The Stroller, March 25, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Food items needed for Leechburg weekend distribution

The Leechburg Food Bank and Leechburg School District sponsor the Providing Alternatives to Hunger “PATH” program for children in the Leechburg School District. The program provides a weekend bag of nourishing food and supplements the free or reduced lunch program children receive during the week.

Due to the nation-wide supply chain disruption, the school district has been unable to order the needed food items. Churches, organizations and residents are being asked to donate these products.

Items needed include individual 1-ounce cereal servings of Apple Cinnamon Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Cocoa Puffs in plastic containers and bought in bulk; 4-ounce mixed fruit cups bought in bulk; and 100 percent juice boxes, minimum 4.23 ounces, no sugar added, such as Juicy Juice, Ocean Spray or Capri Sun.

Do not deviate from the requested portion sizes or the items will not fit into the bags. Donations can be dropped off in the fellowship hall lobby at Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church, 271 Main St., Leechburg, Call the office at 724-845-1901 to alert them of your donation. For details, call the Revs. Gary or Lisa Lyon at 724-845-1901.

Reunions

• Freeport Area High School Class of 1982 will have a reunion Aug. 20, 2022 on the back patio at the White Star Club, Buffalo Township. Classmates should send their email address to shelly@barrysell.com or visit Freeport Class of 1982 on Facebook.

• Highlands High School Class of 1972 is seeking updated contact information from class members. Class members should email or text Pat Hannan at Pathannan1954@gmail.com or text 412-709-4109.

Calendar

Arnold

Saturday: St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church will sell frozen pierogi from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the church social hall, 1610 Kenneth Ave. Varieties: sauerkraut or potato, $11 per dozen. Cookies and candy will also be available.

Saturday: Sheep Arnold, formerly known as Lazarus Tomb Coffeehouse, will feature the band Chalice in concert at 8 p.m. at the center, 1821 Fifth Ave. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Details: 724-339-8888.

Bell

Today: 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

Saturday: Girl Scout Troop 28807 will host a drive-thru cookie sale from 1 to 3 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10^th Ave.

Buffalo Township

Sunday: A spaghetti and ravioli dinner will be from 2 to 6 p.m. or until sold out at the White Star Club, 401 Shuster Drive. Menu: ravioli dinner, $12; spaghetti with meat sauce, salad and rolls, $10; homemade meatballs, $3. Dine-in or takeout. Orders: 724-295-2656.

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

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

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: 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.

April 10: Natrona Heights Presbyterian Church will host a benefit paint party at 11 a.m. at the church, 1428 Broadview Blvd. Cost: $30; after April 4 or at the door, $35, includes all supplies and a light lunch. Proceeds will benefit the Alle-Kiski Area HOPE Center. Tickets: Eventbrite.com.

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

Saturday: A rummage and bake sale will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the American Legion, 754 N. Pike Road. Lunch will be available.

Kiski Township 

Saturday: Boiling Springs Presbyterian Church, 1668 Route 56, will serve a Swiss steak dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. at the church. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $10. Details: 724-478-1523.

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 

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

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature John Melnick from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.

Sunday: A takeout spaghetti dinner will be from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Menu: spaghetti, salad and roll, $8.

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

Saturday and Monday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. First-time customers receive 15 free items. Summer clothing donations accepted during open hours only.

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.

Parks

Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will host a country music jam night from 5 to 8 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. Bring your favorite stringed instrument and sing along. Refreshments available. Public welcome. Details: 724-845-2390.

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 

Monday: 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

Saturday: The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Details: 724-224-9220.

Saturday: The Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society will present, “Meet the Midwife!” at 2 p.m. at the museum, 224 E. Seventh St. Reenactor Melissa Southworth from the Hannastown Settlement in Westmoreland County will be the speaker. The museum is open from noon to 3 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Sunday and Tuesday: 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.

Washington Township

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

Today: 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.

Sunday: Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company will host an auto parts swap meet from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the firehall, Route 66. Items will include parts and accessories from anything automotive, classic, high performance, trucks, cars, motorcycles or boats. Food and beverages will be sold inside. Rain or shine. Details: 724-727-3079.

West Deer

Saturday: A spaghetti dinner to benefit Hodgkin’s lymphoma patient Pete LaCava will be from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the American Legion, 57 Superior Road. Cost: $10; 5 and younger, $5. Order in advance or at the door. There will be a basket raffle, bake sale and 50/50 raffle. Sponsored by Change for Cancer.

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.