The Stroller, May 7, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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AVH Auxiliary plans Mother’s Day plant sale

Allegheny Valley Hospital Auxiliary will sell hanging baskets and ferns for Mother’s Day from 7 a.m. Thursday or until sold out in the drive-thru circle of parking lot 58, located to the left of the main hospital entrance, 1301 Carlisle St., Harrison.

Baskets will be provided by Schnur’s Greenhouse. Flowers will cost $15 each and ferns, $18. Cash and checks made out to AVH Auxiliary will be accepted. Proceeds will benefit auxiliary projects for the hospital.

Drive-through food distribution set Tuesday at Pittsburgh Mills

Allegheny Valley Association of Churches and the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank will host a drive-thru food distribution for anyone in need from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in parking lot of the former JC Penney store at the Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills, Frazer.

Reservations are not required. Guests should remain in their vehicles and open their door or trunk and will be served on a first come, first served basis.

Guests will complete a short registration process. Each household will need to complete an annual self-declaration of need form to receive food.

Stamp collectors plan Butlerpex

Butlerpex 2022, the annual stamp and postcard exhibition and exchange of the Butler County Philatelic Society, will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Tanglewood Center, 10 Austin Ave., Lyndora.

The event will have a post office, children’s area, lunch counter, table auction and 10 dealers offering philatelic supplies, stamps and collectable postcards for the novice through the advanced collector, and free admission and parking.

Calendar

Apollo

May 27: 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.

Freeport

Tuesday: The monthly Freeport Day community celebration will be from 5 to 8 p.m. in the borough. Shops, restaurants, churches and the library will be open, and organizations will participate. The Thrift Store at First United Methodist Church will be open.

Jefferson

Tuesday: Concordia at Cabot will sponsor a free monthly caregiver support group at 2 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month in the Lund Care Center private dining room, 134 Marwood Road. Use Entrance 4. Anyone who cares for a loved one with a physical problem or diminished reasoning skills at home is welcome. Details: 724-352-1571, ext. 8271.

Leechburg

June 10: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company is accepting reservations for yard sale spaces in the firehall parking lot during the community yard sale event. Cost: $25. Reservations: Melissa, 724-332-9090.

Lower Burrell 

Tuesday: Burrellton Garden Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Grace Community Presbyterian Church, 2751 Grant St. New members welcome. Details: 724-335-3353 or visit BurrelltonGardenClub on Facebook. .

May 20: Church of God is accepting space reservations for a parking lot treasures sale set for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 273 Chester Dr. Cost: $5 per space. No rain date. Reservations and details: 724-335-4422 or lbcog@hotmail.com.

Oct. 22: New Kensington Moose is accepting table reservations for a fall craft and vendor show planned for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the lodge, 499 Reimer St. Spaces limited to one representative from each company on a first come, first served basis. Cost: $25 for an 8-foot table; $20 for a 6-foot table. Reservation deadline is Sept. 1. Reservations: text 724-448-2506 or mooselodge053@gmail.com.

McCandless

Wednesday: The Sealarks Women’s Group will meet at 1 p.m. at Memorial Park Church, 8800 Peebles Road. The program will be a tai chi demonstration. The group provides Christian fellowship and social activity for women who are widowed, divorced or never married. New members welcome. Details and reservations: Edie, 412-487-7194.

New Kensington  

Tuesday and Saturday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Items available include clothing for all members of the family, shoes and linens. First-time customers receive 15 free items. Summer clothing donations welcome during business hours.

Oakmont

Tuesdays: Taking Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) meets at 6 p.m. at Oakmont United Methodist Church, 419 Maryland Ave. Monthly dues: $5; first meeting is free. Details: vrevilla@pointpark.edu.

Saxonburg

Tuesday: Butler County Master Gardeners will present a free program about vegetable gardening at 6:30 p.m. at South Butler County Library, 240 W. Main St. Details: 724-352-4810.

Vandergrift 

Tuesday: The YoYos Needle Arts group at Vandergrift Public Library will meet from 5 to 7 p.m. in the library reading room, 128C Washington Ave. No reservations required; just stop in. All skill levels welcome; however, this is not an instructional program. Meetings will be the second Tuesday of each month. Details: 724-568-2212.

Wednesday: A toddler story time will be at 11 a.m. at Vandergrift Public Library, 128C Washington Ave. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-568-2212.

Wednesday: Vandergrift Public Library will host a Mother’s Day game night and craft for all ages from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Space is limited. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-568-2212.

June 24: Vendor space reservations are being accepted by Vandergrift Pride in the Park. Seeking food trucks, arts and crafts vendors, musicians and artists. Details: visit Vanderpride on Facebook.