The Stroller, May 15, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Local food shuttle expands hours, service areas
The Fresh Food Shuttle sponsored by the New Kensington Downtown Partnership and Wesley Family Services has expanded its hours and now operates from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for residents of New Kensington, Arnold and Lower Burrell Manor.
Residents can be picked up at their homes and be taken to Golden Dawn, Giant Eagle, Animal Protectors Food Bank and Aldi, all in New Kensington, and Walmart and Aldi, both in Pittsburgh Mills in Frazer.
Riders must be at least 18 years old and can bring up to four bags. Shuttles are smoke-free. For details and a schedule, call 724-895-8270.
Calendar
Apollo
Wednesday: A card party will be at 6:30 p.m. at St. James Parish activities center, 109 Owens View Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Play the card game of your choice. Food will be sold. Admission: $5. There will be a 50/50 raffle and $1 instant tickets. Details: Linda, 724-882-8776.
Wednesday: Apollo Hose Co. No. 2 will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. There will be specials and wish jars. Details: 724-478-4831.
Apollo/East Vandergrift
June 12: St. James and Our Lady, Queen of Peace parishes will sponsor a bus trip to Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh. The bus will leave at 9 a.m. from the St. James parking lot, 109 Owens View Drive. Must be 21. Cost: $35, includes $20 in free play and bus driver gratuity. State-issued photo ID required to receive free play. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-478-4958.
Arnold
Today and Thursday: The Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave., will serve a free lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Details: 878-847-5646.
Brackenridge
Wednesday: Al-Anon will meet at 8 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10th Ave. The group offers help and hope for families and friends of alcoholics.
Thursday: Bingo will begin at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave. Details: 724-994-6030.
Buffalo Township
Today: Sarver Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) will meet from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Christ Community Fellowship Church, 160 Singleton Road. The group is a non-denominational faith-based organization where mothers from pregnancy through those with 12th grade children can find community and connection. Childcare and brunch are provided. Reservations required. Reservations: visit Sarver MOPS on Facebook.
Freeport
Today: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will have a yard sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donations of clothing, shoes and boots welcome; must be laundered and free from smoke and 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
Today: Becky’s Closet community clothing store at Faith Lutheran Church, 1500 Broadview Blvd., will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Very low-cost clothing available for men, women and children. Donations welcome during these hours. Everyone welcome.
Today: The Agape Thrift Shop at Grace United Methodist Church, 1333 Freeport Road, will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Clean clothing in all sizes is needed. No housewares or bedding please due to lack of space. Bring donations on Wednesday or leave them on the front porch. Do not place donations in the blue bins behind the church.
Today: Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank will be open from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Food bank participants can receive food allotments twice per month. Those who have not yet registered should come from 3 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday. The Sparrow’s Nest clothing and home goods ministry will be open from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Details and alternate times: 724-226-0606, ext. 10.
Jefferson
Thursday: Bingo will be at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 754 N. Pike Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Proceeds benefit post and auxiliary projects.
Kiski Township
May 18: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department will host a spring bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 1037 Route 56. Proceeds will benefit the Back to School Carnival planned for Aug. 24. Doors open at 6 p.m. Cost: $25, includes six regular games that pay $50; three specials that pay $100; and a $1,000 must-go jackpot. The kitchen will be open. Details and tickets: Barb, 724-953-4006.
Saturday : Boy Scout Troop 589 is accepting table reservations for a yard sale set for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Apollo Spring Church Sportsman Club, 1945 Route 56. Setup will be at 7 a.m. Cost: yard sale spaces, $15; vendor and crafters, $25. Spaces are 8-foot wide and do not include a table. Reservations: send your name, phone number and how many and what type of spaces are requested with a check payable to Troop 589 to Carrie Shank, Troop 589, 1134 Old State Road, Apollo PA 15613. Details: Tracy, 724-420-6758, or Carrie, 724-448-9639 or cjshank@comcast.net.
Leechburg
Thursday: The free genealogy group at Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society will meet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the museum, 118 First St. Basic computer skills required. Details: Judy, 724-681-9154.
Lower Burrell
Today: Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave., will host an open play session at 1 p.m. for children 6 and younger and their caregiver. Details: 724-339-1021.
Thursday: An arts, crafts and STEM craft workshop for all ages will be at 1 p.m. at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details: 724-339-1021.
Saturday : A Night at the Races to support Moose Charities will be at the Moose Lodge, 499 Reimer St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and races will start at 6:30 p.m. Cost: $25, includes buffet dinner and beer. There will be a basket raffle and 50-50. Members and qualified guests welcome. Tickets/horses: MooseLodge053@gmail.com.
New Kensington
Thursday: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary Bingo will be at 7 p.m. at the aerie, 2134 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Sales are from 6 to 6:50 p.m. Cost: $25 for a 12-on package; specials will be available. The kitchen will be open. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403.
Thursday: A knitting for beginners class for all ages will be at 10 a.m. at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Experienced knitters welcome too. Needles and yarn provided. Details: 724-339-1021.
Parks Township
Thursday: Parks Township Sportsman Club Association will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. New members welcome.
Plum
Saturday : The 15th annual Bowl for the Cure to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation, a nonprofit that raises funds for those who are diagnosed with breast cancer and survivors, will be at 9 a.m. at Nesbit’s Lanes, 3051 Leechburg Road. Cost: $20 per person; $100 per lane, includes shoes, pizza and pop. There will be door prizes, a basket auction and a 50-50. Details: Seanna, 412-510-3876 or bowlforthecure@comcast.net.
Tarentum
Today: The Elks will host bingo at 6:30 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.
Vandergrift
Today: The Anime Club for children in fifth through 10th grade at Vandergrift Public Library will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Details: 724-568-2212.
Thursday: The Gathering on Grant event will kick off the season from 5 to 8 p.m. on Grant Avenue in the borough. There will be music, vendors, food trucks and entertainment. This month’s theme will be superheroes.
Thursday: St. Gertrude Church will host its monthly spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. in the church hall, 303 Franklin Ave. Menu: Dine in spaghetti and meatballs, salad and dessert, $10; meatball hoagies, $7. Add 50 cents for takeout.
Washington Township
Today: A veterans service officer will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the office of state Rep. Jill Cooper, 105 Pfeffer Road, suite 5. Services available will include disability and pension claims, benefit questions, assisting spouses with survivor benefits issues and applications for veterans grants. Appointments will be accepted, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: 724-387-9113.
Today: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 6 p.m. at Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380.
West Leechburg
Thursday and Friday: West Leechburg Crime Watch will accept donations of gently used clothing, books, housewares and furniture for their upcoming trash to treasure sale from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday and noon to 6 p.m. Friday at the firemen’s recreation hall, 1116 Gosser St. No child safety seats, appliances with Freon, televisions, mattresses, box springs or medical equipment will be accepted. The sale will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
Winfield
Thursday: The Matrona Family Resource Center at Cabot Church, 707 Winfield Road, will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. New and gently used clothing is sizes preemie through 10/12 will be available, as well as strollers, car seats, toys and more. No reservations required. Details: 724-524-1809 or to send a monetary donation visit tinyurl.com/mw9kd9cp.
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