The Stroller, May 4, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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National Day of Prayer services planned

Two National Day of Prayer services are planned Thursday locally.

• Springdale Open Bible Church, 401 Colfax St., will have a service at 7 p.m. in the church. For details, call 724-274-6610.

• Center United Presbyterian Church, 1575 Donnellville Road, Fawn, will host a service at 7 p.m. Thursday at the church and online on Facebook. Masks and social distancing will be required for in-person worship. To view the service remotely, visit Allegheny Valley Association of Churches on Facebook.

Fire company to start annual fund drive

Sarver Volunteer Fire Company is conducting its annual fund drive for 2021. Letters were mailed to all residents, businesses and property owners within their service area.

If you did not receive a donation request in the mail and wish to donate to the fire company, mail your donation to Sarver Volunteer Fire Company, 110 Elliott Road, Sarver PA 16055.

Help needed with Vandergrift public gardens

The Vandergrift Garden Club is seeking help taking care of the public garden areas in the borough.

Plants and gloves will be supplied. To volunteer, call Beverly at 724-567-5038 and leave a message.

Salvation Army free lunch distribution planned Thursday

The Allegheny Valley Salvation Army and Community Center in Brackenridge offers free grab and go lunches from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays in parking lot at the center, 917 Brackenridge Ave.

In Our Schools

New Kensington-Arnold School District

New Kensington-Arnold School District will conduct kindergarten registration the week of May 10 at Martin Elementary School, 1800 Seventh Street Road.

Appointments are required. Required documentation includes: child’s birth certificate and immunization record; parent’s Pennsylvania driver’s license or state identification with current address; current utility bill or lease/mortgage with parent’s name and address; custody papers, if applicable.

Call Meg at 724-335-4641 for more information and to schedule an appointment.

Calendar

Apollo

Thursday: Apollo Area Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. in WCTU Building, 317 N. Second St.

Thursday: The Teen Come As You Are Book Club at Apollo Memorial Library will meet at 6 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Teens are welcome to come with their latest or favorite reads, discuss with others and discover new books. Details: 724-478-4214

Brackenridge

Thursday: Bingo will be hosted by the American Legion at 7:15 p.m. at the post, 845 First Ave. Face masks must be worn. Seating arrangements will reflect social distancing. The kitchen will be closed.

Buffalo Township

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

Butler County

Thursday: The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Butler County will offer a free online support group at 7 p.m. at Zoom.us for families and friends of those living with a mental illness. The group meets the at 7 p.m. the first Thursday and 5:30 p.m. the third Monday of each month. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-431-0069 or info@namibutler.org. Participants must confirm attendance by 3 p.m. the day of the meeting to receive a link to participate.

East Deer

May 13: East Deer Commissioners agenda meeting scheduled Thursday is cancelled. The regular meeting will be 7:30 p.m. May 13. Comments should be emailed to eastdeermanager@outlook.com or sent to the office, 927 Freeport Road, by 2 p.m. May 12.

Freeport  

Wednesday: Freeport International Baseball Invitational will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Freeport United Methodist Church social hall, 211 Fourth St. Anyone interested in helping with the event is welcome. Details: freeportinternationals.com

Thursday: Freeport Renaissance Association will meet at 7 p.m. at the Riverside Park gazebo. Everyone welcome.

Gilpin

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

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 face masks 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 

Thursdays: A New Path Al-Anon Family Group, a free, confidential program for anyone whose life has been affected by someone else’s drinking, will meet at 7 p.m. in First United Methodist Church, 251 Main St. Face masks and social distancing required.

Thursday: 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. Please note the new date. Basic computer skills and face masks required. Ancestry.com and Newspaper.com are available. Sanitizing stations will be available. Details: Judy, 724-681-9154

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

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

Thursday: Knead Community Café in New Kensington will hand out free grab-and-go dinners from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the café, 1011 Barnes St. This week’s meals are sponsored by Westmoreland Community Action. Those picking up meals are reminded to observe social distancing while waiting in line.

Thursday: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary Bingo will be at 7 p.m. at the aerie, 2134 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open with new selections. Social distancing will be observed, and masks are required except when eating. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403

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

Today: 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

Springdale 

Monday: 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 

Today: 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.

Today: 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

Thursday: Orders are being accepted for a soup sale by Central Presbyterian Church. Varieties: vegetarian vegetable and beef vegetable, $6 per quart. Pickup: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at the church, 305 Allegheny St. Orders: 724-224-9220

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

Ongoing: Vandergrift Public Library has expanded its in-person operating hours. Hours are: 1 to 7 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, 1 to 7 p.m. Thursdays, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. Porch pick up is still available by request. All other safety precautions will still be enforced including masks and social distancing. Items required for return are being accepted at the desk. Details: 724-568-2212