityCare program at Allegheny Valley Hospital will offer a free educational program about Medicare at 6 p.m. in the Charles W. Young Conference Center at the hospital, 1301 Carlisle St., Natrona Heights. Bruce Martindale, senior benefits consultant for Highmark, will be the speaker. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-7339.
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 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.
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: 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.
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.
Today: 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.
Monday: Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary will meet at 7 p.m. at the post, Wildlife Lodge Road. District Judge Cheryl Peck-Yakopec will be the guest speaker. Members should bring a drink or dessert.
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.
Thursday: Peoples Library will offer story time for children age 3 to 6 and their caregiver at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. No reservations required. Details: 724-339-1021.
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
Thursday: Peoples Library will offer a story time for children 3 to 6 and their caregiver at 11 a.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. No reservations required. Details: 724-339-1021.
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
Today: 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.
Plum
Wednesday: Plum Community Library will host a free screening of the film, “The Fabelmans,” rated PG-13, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the library, 445 Center New Texas Road. Reservations required. Reservations: plumlibrary.org.
Springdale
March 28: 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 Good Left Undone,” by Adriana Trigiani. New members welcome. Call the library to reserve a copy. Details: 724-274-9729.
Tarentum
Today: 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
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.
West Deer
March 25: The Deer Lakes Band Boosters Cabin Fever Reliever event at the American Legion is canceled.
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