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.

Leechburg church to rededicate bell tower and carillon

First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 358 Main St., Leechburg, will rededicate the restored bell tower and carillon at 4 p.m. Sunday at the church.

There will be music and a light reception will be afterward. For details, visit servinggodgracefully.net/bells.

Arnold VFD to conduct annual memorial service

Arnold Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual memorial service at 2 p.m. Sunday at Calvary Lutheran Church, 1721 Victoria Ave., Arnold.

Family members of those who have served with the department and the public are welcome. There will be a dedication ceremony afterward at the Arnold. No. 2 Club, 1100 Drey St.

MyHeritage research database available at Harrison library

The local history department at Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 1522 Broadview Blvd., Harrison, offers the use of the MyHeritage Research Database that includes billions of historical documents for nearly 50 countries, historical photographs, public records, indexes and more.

For details and to schedule an appointment, call the library at 724-226-3491. Local history requests may be emailed to alvalley@einetwork.net.

Springdale library collecting old pill bottles

Springdale Free Public Library is collecting empty pill bottles to send to an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization.

Bottles from prescription and over-the-counter bottles with and without child-proof caps can be donated. Labels should be removed.

Donations can be placed into the collection box in the library recycling area, 331 School St. For details, call 724-274-9729.

Reunions

• Freeport High School Class of 1964 is planning a reunion this year. Classmates are asked to send their telephone number, email address, home address and level of interest in attending to either George Contie Blackburn, 724-321-6418 or Georgie.blackburn@blackburnsmed.com or Carol Wetter Kepple, 724-353-1086 or rckepple@consolidated.net.

• Burrell High School Class of 1974 is planning a reunion for Aug. 3 at the Lower Burrell Veterans of Foreign Wars. Details: call or text Debbie McDonald, 724-309-9748or debshankmcdonald@hotmail.com. Visit Burrell 1974 Reunion on Facebook.

• Highlands High School Class of 1974 will have a reunion from 5 to 11 p.m. Aug. 31 at the Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane. Cost: $50 per person, includes dinner and entertainment. Cash bar. Reservations required by June 1. Payments: Paypal or personal check preferred. Details: Mary Beth Jenson, Highlands1974@gmail.com.

• Penn Hills High School Class of 1974 will have a reunion at 6 p.m. June 8 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in downtown Pittsburgh. Cost: $65 per person, includes heavy appetizers, food stations and dessert. There will be a cash bar, DJ and photo booth. Details: phhs74reunion@gmail.com or visit Penn Hills Class of 1974 on Facebook.

• Deer Lakes High School Class of 1980 will have a reunion from 7 to 11 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Owls Club, Main Street, Russellton, West Deer. Casual dress. There will be food, live music, a DJ and a cash bar. Donations will be accepted. Reservations required. Reservations: Jeff Whitico, 724-212-5658 or Curt Franciscus, 724-472-2910, or windstormcurtis@gmail.com.

• Burrell High School Class of 2004 will have a reunion from noon to 3 p.m. July 6 at the Bonfire Restaurant, Route 56, Allegheny Township, and from 7 to 10 p.m. at Voodoo Brewery, 956 Fifth Ave., New Kensington. Details and questions: Chaz Shipman, BurrellHSClass2004@gmail.com.

The Stroller will reach your classmates far and wide. Send information about your class reunion to cpinto-smith@triblive.com.

Calendar

Apollo

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.

May 18: St. James Parish will sponsor a Super Patriotic Bingo at 7 p.m. in the parish activity center, 109 Owens View Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m. Cost: $30, includes bingo supplies, food and drinks. Must be at least 21. There will be instant tickets, a basket raffle and a $1,500 cover-all jackpot game. Those attending are encouraged to wear red, white and blue. Tickets: Linda, 724-882-8776.

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.

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

Today, Saturday and Sunday: A rummage sale will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today 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

Sunday: St. Mary, Mother of God Church will host bingo at 6:30 p.m. at the Family Community Center, 407 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Cost: $21, includes 16 regular games. Extra packets, strip tickets, food and refreshments will be sold.

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: 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.

Today: 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.

Sunday: The Knights of Columbus will host a pancake and sausage breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the council home, 28 Garfield St., Natrona. Cost: $7; younger than 6, $4.

May 16: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will sponsor a Build a Buddy fundraiser to make a Terry the Triceratops at 4:30 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Children age 3 to 12 welcome. Cost: $20. Reservations required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

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.

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.

Lower Burrell 

Today: 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 

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.

Sunday: Aluminum City Terrace Bingo Committee will host bingo from 2 to 4:30 p.m. in the activity center. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Cost: $5, includes one board, snacks and drinks; extra boards, $1 each. There will be a 50-50 raffle. Public welcome.

North Apollo

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

Parks Township

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

Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will have a country music jam night from 5 to 8 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. Bring your favorite stringed instrument and sing along. Refreshments available. Public welcome. Details: 724-845-2390.

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.

Sunday and 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.

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 Theater, 145 Lincoln St.

Washington Township 

Today: 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.

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