The Stroller, March 19, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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‘Godspell’ to be performed by St. Joseph High School

St. Joseph High School will present the musical, “Godspell,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. March 26 in Charles H. Huston Middle School, 1020 Puckety Church Road, Lower Burrell.

Tickets are $15: $10 for students and are available at saintjosephhs.com or at the door. The venue is wheelchair accessible.

Women’s History Month event planned in Tarentum

The Allegheny-Kiski Valley Heritage Museum and Women of Alle Kiski Engaging will host a Women’s History Month event from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. March 30 at the museum, 224 E. Seventh Ave., Tarentum.

Local historian Cindy Homburg will discuss some of the remarkable women in history from the Alle-Kiski Valley. Donations will be accepted and reservations are required.

For reservations, call 724-224-3400 or email lynda@akstrong.com.

Calendar

Apollo

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

Tuesday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., will sponsor a bingo night. Doors open at 6 p.m. There is a $1,000 jackpot game with a $500 consolation prize. Pierogi, snacks, drinks, daubers and extra packages will be sold. Admission: $25.

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.

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

April 1: The New Kensington Camera Club and Focus on the Arts Gallery will offer a free workshop, “Lightbox Photography,” from 1 to 4 p.m. in suite 208 at Pittsburgh Mills Mall. Use Entry 2 by M@C Discount. Andy Benton will be the instructor. Bring your camera or smartphone. Reservations are encouraged, but not required. Reservations: comment on the event posting at Focus On The Arts Gallery on Facebook.

Harrison 

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.

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.

Lower Burrell 

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.

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.

New Kensington

Tuesday and Saturday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Items available include clothing for all members of the family, shoes and linens. First-time customers receive 15 free items. Summer clothing donations are welcome during business hours.

May 13: Vendor applications are being accepted by Knead Community Café for an outdoor May Market at the café, 1011 Barnes St. Vendors who sell homemade, natural-based or garden-themed products welcome. Rain or shine. Details: Kathy, 878-999-8680 or kneadcommunitycafe.org/mothernaturesmarket.

Oakmont

Tuesdays: Taking Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) meets at 6 p.m. at Oakmont United Methodist Church, 419 Maryland Ave. Monthly dues: $5; first meeting is free. Details: vrevilla@pointpark.edu.

Tuesday: The free Third Tuesdays at the Movies program at Oakmont Carnegie Library will present, “Here Today,” at 3 p.m. at the library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd. Details: 412-828-9532.

Vandergrift  

Tuesday: Vandergrift Public Library will have a family game night from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-568-2212.

Wednesday: A representative from the Disabled American Veterans will be available to answer questions about veteran’s issues such as disabilities, pensions and filing claims beginning at noon at the American Legion, 304 Custer Ave.

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.