The Stroller, May 2, 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.

Red Cross to offer free smoke detector installations, safety information

Volunteers from the Red Cross will team up with Pioneer, Summit and Highland hose companies, Eureka Fire Rescue and Rep. Mandy Steele to install free smoke detectors and conduct home fire safety visits by appointment from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 11 in homes in Brackenridge and Tarentum.

Volunteers are needed to assist in the project. No experience is required, and training will be provided. Volunteers younger than 18 will require parental consent. To volunteer, visit tinyurl.com/2f2arpey. For an appointment, call 412-263-5278.

Donations are welcome to provide these services to people in need. To contribute, visit redcross.org/greaterpa.

Local cat sanctuary seeking volunteers

Zen Cat Sanctuary, a nonprofit cat shelter in New Kensington, is seeking volunteer help.

People are needed to provide daily care, including feeding, cleaning and socializing, participate in fundraising events and provide administrative support.

To offer your time, fill out the application at tinyurl.com/bdh7hjma.

Memorial Day events to be published

The Tribune-Review is compiling a list of Memorial Day observances to be published in the Valley News Dispatch print edition and online at TribLive.com.

If your organization is planning an event, please send information as soon as possible to: Carol Pinto-Smith at cpinto-smith@triblive.com., mail to TribLive, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084 or fax 724-226-4677.

Calendar

Apollo

Today: Apollo Area Historical Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the WCTU Building, 317 N. Second St. New members welcome.

Saturday: Apollo Area Historical Society will host a lecture with Brooke Kroeger, author of “Nellie Bly: Daredevil, Reporter, Feminist” at 6:30 p.m. at the WCTU building, 317 N Second St. There will be a question-and-answer period and birthday cake will be served. Donations will be accepted. Cost: $5; 12 and younger, free.

Arnold

Saturday: Arnold United Methodist Church, 1801 Leishman Ave., will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon at the church. Menu: choice of plain, blueberry, pecan and chocolate chip pancakes or French toast, sausage and drink. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $9; 12 and younger, $7. Details: 724-339-2377.

Bethel 

Saturday: The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek will offer a workshop about forest bathing at 10 a.m. at the center, 142 Kerr Road. Reservations required. Reservations: armstrongodc.org.

May 18: The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek will sponsor a Wild About Tea Hike from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the center, 142 Kerr Road. Learn about the history of tea around the world and some common local plants that can be used to make tea. The hike will be about 1.5 miles on easy to moderate trails. Cost: $25. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-763-6316 or armstrongodc.org.

Brackenridge

Today: The Allegheny Valley Salvation Army and Community Center will distribute free grab-and-go lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the center parking lot, 917 Brackenridge Ave. Free grocery items from Walmart and Aldi will be available. Everyone is welcome.

Today: Bingo will be at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave. Details: 724-994-6030.

Buffalo Township

Saturday: A spring yard sale will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Heide Hall at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, 409 Sarver Road. Sponsored by the church Ladies Guild and St. Paul Preschool.

East Vandergrift

Friday, Saturday and Sunday: A rummage sale will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 1 p.m. Sunday in the basement of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 420 McKinley Ave. Details: 724-478-4958.

Freeport

Today: Freeport Renaissance Association will meet at 7 p.m. at United Presbyterian Church, 411 High St. New members welcome.

Gilpin

Today: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7:15 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.

Harmar

May 11: A spring bingo to benefit Lower Valley Community Food Bank will be at 7 p.m. at the Acme Club, 230 Herron Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m. Cost: $25, includes six bingo cards for 10 games, snacks and bottled water. Extra cards, and tickets for special games, lottery sure tips, a summer drink bundle and 50-50 raffle will be sold. Bring non-perishable food items for the food bank and receive a free bingo card. Tickets: lowervalleyfoodbank.org/bingo.

Harrison  

Today: Friends of Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet at 10 a.m. in the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. New members welcome. Details: 724-226-3491.

Friday: Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 6 p.m., and there will be specials, a 50-50 raffle and final game jackpot.

Fridays: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host Toddle Time for children 15 months to 3 years of age and their caregiver from 9:30 to 10 a.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. No reservations required. Details: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Hyde Park

Thursdays: Scout Troop 551/6551 is recruiting new members. Boys and girls in grades 6 to 12 welcome. Meetings are Thursday evenings at Hyde Park Volunteer Firehall. Details: call or text William Watt, 412-860-7638.

Indiana Township

Saturday: The free Drive-In Movies in the Parks program sponsored by the Allegheny County Parks Department will present “Moana” at dusk at Hartwood Acres Amphitheater, 4000 Middle Road. Gates open at 7 p.m. The movie is rated PG and guests are welcome to bring their own snacks and drinks. Tune your car radio to 87.9 FM for sound.

Jefferson Township

Today: 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.

May 18: 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.

Kittanning

Saturday: The Armstrong County Historical Museum and Genealogy Society, in partnership with the Armstrong County Arts Council, will host a free opening day event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the museum, 300 N. McKean St. There will be artisan demonstrations, tours, a display of historic and locally made quilts, food and children’s activities. Free admission. Parking is available behind the museum via North Grant Avenue and on Vine and McKean streets.

Leechburg

Today: 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

Friday: Peoples Library will offer an hour of jigsaw puzzle fun at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details: 724-339-1021.

Saturday: Burrellton Garden Club will host its annual May Mart plant sale from 8 a.m. to noon at the city garage, Shreiber Street. Plants available will include annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetables and hanging baskets.

Saturday: Peoples Library and Burrellton Garden Club will sponsor a family nature walk and bird feeder craft at 1 p.m. at Burrell Lake Park, 201 Delberta Road. Maria Wheeler-Dubas of Backyard Nature will be the speaker.

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the band Americana from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.

New Kensington 

Today: Knead Community Café will hand out free grab-and-go meals from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the cafe, 1011 Barnes St. Sponsors are needed for the meal program. Sponsorship information: 878-847-7997.

Today: 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.

May 8: A spaghetti dinner fundraiser to benefit youth activities at the Salvation Army will be at 5:30 p.m. at the center, 255 Third St. Cost: $9 per plate, includes beverage. Dine-in only. There will be entertainment and a bake sale. Reservations encouraged. Reservations: 724-335-7221.

North Apollo

Friday and Saturday: The Catalyst Youth Group will sponsor a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at North Apollo Church of God, 507 20^th St. Baked goods, food and beverages will be sold.

Parks Township

Friday: Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. in the firehall, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m.

Springdale 

Saturday: The Knotty Knitters group at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at noon at the library, 331 School St. The group meets the first and third Saturdays of the month. Bring your unfinished knitting or crocheting project. All skill levels welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Through May 11: Pucketos Garden Club will sponsor a community seed exchange during library hours at Springdale Free Public Library, 331 School St. Bring a packet of seeds and take one. There will be a variety of herbs, vegetables and flowers. Details: 724-274-9729.

May 11: Springdale Free Public Library will host “Dig Into Gardening” for children in kindergarten through sixth grade from noon to 2 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Children will make STEM projects and crafts. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum

Saturday: The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Details: 724-224-9220.

Vandergrift

Saturday and May 11: BSA Troop 551/6551 will sponsor a flower sale for Mother’s Day from noon to 5 p.m. at the Casino Theatre, 145 Lincoln St.

Washington Township 

Friday: Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 4078 Route 66. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and sales start at 6 p.m. Free coffee. The kitchen will be open. Players must be at least 18 or accompanied by an adult.

Winfield

Today: 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 available as well as strollers, car seats, toys and more. No reservations required. Details: 724-524-1809 or tinyurl.com/mw9kd9cp.