The Stroller, May 1, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Publicize your club meetings, events and fundraisers in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com. Please include a daytime telephone number.

Memorial Day events to be published

The Valley News Dispatch is compiling a list of Memorial Day observances to be published in the Valley News Dispatch and online at triblive.com.

If your organization or community is planning an event, please send the information in as soon as possible to: Carol Pinto-Smith, Valley News Dispatch, 210 Wood St., Tarentum, PA 15084; e-mail cpinto-smith@triblive.com or fax 724-226-4677.

Kiski Watershed Association accepting donations

The Kiski Watershed Association is accepting donations to be used to stock the Kiski River with trout.

The association has raised almost enough money for one stocking and needs the public’s help to fund a second event.

To contribute, send a check made payable to KWA with “trout fund” written in the memo section to P.O. Box 83, Leechburg PA 15656.

Leechburg Hall of Fame induction slated

The 17th annual Leechburg Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony will be May 16 at Gilpin Fire Hall, 113 Firehall Road.

Bishop Larry Kulick of the Catholic Diocese of Greensburg will be master of ceremonies. Individuals being inducted into the Hall of Fame include Ryan Sprankle, Doug Sprankle, Joe Felchow and Mark Maszgay, posthumously.

Appetizers and dinner will be at 6 p.m., followed by the induction ceremony. Tickets are $25 and include cocktails, appetizers and dinner.

Tickets may be purchased at Nextier Bank, Leechburg Pharmacy and Leechburg Public Library, all on Market Street, and Sprankle’s Neighborhood Market. The event is sponsored by the Leechburg Area Community Association.

Meals On Wheels volunteers needed

Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, Highlands Meals On Wheels is seeking volunteers to deliver food on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays to local residents.

To offer your time, call 724-226-3196 and leave a message. Monetary donations can be sent to Highlands Meals On Wheels, P.O. Box 396, Natrona Heights, PA 15065.

Philatelists plan Butlerpex

Butlerpex 2021, the annual stamp and postcard exhibition and exchange of the Butler County Philatelic Society, is set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and May 8 at Tanglewood Center, 10 Austin Ave., Lyndora.

Butlerpex will have a post office, children’s table, lunch counter, table auction and 13 dealers offering philatelic supplies, stamps and collectable postcards for the novice through the advanced collector, and free admission and parking.

Free concert tonight in Tarentum

The band American Pie will perform a free concert from 4 to 7 p.m. today in the Carl J. Magnetta Memorial Amphitheater in Riverview Park, First Avenue, Tarentum.

The Snack Shack will open at 3 p.m. For details, call Carrie at 724-448-1470.

Calendar

Arnold

Today: Homemade doughnuts will be sold from 6 to 10 a.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church, 1721 Victoria Ave. Please note the time change. Orders: 724-335-0101

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 and drink. Dine in or take out. Cost: $7.50; 12 and younger, $5. Details: 724-339-2377

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.

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

Sunday: Leechburg Area Pool Board of Directors will meet at 6 p.m. at the pool, Park Drive. New board members are needed. Public welcome.

Sunday: Takeout chicken dinners will be sold from 4:30 p.m. till the food runs out at Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department, 113 Firehall Road. Menu: chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, coleslaw, roll and dessert, $10. Advance orders strongly recommended. Orders: 724-845-7200

Harrison

June 11: St. Joseph High School is conducting a $20,000 Super Raffle. Cost: $100 per ticket. Prizes include a $20,000 grand prize, three $1,000 runner-up prizes. Winner need not be present. Only 500 tickets will be sold. Tickets: 724-226-7877. Proceeds help to keep tuition affordable for students at the school.

Kittanning

Thursdays and Sundays: Armstrong County Historical Museum, 300 N. McKean St., will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. Free admission. Alternate hours available by appointment. Free parking is available behind the building via the North Grant Avenue entrance. Details: 724-548-5707 or achgs300@gmail.com

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.

May 31: Tickets are on sale for a Memorial Day Lottery Scratch-off Ticket Raffle to benefit Leechburg Public Library. Winner receives one roll of $20 and one roll of $10 scratch-off tickets. Cost: $5. Tickets: stop in at the library, 139 Market St.; Sprankle’s Neighborhood Market or Leechburg Pharmacy

Lower Burrell

Today: A trash and treasure sale will be from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. A bag sale will be at 12:30 p.m. and light refreshments will be sold. Details: 724-335-4131

Today: Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania will host a registration event from noon to 2 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars pavilion, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Girls in pre-k through 11^th grade are eligible. Face masks and social distancing required.

Monday: Lower Burrell Council will conduct the agenda meeting at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Access information: cityoflowerburrell.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=21

May 29: TryLife Center is accepting donations for the basket auction planned for the craft and vendor show at Quality Inn, New Kensington. Baskets can be taken to the center, 1155 Wildlife Lodge Road. Call 724-339-9399 to schedule a delivery time or arrange pickup.

New Kensington

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

Monday: New Kensington Council will conduct a public hearing at 7 p.m. followed by the regular meeting, online at Zoom.us. Access information: meeting ID, 750 212 0247; passcode, 5T9MV5

Monday: Pucketos Garden Club will meet at 10 a.m. in United Presbyterian Church, 601 Fifth Ave. Master gardener Ellen Marsilli will lead a workshop about making potpourri. Ingredients will be provided. A light lunch will be served. Guests welcome. Like us on Facebook. Details: Pat, 724-275-7207

May 22: Table reservations are being accepted by the East Kensington Community Circle for a flea market planned from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Community Circle building, 1785 Seventh St. Cost: $10. The kitchen will be open and there will be a summer basket raffle. Details: Bridget, 724-339-2392

North Apollo

Monday: North Apollo Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the borough firehall, 311 16th St. Details: 724-478-4802

Plum

Monday: Plum Council will hold the agenda meeting at 7 p.m. in the borough building, 4575 New Texas Road. Details: 412-795-6800

Saxonburg

Monday: Bingo will begin at 7 p.m. in the ballroom of Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company, 210 Horne Ave. There will be food, drinks and strip tickets. Masks required while not seated. Social distancing will be observed.

Monday: GFWC Saxonburg District Woman’s Club will meet at 7 p.m. at Abba’s House, Main Street. Bring a finger food to share. Beverages will be provided.

Springdale

May 10: The Mystery Lover’s Book Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 10 a.m. at the library, 331 School St. The selection will be, “Standing in Another Man’s Grave,” by Ian Rankin. New members welcome. Face masks 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

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.

Torrance

May 8: The Board of Trustees at Torrance State Hospital will have an open meeting via conference call at 1:30 p.m. Details and access information: 724-459-4411

Upper Burrell

May 21: Upper Burrell Volunteer Fire Company is accepting orders for a Fat Cat’s hoagie sale. Varieties: Italian, ham and turkey, $8 each. Paid orders due by May 14. Delivery will be May 21 in the fire company social hall, 4370 Seventh Street Road. Orders and details: ubvfc115training@gmail.com

Vandergrift

Monday: Vandergrift Council will meet at 7 p.m., online at Zoom.us. Access information: meeting ID, 7674634644; audio only, call 408-638-0968

Through May 28: Vandergrift Public Library is having a spring cleaning book sale. Cost: $3 per bag, provided by the library. Individual items: hardback books, audio books, puzzles, DVDs, and music CDs, $1; paperbacks, $50 cents; large paperbacks, $75 cents; TV series, $3. Details: 724-568-2212

Washington Township 

Through Monday: A fishing area for children 10 and younger is available on Pine Run in Kunkle Park for children 10 and younger. Sponsored by the Washington-Bell Lions Club. Thanks to Black Leggs Trout Nursery for supplying the fish and Eagle Scout Jared Burk and other volunteers. Details: 724-727-3515

West Deer

Today: A craft fair will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at East Union Presbyterian Church, 292 East Union Road. Free admission. Details: 412-767-5750

Cancellation

Brackenridge

Sunday: The Celebration of Lives and Music service planned at Trinity United Methodist Church, is canceled due to lack of response.