The Stroller, March 30, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Volunteers, household donations welcome for Hospitality Homes

The Hospitality Homes division of Allegheny Valley Association of Churches provides housing to families and individuals who have a disability and are experiencing homelessness.

Volunteers are needed to mow and trim grass in one or two yards every week to 10 days. Items needed include outdoor and kitchen-size trash cans, trash bags kitchen-size and larger, dish detergent, laundry detergent and gently used or new vacuum cleaners.

Donations are accepted from 9 a.m. to 5 weekdays at the center, 1913 Freeport Road, Harrison. For information, call 724-226-0606, ext. 10 or email kathi@avaoc.org.

Seed-sharing library opens in Harrison

Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 1522 Broadview Blvd., Harrison, has opened a library for residents to share their extra flower, herb and vegetable seeds and pick up seeds for use in their own garden.

Patrons may take up to five packets per household and if possible, should bring in a packet of seeds to donate.

For details, call 724-226-3491.

Thank you

The St. Vladimir Church Pierogi committee would like thank all of their wonderful volunteers customers for another successful pierogi sale season. “We wish you a happy and blessed Easter and a great summer. See you in the fall!”

Calendar

Apollo

Today: 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

Today: 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.

Bethel Township

April 9: The Armstrong Nature Book Club will meet at 7 p.m. at the Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek, 142 Kerr Road. The selection will be “Follow the River” by James Alexander Thorn. Reservations required. Reservations and details: armstrongcenter.org/odc-events.

East Franklin

Thursday: Armstrong County Republican Committee will meet at 7 p.m. in the Belmont Complex banquet room, 415 Butler Road. There will be a guest speaker. All registered Republicans welcome. Details: Rocco Ali, roc6mm@hotmail.com; or Anthony Shea, ashea247@comcast.net.

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   

Tuesday: The Accordion Club is seeking new players of all ages. Meetings are from 6 to 8 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6003 Freeport Road. Details: 724-236-0665.

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.

Leechburg

Monday: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open.

Lower Burrell 

Today: 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.

April 6: Lost Dreams Awakening is accepting table reservations for a vendor expo from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the center, 408 Eighth St. Cost: $20. Proceeds will be used to provide support, harm reduction and healing to those in need. Details: 724-212-7899 or awakeninglostdreams@yahoo.com.

Through April 30: Allegheny Valley League of Artists will sponsor Abstract 24, an exhibit of the works of member Peter Cehily at Peoples Library, 3025 Wachter Ave. Hours: 1 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.

New Kensington  

Monday: Peoples Library will host Trivial Pursuit games at 1 p.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. Come alone or bring a friend. Details: 724-339-1021.

Wednesday: A veterans service officer will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the office of state Rep. Jill Cooper, 356 Freeport St., suite 100. Services available will include disability and pension claims, benefit questions, assisting spouses with survivor benefits issues and applications for veterans grants. Appointments will be accepted, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: 724-472-4102.

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.

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.

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.

Saxonburg

Monday: Bingo will begin at 7 p.m. in the ballroom of Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company, 210 Horne Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m. The kitchen will be open.

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 

Today: 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.

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.