The Stroller, May 15, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Information about Memorial Day events should be sent 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.

Food distribution set Tuesday in Cheswick

A free drive-thru food distribution will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Feeding the Flock Ministries, 490 Nixon Road, Cheswick.

No registration is required; first come, first served. Each family will receive two boxes of food, each containing one gallon of milk, potatoes, onions, apples, yogurt, chicken and hot dogs. Up to 600 families will be served.

The event is sponsored by Allison Park Church – Deer Lakes, Lower Valley Community Food Bank, Network of Hope Food Bank - Deer Lakes, and Feeding the Flock Ministries.

For details, call 724-410-7941.

Dry cat food needed at Animal Protectors

Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley, New Kensington, needs donations of bags of dry cat food for its community pet pantry.

All brands and sizes of food are welcome. Bring items to the back door of the shelter at 730 Church St. and ring the doorbell.

Christopher’s Light charity seeking volunteers

Christopher’s Light children’s charity will host an information meeting for those interested in becoming a volunteer at 6 p.m. May 25 in the banquet room of King’s Restaurant, 315 Hyde Park Road, Allegheny Township.

The group’s mission is to provide clothing, support and educational services to children in Westmoreland, Indiana and Armstrong counties. For details, visit christopherslight.com.

Fishing derby open to kids

Concordia Lutheran Ministries in Jefferson will have its free Fishing Derby for kids 14 and younger from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 22 at Saxony Farm Estate, Addy Boy Lane, Jefferson Township.

Participants should bring a fishing rod and lawn chair or blanket. Concordia will provide bait and a limited number of fishing rods. A fishing license is not needed for children younger than 16. Social distancing will be encouraged and disposable masks available.

Hot dogs and refreshments will be available and prizes awarded. Registration is preferred. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

For registration and information, visit the Events and News page at concordialm.org or call public relations at 724-352-1571, ext. 8268.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Sunday: A car wash and cupcake sale to benefit Leechburg Cheerleading will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Advanced Auto Parts, 391 Hyde Park Road. Donations will be accepted.

Apollo

June 12: Table reservations are being accepted for a vendor fair planned for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parish center at St. James Parish, 109 Owens View Ave. Cost: $15; with electricity, $20. Face masks required. Details: Linda, 724-882-8776

Apollo-Ridge School District

Monday:Apollo-Ridge School Board will conduct the agenda meeting at 6:30 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Access information: ApolloRidge.com

Arnold

Today: A chicken and biscuit dinner will be from 4 to 6 p.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church, 1721 Victoria Ave. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $10. Questions: 724-335-0101

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

Butler County

Monday: The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Butler County will offer a free online support group at 5:30 p.m. at Zoom.us for families and friends of those living with a mental illness. The group meets the at 7 p.m. the first Thursday and 5:30 p.m. the third Monday of each month. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-431-0069 or info@namibutler.org. Participants must confirm attendance by 3 p.m. the day of the meeting to receive a link to participate.

Fawn

Sunday: The Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society’s Flea-Tique antique and collectible show will be from daybreak to 1 p.m. at the Bull Creek Tour-Ed Mine site, off Bull Creek Road. Rain or shine. No pets permitted. Spaces: $30 per month; $150 for the season. Customer parking: $3. Details: fleatique82@gmail.com or 724-224-0178

Freeport

Today and Wednesday: 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

Harrison 

Today: A free clothing and toy distribution will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Word of Faith Christian Fellowship, 42 Chestnut St., Natrona. Incontinence diapers in all sizes will be available. Masks and social distancing required.

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

Tuesday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will present a virtual presentation of the Who Knew? program, “Remembering Local Veterans,” at 6 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Registration required. Registration: 724-226-3491 or visit the EventKeeper section of 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.

Indiana Township

Sunday: An all you can eat spaghetti dinner will be from noon to 5 p.m. at Rural Ridge Volunteer Fire Company, 135 Little Deer Creek Road. Menu: spaghetti, salad, roll, beverage and dessert; $10; meatballs, $1.50 each. Dine in or take out.

Kiski Area School District

Monday: Kiski Area School Board will hold the regular meeting at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Access information: john.tedorski@kiskiarea.com or 724-842-0457 by 11 a.m. Monday

Kittanning 

Sunday: 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

Today: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Department will host a food truck Rally on the River from noon to 6 p.m. at the department grounds, 268 Canal St. Seating in the truck room and free parking will be available.

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 25: Leechburg Public Library, 139 Market St., will host a wine and cheese painting party at 6 p.m. at the library to commemorate National Wine Day. Cost: $20, includes canvas and paints. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-236-0080

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 luncheon bingo will be at 12:30 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Additional cards and specials available. Cash prizes. Doors open at 11 a.m. Face masks required. Details: 724-335-4131

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

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

Tuesday: East Kensington Community Circle is accepting orders for its Election Day beef vegetable soup sale. Cost: $7 per quart. Orders: Judy, 724-339-7887

Wednesday Pennsylvania CareerLink Alle-Kiski will offer free workshops on Zoom.us for anyone who needs help with resumes and interviewing. A workshop about resumes will be from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and an interviewing workshop will be from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Details and registration: 724-334-8600

May 22: A free Build Your Business webinar for women who are interested in starting or expanding their business will be offered from 9 to 11:30 a.m. online by The Corner Launchbox, Pittsburgh SCORE and the Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship. Registration required. Registration: chathamwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/970114

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

Monday: The Monday Market will be from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Plum Creek Park baseball fields, 1040 Ross Hollow Road. Vendors change weekly.

Tuesday: 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

Today: Saxonburg Memorial Presbyterian Church will host a yard sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 100 W. Main St. Park in the lot below the church and enter through the double doors. Details: saxonburg.org

Springdale 

Tuesday: 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: A Dollar Breakfast will be from 8 a.m. to noon at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St. Everyone welcome. Cost: $1. The church Clothing Closet will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and a used book sale will be from 10 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.

Vandergrift

Today: A car wash to benefit Vandergrift Fire Department No. 1 will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the firehall, 278 Franklin Ave. Donations will be accepted.