The Stroller, Nov. 9, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Students invited to develop engagement strategy for PennDOT
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Department of Environmental Protection invite high school students in grade nine to 12 to enter the fifth annual PennDOT Innovations Challenge, which encourages students to use their problem solving, creative and strategic thinking abilities to solve real-world transportation challenges.
This year’s contest asks students to develop a comprehensive and cost-effective public engagement strategy, beyond the current public engagement procedures, that uses innovative technologies and tools that PennDOT can implement to more effectively engage and connect with all age groups during the transportation planning and project development process.
Regional winners will be selected and invited to compete in Harrisburg for the state championship. The winning team will receive $2,500 from the Transportation Policy and Education Foundation, an educational arm of the Associated Pennsylvania Constructors.
Submission deadline is Dec. 17. For details, visit penndot.gov/innovation and click on the Innovations Challenge link.
Donations being accepted for holiday vouchers
Allegheny Valley Association of Churches is accepting donations to help with the food bank turkey voucher distribution.
To donate, send a check with “Thanksgiving” in the memo to Allegheny Valley Association of Churches, 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights, PA 15065 or visit avaoc.org. All donations will be acknowledged.
Winter clothing drive underway in New Kensington
The New Kensington Lions Club and Urban Image are sponsoring a cold weather clothing drive through Dec. 2 to benefit local community.
Items needed include new and gently-used coats, hats, gloves and scarfs and other winter clothing items. Clothing donations and checks made out the New Kensington Lions Club can be taken to Urban Image, 955 Fourth Ave., New Kensington. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.
Volunteer welcome at New Kensington park clean-up day
The New Kensington Recreation Commission will sponsor a park clean-up day at noon Thursday at Gazebo Park, Fifth Avenue and Eighth Street.
Volunteers are welcome to donate their time along with members of the Valley High School Interact Club and Pucketos Garden Club. Bring gloves and a rake.
Salvation Army free lunch distribution offered 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.
Everyone is welcome.
Calendar
Allegheny Township
Nov. 16: Westarm Physical Therapy and Home Health will offer a free seminar, “Are You Considering a Knee or Hip Replacement,” at 6 p.m. at the office, 1001 S. Leechburg Hills Road, Kiski Park Plaza. Dr. Eric Evans will be the speaker. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-337-6522.
Apollo
Wednesday: Apollo Hose Co. No. 2 will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Prize amounts have been raised and there will be a $1,000 must-go jackpot. Details: 724-478-4831
Wednesdays and Saturdays: Apollo Area Historical Society will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the WCTU Building, 317 N. Second St. The current exhibit is a vintage toy display.
Arnold
Friday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is accepting orders for its weekly pierogi sale. Varieties: potato and sauerkraut. Pickup: 12:30 to 4 p.m. Fridays at the church social hall. Face masks required. Cost: $11 per dozen; 6 for $6. Orders: 724-339-9257, 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Brackenridge
Wednesday: 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 begin at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave.
Sunday: A turkey bingo will be at 1 p.m. at Pioneer Hose Co., 124 Morgan St. Doors open at noon. Sponsored by Pioneer Hose Auxiliary. There will be a silent auction and 50/50, and snacks and beverages will be sold. Cost: lapboards, $5; special packet, $5. .
East Vandergrift
Dec. 6: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish is sponsoring a St. Nicholas Day raffle. Winning numbers will be the noon and 7 p.m. Dec. 6 Pa. Lottery Daily Pick 3 numbers. The noon winner receives $1,000 and a $100 gift certificate to Pounds Turkey Farm. The 7 p.m. winner receives $1,300 and a $100 gift certificate to Pounds Turkey Farm. Cost: $10, for two numbers. Tickets: Deborah, 724-859-3186, the church office or after Sunday Mass in the church vestibule.
Fawn
Nov. 17: A free introduction to fly fishing class will be offered at 7 p.m. at Millerstown United Methodist Church, 2830 Thompson Road. Must be at least 12 years old. Details: Greg Mix, 724-882-0940.
Freeport
Wednesdays: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from noon to 3 p.m. Cash only. No donations are being accepted at this time. Details: 724-295-3095
Gilpin
Thursday: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7:15 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.
Harmar
Nov. 19: Addiction Recovery Ministry Pittsburgh is accepting orders for a Jenny Lee swirl bread sale. Varieties: classic cinnamon, cinnamon raisin, cinnamon apple, and cinnamon pumpkin pie. Cost: $5. Order deadline: Wednesday. Pickup: Nov. 19. Details: 412-378-9290.
Harrison
Wednesday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host a pop culture Trivia Night at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Family and friends can form a team of up to four members and compete against others in categories such as modern and classic movies, video games, comics, music and art. Reservations required. Reservations: visit the calendar section of alleghenyvalleylibrary.org or call 724-226-3491.
Wednesday: The Agape Thrift Shop at Grace United Methodist Church, 1333 Freeport Road, will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Masks required. Clean fall and winter clothing in all sizes is needed. Bring donations on Wednesday or leave them on the front porch. Do not place donations in the blue bins behind the church.
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: The Needle and Thread Club for students who are at least in fourth grade at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet at 12:30 p.m. in the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd, Natrona Heights. November’s project will be a counted cross stitch holiday ornament. Basic materials provided. Reservations and face masks required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org or call 724-226-3491.
Nov. 16: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will present a free Who Knew? program, “History of Local Neighborhoods,” with author and Valley News Dispatch correspondent George Guido at 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd., Natrona Heights. Online attendance available via Zoom.us. Registration and face masks required. Registration: 724-226-3491 or visit the EventKeeper section of alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.
Kiski Township
Nov. 24: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Company is accepting orders for pies and pumpkin rolls from The Pie Shoppe in Laughlintown. Varieties: chocolate meringue, coconut meringue, lemon meringue, apple, Dutch apple, blackberry, wild blueberry, razzleberry, cherry, peach, raisin, harvest and pumpkin pies, and pumpkin rolls, all $10. Paid order deadline: Saturday. Pick-up: Nov. 24. Orders: Morgan, 724-466-2812.
Leechburg
Thursday: The annual membership meeting for Lower Kiski Ambulance Service, serving Allegheny Township, Gilpin, Hyde Park, Leechburg and West Leechburg, will be at 6 p.m. at the ambulance station, 80 Kiski Ave. Public welcome.
Thursday: 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.
Sunday: A barbeque dinner will be from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Marconi Club, 135 River Ave., to benefit Craig and Melissa Hubert of Leechburg who lost their home in a fire. Basket donations are being accepted for a silent auction. To donate to the auction, contact Sherry Jackson Price on Facebook.
Dec. 11 and 12: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company is seeking crafters and vendors for a Christmas craft show set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Cost: $30 for an 8-foot table with two chairs for one day; or $50 for both days. Details: Melissa, 724-332-9090 or allermelissa@comcast.net or Shay, 724-596-2858.
Dec. 18: Holy Innocents Anglican Church, 366 Third St., will have its annual Christmas Bake Sale. Orders are being taken for assorted homemade cookie trays. Cost: large trays, $40; small trays, $30. Order deadline: Nov. 30. Orders: 724-882-2665, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays
Lower Burrell
Wednesday: Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania will host an informational sign-up event from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Face masks and social distancing required regardless of vaccination status. Details: Diane, 412-526-6723 or dhoover@gswpa.org.
Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars is seeking vendors and crafters for a show at the post, Wildlife Lodge Road. No home improvement companies, please. Details: 724-339-6690, choose the office listing and leave a message for assistant manager Jamie.
New Kensington
Wednesday: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will host a virtual Bow Wow/Meow 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.
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
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 in memory of Bill Hawk. Those picking up meals should observe social distancing while waiting in line.
O’Hara
Wednesday: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will host a virtual Bow Wow/Meow 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.
Pittsburgh
Wednesday: The Manos Art Gallery of Tarentum will host a pop-up art exhibit from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Howard Hanna City Living Office, 3429 Butler St. There will be refreshments and food trucks. Donations will be accepted at the door and proceeds from a silent auction will benefit the Free Care Fund at UPMC Children’s Hospital, Pittsburgh.
Plum
Today: Plum Community Center will host a community blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. at the center, 499 Center New Texas Road. Appointments recommended. Bring ID. Appointments: 412-209-7000, dellgass@vitalant.org or visit vitalant.org and click on the Schedule Now or New Donor buttons. Search for group code C528.
Today: Larry Keough, James Keough and Jean Gess will perform at 6:30 p.m. at Plum Community Library, 445 Center New Texas Road. Reservations required. Reservations: plumlibrary.org
Nov. 16: Plum Community Center will host a vaccine clinic from 1 to 7 p.m. at the center, 499 Center New Texas Road. Covid-19 initial and booster shots and flu shots will be available. Registration required. Registration: book.appointment-plus.com/d2yy1vz4/?employee_id=859 or call 412-795-2330.
Springdale
Thursday: A Veterans Day Family Fun Night will be at 6 p.m. at Springdale Free Public Library, 331 School St. Remember our veterans with stories, crafts and activities. Registration and face masks required. Registration: 724-274-9729.
Saturday: A cash bash to benefit Springdale Volunteer Fire Department will be at the Springdale Veterans Association, 1151 Pittsburgh St. Doors open at 3 p.m. and the first drawing will be at 4. Must be at least 21 to attend. Cost: $20. Must present a ticket at the door to enter. Tickets: 724-274-5090.
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.
Wednesdays: BridgePoint Church will offer, “Stop, Drop and Read,” from 3 to 4 p.m. in the church children’s library, 400 E. Ninth Ave. Free children’s grab-and-go meals will be distributed.
Wednesday: The 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.
Vandergrift
Today: Vandergrift Public Library will host a free Thanksgiving storytime with a craft for children age 2 to 8 at 6 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Face masks and reservations required. Reservations: 724-568-2212.
Wednesday: The YoYos Needles Art group at Vandergrift Public Library will meet from 2 to 4 p.m. in the library reading room, 128C. Washington Ave. All skill levels welcome. No reservations required. Details: 724-568-2212.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday: Victorian Vandergrift Museum will host a quilt show featuring the work of local quilters from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Goldstrum Hall next to the museum, 184 Sherman Ave. Some quilts are over 100 years old. Free admission.
Nov. 17: Vandergrift Public Library will host a Home School Meet Up and Think Tank at 12:30 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Homeschoolers of all ages are welcome to meet others and learn about the resources at the library. The group plans to meet monthly. Registration required. Registration: 724-568-2212.
West Deer
Wednesday: East Union Presbyterian Church will have a takeout spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. at the church, 292 East Union Road. Menu: spaghetti with choice of several sauces, salad, rolls and dessert. Donations will be accepted. There will be no dinner in December. Details: 724-265-1381
Nov. 20: Bull Creek Church Model Railroad Association is accepting orders for an Italian hoagie sale. Cost: $6. Order deadline: Nov. 14. Pickup: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 20 in the side entrance of Bull Creek Presbyterian Church social hall, 224 Tarentum Culmerville Road. Orders: Rick, 724-448-8444 or private message Bull Creek Church on Facebook with your contact information and number of hoagies.
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