The Stroller, March 2, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Donations accepted for Leechburg boat ramp project

Leechburg Borough is accepting donations to be used for the construction of a primitive boat ramp in Leechburg Riverside Park.

A $3,000 grant was secured and if $1,000 is raised, additional grant funds of $5,000 will be received from Armstrong County. Total cost of the project is $9,000.

To contribute to this project, send a check payable to “Leechburg Gazebo Boat Ramp,” to the borough office at 260 Market St., Leechburg PA 15656.

Salvation Army free lunch distribution planned Thursday

The Allegheny Valley Salvation Army and Community Center in Brackenridge offers free grab and go lunches from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays in parking lot at the center, 917 Brackenridge Ave.

Calendar

Allegheny Valley

Wednesday: The All Virtual chapter of the Women’s Business Network will meet at 7:30 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Those attending can learn how the group supports the success and growth of women in business. Guests welcome at no cost. Reservations required. Reservations and sign on information: Jennifer, 412-908-1663

Apollo

Thursday: Apollo Memorial Library will sponsor a new Teen Come As You Are Book Club at 6 p.m. the first Thursday of each month online at Zoom.us. Teens are welcome to come with their latest or favorite reads, discuss with others and discover new books. Details: 724-478-4214

March 13: Space applications are being accepted by St. James Parish for a vendor fair planned for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parish center, 109 Owens View Ave. All vendors welcome. Cost: $15 per table; with electricity; $20. Masks and social distancing required. Reservations and 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. Masks required at pickup. Cost: $10 per dozen. Orders: 724-339-9257

Brackenridge

Thursday: 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.

Freeport Area School District

Thursday: Freeport Area School Board, agenda meeting, 7:30 p.m., high school audion, 621 South Pike Road/Route 356, Buffalo Township. Details: 724-295-5141

Gilpin

Wednesday: Gilpin Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing at 6 p.m. online. Access information: 724-543-1120

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

Harrison

Wednesday: Harrison Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing at 7 p.m. in the township building, Park Avenue and Springhill Road. Details: 724-226-1393

Wednesday: Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank will be open to anyone in need from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Pull into the center parking lot and food will be placed into your vehicle. Those who are not yet registered should come from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Leechburg

Wednesday: The free genealogy group at Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society will meet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the museum, 118 First St. Please note the time change. Basic computer skills and face masks required. Ancestry.com and Newspaper.com are available. Sanitizing stations will be available. Details: Judy, 724-681-9154

Thursdays: 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.

March 14: A vendor bingo will be hosted at 1 p.m. in the Elks ballroom, 128 Market St. Doors open at noon. Ten games will award vendor prizes and the 11^th game will be a $250 must-go jackpot. The kitchen will be open. Must be at least 18 years old to attend. Cost: $20. Tickets: Ruth, 724-422-4913 or the lodge, 724-842-8071

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

Lower Burrell

Friday: Trinity United Christian Church, 3400 Garvers Ferry Road, is accepting orders for a weekly Lenten takeout soup sale. This week’s varieties are cream of portobello mushroom and French onion. Soup will be packaged to-go and will need to be heated up at home. Cost: $7 per quart. Pickup: 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the church front doors. Advance orders required by Wednesday. Cash and checks made out to the church accepted. Orders: 724-230-0866, or text 724-994-9665

New Kensington

March 27: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley is seeking gift basket and gift card donations for a virtual spring basket raffle. Deadline: Saturday. Details: Val, vdesanto@animalprotectors.net

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

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

Parks

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

Plum

March 19: A Seniors for Safe Driving class will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Plum Senior Center, 499 Center New Texas Road. The class PennDOT approved and for drivers who are at least 55 years old. Safe drivers can receive a 5 percent discount on auto insurance for three years. Details and registration: 724-283-8845 or seniorsforsafedriving.com

Tarentum

Today: 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.

Wednesday: Tarentum Elks will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. The kitchen will be open from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Wednesdays: BridgePoint Church, 400 E. Ninth Ave., hosts a parent-led learning pod from 1 to 4 p.m. in the church hall located on the lower level. Free high-speed internet, meals and access to the church children’s library will be provided. Use the Corbet Street entrance. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-671-7580

Upper Burrell

Wednesday: Upper Burrell Supervisors will meet at 7 p.m. at the office, 3735 Seventh St. Details: 724-335-3517

March 17: Upper Burrell and Portvue volunteer fire departments are selling tickets for a Luck of the Irish $15,000 cash prize drawing. Cost: $20 per ticket, includes eight numbers. The winning number will be taken from the 7 p.m. March 17 Pennsylvania Pick 4 number. Details and tickets: text 412-926-4678

Vandergrift

March 13: Vandergrift Veterans of Foreign Wars will host a bingo at 7 p.m. at the post, 141-143 Sumner Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Advance tickets required, and seating will be limited. Cost: $40 and $25, paid in advance. Early birds, additional cards and specials will be sold. Masks required. Tickets: noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday and Friday 3 at the bar, or call 724-396-1727

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

Cancellation

East Deer

Thursday: The East Deer Supervisors agenda meeting is canceled. Supervisors will conduct a combined meeting March 11 online. Details: eastdeertownship.org

Let us know about your Easter events

The Valley News Dispatch will be publishing a list of community Easter egg hunts and activities.

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