The Stroller, May 22, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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GriefShare program offered in Leechburg

First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Leechburg, will host a 13-week GriefShare support group from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays June 14 to Sept. 6 at the church, 358 Main St.

The group is for anyone who has lost an important person in their life and may need assistance in dealing with the grief and hardships this loss may have caused. Sessions will be in the church sanctuary. Masks will be required to enter the building and social distancing will be observed.

Participants can join the group at any session of the class. For details and to register, call 724-845-7518 or email felc@windstream.net.

Volunteers needed to place flags on veterans’ graves

Help is needed to place flags on veterans’ graves Wednesday in the St. Catherine Cemetery, 614 Evergreen Road, Gilpin.

To give your time, meet at 9:30 a.m. at the cemetery chapel.

Plum Rotary collecting donations for animal shelters

Donations are being accepted through June 15 by Plum Rotary for local animal shelters

Items needed for dogs and cats include new or gently used leashes and collars, food and toys; heartworm, flea and tick medications, and liquid, chewable and gel multivitamins.

Donations can be dropped off at the Plum municipal building, S&T Bank in Murrysville, and the Penn Hills and Holiday Park Shop ‘n Save markets.

Food pantry available in Harrison

The Natrona Community Pantry is in Natrona Community Park, 12-20 River Road, Harrison.

Anyone in need is welcome to visit. Donations are welcome. Suggested items include canned fruit and vegetables, spices, salt and pepper, tuna, cake mix, powdered milk and tea bags.

Drive-through food distribution set at Lernerville Speedway

Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank will host a drive-through food distribution for anyone in need from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Lernerville Speedway, 313 N. Pike Road, Buffalo Township. No cars are permitted to arrive before 11 a.m.

Reservations are required to ensure enough food is available and they fill up quickly. To make a reservation, visit pittsburghfoodbank.org/drive-up/butler/ or call 412-460-3663, ext. 655. Bring your confirmation page or email for your reservation to the event. There is no required proof of eligibility and anyone is eligible for food.

Calendar

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 regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. online. Access information: ApolloRidge.com

Arnold

May 29: St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church is accepting orders for a stuffed cabbage, pierogi and haluski sale. Cost: six frozen stuffed cabbages, $12; carton of haluski. $6; dozen pierogi from St. John the Baptist Church, Pittsburgh, $10. Pickup: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 29 in the church hall, 1610 Kenneth Ave. Order deadline: Tuesday. Orders: 724-681-3383, 5 to 7 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays

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

Buffalo Township

Sunday: A takeout spaghetti dinner will be from 2 to 6 p.m. at the White Star Club, 401 Shuster Drive. Menu: spaghetti, salad and rolls, $10; extra homemade meatballs, $3. Call ahead or order at time of pickup. Members welcome for dine-in seating in the hall and on the patio. Orders: 724-295-2656

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

Freeport

Today: Freeport Kiwanis will sponsor a pancake breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 323 Fifth St. Cost: $8. Dine in or takeout. Proceeds benefit the club scholarship program.

Today and Wednesday: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from 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 

Monday: The Yarn Friends group at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. online. New members of all skill levels and ages welcome. The group is working on blankets for Project Linus. Registration required. Registration and supply list: Alleghenyvalleylibrary.org or 724-226-3491

Monday: Harrison Commissioners will conduct the regular meeting at 6 p.m. at the municipal building, 1 Municipal Drive. Masks required and attendance may limited due to capacity limits.

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 Township

Today: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department will host a food truck rally from 2 to 8 p.m. at the firehall, 1037 Route 56.

Kittanning

Thursdays and Sundays: 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 

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.

Tuesday : 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: 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

Today: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature DJ Paul from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.

Monday: Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary will meet at 6 p.m. at the post, Wildlife Lodge Road. Checks will be distributed to the student essay contest winners and pizza will be served. The regular meetings will be afterward.

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 and Monday : The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be is open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The closet offers clothing for all members of the family, uniforms for students at Mary Queen of Apostles School, shoes, purses, household items, linens and blankets. First-time customers receive 15 free items. Donations accepted during open hours only. Take a free chance on a basket raffle monthly.

Today: A flea market will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at East Kensington Community Circle, 1785 Seventh St. The kitchen will be open and there will be a summer basket raffle.

Today: 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

Monday: A free webinar about human resource basics for start-ups and entrepreneurs will be offered at 1:30 p.m. online by The Corner Launchbox, Pittsburgh SCORE and the Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship. Registration required. Registration: //bit.ly/3hg71vT

Wednesday Pennsylvania CareerLink Alle-Kiski will offer a free online workshop at 10 a.m. on Zoom.us for anyone who needs help with spending, saving and managing their income. Details and registration: 724-334-8600

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.

Saxonburg

Today and Sunday: Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company will host a food truck festival from noon to 8 p.m. today and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday at the carnival grounds.

Springdale

June 1: Springdale United Presbyterian Church, 859 Pittsburgh St., is taking reservations for a free holiday craft class set for noon to 2 p.m. Decorate a holiday plate using fabric. Plates and fabric will be supplied, or bring your own. Reservations: 702-496-6268

Springdale Township

Today: A food truck rally will be from noon to 6 p.m. at Allegheny Valley Volunteer Fire Company, 851 Parkway Drive. Indoor and outdoor seating will be available. A portion of proceeds will benefit the fire company and there will be an all-day 50/50 raffle and prize raffles.

Tarentum

Today: A dollar pancake breakfast will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bethel AME Church, 250 Seventh Ave. Details: 724-224-2417

Today: 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

Through Friday: Vandergrift Public Library is having a spring cleaning book sale. Cost: $3 per bag, provided by the library. Individual items: hardback books, audiobooks, puzzles, DVDs, and music CDs, $1; paperbacks, $50 cents; large paperbacks, $75 cents; TV series, $3. Details: 724-568-2212