The Stroller, May 3, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Wheel Good Wednesdays planned in Apollo

The Wheel Good Wednesday food truck rally program will resume Wednesday in Apollo.

The event will be from 5 to 8 p.m. every other Wednesday through Oct. 6 and will include musicians and local craft vendors. Visit the Apollo Events Committee on Facebook for lineups.

The event is sponsored by the Apollo Area Historical Society and Apollo Events Committee.

Dry cat food needed at Animal Protectors

Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley, New Kensington, needs donations of bags of dry cat food for its community pet pantry.

All brands and sizes of food are welcome. Bring items to the back door of the shelter at 730 Church St. and ring the doorbell.

Knead Community Café accepting donations

Knead Community Café, New Kensington, is accepting donations to help the daily operation of the café, 1011 Barnes St.

Items on the café’s wish list include white premium napkins, Clorox wipes, disposable latex or nitrile gloves size large or extra-large, 6x6-inch or 9x9-inch single compartment Styrofoam hinged takeout containers, Awesome degreaser, powdered coffee creamet, foil sheet wraps, Tide or Gain laundry powdered detergent and Sam’s Club gift cards.

Donations will be accepted during business hours 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays.

Calendar

Buffalo Township

Wednesday: Buffalo Township Planning Commission will meet at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Access information: buffalotownship.com

Freeport  

Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays, 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

Wednesday: Harrison Commissioners will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. at the municipal building, Park Avenue and Springhill Road, to consider a kayak parking lot project at 5 Sycamore St. Social distancing and facemasks required. Attendance may be limited due to physical distancing requirements. Details: 724-226-1393

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.

Saturday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer a free teen technology show, “TikTok, YouTube and Making Your Own Beats,” at 11 a.m. online at Zoom.us. Students age 12 to 16 can learn how to create their own original beats and songs that can be shared online. Registration required. Registration: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org

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

Wednesday: Kiski Area School Board will hold a budget meeting at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Access information: john.tedorski@kiskiarea.com

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 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: Lower Burrell Council will conduct the agenda meeting at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Access information: cityoflowerburrell.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=21

May 29: TryLife Center is accepting donations for the basket auction planned for 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: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from 11 to 1 p.m.

Today: New Kensington Council will conduct a public hearing at 7 p.m. followed by the regular meeting, online at Zoom.us. Access information: meeting ID, 750 212 0247; passcode, 5T9MV5

Today: Pucketos Garden Club will meet at 10 a.m. in United Presbyterian Church, 601 Fifth Ave. Master gardener Ellen Marsilli will lead a workshop about making potpourri. Ingredients will be provided. A light lunch will be served. Guests welcome. Like us on Facebook. Details: Pat, 724-275-7207

May 12: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will host a virtual Bow Wow Bingo at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Cost: $25 for one card; $5 for each additional card. There will be 10 games. A gift card prize will be announced before each game, and prizes will be mailed to winners. Bingo cards and instructions will be emailed. Registration required. Registration: animalprotectors.net/events

May 22: Table reservations are being accepted by the 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

New Kensington-Arnold School District

Tuesday: New Kensington-Arnold School Board will conduct the regular meeting at 7 p.m. in the Valley Jr.-Sr. High School board room, 701 Stevenson Blvd./Route 366. Details: 724-335-4401

North Apollo

Today: North Apollo Council will meet at 6 p.m. in the borough building, 1421 Leonard Ave. Details: 724-478-4802

Plum

Today: Plum Council will hold the agenda meeting at 7 p.m. in the borough building, 4575 New Texas Road. Details: 412-795-6800

Saxonburg

Today: Bingo will begin at 7 p.m. in the ballroom of Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company, 210 Horne Ave. There will be food, drinks and strip tickets. Masks required while not seated. Social distancing will be observed.

Today: GFWC Saxonburg District Woman’s Club will meet at 7 p.m. at Abba’s House, Main Street. Bring a finger food to share. Beverages will be provided.

Springdale

May 10: The Mystery Lover’s Book Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 10 a.m. at the library, 331 School St. The selection will be, “Standing in Another Man’s Grave,” by Ian Rankin. New members welcome. Face masks required. Reservations: 724-274-9729

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.

Tuesday: Tarentum Council will conduct the regular meeting at 6 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Access information: tarentumboro.com

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.

Wednesdays: BridgePoint Church, 400 E. Ninth Ave., hosts a parent-led learning pod from 1 to 4 p.m. in the church hall located on the lower level. Free high-speed internet, meals and access to the church children’s library will be provided. Use the Corbet Street entrance. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-671-7580

Thursday: A Senior Citizens Scratch-off Bingo will be at 1 p.m. at the Tarentum Marina, under the Tarentum Bridge. Players will receive cards and raffle tickets while remaining in their vehicles and there will be giveaways and prizes. Sponsored by the borough recreation board. Details: Carrie, 724-448-1470

Torrance

May 8: The Board of Trustees at Torrance State Hospital will have an open meeting via conference call at 1:30 p.m. Details and access information: 724-459-4411

Upper Burrell

May 21: Upper Burrell Volunteer Fire Company is accepting orders for a Fat Cat’s hoagie sale. Varieties: Italian, ham and turkey, $8 each. Paid orders due by May 14. Delivery will be May 21 in the fire company social hall, 4370 Seventh Street Road. Orders and details: ubvfc115training@gmail.com

Vandergrift

Today: Vandergrift Council will meet at 7 p.m., online at Zoom.us. Access information: meeting ID, 7674634644; audio only, call 408-638-0968

Through May 28: Vandergrift Public Library is having a spring cleaning book sale. Cost: $3 per bag, provided by the library. Individual items: hardback books, audio books, puzzles, DVDs, and music CDs, $1; paperbacks, $50 cents; large paperbacks, $75 cents; TV series, $3. Details: 724-568-2212