The Valley News Dispatch will publish a list of community Easter egg hunts and activities.

To have an event listed online and in the print edition, send the information as soon as possible to The Stroller, Valley News Dispatch, 210 Fourth Ave., Tarentum PA 15084 or email Carol Pinto-Smith; email cpinto-smith@triblive.com; or fax 724-226-4677.

Annual March for Parks set for March 27

The annual Westmoreland County March for Parks event will be March 27 at nine locations in the county, including Northmoreland Park in Allegheny Township, Westmoreland Heritage Trail in Export and Murrysville and Twin Lakes Park in Greensburg.

Check in is from 9 a.m. to noon. Walkers will turn in donations and contributions and those who turn in at least $30 will earn an event t-shirt or doggie bandana.

Projects in Northmoreland Park that will benefit from funds raised include a destination playground, upgrades to the athletic fields and improvements to the lake walkways.

For registration and details, visit co.westmoreland.pa.us/MFP or call 724-830-3950.

Canned food drive to benefit local food bank

The Tarentum Recreation Board and Allegheny Valley Association of Churches is conducting a canned food drive through Monday to benefit the association food bank.

Contributions are being accepted at the following Tarentum businesses: Seita Jewelers, Harvest Moon Coffee and Chocolates, Asay’s News Stand, Dry Bones, Costello Printing, Diamond Antiques and Merle Norman Cosmetics.

Calendar

Apollo

March 13: Space applications are being accepted by St. James Parish for a vendor fair planned for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parish center, 109 Owens View Ave. All vendors welcome. Cost: $15 per table; with electricity; $20. Masks and social distancing required. Reservations and details: Linda, 724-882-8776

Arnold

Saturday: Homemade doughnuts will be sold from 6 to 11 a.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church, 1721 Victoria Ave. Orders: 724-339-4830

Saturday: Arnold United Methodist Church, 1801 Leishman Ave., will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon at the church. Menu: choice of plain, blueberry, pecan and chocolate chip pancakes or french toast, sausage, toast and drink. Dine in or take out. Cost: $7.50; 12 and younger, $5. Details: 724-339-2377

Brackenridge

Today: Bingo will be hosted by the American Legion at 7:15 p.m. at the post, 845 First Ave. Face masks must be worn. Seating arrangements will reflect social distancing. The kitchen will be closed.

Saturday: Brownie Troop 28848 will have a drive-thru Girl Scout cookie sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10th Ave. Varieties: Thin Mints, Tagalongs, Trefoils, Samoas, Toffee-tastic, Do-Si-Dos, S’Mores and Lemon Ups.

Butler County

Saturday: The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Butler County will offer a free online support group at Zoom.us for families and friends of those living with a mental illness. The group meets the first Saturday and third Monday of each month. Registration required. Registration: 724-431-0069 or info@namibutler.org. Participants must confirm attendance by 3 p.m. the day prior to each meeting to receive a link to participate.

Cheswick

Today: Cheswick Planning Commission will hold a planning meeting at 6 p.m. at the borough building, 220 S. Atlantic Ave. Details: 724-274-5125

East Vandergrift

Saturday and Sunday: A rummage sale will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and noon to 1 p.m. Sunday in the basement of Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church, 420 McKinley Ave. Face masks and social distancing required.

Fox Chapel

March 13: The Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania will sponsor outdoor programs on maple sugaring at Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve, 614 Dorseyville Road. Sessions last 30 minutes and are available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Masks and social distancing required. Cost: $10; $6 for Audubon Society members. Reservations required. Reservations: visit aswp.org/pages/maple-madness-2021 or call 412-963-6100

Freeport Area School District

Today: Freeport Area School Board, agenda meeting, 7:30 p.m., high school audion, 621 South Pike Road/Route 356, Buffalo Township. Details: 724-295-5141

Gilpin

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

Leechburg

Today: 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. Face masks and social distancing required.

March 14: A vendor bingo will be hosted at 1 p.m. in the Elks ballroom, 128 Market St. Doors open at noon. Ten games will award vendor prizes and the 11th game will be a $250 must-go jackpot. The kitchen will be open. Must be at least 18 years old to attend. Cost: $20. Tickets: Ruth, 724-422-4913 or the lodge, 724-842-8071

April 1: 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. April 1 Pick 3 number. Tickets: stop in at the library, 139 Market St.

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

New Kensington

Today: Knead Community Café in New Kensington will hand out free grab-and-go dinners from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the café, 1011 Barnes St. This week’s meals are sponsored by Larry Lyle. Those picking up meals are reminded to observe social distancing while they wait in line.

Saturday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will reopen this weekend. Hours will be 11 to 1 p.m. Saturdays.

March 31: 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

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

Plum

March 19: A Seniors for Safe Driving class will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Plum Senior Center, 499 Center New Texas Road. The class PennDOT approved and for drivers who are at least 55 years old. Safe drivers can receive a 5 percent discount on auto insurance for three years. Details and registration: 724-283-8845 or seniorsforsafedriving.com

Tarentum

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

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

Upper Burrell

March 17: Upper Burrell and Portvue volunteer fire departments are selling tickets for a Luck of the Irish $15,000 cash prize drawing. Cost: $20 per ticket, includes eight numbers. The winning number will be taken from the 7 p.m. March 17 Pennsylvania Pick 4 number. Details and tickets: text 412-926-4678

Vandergrift

March 13: Vandergrift Veterans of Foreign Wars will host a bingo at 7 p.m. at the post, 141-143 Sumner Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Advance tickets required, and seating will be limited. Cost: $40 and $25, paid in advance. Early birds, additional cards and specials will be sold. Masks required. Tickets: noon to 4 p.m. Friday at the bar, or call 724-396-1727

Washington Township

March 28: Space applications are being accepted for an auto parts swap meet set for 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Washington Township Volunteer Fire Co., Route 66. Cost: 12 x 24-foot space, $25; 12 x 48-foot space, $45; inside 32-foot space, $55. Vendor set up will begin at 11 p.m. March 27. First come, first served. Items will include parts and accessories from anything automotive, classic, high performance, trucks, cars, motorcycles or boats. Food and beverages will be sold inside. Reservations and details: 724-727-3079, leave a message

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