The Stroller, March 26, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Collection to benefit Allegheny Valley Association of Churches

Women of the Alle-Kiski Engaging, a division of the Alle Kiski Strong Chamber of Commerce, is sponsoring a collection of household and personal items through May 31 to benefit Allegheny Valley Association of Churches.

Items needed include paper products, diapers, baby wipes, personal care items, laundry detergent, brooms, and cleaning products as well as working new and used vacuum cleaners.

There are many drop-off locations:

• Minuteman Press, 541 Hyde Park Road, suite B, Allegheny Township

• Alle Kiski Strong Chamber, 1525 Freeport Road, Harrison

• Springdale Free Public Library, 331 School St., Springdale

• Harvest Moon Coffee and Chocolates, 206 Corbet St., Tarentum

For a complete list of items and locations, visit WAKE on Facebook facebook.com/WAKEofAKSChamber or allekiskistrong.com.

Anyone in need can contact Allegheny Association of Churches at 724-226-0606.

Allegheny Township offices remain closed to the public

The Allegheny Township Tax office and Municipal Authority office, both located at 1001 S. Leechburg Hill Road in Kiski Park Plaza remain closed to walk-in customers.

Payments can be sent by mail or left in the drop box at the office. Please enclose a self-address, stamped envelope if a receipt is required.

For details, call the tax office at 724-845-3261 and the municipal authority at 724-845-9355.

Free clean-up supplies available for community events

The annual Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful campaign offers registered participants free trash bags, gloves and safety vests provided by support from the state Department of Environmental Protection, PennDOT and Keep America Beautiful, as supplies last.

Events can include litter cleanups, illegal dump cleanups, community greening and beautification, special collections and public education events. Events must be registered at gacofpa.org to receive free supplies.

To host an event, join an event near you or inquire about free supplies and trash disposal, visit gacofpa.org or call Michelle Dunn at 877-772-3673, ext. 113 or mdunn@keeppabeautiful.org.

Cheer camp planned in Lower Burrell

Flyers Cheerleading and Burrell Bucs Air Raid Flag Football league will host a free four-week cheer camp beginning April 11 for children in kindergarten through seventh grade who live in the Burrell School District.

The camp will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. April 11, 18 and 25 and May 2 at Flyers Field, Route 56, Lower Burrell. Parents must come to a 1 p.m. April 11 check-in to fill out waiver forms. Children who are registered by April 1 will receive a camp t-shirt.

To register, email rydeskijames@comcast.net. For questions, call Jamie at 724-448-5903 or email Madilyn at madilynthompson@hotmail.com.

Calendar

Apollo

Sunday, April 3, April 4: St. James Parish is sponsoring a Spring Fling cash raffle. Cost: $10, include two three-digit numbers. Winning numbers will be the 7 p.m. Pa. Lottery Pick 3 number. Prizes: Sunday, $500; April 3, $500; and April 4, $1,500. Tickets: Linda, 724-882-8776

April 10: Table applications are being accepted for a vendor fair planned for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parish center at St. James Parish, 109 Owens View Ave. Cost: $15; with electricity, $20. Face masks and social distancing required. Details: Linda, 724-882-8776

Buffalo Township

Sunday: A take out spaghetti dinner will be from 2 to 6 p.m. at the White Star Club, 401 Shuster Drive. Menu: spaghetti, salad and rolls, $10; extra homemade meatballs, $3. Please note the new hours. Call ahead or order at time of pickup. Members welcome for dine-in with limited seating. Face masks required upon entering the building. Orders: 724-295-2656

Freeport  

Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays, noon to 3 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays. Cash only. Donations must be laundered and free from pet hair. Details: 724-295-3095

Harrison  

Through April 3: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will sponsor a coloring contest for children in observation of National Library Week. Coloring pages are available at alleghenyvalleylibrary.org or in the library lobby, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Entries will be displayed in the lobby. A mystery prize will be awarded. Deadline: April 3

April 6: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer a free performance of, “Sir George and the Dragon,” by the Pumpernickel Puppets at 6:30 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Appropriate for children who are at least 3 years old. Registration required to receive the online invitation. Registration: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org

Kittanning  

Aug. 5 to 8: The Fort Armstrong Folk Festival is accepting space applications from vendors. Hours: 5 to 10 p.m. Aug. 5, noon to 10 p.m. Aug. 6 and 7, and noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 8. Vendors in the artists market must offer handmade goods. Food vendors can be for-profit or non-profit organizations. Applications: armstrongfestival.com/vendors. Information: info@armstrongfestival.com. Deadline: June 30 or until sold out

Kiski Township

Saturday: A takeout Swiss steak dinner will be from 4 to 6 p.m. at Boiling Springs Presbyterian Church, Route 56, Spring Church. Menu: Swiss steak, parsley potatoes, green beans, coleslaw and cake, $10. Delivery available within 10 miles. Reservations welcome. Reservations: 724-478-1523 or boilingspringschurch@yahoo.com

April 20: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department is accepting orders for a Marianna’s Hoagie and Pizza sale. Orders and payment are due by April 10. Delivery will be April 20. Hoagies are 14 inches and varieties are Italian, ham and Swiss, turkey, All-American, roast beef, smoked ham and cheddar, traditional, three cheese and ham club. Pizzas are 12 inches in diameter and varieties are pepperoni, cheese and white. Cost: hoagies and pizzas, $9 each. Orders: Jan, 724-664-8751

Leechburg

Thursday: 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. Thursday Pick 3 number. Tickets: stop in at the library, 139 Market St.

April 10: Leechburg Elks will feature the band, “13 Stories,” from 7 to 10 p.m. in the lodge ballroom, 228 Market St. Doors open at 6 p.m. Cost: $15, includes buffet. Cash bar. Public welcome. Tickets: 724-842-8071 or 724-422-4913

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

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. Details: 724-335-4131

New Kensington 

Saturday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from 11 to 1 p.m.

Saturday: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will conduct its spring basket raffle online from 9 a.m. through midnight Friday. Basket themes include dogs, cats, wine, sports, relaxation, books, gift cards, chocolates and wreaths. Cost: 10 for $10 or 25 for $20. Winners will be announced at 1 p.m. Saturday online on Facebook and notified by phone. Prizes must be picked up at the shelter. Tickets: visit the Enter Raffle tab at animalprotectors.ourraffle.org.

Wednesday: 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

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

North Apollo

April 10: North Apollo Volunteer Fire Department will host a virtual cash bash at noon on Facebook. Cost: $10 for two numbers. Winners will be notified. Tickets: Venmo@NorthApollo-VFD, Fox’s Pizza in Apollo or call 724-596-7293

Oakmont

April 16: The Garden Club of Oakmont is accepting applications for its annual $2,000 scholarship. Applicants must live in the Riverview School District and be pursuing post-secondary vocational, technical or undergraduate studies during the 2021-22 school year. Deadline: April 16. Applications: gardenclubOakmont.org

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

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

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.

Wednesday: The Alle-Kiski HOPE Center is sponsoring an online 50/50 raffle. Cost: 10 tickets for $5; 24 for $10. Tickets: go.rallyup.com/akhope50-50

Vandergrift 

Wednesday: Vandergrift Public Library will hold a Luck O’ The Irish book sale at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Choose from various themed or author-styled books or DVD bundles selected by library staff. Prices vary. Hours: 2 to 7 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays. Profits will be used for library operating expenses.

Washington Township

Sunday: Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company will host an auto parts swap meet from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the fire hall, 4078 Route 66. Items for sale will include parts and accessories from anything automotive, classic, high performance, trucks, cars, motorcycles or boats. Food and beverages will be sold inside. Details: 724-727-3079, leave a message