The Stroller, Oct. 17, 2022: 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 a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number.

Corner LaunchBox offers Idea Test Lab

The Corner Launchbox in New Kensington will sponsor the Idea Test Lab at 6 p.m. Thursdays Oct. 20 and 27, and Nov. 10, all online, and Dec. 1 in person at the center, 701 Fifth Ave.

The Test Lab is a place to explore how to turn your idea into a viable business. Topics will include how to define customer targets, articulate a need and better understand how current competitors fall short.

Reservations are required. For details and reservations, call Joanna Sutton at 724-472-1181 or jqs7188@psu.edu. Reservation deadline is Tuesday.

Free lunch offered Wednesday at Allegheny Valley Church of God

Allegheny Valley Church of God, 216 Catalpa St., New Kensington, will serve free grab-and-go lunches at noon Wednesday.

Meatball sandwiches and cookies will be served for as long as the food lasts. For details, call 724-335-0994.

Calendar

Apollo

Wednesday : A card party will be at 6:30 p.m. at St. James Parish activity center, 109 Owens View Drive. Games will include 500, bridge, cinch, pinochle, canasta or a game of your choice. A cash kitchen will be open and there will be table prizes and two 50/50 drawings. Admission: $5. Details: Linda, 724-882-8776.

Wednesday: Apollo Memorial Library will host a family board game night from 5 to 7 p.m. at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Bring your game or play one of the library’s. Drop in anytime from 5 to 7 p.m. Details: 724-478-4214.

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. There will be specials and wish jars. Details: 724-478-4831.

Wednesdays and Saturdays: Apollo Area Historical Society Museum, 317 N. Second St., is open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations of paper towels, stamps, envelopes, cleaning supplies, copy paper and trash bags are welcome. Details: ApolloPAHistory@gmail.com.

Saturday : A Night at the Races will be at 7 p.m. at St. James Parish activity center, 109 Owens View Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be at 6 p.m. Menu: hamburgers, chicken tenders, kielbasa and sauerkraut, cowboy beans, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, dessert and beverages. Cost: $20, includes food. There will be a basket raffle, instant lottery tickets, pull tabs and a 50/50. Those attending must be 21. Tickets: Linda, 724-882-8776; before and after Mass in the church vestibule and at the door.

Nov. 8: Apollo Hose Company No. 2 is taking orders for an Election Day soup sale. Varieties: vegetable beef, stuffed pepper, chicken noodle and broccoli cheese, $8 per quart; $4 per pint. Pickup: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 8 at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Advance orders required by Oct. 24. Orders: avfd2@yahoo.com or contact any member.

Nov. 25: Apollo Memorial Library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave., is sponsoring a Black Friday cash lottery. The winning number will be the 7 p.m. Nov. 25 Pick 3 Pennsylvania Lottery number. Winner receives $500, one number above and one number below both receive $25 each. Cost: $2, includes two numbers. Tickets: stop in at the library.

Arnold

Friday: The Tomb Coffeehouse, 1821 Fifth Ave., formerly known as Lazarus Tomb, will have a 50^th anniversary celebration from 7 to 9 p.m. There will be food and refreshments. Residents are encouraged to attend and share their stories and memories of the facility.

Friday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is accepting orders for its pierogi sale. Varieties: potato or sauerkraut. Pickup: 12:30 to 4 p.m. Fridays in the church social hall. Cost: $12 per dozen. 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.

Buffalo Township  

Oct. 27: Zion United Methodist Church will host a community blood drive from 1 to 7 p.m. in the church Family Life Center, 438 Bear Creek Road. Appointments recommended. Bring ID. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or visit donateblood.centralbloodbank.org. Search for group code C664.

Freeport 

Wednesday: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from noon 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 fall and winter clothing, shoes and boots welcome. Donations must be laundered and free from pet hair. Handicap accessible. Details: 724-295-3095.

Oct. 24: The Christian Mothers of St. Mary, Mother of God Church will host a fall Game and Card Social from 6:30 to 10 p.m. in the church fellowship hall, 608 High St. Cost: $10, includes salad buffet and refreshments. There will be door and table prizes and a 50/50 raffle. Men welcome. Reservations and details: Carol, 724-316-1204.

Gilpin

Nov. 9, 10 and 15: Christ the King Parish is accepting orders for nut, apricot, poppy seed and crescent rolls for the Thanksgiving/Christmas season. Long rolls are $12.50 each with an order deadline of Oct. 31. Pickup: noon to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 9 or 10. Crescent rolls are $6.50 a dozen with an order deadline of Nov. 7. Pickups: noon to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 15. Orders: Toni, 724-309-1976 or Anne, 412-549-1583.

Harrison  

Tuesday: The Who Knew? program at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will present, “Pennsylvania Ghost Trails,” at 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. and online at Zoom.us. Reservations required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Tuesday: Tarentum Area Lions Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane. Members and guests welcome.

Wednesday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley, will offer a free program, “Haunted Pittsburgh,” at 6 p.m. online and at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Reservations required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Wednesday: 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. Wednesday. Details and alternate times: 724-226-0606, ext. 10.

Wednesday: The Agape Thrift Shop at Grace United Methodist Church, 1333 Freeport Road, will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Clean fall and winter clothing in all sizes is needed. Masks optional. Bring donations on Wednesday or leave them on the front porch. Do not place donations in the blue bins behind the church.

October: Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Way, is conducting a membership drive through the end of the month. Details: 724-904-7649.

Jefferson

Thursday: The American Legion Auxiliary will host a luncheon card party at noon at the post, 754 N. Pike Road. Cost: $7. Public welcome. Details: Lil, 724-352-1809.

Nov. 12: Table reservations are being accepted for the Knoch Knights Girls Basketball craft show at Knoch High School. Details: Shannon McGraw, 724-822-6803 or knochgirlscraftshow@gmail.com.

Leechburg   

Today: 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.

Tuesday : Leechburg Public Library will offer a workshop to create a journal with recycled materials from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Children age 6 through adults welcome. Age-appropriate materials will be available. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-236-0080.

Wednesday: The Knit and Crochet group at Leechburg Public Library will meet from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the library, 139 Market St. Details: 724-236-0080.

Thursday : The free monthly Movie Night at Leechburg Public Library will feature the movie Disney’s, “Hocus Pocus 2,” rated PG at 6 p.m. at the library, 137 Market St. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-236-0080 or stop in at the library.

Nov. 12: A turkey trot bingo to benefit Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will be at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 5 p.m. Cost: $30, includes card, dauber, food and drinks; extra cards, $5. There will be a $1,000 cover-all jackpot game. Reserved seating available for parties of eight or more. Must be 21 to attend. Tickets and reservations: John, 724-549-8867 or Melissa, 724-332-9090.

Dec. 10 and 11: Table reservations are being accepted for a Christmas craft and vendor show planned from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Leechburg Volunteer Firehall, 268 Canal St. Cost: $30 per day or $50 for both days, includes one table and two chairs. Details: Melissa, 724-332-9090 or allermelissa@comcast.net.

Lower Burrell

Today: Lower Burrell Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary will meet at 7 p.m. in the post banquet room, Wildlife Lodge Road. New members should bring their 2022 membership card. Dues for the coming year should be paid as soon as possible and can be dropped into the auxiliary drop box in the canteen.

Tuesday: Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave., will offer a storytime for children 3 to 6 years old and their caregivers at 1 p.m. at the library. Details: 724-339-1021.

Tuesday : A paint night fundraiser to make a home-sweet-home or welcome sign will be from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Burrell High School cafeteria, Puckety Church Road. Cost: $40, includes supplies and instructions. There will be a concession stand and 50/50. Wear appropriate clothing. Paint will not wash out. Advance tickets required. No tickets will be sold at the door. Tickets: Danielle Kariotis, dkarioti.@burrell.k12.pa.us. Proceeds will be used to fund the Reading Railroad group’s Halloween Read-a-thon and Dr. Seuss Night.

Wednesday: The Moose will host a trivia night with Pittsburgh DJ Trivia at 6:30 p.m. at the post, 499 Reimer St. Members and guests welcome.

Saturday : Grace Community Presbyterian Church, 2751 Grant St., will host a spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. at the church. Proceeds will benefit Operation Christmas Guild that ships gift-filled shoe boxes to children in need around the world. There will be a silent auction. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $10; younger than 12, $7. Advance tickets receive a $1 discount. Tickets: 724-339-9661.

Oct. 23: Tickets are on sale for a super bingo set for 2 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Doors open at 11 a.m. Admission: $60 in advance; $65 at the door. Sponsored by the post and auxiliary, there will be a $3,000 cover-all jackpot game. Tickets: at the post club room bar or at Tuesday night bingo in the post ballroom.

New Kensington 

Tuesday: Peoples Library, 880 Barnes St., will offer a storytime for children 3 to 6 years old and their caregivers at 11 a.m. at the library. Details: 724-339-1021.

Saturday : Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will host a Howl-O-Ween Cash Bash at the Quality Inn, Tarentum Bridge Road. Doors open at 4 p.m. and dinner will be at 5. Admission: $30 in advance; $35 at the door. There will be small games of chance, a buffet dinner, basket raffle and 50/50. Tickets: visit the Events section at animalprotectors.net.

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

Wednesday: Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Department will sell takeout fish, oyster and chicken dinners from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the firehall ballroom, 210 Horne Ave. Menu: entrée, baked potato or french fries, green beans, coleslaw, roll and cake. Orders: 724-352-9948 after 3 p.m. Wednesday.

Sharpsburg 

Tuesday: The Allegheny Valley chapter of the Women’s Business Network will meet at 8 a.m. at 817 Main St. Those attending can learn how the group supports the success and growth of women in business. Reservations required. Reservations: Kelly Motter, 717-659-0323.

Springdale

Oct. 26: The free Wacky Wednesday program for children in kindergarten through sixth grade, will meet at 6 p.m. at Springdale Free Public Library, 331 School St. The evening will be a pumpkin decorating party. Registration required. Registration: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum  

Wednesday: 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/elks-kitchen-1. Orders: 724-226-1644 by 8:15 p.m.

Nov. 15, 16 and 17: Ss. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, 339 E. 10th Ave., is taking orders for its annual Christmas nut roll sale. Nut, apricot and poppy seed rolls will be available. Cost per roll: $13. Orders: Lisa,724-230-6504, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Vandergrift

Wednesday: Kiski Valley Democrats will meet at Allusion Brewing Company, 143 Grant Ave. A social hour will begin at 6 p.m. and the meeting will be at 7. New members welcome.

Wednesdays: Vandergrift Presbyterian Church, 195 Washington Ave., will have a free Kids Praise program from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. through Nov. 9 for children in kindergarten through sixth grade at the church. There will be homework help, games, music, dinner and dessert. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-568-2917.

Wednesday: The Home School Creative program at Vandergrift Public Library will offer, “Read With a Park Ranger,” at 12:30 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Learn about hibernation from a Crooked Creek Park ranger and make a diorama. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-568-2212.

Saturday : The Casino Theater will present the Electric Light Orchestra tribute band Into the Blue in concert at 7:30 p.m. at the theater. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $20, all reserved. Tickets: 724-567-5049 or stop in at Pomfret’s Paints & Variety, 149 Farragut Ave., Vandergrift.

Oct. 31: Vandergrift Public Library, 128C Washington Ave., is having its fall book sale through the end of October during operating hours at the library. Cost: books, $3 per grocery story bag, provided by the library. Other items available for $1 each include puzzles, DVDs, music CDs and audio books. Details: 724-568-2212.

Nov. 6: Tickets are on sale for a His/Her Fundraiser Bash set for 2 to 5 p.m. in St. Gertrude Church Hall, 303 Franklin Ave. Prizes will include designer handbags, patio and outdoor items and tools. There will be a silent auction and 50/50. Cost: $30. Proceeds will be used to restore the church floor. Tickets and basket donations: Megan Kiebler, 724-882-5035.

Washington Township

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

Nov. 6: Space applications are being accepted for an auto parts swap meet set for 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Washington Township Volunteer Fire Co., 4078 Route 66. Cost: 12 x 24-foot space, $25; 12 x 48-foot space, $45. Vendor set up will begin at 11 p.m. Nov. 5. First come, first served. Items will include parts and accessories from anything automotive, classic, high performance, trucks, cars, motorcycles or boats. Reservations and details: 724-727-3079, leave a message.

West Deer 

Thursday and Friday: St. Michael Eastern Orthodox Church, 92 Liberty St., Curtisville, will have a flea market from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the church. Details: 724-265-1005.

Oct. 27: Highpointe at Rebecca is accepting reservations for an Oktoberfest set for 4 to 7 p.m. at the campus, 1871 Highpointe Lane. Mikey Dee will provide the music and there will be a German-themed dinner. Dinner fee: $10. Tours of the facility will be available. Reservations required by Oct. 24. Reservations: Julie, 724-444-1521.

Dec. 10: Deer Lakes Band Boosters are accepting table reservations for its ninth annual craft and vendor show. Details: deerlakesbands.org or dlbandshow@hotmail.com.

Winfield

Wednesdays: Good Samaritan Hospice , a mission of Concordia Lutheran Ministries, will offer a free grief support group from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Nov. 16 in the second floor classroom of Haven II, 148 Marwood Road, entrance 5. Participants can join at any session. A virtual group is available. Reservations required. Reservations: Kerry, 800-720-2557, ext. 4426.