The Stroller, March 6, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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.

Online job fair planned Tuesday

Pennsylvania CareerLink Westmoreland will sponsor a free job fair from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday online on its Facebook page Facebook.com/PaCareerLinkWestmoreland.

Multiple employers will be recruiting skilled and unskilled labor, entry level and experienced workers, veterans and college students and graduates.

For information, call 724-755-2330.

Raffle to benefit Burrell-New Kensington Rotary projects

Burrell-New Kensington Rotary is conducting an online Win Our Wallet raffle to benefit the club community projects and grants.

A wallet that contains gift cards, cash and lottery tickets worth over $1,200 will be given away. Only 100 tickets will be sold. Tickets are $25.

For more information and to buy a ticket, visit tinyurl.com/BNKwowRaffle.

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

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

Today: 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: 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 10^th Ave. Varieties: Thin Mints, Tagalongs, Trefoils, Samoas, Toffee-tastic, Do-Si-Dos, S’Mores and Lemon Ups.

East Vandergrift 

Today 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: 412-963-6100 or visit aswp.org/pages/maple-madness-2021

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

Gilpin

Monday: Gilpin Supervisors will conduct a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. followed by the regular meeting, online at Zoom.us. Details: 724-845-0981

Harrison

Sunday: Brownie Troop 28848 will have a drive-thru Girl Scout cookie sale from 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Guardian Angels Parish, 800 Montana Ave., Natrona Heights. Varieties: Thin Mints, Tagalongs, Trefoils, Samoas, Toffee-tastic, Do-Si-Dos, S’Mores and Lemon Ups.

Monday 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

Highlands School District

Monday: Highlands School Board will hold the agenda meeting at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Access information: goldenrams.com

Kiski Township

Monday: Kiski Township Supervisors will hold the agenda meeting at 6 p.m.at the municipal building, 1222 Old State Road. Details: 724-478-2737

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 when sold out

Leechburg  

Today: Leechburg Area Museum is closed for the season. To schedule a private off-season tour or visit, email lamahs@windstream.net

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.

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 11^th 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

Lower Burrell

Monday: Lower Burrell Council will hold the regular meeting online at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Access information: cityoflowerburrell.com

New Kensington

Today: 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

Oklahoma Borough

Monday: Oklahoma Council will meet at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Details and public comment: oklaboro@verizon.net or 724-567-5727

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

Riverview School District

Monday: Riverview School Board will conduct the agenda meeting at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Access information: rsd.k12.pa.us/SchoolBoard.aspx

Springdale Township

Monday: Allegheny Valley Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at the firehall, 851 Parkway Drive, Harwick. Doors will open at 5 p.m. Face masks required at all times. Seating will be modified to enforce social distancing.

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

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.

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

Monday through March 31: 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

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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