The Stroller, Sept. 13, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Goodwill offers free programs for young people
YouthWorks, a program of Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania, offers free assistance to young people age 18 to 24 who need help finding a job, enrolling in a community college or university or are looking to make a career change.
Programs available include:
• Retail Training: for young people who are looking to begin a career in retail but need work experience. This is a 12-week program that pays $9.75 per hour while working in a Goodwill store. Participants who complete the program are guaranteed a job in a Goodwill store in their community.
• LifeLaunch: Ignite: targets young adults who are or have been justice involved and want to work toward a career based on their interests and skills and includes an initial assessment and evaluation, job training, support with job search and transportation.
• IMPACT Job Search: for young adults who are considering college or starting a job search.
For details, visit goodwillswpa.org/youth-services or call 412-632-1742.
Meals On Wheels volunteers needed
Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, Highlands Meals On Wheels is seeking volunteers to deliver food on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays to local residents.
To offer your time, call 724-226-3196 and leave a message. Monetary donations are always welcome and can be sent to Highlands Meals On Wheels, P.O. Box 396, Natrona Heights, PA 15065.
Calendar
Allegheny Valley
Wednesday: The All Virtual chapter of the Women’s Business Network will meet at 7:30 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Those attending can learn how the group supports the success and growth of women in business. Reservations required. Reservations and sign on information: Jennifer, 412-908-1663
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
Brackenridge
Wednesdays: 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.
Cheswick
Today: Springdale High School Alumni Association will meet at 7 p.m. at Cheswick Presbyterian Church, 1401 Pittsburgh St. Details: Mike, 724-275-7566
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
Tuesday: An American Red Cross Blood community blood drive will be from 12:30 to 6 p.m. at Gilpin Volunteer Fire Hall, 113 Fire Hall Road. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code GTVFD
Thursday: Cub Scout Pack 553 will host sign-up nights from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Gilpin Park pavilion 2 in Gilpin-Leechburg Park, Park Road. Details: Adam Spiering, 412-889-1295 or adampatty@windstream.net
Harrison
Today: Allegheny Family Network and Powered by Love will sponsor a Working Parent to Parent Support Group from 6 to 8 p.m. at Allegheny Family Network North office, 1600 Pacific Ave., suite 10. In person and online attendance available. Childcare and refreshments provided. Registration required by Monday. Registration: Jean Ericsson, 724-594-5968
Wednesday: The Agape Thrift Shop at Grace United Methodist Church, 1333 Freeport Road, will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Masks required.
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.
Friday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host, “Discovering Family Roots: Extra! Extra! Finding Your Ancestors in Newspapers,” at 1 p.m. in the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd., Natrona Heights. Pamela Israel, genealogist from “Unlock Your History,” will be the speaker. Reservations and face masks required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org
Sept. 25: Community Library of Allegheny Valley is selling “Love Your Library” T-shirts at alleghenyvalleylibrary.org. Cost: $19.99; youth shirts, $17.99. Those who purchase a shirt can come from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 25 to the library and tie dye their shirt. All supplies included. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the library and be matched by the Jack Buncher Foundation for Love Your Library month. Details: 724-226-3491
Nov. 6: Highlands Marching Band is seeking vendors for a fall craft show. Hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Applications: hvmubcraftshow@gmail.com
Leechburg
Wednesdays and Saturdays: Leechburg Area Museum, 118 First St., will be open from noon to 3 p.m. Details: lamahs@windstream.net
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
Lower Burrell
Today: The Leechburg Public Library Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 139 Market St. Public welcome.
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.
Today: Alle-Kiski Multiple Sclerosis Support Group will meet at 7 p.m. in Faith Hall of Puckety Presbyterian Church, 1009 Puckety Church Road. Guest speaker Dr. Ronald Festa will discuss stem cell regenerative medicine. New members welcome. Details: Mary, 724-337-7133, or Sharon, 724-393-1517
Tuesday: Burrellton Garden Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Grace Community Presbyterian Church, 2751 Grant St. Roxanne Swan discuss, “Native Plants for Challenging Spaces.” Guests welcome. Details and guest registration: 724-335-3353
New Kensington
Today and Saturday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The closet will offer fall clothing for all members of the family, uniforms for students at Mary Queen of Apostles School, linens and household items. Donations accepted during open hours only. Take a free chance on a monthly basket raffle.
Today: Pucketos Garden Club will meet at 10:30 a.m. in Memorial Park. Member Jeanne Smith will lead a workshop to make backyard bouquets using flowers and botanicals. The meeting and a light lunch will be afterward. Like us on Facebook. Details: Pat, 724-275-7207
Oct. 9: Tables reservations are being accepted for a craft and vendor show at East Ken Community Center, 1785 Seventh St. Cost: $10. Details: Marie, 724-472-5106
Oct. 16: Knead Community Café is accepting space applications from crafters and vendors for a harvest fair set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the café, 1011 Barnes St. Applications: marciecoveyleo@gmail.com or stop in from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays or 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at the cafe
North Apollo
Oct. 9: North Apollo Volunteer Fire Department is seeking food truck vendors and basket auction donations for its food truck rally set for 4 to 9 p.m. at the firehall, 311 16th St. Details and applications: Chris at nachief170@gmail.com or leave a message at the station at 724-478-4260
Saxonburg
Today: GFWC Saxonburg District Woman’s Club will meet at 7 p.m. at Abba’s House, Main Street.
Springdale
Sept. 14, 21 and 28: Springdale Free Public Library is accepting reservations for Tuesday Story Times. Schedule: Read to Me, infants to 2 years old, 10:30 to 11 a.m.; and Story Explorers, ages 3 and 4, 11:15 a.m. to noon. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729
Sept. 23: 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, “A Share in Death,” by Deborah Crombie. Copies available at the library. New members welcome. Reservations: 724-274-9729
Sept. 24: Springdale Free Public Library is accepting orders for pies, cinnamon rolls, pumpkin rolls, apple dumplings and snails from The Pie Shoppe in Laughlintown. Varieties: chocolate meringue, coconut meringue, lemon meringue, apple, dutch apple, blackberry, wild blueberry, razzleberry, cherry, peach and raisin, all $10; pumpkin rolls, $10; 6 cinnamon rolls with white icing, $7; 6 cinnamon rolls with cream cheese icing, $7.50; apple dumplings, 3 for $8; 12 snails, $7.50. Order deadline: today. Pick-up: after noon Sept. 24 at the library, 331 School St. Orders: 724-274-9729
Tarentum
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.
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.
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.
Wednesdays: The Tarentum Farmers Market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the upper parking lot of First United Presbyterian Church, 913 Lock St.
Vandergrift
Wednesday: A dine-in Dollar Dinner will be served from 4 to 6 p.m. or until sold out at First United Methodist Church, 134 Custer Ave. Menu: spaghetti with meatballs, tossed salad, bread and butter, pudding cup and bottled water, $1. No take-out orders. Details: 724-568-5575
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
Sept. 22: Vandergrift Public Library will host a Home School Meet Up and Think Tank at 11 a.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
Verona
Saturday: Twin Boro Apaches Football Team will sponsor a comedy night at 8 p.m. in the Eagles upstairs ballroom, 315 James St. There will be a DJ and three comedians. Admission: $25, includes beer and Italian buffet. Tickets: J.B. Schaal, 412-735-5806 or Joe, 412-337-0384 The event is part of the Verona 150th anniversary celebration.
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