The Stroller, March 29, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Sponsors needed for community outreach meal program

Knead Community Café in New Kensington is seeking sponsors for its Grab and Go community outreach meals.

Meals can be sponsored in honor or in memory of someone or to celebrate a business or organization.

For information and to sign up, visit kneadcommunitycafe.org/meal-sponsorships.

Color fun run planned April 27 in Gilpin

The second David Leech Elementary School Color Fun Run will be at 11 a.m. April 27 at Gilpin Leechburg Park, Park Road, Gilpin.

Check-in will be at 10 a.m. All David Leech Elementary students are automatically registered and will receive a free T-shirt. Advance registration for the public and any child 5 and older who does not attend David Leech Elementary School is $27 and will include a T-shirt. Extra T-shirts will be sold for $10.

There will be a concession stand to benefit the elementary school PTA and Leechburg ASA Softball. To register by Monday, visit tinyurl.com/2yw2pemm.

Harm reduction conference scheduled Tuesday

Lost Dreams Awakening will host the Pennsylvania Harm Reduction for Humanity Conference from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday in the Quality Inn, 300 Tarentum Bridge Road, New Kensington.

There will be presentations, interactive workshops, networking opportunities and a vendor expo. Addiction treatment professionals, mental health practitioners, researchers, students and community members are welcome.

Reservations are required, but admission is free. For more information and to register, visit tinyurl.com/3nspuh5n.

Calendar

Apollo

Saturday: Apollo Hose Co. No. 2 will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $25, includes all games except the optional quickie. Full kitchen available. Details: 724-478-4831.

Arnold

Saturday: The Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave., will have evening fellowship from 7 to 9 p.m. Details: 878-847-5646.

Avonmore

April 6: Avonmore Public Library will sponsor a bingo fundraiser at the Avonmore Civic Center, 423 Westmoreland Ave. Doors open at 11 a.m., early birds will be at 12:45 p.m. and regular bingo starts at 1 p.m. Cost: $20 if reserved before April 6; $25 at the door. There will be a $200 must-go jackpot game, specials, free coffee and cookies and a 50-50. Refreshments will be sold. Reservations: 724-388-2123.

Freeport  

April 13: Freeport Area Library, 428 Market St., is accepting donations for its spring flea market during normal business hours. Donations of vintage jewelry, household items, glassware, seasonal décor, toys, puzzles and games welcome. Details: 724-295-3616.

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.

Today: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host Toddle Time for children 15 months to 3 years of age and their caregiver at 9:30 a.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. No reservations required. Details: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

April 16: The PriorityCare program at Allegheny Valley Hospital will offer a free educational program about Medicare at 2 p.m. in the Charles W. Young Conference Center at the hospital, 1301 Carlisle St., Natrona Heights. Bruce Martindale, senior benefits consultant for Highmark, will be the speaker. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-7339.

April 27: Faith Lutheran Church is accepting table reservations for an indoor garage sale planned for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 1500 Broadview Blvd. Cost: $15. Space is limited. Details: 724-224-5777.

Lower Burrell 

Today: The Adult Day Care Mobile Veterans Program will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. There will be a meet-and-greet, Gerofit exercise, games, Mindful Meditations, lunch and entertainment. Sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs, all veterans are welcome.

Saturday: In observation of National Vietnam War Veterans Day, DJ Timmy V will play music from the Vietnam War era from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Members and three guests welcome.

Tuesday: Peoples Library will offer an online talk with curator Paula Johnson as she discusses the book, “Smithsonian American Table: The Foods, People and Innovations That Feed Us” at 2 p.m. A recording will be available on demand for those who can’t watch live. Reservations required. Reservations: libraryc.org/peopleslibrary.

New Kensington  

April 7: St. George Orthodox Church Fellowship Committee is accepting orders a spinach pie sale. Order deadline: today. Pickup: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 7 in the church hall, 1150 Leishman Ave. Cost: $55 a dozen; $30, half dozen. Orders and details: 724-337-3918.

April 27: Space applications are being accepted by the Eagles for a vendor and crafter show planned for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the aerie, 2134 Freeport Road. Cost: 8-foot table, $25; 4-foot table, $15; includes two chairs. Details: Shell Schafer, 412-522-8799.

April 27: Space reservations by Redemption Church for a craft and vendor fair set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Quality Inn, Tarentum Bridge Road. Cost: $35, includes one 8-foot table and two chairs. No electricity available. Application deadline: April 13. Details and applications: redemptionpa.org.

North Apollo 

April 13: North Apollo Volunteer Fire Department is accepting space reservations for a craft and vendor fair set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the firehall, 311 16^th St. Details: Allison King, 724-472-5346 or kingal0103@gmail.com; or Amber Harman at 724-596-0486 or amberharman2015@outlook.com.

Oakmont

April: Riverview Community Action Corporation is selling tickets for a lottery calendar raffle based on the 7 p.m. Pa. Daily Lottery Pick 3 drawing. Cost: $5 each; three for $10. Tickets: stop in at the front desk, 501 Second St. Details: 412-828-1062.

April 13: Table reservations are being accepted by Dormition of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church for a fleatique set for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the church social hall, 12 Washington Ave. Cost: $30. Paid reservation deadline: today. Reservations: Maria, 412-828-7549; or Jean, 412-243-1262.

Parks Township

Today: Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. in the firehall, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m.

Pittsburgh

April 15: St. Margaret Foundation will offer a free eight-session virtual mindfulness and meditation class “Mindful Break” starting April 15. Sessions will be 30 minutes long and topics will include staying focused, finding your purpose, eliminating head trash and more. Sessions will be sent weekly to the inbox of those who are registered by April 14. Registration: 412-784-4205 or stmargaretfoundation.org/the-mindful-break.

Saxonburg

April 6: Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company will sponsor a designer purse gala from 2 to 5 p.m. April 6 at the firehall ballroom, 290 Horne St. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Admission: $50, includes appetizers, drink, dessert and two numbers for the drawings. There will be side raffles, a basket raffle, pull tickets, specialty drinks and a cash bar. Winner need not be present. Ticket holders must be at least 16. Tickets: saxonburgvfc.com/events/pursegala.

Springdale

April 11: Springdale Free Public Library is starting a free Dungeons and Dragons Club for students in fifth grade through adults. An organizational meeting will be at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Reservations required. Reservations: 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.

April 11: Tarentum Recreation Board’s Spring Senior Bingo and dinner will be at 1 p.m. at Dalton’s Edge, 700 Second Ave. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-224-1552 or 724-448-1470.

Vandergrift 

April 13: A drag queen bingo to benefit TinyCause animal shelter will be at 7 p.m. at The Center on Franklin Avenue, 262 Franklin Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. There will be a basket raffle, strip tickets and a 50-50 raffle. Cost: $35 in advance; $40 at the door; includes eight regular games that pay $100 each, specials, soft drinks and food. BYOB. Must be 21. No refunds. Tickets: tinyurl.com/3n2nxd8x.

Washington Township

Today: Bingo at Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company is canceled due to Good Friday.

West Deer

April 7: The Owls Club will host a chili cook-off for members and their guests. Chili must arrive at the club by noon in a crockpot. First-, second- and third-place winners will be announced. Cost to taste entries and vote: $5 per cup.