The Stroller, Nov. 5, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Pure Gold to headline Vandergrift benefit concert

The Casino Theatre will host a concert Nov. 15 featuring Pure Gold, LTZ and the Nied’s Hotel Band to benefit Vandergrift Public Library.

Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the show will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance for reserved seats and will be $25 at the door if available. For tickets, visit casinotheater.org.

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Pop-up food bank day to aid SNAP recipients

The Sia Center Event Hall in Vandergrift is collecting donations for a pop-up food bank day planned Friday at the center for those who receive SNAP benefits and are affected by the government shutdown.

Items needed include non-perishables, baby items including formula, frozen items, cases of water and other drinks. All items must be sealed. Monetary donations will be used to buy food.

Volunteer help is also needed to prepare and set up at the event. Donations can be dropped off at the center, 716 Wallace St. or at Jenn’s Play Care, 516 18^th St., North Apollo. For drop-off hours and to offer your time, call the center at 724-561-3569. To give online, visit square.link/u/7ueTYkAe.

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Calendar

Apollo

Today: Apollo Hose Company No. 2 will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $25 per packet. The kitchen will be open with a limited menu. Details: 724-478-4831.

Thursday: Apollo Area Historical Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the WCTU Building, 317 N. Second St. New members welcome.

Nov. 11: St. James Parish is accepting orders for a nut roll sale. Cost: $15. Order deadline: Friday. Pickup: after 2:30 p.m. Nov. 11 in the parish activities center. Orders: Rita, 724-478-2404, Charlene, 412-289-8903 or Jennifer, 412-860-5349.

Arnold

Friday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is accepting orders for its weekly pierogi sale. Varieties: potato or sauerkraut, $14 per dozen. Pickup: 12:30 to 4 p.m. Fridays in the church social hall. Orders: 724-339-9257, 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Brackenridge

Today: Al-Anon will meet at 8 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10th Ave. The group offers help and hope for families and friends of alcoholics.

Thursday: Bingo will be at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave. Details: 724-994-6030.

Thursday: The Allegheny Valley Salvation Army and Community Center will hand out free grab-and-go lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the center parking lot, 917 Brackenridge Ave. Free grocery items from Walmart and Aldi will be available. Everyone is welcome.

Sunday: A bingo to benefit the Highlands High School Varsity Marching Band will be at 1 p.m. at the American Legion, 841 First Ave. Doors open at noon. There will be a silent auction, food and 50-50. Cost: $30 in advance; $35 at the door. Tickets: bingo4hvbb@gmail.com.

Delmont

Thursday: Rep. Jill Cooper will sponsor a firearms safety and rights seminar from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Lamplighter Restaurant, 6566 Route 22. Jim Stoker, president of Firearms Owners Against Crime, will be the speaker. Reservations requested but not required. Reservations: 724-387-9113 or aadams@pahousegop.com.

Freeport

Today: The Blessing Closet at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All items are free, but donations will be accepted. Items available include clothing of all sizes, bedding and window items. Donations of clothing, shoes and boots welcome; must be laundered and free from smoke and pet hair. Wheelchair accessible. Details: 724-295-3095.

Gilpin

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

Nov. 10: Christ the King Parish is accepting orders for crescent rolls for the Thanksgiving/Christmas season. Rolls are $6.50 a dozen with an order deadline of Nov. 10. Pickup dates will be assigned when ordering. Orders: 724-309-1976 or 724-845-7588.

Nov. 14: An American Red Cross community blood drive will be from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Gilpin Volunteer Firehall, 113 Firehall Road. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code GTVFD.

Harrison

Today: The Agape Thrift Shop at Grace United Methodist Church, 1333 Freeport Road, will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Clean clothing in all sizes is needed. No housewares or bedding please. Bring donations on Wednesday or leave them on the front porch. Do not place donations in the blue bins behind the church.

Today: Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank will be open from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Food bank participants can receive food allotments twice per month. Those who are not yet registered should come from 3 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday. The Sparrow’s Nest clothing and home goods ministry will be open from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Details and alternate times: 724-226-0606, ext. 10.

Today: The Becky’s Closet community clothing store at Faith Lutheran Church, 1500 Broadview Blvd., will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. Cost: adult tops and bottoms, 50 cents; children’s clothing, 25 cents. Please bring small bills and your own bags. Donations welcome during these hours. Everyone welcome.

Thursday: Friends of Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet at 10 a.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. New members welcome. Meeting attendance is not a requirement for being a Friends member. Details: 724-224-3491.

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.

Fridays: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer Toddle Time for children 3 and younger at 10 a.m. No reservations required. Details: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Nov. 19: Allegheny-Kiski Health Foundation will offer a free seminar “Streets Smarts and Safety: Exploitation, Awareness and Staying in Control” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the foundation office, 1 Acee Drive. Harrison Police Chief Brian Turack will discuss trends in the local community. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-294-3157 or pkuzmirek@akhealth.org.

Jefferson Township

Thursday: Bingo will be at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 754 N. Pike Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Proceeds benefit post and auxiliary projects.

Kiski Township

Tuesday : New Beginnings United Methodist Church, 1559 Route 56, will sponsor a Widows & Widowers luncheon at noon at the church. Soup and sandwiches will be served and there will be a short devotion. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-478-4525 or nbumcapollo@gmail.com.

Leechburg

Thursday: The free genealogy group at Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society will meet from 10 a.m. to noon at the museum, 118 First St. The group meets on the first and third Thursday of each month. Bring a laptop or tablet. Basic computer skills required. Details: Judy, 724-681-9154.

Nov. 15: Leechburg Area Community Association will sponsor a murder mystery dinner, “A Fright at the Rock Opera,” at 6 p.m. at the Marconi Club, 135 River Ave. Cost: $40, includes dinner and dessert. Tickets: 724-236-0080 or at Leechburg Public Library, 139 Market St.

Nov. 15 and 16: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company is accepting space reservations for a holiday craft and vendor fair at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Cost: $30, includes an 8-foot table and two chairs for one day; two days, $50. Reservations: Melissa, 724-332-9090 or allermelissa@comcast.net.

Dec. 20: Holy Innocents Anglican Church, 366 Third St., is accepting orders for its annual Christmas cookie tray sale. Cost: large trays, $42; small trays, $32. Order deadline: Nov. 30. Orders: 724-882-2665, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.

Lower Burrell

Today: Peoples Library will host a virtual talk with Joseph Lee, author of “Nothing More of This Land: Community, Power and the Search for Indigenous Identity,” at 2 p.m. Recordings will be available to watch on demand. To register and ask questions, visit libraryc.org/peopleslibrary. Details: 724-339-1021.

Thursday: The Chess Club for players age 8 to 18 will meet at 4 p.m. at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details: 724-339-1021.

Nov. 10: Westmoreland County Marine Detachment is selling raffle tickets to win two rolls of $20 Pa. Lottery scratch-off tickets or $1,000 cash. Cost: $10, for two numbers. The winning number will be the Nov. 10 evening Pa. Pick 3 lottery number. Tickets: Jim Walters, 724-681-6293 or waltersusmc@comcast.net.

Lower Burrell/New Kensington

Nov. 19: Peoples Library is selling chances to win a collection of Pennsylvania Lottery scratch-off tickets. Cost: $5 each; or three for $10. The drawing will be Nov. 19. Tickets are available at both library locations. Details: 724-339-1021.

New Kensington

Ongoing: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley is selling 2026 lottery calendar tickets. Tickets are $25 and include one number for each day of the year. Special number requests will be granted if the number is available. Tickets: jlessig@animalprotectors.net or animalprotectors.net.

Today: 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.

Today: Ethical Hope, 938 Fifth Ave, will offer free programs: 11 a.m., toddler story time and craft; 11:30 a.m., preschool story time and craft; and 12:30 p.m., kids crafts. No reservations required. Details: visit Ethical Hope on Facebook.

Thursday: Knead Community Café, 1011 Barnes St., will hand out free grab-and-go meals from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the café. This week’s meals are sponsored by Vandergrift Presbyterian Church. Details and sponsorship information: 878-847-7997 or kneadcommunitycafe.org.

Thursday: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary Bingo will be at 7 p.m. at the aerie, 2134 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Sales are from 6 to 6:50 p.m. Cost: $25 for a 12-on package; specials will be available. The kitchen will be open. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403.

Thursday and Saturday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Items available include clothing for all members of the family, shoes, linens, purses and handbags. Donations welcome during business hours only. Do not leave donations at the door.

Oakmont

Thursday: Riverview Community Action Center will host an open house from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the center, 501 Second St. Learn about the programs at the center and enjoy music and food. There are no residency requirements.

Oklahoma Borough

Nov. 22: A turkey trot bingo will be at 7 p.m. at Oklahoma School House Hall, 171 Thorn St. Doors open at 5 p.m. Cost: $30. Proceeds benefit Oklahoma and Vandergrift No. 1 and No. 2 volunteer fire departments. Tickets: Chris, 724-594-6799 or Donnie, 412-760-9364.

Parks Township

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

Plum

Thursday: A self-defense class for women will be offered from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Plum Community Library, 445 Center New Texas Road. Grand Master Michael Caruso from ATA Martial Arts in Murrysville will be the instructor. Participants should dress comfortably and be able to move freely. Reservations required. Reservations: plumlibrary.org.

Nov. 12: Plum School District and Plum Community Library will sponsor “The Inclusion Connection,” a gathering for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 445 Center New Texas Road. Childcare will be available by reservation. Reservations: plumlibrary.org.

Sharpsburg

Sunday : A bingo to benefit the brown bag lunch program of Light of Life Rescue Mission will be at 2 p.m. at the John Paul I Center, 201 Ninth St. Cost: $25, includes six cards for 10 regular games that pay, $25 each; five specials that pay $50 each; and one $200 jackpot game. Tickets: Rosemarie, 412-378-9290 or rhaasarm@gmail.com.

South Buffalo

Nov. 30: St. Mary, Mother of God Parish will host a Thanksgiving super bingo at 3 p.m. at South Buffalo Fire Hall, 695 Freeport Road. Doors open at 1 p.m. Cost: $50, includes 16 regular games, five specials and a $2,500 jackpot. There will be small games of chance, food and beverages. Tickets: John, 724-681-8297 or Jeff, 724-596-0503.

Springdale

Thursday: Lower Valley Community Food Bank will distribute food from 1 to 3 p.m. from the rear entrance of the Springdale borough building, 325 School St. Do not arrive before 12:45 p.m. Anyone in need of food who lives in Springdale, Springdale Township, Cheswick, Harmar and the sections of Indiana Township and West Deer with a zip code of 15024 is welcome. New recipients can register Thursday. Updates: lowervalleyfoodbank.org.

Nov. 13: A family fun night will be at 6 p.m. at Springdale Free Public Library, 331 School St. There will be a scarecrow-themed story and craft. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum

Today: The Elks will host bingo at 6:30 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/attaboys-kitchen. Orders: 724-226-1644 by 8:15 p.m.

Friday: Free bread will be distributed at 10 a.m. while supplies last at Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., suite 12. Details: 724-224-9006.

Nov. 18, 19 and 20: Ss. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, 339 E. 10th Ave., is taking orders for its Thanksgiving nut roll sale. Nut, apricot and poppy seed rolls will be available. Pickup: Nov. 18. 19 and 20. Cost: $15 each. Orders: 724-224-3026, leave a message with your name, phone number and order; email tarentumbyzcath@gmail.com or visit tarentumbyzcath.org.

Nov. 22: Tarentum Recreation board is accepting registration from groups, businesses and clubs who would like to participate in this year’s holiday parade. Lineup will be at noon and the parade will begin at 1 p.m. Details: Carrie, 724-448-1470 or tarentummagazine@gmail.com.

Washington Township

Today: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 6 p.m. at Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380.

Friday: 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. The kitchen will open and card sales start at 6 p.m. Free coffee. Players must be at least 18 or accompanied by an adult.

Sunday : Friends of Cub Scout Pack 500 will sponsor a pancake breakfast and basket bash at 9 a.m. at Washington Township Volunteer Firehall, 4078 Route 66. Cost: $15, includes breakfast and one sheet of raffle tickets. The raffle will start around noon. Tickets: washtwsppack500@gmail.com.

Nov. 15: Quality Life Services, 151 Goodview Drive, is accepted space reservations for a holiday vendor show set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center. Details: Robyn Platt, 724-727-3451 or rplatt@qualitylifeservices.com.

Nov. 16: Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 will sponsor a super bingo at the firehall, 4078 Route 66. Doors open at noon and games begin at 2 p.m. Cost: in advance, $45; at the door, $55. There will be 18 regular games, four specials and 2 cover-all jackpot games, food, beverages, instant tickets and a 50-50. Reserved seating available for groups of six or more. Tickets: washington-township-vol-fire-company.square.site or from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Fridays at weekly bingo at the firehall.

West Deer

Friday: East Union Community Center will have a free family-friendly movie night with popcorn at 7 p.m. in the center, 292 East Union Road. Bring a blanket and pillow or chair.

Winfield

Thursday: The Matrona Family Resource Center at Cabot Church, 707 Winfield Road, will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. New and gently used clothing in sizes preemie through 10/12 will be available, as well as strollers, car seats, toys and more. No reservations required. Details: 724-524-1809 or tinyurl.com/mw9kd9cp.