The Stroller, May 19, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number.

Free shredding event planned Thursday

A free mobile shredding event will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday at the office of Rep. Jill Cooper, Donal Plaza, 105 Pfeffer Road, Suite 5, Export.

Residents can bring two bags or boxes of personal documents for shredding. Books, magazines and items in metal binding materials other than staples cannot be shredded. No businesses please.

The event will also include a food drive to benefit the Westmoreland Food Bank. Optional donations of non-perishable food items that are not in glass containers will be accepted.

For details, call 724-387-9113.

Avonmore Library accepting applications for board members and officers

Avonmore Library is looking for new officers and members for its board of directors.

Individuals who are enthusiastic to work as a team to rebuild the library are needed. Interested residents should apply by sending an email to avonmorelibrary15618@gmail.com to send a Facebook message to AvonmoreLibrary by May 30.

Calendar

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

Tuesday and Thursday: The Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave., will serve a free lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Details: 878-847-5646.

Harrison

Tuesday: The Accordion Club is seeking new players of all ages. Meetings are from 6 to 8 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6003 Freeport Road. Details: 724-236-0665.

Tuesday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host a Senior Outreach from 2 to 4 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Shevawn Timko will discuss farmers market vouchers, energy assistance, Access 65+ and more. Bring ID to register for a transportation program. No reservations required, just drop by. Details: 724-226-3491.

Tuesday: The Allegheny-Kiski Health Foundation will present a free seminar, “Scooter the Therapy Cat,” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the foundation, One Acee Drive. Dr. Betsy Kay Kennon, a volunteer veterinarian with Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley, will discuss her book and the benefits of pet therapy to humans. Free copies of the book will be given out while supplies last. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-294-3157.

Lower Burrell

Tuesday: The Material Girls sewing group will meet at 7 p.m. at Puckety United Presbyterian Church, Puckety Church Road. New members welcome. New members welcome. Details: Dee Shaffer, 724-335-6645 or shaffer37@comcast.net.

New Kensington

Tuesday and Saturday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Items available include clothing for all members of the family, shoes and linens. First-time customers receive 15 free items. Donations welcome during business hours.

Oakmont

Tuesdays: Taking Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) meets at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1261 Pennsylvania Ave. Private weigh-ins will be from 5:45 to 6:10 p.m. and the meeting will be afterward. The first meeting is free. Please note the new location. Details: 412-828-3854 or jmjkwj@gmail.com.

Plum

Tuesdays: The Plum Food Pantry, 81 Sandune Drive, distributes free food from 5 to 6:30 p.m. the first three Tuesdays of each month. Details: 724-327-0367.

Vandergrift

Tuesday: Vandergrift Public Library will have a family game night from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-568-2212.

West Deer

Tuesday: A food truck festival will be from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at West Deer Senior Center, 4834 Gibsonia Road. Sponsored by the township parks and recreation board.