The Stroller, May 11, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
If your organization or community is planning a Memorial Day 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.
Collection to benefit Allegheny Valley Association of Churches
Women of the Alle-Kiski Engaging, a division of the Alle Kiski Strong Chamber of Commerce, is sponsoring a collection of household and personal items through May 31 to benefit Allegheny Valley Association of Churches.
Items needed include paper products, diapers, baby wipes, personal care items, laundry detergent, brooms, mops, buckets and cleaning products as well as working new and used vacuum cleaners.
There are many drop-off locations including:
• MinuteMan Press, 541 Hyde Park Road, suite B, Allegheny Township
• Alle Kiski Strong Chamber, 1525 Freeport Road, Harrison
• State Farm Insurance, 141 Columbia Ave., Vandergrift
• Merle Norman Cosmetics, 301 Corbet St., Tarentum
For a complete list of items and locations, visit WAKE on Facebook or allekiskistrong.com.
Anyone in need can contact Allegheny Association of Churches at 724-226-0606.
Webinar to discuss human trafficking
Allegheny Family Network will sponsor a free webinar, “Human Trafficking in Your Neighborhood,” from noon to 1:30 p.m. May 21 online.
Topics will include basic knowledge on recognition, how to protect our children, red flags and awareness. Speakers will include a survivor of human trafficking and retired FBI agents.
Reservations are required to receive the access link. For reservations, click here.
Salvation Army free lunch distribution planned Thursday
The Allegheny Valley Salvation Army and Community Center in Brackenridge offers free grab and go lunches from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays in parking lot at the center, 917 Brackenridge Ave.
Community Library open to public
Community Library of Allegheny Valley has reopened to the public.
Services available include browsing, computers, fax machine, copying and printing. Patrons are asked to limit their visit to one hour per day and face masks are required.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.
Holds can be picked up in the library and by lobby pick up. The local history department is open, but still by appointment. For an appointment, visit alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.
In Our Schools
Community College of Allegheny County
The application deadline for the fall semester of the nursing program at Community College of Allegheny County has been extended to June 3.
To apply, prospective students must submit all applications, transcripts, Test of Essential Skills exam scores and other supporting documents by this deadline. Qualified applicants will be placed into campus/time options based on availability.
For details, visit ccac.edu/programs/nursing/admissions.php.
Calendar
Allegheny Township
Wednesday: Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania will host a registration event from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in pavilion 11 by the lake at Northmoreland Park. Girls in pre-k through 11th grade are eligible. Face masks and social distancing required.
Arnold
June 6: Arnold Volunteer Engine Co. will sponsor a drag queen bingo at 2 p.m. in the Arnold No. 2 Training and Social Hall, 1702 Fifth Ave. Doors open at noon. Cost: $30; $35 at the door, includes eight regular games and there will be specials and extra packets. The kitchen will be open from noon to 2 p.m. BYOB. Must be at least 21 years old. Tickets: 724-335-3850
Brackenridge
Today: United Steel Workers Local 1196 Retirees and Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees (SOAR) will meet at 1 p.m. at the Salvation Army Community Center, 917 Brackenridge Ave.
Thursday: Bingo will be hosted by the American Legion at 7:15 p.m. at the post, 845 First Ave. Face masks required and social distancing will be observed. The kitchen will be closed.
Cheswick
Today: Springdale High School Alumni Association will meet at 7 p.m. in Cheswick United Presbyterian Church, 1401 Pittsburgh St. This is the meeting that was rescheduled from Monday. Please do not park in front of the church. Use side street parking or park across the street. Masks and social distancing required. Details: Mike, 724-275-7566
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
Thursday: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7:15 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.
Harrison
Wednesday: The Agape Thrift Shop at Grace United Methodist Church, 1333 Freeport Road, will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Masks required.
Wednesday: Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank will be open to anyone in need from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Pull into the center parking lot and food will be placed into your vehicle. Those who are not yet registered should come from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Saturday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer a free gardening program, “Tomatomania,” with garden writer Jessica Damiano at 11 a.m. online at Zoom.us. Topics will include how to plant, prune, fertilize and maintain tomato plants. Reservations required. Reservations: visit the calendar section at alleghenyvalleylibrary.org
Today: A meet and greet with the township commissioner candidates for Ward 2 District 2 will be at 6 p.m. in the Natrona Park pavilion, River Avenue. Everyone welcome.
Monday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host a free live online family program, “The Jester Jim Virtual Comedy Show,” at 6:30 p.m. Reservations required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org
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.
Kiski Area School District
Wednesday: Kiski Area School Board will hold the agenda meeting at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Access information: john.tedorski@kiskiarea.com
Kiski Township
May 20: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department is accepting orders for a Marianna’s Hoagie and Pizza sale. Orders and payment are due Wednesday. Delivery will be May 20. Hoagies are 14 inches and varieties are Italian, ham and Swiss, turkey, All-American, roast beef, smoked ham and cheddar, traditional, three cheese and ham club. Pizzas are 12 inches in diameter and varieties are pepperoni, cheese and white. Cost: hoagies and pizzas, $9 each. Orders: Jan, 724-664-8751
May 28: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department is accepting orders for pies, rolls and snails from The Pie Shoppe in Laughlintown. Varieties: chocolate meringue, coconut meringue, lemon meringue, apple, dutch apple, blackberry, wild blueberry, razzleberry, cherry, peach, raisin, bumbleberry and strawberry rhubarb, all $9.50; pumpkin rolls and cinnamon rolls, $7 for six; and snails, $7 per dozen. Paid orders due May 16. Pickup May 28 at the firehall. Details and orders: call or text Morgan, 724-466-2812
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
Thursdays: 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.
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: Burrellton Garden Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Grace Community Presbyterian Church, 2751 Grant St. The program will be a demonstration on how to make seed started pods by member Nancy Baker. Masks required. Guests welcome. Details and guest registration: 724-335-3353
May 22: Church of God will host a parking lot treasures sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 273 Chester Dr. Spaces:$5. Reservations and details: 724-335-4422 or lbcog@hotmail.com
May 29: TryLife Center is accepting donations for the basket auction at 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
Wednesday: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will host a virtual Bow Wow Bingo at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Cost: $25 for one card; $5 for each additional card. There will be 10 games. A gift card prize will be announced before each game, and prizes will be mailed to winners. Bingo cards and instructions will be emailed. Registration required. Registration: animalprotectors.net/events
Thursday: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary Bingo will be at 7 p.m. at the aerie, 2134 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open with new selections. Social distancing will be observed, and masks are required except when eating. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403
Thursday: 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 with thanks to Larry Lyle. Those picking up meals are reminded to observe social distancing while waiting in line.
May 18: East Kensington Community Circle is accepting orders for its Election Day beef vegetable soup sale. Cost: $7 per quart. Orders: Judy, 724-339-7887
May 22: Table reservations are being accepted by 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
Plum
Thursday: Holiday Park Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at the firehall, 415 Old Abers Creek Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Face masks required. Details and other new safety policies: holidayparkvfd.org under the weekly bingo tab.
May 18: Plum Community Center will host a Vitalant community blood drive from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the center, 499 Center New Texas Road. Appointments recommended. Blood donations are tested for covid-19 antibodies. Bring ID. Participating donors will receive a $5 Amazon gift card redeemable by email. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or visit vitalant.org and click on the Schedule Now or New Donor buttons. Search for group code P953.
Saxonburg
Thursday: South Butler Community Library and the Audubon Society will offer a free online program, “Frog Fun” about the animal life that lives in the Buffalo Creek Watershed at 6 p.m. Reservations required. Reservations: aswp.org/events/10183. Details: 724-352-4810
Springdale
Wednesday: Springdale Free Public Library will host a craft program to learn how to make fabric flowers at 1 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Supplies provided. Bring a pair of scissors that will cut fabric. Face masks required. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729
Thursday: Springdale Council will conduct the regular meeting at 6 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Access information: springdaleborough.com
May 18: The Tuesday Night Book Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. The selection will be, “The Only Woman in the Room,” by Marie Benedict. Copies are available at the library. Reservations and face masks required. Reservations: 724-274-9729
Tarentum
Today: 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.
Wednesday: BridgePoint Church, 400 E. Ninth Ave., will host a parent-led learning pod from 1 to 4 p.m. in the church hall located on the lower level. This will be the last session of the school year. Free high-speed internet, meals and access to the church children’s library will be provided. Use the Corbet Street entrance. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-671-7580
Wednesday: Tarentum Elks will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. The kitchen is open to the public from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Menu: elks644.org/elks-kitchen-1. Orders: 724-226-1644 by 8:15 p.m.
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
Today: An American Red Cross Blood community blood drive will be from noon to 5:30 p.m. in the banquet room of the Masons, 113 Washington Ave. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code Vandergrift
West Deer
Wednesday: East Union Presbyterian Church will have a takeout spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. at the church, 292 East Union Road. Menu: spaghetti with choice of several sauces, salad and dessert. Donations will be accepted. Proceeds benefit ministries and maintenance of the church. Details: 724-265-1381
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