The Stroller, March 2, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

The Stroller is your go-to place for local meeting notices, charitable events and volunteer opportunities. Information for The Stroller may be dropped off or mailed at least a week in advance to: The Stroller, Valley News Dispatch, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084, email vndnews@tribweb.com or fax 724-226-4677.

Spirit of St. Joseph Awards dinner to honor alumni

St. Joseph High School, Natrona Heights, Harrison, will honor several alumni with the Spirit of St. Joseph Awards March 21 at a dinner and ceremony at Oakmont Country Club.

This year’s honorees are Christina (Varrato) Discello, Jeffrey L. Janicik, the Rev. John A Moineau and Frank M. Wolf III, posthumously.

For tickets and sponsorship information, call Christie Benton at 724-226-8043 or cbenton@saintjosephhs.com.

Project to send Easter eggs to military overseas

Saxonburg Coffee and Tea and Military Connections of Pittsburgh have teamed up to send Easter eggs to service members stationed overseas.

To donate, take a gallon-size Ziploc bag and line it with Easter grass. Buy 12 plastic eggs of any size, fill them with three or four pieces of wrapped candy or gum and place them in the bag. Candy must be wrapped. Filled bags must be returned by March 16 to Saxonburg Coffee and Tea, 211 W. Main St.

Knoch High School to present musical

The Knoch High School, Jefferson Township, will present the musical, “Nice Work If You Can Get It,” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday in the high school auditorium, 345 Knoch Road.

For tickets, visit showtix4u.com and search for Knoch High School.

Semper Gratus to host dance fundraiser March 21

A dance party fundraiser to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society will be from 6 to 11 p.m. March 21 at West Leechburg Fire Hall, 1116 Gosser St.

The St. Patrick Day-themed event will have music, dancing, a gift basket auction and 50/50 raffle.

Tickets are $20; couples, $30, and include beer, pop and water, and lite bites. Those attending must be at least 21 years old.

The event is sponsored by Semper Gratus. For tickets, visit eventbrite.com and search for Small Town Loud Voice.

Afterschool help available for Highlands students

The Building Block of Natrona offers a free afterschool program for Highlands School District students in kindergarten through 12th grade from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays at the offices of Allegheny Family Network North, 1600 Pacific Ave., Harrison.

Volunteers help with homework and difficult subjects and all volunteers have security clearances. Registration is required. To register, visit bit.ly/15065students. For information, visit everyblockcounts.org or call 724-257-1117.

Calendar

Brackenridge

Wednesday: Al-Anon and Alateen, programs for anyone whose life has been affected by someone else’s drinking, will meet at 8 p.m. in Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10th Ave. Details: 800-628-8920

Freeport

Wednesday: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. at the church. Cash only. Clothing donations welcome. Details: 724-295-2476

Gilpin

March 16 and 23: Christ the King Church is taking orders for their home-baked nut, poppy seed and apricot rolls and Paska Easter bread. Paska may be ordered round or braided and with or without raisins. Rolls are $11.50 and order deadline is March 16. Paska are $6.50 and orders are due March 23. Orders: Marge, 724-842-0623, Fran, 724-845-8615 or the parish office, 724-845-8191

Harmar

March 14: The Syria Shrine Center will host a Night at the Races at 7 p.m. at the center, 1877 Shriners Way. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Admission: $20, includes food, soft drinks, coffee and beer. There will be 10 races, an auction race, 50/50 raffle, a silent auction and small games of chance. Tickets: John, 412-461-3186 or at the door

Harrison

Wednesday: A representative from Pennsylvania CareerLink will be at Community Library of Allegheny Valley from 1 to 3:30 p.m. to answer questions about their programs and services. No registration required. Details: pacareerlink.pa.gov

March 12 and 19: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer at Play-K program at 1 p.m. for children who will enter kindergarten in the fall at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Registration required. Registration: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org or stop in at the library

Kiski Township

April 25: Kiski Township Fire Department will host a scrapbooking day from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the fire hall, 1037 Route 56. Cost: $20. Bring a covered dish to share. Reservation deadline: March 15. Reservations: 412-601-1782

Leechburg

Wednesday: The genealogy group at Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society will meet from 10 a.m. to noon at the museum, 118 First St. All experience levels welcome. Bring a friend. Details: Judy, 724-681-9154

Lower Burrell

March 15: A spring bingo will be at 1 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Doors open at noon. Cost: $25, includes coffee and water. The kitchen will be open. Players must be at least 18 years old. Tickets: Marianne, 724-226-2660; the lodge, 724-335-4131 or at the door

Oklahoma Borough

April 4: A 90s bingo will be at 7 p.m. at Oklahoma School House Hall, 171 Thorn St. Doors open at 5 p.m. Cost: $20 includes supplies. There will be instant tickets, a 50/50 raffle, food, drinks, a DJ and a 90s costume contest. Reserved seating available for groups of eight or more. Must be at least 21 to attend. Proceeds will benefit North Apollo and Oklahoma volunteer fire departments. Tickets and table reservations: 724-596-7293 or 724-571-7292

Tarentum

April 4: The Elks will host a cash bash at 2 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. Doors open at noon. Tickets: 724-226-1644 after 5 p.m. or stop in at the lodge.

Vandergrift

May 2: Vandergrift Presbyterian Church, 195 Washington Ave., is accepting items for a rummage sale set for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. No televisions, computers or electronics please. Details: 724-568-2917

In Our Schools

New Kensington

Seton Hill Child Services accepting applications

The New Kensington Early Care and Education Center of Seton Hill Child Services is accepting enrollments.

Programs provided include health screenings, support services and more. For details, visit shchildservices.org or call 724-836-0099.

Allegheny and Washington counties

Astronomers Association to offer scholarship

The Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a student who is a senior at a high school in Allegheny or Washington counties.

Students must be enrolled and accepted to study astronomy, physics or mathematics at a four-year college or university and have earned a grade point average of at least 3.25/4.0. For other requirements and an application packet, visit 3AP.org.

Applications must be postmarked by April 1.

Vandergrift

Scholarship applications available for Italian heritage scholarship

Festa Italiana di Vandergrift will award two one-time $2,000 scholarships to a high school senior who will attend post-secondary education next year.

Applicants must have one parent who lived in the 15690 zip code for at least one year during their life, one parent who is of Italian descent and complete a 500-word essay on the importance of their Italian heritage in their life.

Essays will be judged anonymously by an independent committee of retired Kiski Area teachers.

Applications are available at festaitaliana.us and in the guidance offices of Kiski Area, Leechburg Area, Apollo-Ridge and St. Joseph high schools. Application deadline is April 1.