The Stroller, May 6, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Free picnic planned Saturday in Natrona

Fun and Freedom will sponsor a free Picnic in the Park from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday in Natrona Park, River Avenue, Harrison.

There will be food, music, games and more. For details, call 724-274-7773.

May Mart scheduled for Saturday

Burrellton Garden Club will host its annual May Mart from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Lower Burrell City Hall garage, Schreiber Street.

Items available will include annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, vegetables, herbs, flowers in decorative clay pots and flea-tique items.

Proceeds benefit beautification projects in local parks and memorials.

Harrison diaper pantry plans monthly drive-up distribution

The Diaper Pantry at Christ Our Hope Anglican Church, Harrison, will distribute diapers from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday:at the church, 926 Painter Ave., and at Sheldon Park, both in Natrona Heights. Recipients must drive up and remain in their vehicles. First-time recipients must provide present their own identification, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card.

Calendar

Apollo

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

Today: 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

Saturday: A vendor fair will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parish center at St. James Parish, 109 Owens View Ave. Face masks and social distancing required. Details: Linda, 724-882-8776

Brackenridge

Today: 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.

Butler County

Today: 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. today to receive a link to participate.

Freeport

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

Gilpin

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

Harrison

Friday: 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.

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

May 15: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer a free gardening program, “Tomatomania,” with garden writer Jessica Damiano at 11 a.m. online at Zoom.us. Topics will include how to plant, prune, fertilize and maintain tomato plants. Reservations required. Reservations: visit the calendar section at 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 Township

May 28: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department is accepting orders for pies, rolls and snails from The Pie Shoppe in Laughlintown. Varieties: chocolate meringue, coconut meringue, lemon meringue, apple, dutch apple, blackberry, wild blueberry, razzleberry, cherry, peach, raisin, bumbleberry and strawberry rhubarb, all $9.50; pumpkin rolls and cinnamon rolls, $7 for six; and snails, $7 per dozen. Paid orders due May 16. Pickup May 28 at the firehall. Details and orders: call or text Morgan, 724-466-2812

Leechburg  

Today: 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.

Today: 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

Friday: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will host a fish fry from 3 to 7 p.m. at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Menu: baked or fried fish dinners, shrimp dinners, chicken strips, macaroni and cheese, fries and coleslaw. Orders: 724-842-3141 or 724-845-1684

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

Saturday: The ClothesLine ministry at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. outdoors, weather permitting. In case of rain, the event will be canceled. Cost: all items, 25 cents each or five for $1. Face masks required. Updates: ClothesLine on Facebook

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the Cool Change band from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.

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: 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.

Today: 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

Saturday and Monday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from 11 to 1 p.m.

Wednesday: 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

Oakmont

Saturday: The Garden Club of Oakmont will have its annual plant sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Hoffstot’s parking lot, Allegheny Avenue. Selections will include annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, lettuce, herb bowls and container plantings. Flowers will be available by the flat or market park. Checks, cash or credit cards accepted. Covid-19 protocols will be followed. Oakmont Lions will sell brooms. Proceeds will benefit club projects.

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

Wednesday: Springdale Free Public Library will host a craft program to learn how to make fabric flowers at 1 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Supplies provided. Bring a pair of scissors that will cut fabric. Face masks required. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729

Tarentum 

Today: 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

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.

Torrance

Saturday: 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

Saturday: Bingo will begin at 7 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 141 Sumner Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The kitchen will be open.

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