The Stroller, May 4, 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.

Free rides available to medical appointments

Wesley Family Services now offers free transportation for those 18 and older from their homes to medical facilities within New Kensington, Arnold, Lower Burrell and parts of Vandergrift.

Rides are available from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays except holidays. One-way and round-trip rides are available. For details, call 724-895-8214.

Concordia speakers bureau offers presentations

The Concordia Lutheran Ministries Speakers Bureau has senior-care professionals available to speak to organizations and community groups free of charge.

Topics available include fall prevention, chronic disease management, senior nutrition, senior living, advance directives, end of life decision making, health and wellness, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease education, nutrition for a healthy lifestyle and more. A full list of topics is available.

For details, contact Cheryl Aughton at 724-487-4656 or caughton@concordialm.org.

Paper recycling project to benefit Apollo Memorial Library

A paper recycling bin is now located in the Apollo Volunteer Fire Department No. 2 and First Lutheran Church parking lot in Apollo.

Items that will be accepted include paper, newspapers, magazines, paper board such as cereal boxes and old books. Please no garbage or corrugated cardboard.

Items collected will be recycled and proceeds donated to Apollo Memorial Library.

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.

Calendar

Apollo

Today: 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

Today: 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 

Today: 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 

Today: 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.

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  

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

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 

Today: 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

Today: 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

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.

Lower Burrell 

Today: 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.

Today: 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.

Today: 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 

Monday: Peoples Library will offer an hour of jigsaw puzzle fun at 1 p.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. Details: 724-339-1021.

Monday: Pucketos Garden Club will meet at 11 a.m. at New Kensington United Presbyterian Church, 601 Fifth Ave. Nancy Neal of Sunny Sprouts Greenhouse will discuss “Perennials on Parade.” A light lunch will be served afterward. Guests welcome. Follow us on Facebook. Details and reservations: Pat, 724-275-7207.

Wednesday : 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.

Wednesday: A veterans service officer will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the office of state Rep. Jill Cooper, 356 Freeport St., suite 100. Services available will include disability and pension claims, benefit questions, assisting spouses with survivor benefits issues and applications for veterans grants. Appointments will be accepted, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: 724-472-4102.

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.

Oakmont

Monday: Oakmont Carnegie Library and the Oakmont Historical Society will host a program, “Marketing the Presidency – 125 Years of Presidential Artifacts,” at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd. Details: 412-828-9532.

Parks Township

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.

Saxonburg

Tuesday: Butler County Master Gardeners will present a free program about trees at 6:30 p.m. at South Butler County Library, 240 W. Main St. Master Gardener Kathy Allen will discuss tree identification and there will be a walk around the library grounds. Reservations encouraged, but not required. Reservations: 724-352-4810 or director@southbutlerlibrary.org.

Springdale 

Today: 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

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.

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

Today 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.