The Stroller, May 17, 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.

Help needed to place flags on vets’ graves in Freeport

Volunteers are needed Wednesday to place flags on veterans’ graves for Memorial Day in St. Mary and Freeport cemeteries.

To give your time, meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Freeport Veterans of Foreign Wars, 102 Fifth St. Rain dates are Thursday and Friday. For details, call 724-295-2280.

Animal Protectors offers community pet pantry

Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley in New Kensington has a community pet pantry that offers free pet food to those in need.

Wet and dry dog and cat food is available. Stop in from noon to 6 p.m. and ring the doorbell at the backdoor of the shelter, 730 Church St., or call 724-339-7388.

Free grab and go lunch offered Wednesday at Allegheny Valley Church of God

Allegheny Valley Church of God, 216 Catalpa St., New Kensington, will serve free grab and go lunches at noon Wednesday.

Sloppy Joes will be served for as long as the food lasts. For details, call 724-335-0994.

Calendar

Apollo

Wednesday: The Wheel Good Wednesday food truck event sponsored by the Apollo Events Committee and Apollo Area Historical Society will be from 5 to 8 p.m. at the old Stanford lot on Clifford Avenue. Food truck vendors who would like to participate at a future event should email apolloevents@gmail.com.

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

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

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

East Vandergrift

June 20: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish is selling raffle tickets for whole pig raffle. The winner will receive a whole pig, a 20-cubic foot freezer, a $200 gift card to Locust Grove Country Shop, a $200 gift card to Rukas Beverage and a $100 gift card to the Vandergrift Fox’s Pizza Den. The winning number will be the 7 p.m. June 20 Pa. Daily Pick 3 number. Tickets are $10 for two numbers. Proceeds will benefit the parish operating budget. Tickets: Deborah, 724-859-3186, the church office or after Sunday Mass in the church vestibule

Harrison  

Tuesday: Burtner House Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Harrison Municipal Building, 1 Municipal Drive, Natrona Heights.

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

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.

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 

Today: 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

Leechburg

Today: 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

Saturday: 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: New Kensington Municipal Sanitary Authority will meet at 7 p.m. in the office, 120 Logans Ferry Road. Details: 724-335-9813

Today: New Kensington Civil Service Commission will meet at 4 p.m. at city hall, 301 11^th St.

Tuesday: East Kensington Community Circle will host a takeout Election Day luncheon at 1 p.m.at the Community Circle building, 1785 Seventh St. Menu: beef vegetable soup, cabbage and noodles, ham barbecues, hot sausage sandwiches, hot dogs, pie, coffee, pop and water. Local delivery available. Advance orders for soup strongly recommended. Advance orders: 724-339-7887. Tuesday takeout orders: 724-337-7392

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

Saturday: 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

Saturday: 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

Today: 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.

Tarentum

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.

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.