The Stroller, March 2, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Shrove Tuesday dinner set at Tarentum church

A pancake and sausage dinner will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at First United Presbyterian Church, 913 Lock St., Tarentum.

Sponsored by Cub Scout Pack 186, donations will be used to offset the cost of summer camp.

Concordia speakers bureau offers presentations

The Concordia Lutheran Ministries Speakers Bureau has senior-care professionals available to speak to organizations and community groups free of charge.

Topics available include fall prevention, chronic disease management, senior nutrition, senior living, advance directives, end of life decision making, health and wellness, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease education, nutrition for a healthy lifestyle and more. A full list of topics is available.

For details, contact Cheryl Aughton at 724-487-4656 or caughton@concordialm.org.

Drivers sought by Freeport Meals On Wheels

Volunteers are needed to drive meals to the clients of Freeport Meals On Wheels.

Shifts are one hour per week. For information, call Betsy at 724-353-1424.

Calendar

Apollo/East Vandergrift

March 12: St. James and Our Lady, Queen of Peace parishes will sponsor a bus trip to Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh. The bus will leave at 9 a.m. from the St. James parking lot, 109 Owens View Drive. The group will be at the casino for five hours. Must be 21. Cost: $30, includes $20 in free play. State-issued photo ID required to receive free play. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-478-4958.

Arnold

Friday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is accepting orders for its pierogi sale. Varieties: potato or sauerkraut, $14 per dozen. Pickup: 12:30 to 4 p.m. Fridays in the church social hall. Orders: 724-339-9257, 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Buffalo Township   

April 13: A Sarris candy sale to benefit Buffalo Elementary PTA is being conducted online at sarriscandiesfundraising.com. Candy is available for Easter. Use group number 10-1588.

Cheswick

Today: A department service officer from the American Legion will be available by appointment from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the office of Pa. Rep. Mandy Steele, 1296 Pittsburgh St. Appointments: 724-826-5151.

East Vandergrift

March 15: The East Vandergrift 125^th Anniversary Committee will host a purse and cash bash fundraiser from 2 to 5 p.m. in the hall at Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church, 419 McKinley Ave. Doors open at 1 p.m. Cost: $30, include food and beverages. Tickets: Amy, 724-472-3389 or Chris at 412-708-2092.

Harmar 

April 13: Daughters of the Nile are accepting vendor reservations for a holiday craft show planned at the Pittsburgh Shrine Center, 1877 Shriners Way. Details: Peggy Addleman, 724-709-9916 or peggyaddleman@gmail.com.

Harrison 

Tuesdays: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host a story time for children age 3 to 5 at 10 a.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. The theme will be turtles. No reservations required. Details: 724-226-3491.

March 8: Allegheny County Park Rangers will host a free guided hike, “Women in Conservation” from 10 a.m. to noon at the Harrison Hills Park Environmental Learning Center, Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. The hike will be approximately two miles with moderate elevation changes. Bring water and wear closed toe shoes. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/5yw8v6s7.

March 23: A purse bash bingo will begin at 1 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Drive. Doors open at 11 a.m. and lunch will be at noon. Cost: $35, includes lunch. Sponsored by the post auxiliary, there will be a silent auction, additional packets, pick of the table, pull tabs and a cash bar. Reserved seating available for parties of 6 or more. A portion of proceeds will be donated to Friends of the Pittsburgh Fisher House. Tickets: Deb, 412-298-6175 or Stacy, 412-882-4256, or at the post.

Kiski Township 

May 3: Boy Scout Troop 589 is accepting applications for a yard sale planned at Spring Church Sportsman’s Club, 1956 Route 56. Individuals, families and vendors welcome. Cost: yard sale spaces, indoors, $15, outside; $10; vendors and crafters, $25. Spaces are 8-feet wide. Bring your own table and chairs. Reservations: checks made payable to Troop 589 should be sent to Carrie Shank, Troop 589, 1134 Old State Road, Apollo PA 15613. Questions: Tracy Boop, 724-420-6758, or Carrie Shank, 724-448-9639 or cjshank@comcast.net.

Lower Burrell 

Tuesdays: Redemption Church, 232 Hillcrest Dr., will offer a GriefShare support group from 6:30 to 8 p.m. through April 8 at the church. No reservations required.

March 8: Lower Burrell Police Department will sponsor a Vitalant community blood drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Appointments recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: Sharon Crawford, 412-600-4333; 877-258-4825 or visit the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org and use account code 10055683.

New Kensington 

April 19 to Oct. 25: The Downtown New Kensington Farmers Market is accepting vendor applications for this year’s market season that will run from mid-April through mid October on Fifth Avenue. Local vendors who sell fresh local produce, meat, poultry, dairy products, juice, cheese, bread and baked goods welcome. Details: Meredith, 412-719-8845 or downtownnkmarkets@gmail.com.

Oakmont

Tuesdays: Taking Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) meets at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1261 Pennsylvania Ave. Private weigh-ins will be from 5:45 to 6:10 p.m. and the meeting will be afterward. The first meeting is free. Details: 412-828-3854 or jmjkwj@gmail.com.

Parks Township  

March 8: A purse bash to benefit Kiddies Korner Nursery School will be from noon to 4 p.m. at Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Cost: $30, includes appetizers, dessert and non-alcoholic drinks. Tickets: 724-478-1420.

Plum

Tuesdays: The Plum Food Pantry, 81 Sandune Drive, distributes free food from 5 to 6:30 p.m. the first three Tuesdays of each month. Details: 724-327-0367.

Tarentum

Tuesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St.