The Stroller, March 23, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Murder masquerade dinner to raise money for veterans

Brackenridge American Legion will host a murder masquerade dinner at 2 p.m. May 7 at the post, 845 E. First Ave.

Doors open at 1 p.m. Admission is $40 and includes dinner, dessert and non-alcoholic beverage. Guest costumes are encouraged. There will be a silent auction, games of chance, cash bar and 50/50 raffle. Proceeds will benefit veterans.

For tickets, call or text 412-956-7284. Ticket deadline is May 1.

Salvation Army accepting summer camp reservations

Reservations for summer camp at the Salvation Army Camp Allegheny in Ellwood City are now being accepted.

Cost is $25 per child per session and includes transportation. Sessions available include music and arts camp June 20 to 25 for children age 7 to 14; sports camp July 11 to 15 for age 6 to 12; and Indiana Jones Adventure camp July 18 to 22 for ages 6 to 12.

For details, contact the New Kensington Salvation Army at 724-335-7221.

Calendar

Apollo

Today: Apollo Hose Co. No. 2 will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Details: 724-478-4831.

Thursday: The Yarn Good Time needle arts program at Apollo Memorial Library will meet from 5 to 7 p.m. at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. to knit, crochet, embroider or cross stitch. All ages and skill levels welcome. Details: 724-478-4214.

Arnold

Friday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is accepting orders for its weekly pierogi sale. Varieties: potato or sauerkraut. Pickup: 12:30 to 4 p.m. Fridays at the church social hall. Face masks required. Cost: $11 per dozen; 6 for $6. Orders: 724-339-9257, 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Bell

Friday: An all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner will be from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at Bell Township Fire Department, 201 Main St., Salina. Menu: spaghetti with marinara sauce, meatballs, salad, bread, dessert and beverages, $10.

Bethel

March 30: A free story time for preschoolers with Ford City Library will be at 11:30 a.m. at the Outdoor Center at Crooked Creek, 142 Kerry Road. The group will read, “The Sweetest Season” by Elissa Kerr, take a short hike, and enjoy an activity and snack. Reservations required. Reservations: armstrongcenter.org/odc-events.

Brackenridge

Today: Al-Anon will meet at 8 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10th Ave. The group offers help and hope for families and friends of alcoholics.

Thursday: Bingo will begin at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave.

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.

Freeport

Today: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from noon to 3 p.m. Cash only. Donations of spring and summer clothing, shoes, bedding and purses welcome. Donations must be laundered and free from pet hair. Details: 724-295-3095.

April 2: Freeport Kiwanis will host a turkey and biscuit dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. in the social hall of Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $10; younger than 10, $5. This is the dinner that was canceled March 12 because of snow. Proceeds will benefit the club scholarship program.

Gilpin

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

Thursday: 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.

April 5 and 6: Christ the King Church is taking orders for their home-baked paska Cost: $7.50 with raisins, $7 without raisins, and orders are due March 28. Pick-up will be from noon to 5 p.m. April 5 and 6. Orders: 412-549-1583 or 724-309-1976.

Harrison

Today: The Agape Thrift Shop at Grace United Methodist Church, 1333 Freeport Road, will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Masks required. Clean spring and summer clothing in all sizes is needed. Bring donations on Wednesday or leave them on the front porch. Do not place donations in the blue bins behind the church.

Today: 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. today.

Friday: Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 6 p.m., and there will be specials, a 50/50 raffle and final game jackpot.

Saturday: Faith Lutheran Church, 1500 Broadview Blvd., will host a class at 11:30 a.m. to learn the art of Ukrainian egg decorating known as Pysanky. Cost: $25, includes supplies and lunch. Reservation deadline: Thursday. Reservations: Mary Lou, 724-224-4237.

April 3: A super bingo to benefit local veterans in need will be at 2 p.m. at Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. and lunch will be served at 1 p.m. Cost: $40, includes package and lunch. Non-smoking venue. Tickets: Lorraine, 412-537-5954 or 724-904-7649, or at the post.

May 21: Harrison Township Recreation board is seeking owners of commercial and non-commercial vehicles to participate in its third annual touch-a-truck event planned at Highlands High School, Natrona Heights. Details: Natalie Cale, 724-448-6588 or nmcajka@yahoo.com.

Jefferson

Today: Jefferson Grange will have a luncheon card party at the Grange Hall, 211 Bull Creek Road. Lunch will be served at noon and the card party will be afterward. New players welcome.

Kiski Township

April 15: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Company is accepting orders for pies and nut logs from The Pie Shoppe in Laughlintown. Varieties: chocolate meringue, coconut meringue, lemon meringue, apple, Dutch apple, blackberry, wild blueberry, razzleberry, cherry, peach, raisin pies, all $10; and pecan pies, and nut logs, both $12.50. Paid order deadline: April 3. Pick-up: April 15. Orders: Morgan, 724-466-2812.

April 30: Apollo Kiski Little League is accepting space reservations from vendors for Opening Day festivities. Cost: $20 per space. Details: Jen Lang, 724-448-3691.

Leechburg 

Today: The Open Teen Forum will meet from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Leechburg Public Library, 139 Market St.

April 2: A night of comedy to benefit Leechburg Public Library and Leechburg Area Community Association will be at 8 p.m. at the Marconi Club, 135 River Ave. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. The headliner will be Shaun Blackham. Admission: $15. Must be 21 to attend. BYO snacks. There will be a basket raffle and 50/50. Tickets: Leechburg Public Library, 724-236-0080, or Coco Coffee House, 724-845-0255.

May 7: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company is accepting vendor applications for an outdoor craft show. Cost: $25 for a 12 x 12-foot space. No electricity available. Bring your own table, chairs and tent. Details: Melissa, 724-332-9090.

Lower Burrell

April 5 to 8: St. Margaret Mary Church is taking orders for its annual Easter nut and apricot roll sale through March 28. Payment is due at pickup. Cost: $13. Pickup is from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 5 to 7 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 8 at the church, 3055 Leechburg Road. Orders containing apricot rolls must be picked April 7 or 8. Orders: smmlb.org, Toni, 724-339-0839; or the parish office, 724-335-2336.

New Kensington

Thursday: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary Bingo will be at 7 p.m. at the aerie, 2134 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403.

Thursday: Knead Community Café in New Kensington will hand out free grab-and-go meals from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the café, 1011 Barnes St. This week’s meals are donated in memory of Hilda Maxwell . Those picking up meals should observe social distancing while waiting in line.

April 5: St. John Orthodox Church, 150 Elmtree Road, is accepting orders for an Easter pierogi sale. Varieties: potato and cheese, sauerkraut, cottage cheese and cottage cheese with sugar, $10 per dozen. Pickup: 1 to 5 p.m. April 5 in the church hall. Order deadline: Friday. Orders: 724-226-0942 or saintjohnnewken@gmail.com.

April 6: St. George Orthodox Church is accepting orders for a sweet sale. Menu: baklawa, $14 per section, and sambosic, $2.50 each. Order deadline: March 31. Pickup: noon to 2 p.m. April 6 at the church office, 1150 Leishman Ave. Orders: 724-337-3918.

May 14: Vendor applications are being accepted by Knead Community Café for an outdoor Mother Nature’s Garden Market at the café. Items must be natural of plant-based products or garden related. No hot food vendors. Rain or shine. Details and applications: kneadcommunitycafe.org/vendorapplication.

Plum 

April 9: Plum Community Library, 445 Center New Texas Road, is accepting donations for its spring book sale. Books in good condition can be dropped off March 29 to April 6. No textbooks, encyclopedias or VHS tapes. Donations limit: two boxes. Details: 412-798-7323.

Fridays: Plum Community Center will offer free instruction about technology devices from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Fridays through April 1 by appointment at the center, 499 Center New Texas Road. Appointments: 412-795-2330.

Springdale 

Thursday: Lower Valley Community Food Bank will distribute food from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday from the rear entrance of the Springdale borough building. Do not arrive before 12:45 p.m. Anyone in need of food who lives in Springdale, Springdale Township, Cheswick, Harmar and the sections of Indiana Township and West Deer with a zip code of 15024 is welcome. New recipients can register Thursday.

March 28: The Geraldine Yanni Science program at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. The project will be a robot hand. Children in fourth through sixth grades welcome. Space is limited. Registration and masks required. Registration: 724-274-9729.

April 4: The Geraldine Yanni Science program for children in second through sixth grade at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. The topic will be Earth Works with Mad Science of Pittsburgh. Space is limited. Registration required. Registration: 724-274-9729.

April 13: Springdale Free Public Library is accepting orders for baked goods from The Pie Shoppe in Laughlintown. Varieties: chocolate meringue, coconut meringue, lemon meringue, apple, Dutch apple, blackberry, wild blueberry, razzleberry, cherry, peach and raisin pies, pumpkin rolls, all $10; pecan pies and nut logs, $12.50. Paid order deadline: April 1. Pick-up: after noon April 13. Orders: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum

Today: The Elks will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. The kitchen is open to the public from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Menu: elks644.org/elks-kitchen-1. Orders: 724-226-1644 by 8:15 p.m.

Thursday: The free diaper bank at Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. One distribution per child per month is available. Details: 724-224-9006.

Washington Township

Today: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 6 p.m. at Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380. No reservations required.

Thursday and Friday: Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380, will have a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and 9 to 1 p.m. Friday at the church. Donations will be accepted. No furniture, jewelry or antiques please. Food will be sold.

Friday: Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 4078 Route 66. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and sales start at 6 p.m. Free coffee. The kitchen will be open. Players must be at least 18 or accompanied by an adult.

West Deer

Saturday: Donations and sponsorships are being accepted by Change For Cancer for a spaghetti dinner planned from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at West Deer American Legion to benefit cancer patient Pete LaCava. Items needed include pasta, spaghetti sauce, bread, rolls, large bags of lettuce, desserts, sugar, bottled water, canned pop, lemonade mix, paper products and gift cards and gift baskets for an auction. Details: 724-994-7646 or changeforcancer@comcast.net.

May 7: East Union Presbyterian Church is seeking crafters for a craft show at the church, 292 East Union Road. Details: Mary Lynn, 412-767-5750.