The Stroller, Feb. 13, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Annual Shamrock Shuffle event planned in West Leechburg

The 2021 St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Shuffle 5K and one-mile Family Fun Walk will begin at 10 a.m. March 13 at West Leechburg Fire Department Social Hall, 1116 Gosser St.

Virtual participation is also available. If in-person participation exceeds 250 another start time will be added at 9 a.m. The course will run through the streets of West Leechburg and return to the fire hall. Check-in begins at 9 a.m. Cost is $25 for the live 5K, and $20 for the live Family Walk and both virtual events.

Face masks are required before and after the race onsite. Participants must register by March 1 to be guaranteed a race t-shirt. Costumes are encouraged and leashed furry friends are welcome. To register, visit runsignup.com/Race/PA/Leechburg/ShamShuffle. Proceeds will benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, and Cerebral Palsy.

Lower Burrell food bank distribution rescheduled

The St. Margaret Mary Church food bank distribution that was canceled Feb. 9 due to the inclement weather is rescheduled to be from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church.

Registration will be in Sullivan Hall. Clients should not arrive before 9 a.m. For questions, please call 724-335-2336.

Job application and income workshops offered online

Pennsylvania CareerLink Alle-Kiski will offer workshops on Zoom.us for those who need help with applying for jobs and managing their income.

A workshop about how to apply to jobs online and CareerLink services will be from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Feb. 23 and a workshop on spending, saving and expenses will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Feb. 24.

For information and to register, call 724-334-8600.

Wheel Good Wednesdays planned in Apollo

The Apollo Parades and Events Committee will sponsor the Wheel Good Wednesdays food truck events May 5 through Oct. 6 in the borough.

Vendor applications are now being accepted. The events will be from 5 to 8 p.m. every other Wednesday.

For details, contact Jen at apollopaevents@gmail.com.

Religion Digest

Brackenridge

St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 989 Morgan St., will distribute ashes from noon to 2 p.m. and 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday on the corner of Morgan Street and Orinoco Way behind the church. Those attending should pull up to the corner or park in church side parking lot and wear a mask. An Ash Wednesday service will be live streamed at 7 p.m. to facebook.com/StBarnabasBrackenridge. Sunday services are also broadcast at 9 a.m. on the Facebook page. For information, call 724-224-9280.

Lower Burrell

Bethesda Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, will have an Ash Wednesday service at noon Wednesday at the church. In-person worship via livestreaming with First Lutheran Church of Leechburg will be at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. For details, call 724-335-0559.

Leechburg

Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church, 271 Main St., will offer a no-contact sign of ashes, Ashes to Go from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday outdoors at the corner of First and Main streets. Those attending should wear a mask and maintain social distancing. For details, call 724-845-9361 or email church@crcpc.org.

Calendar

Apollo 

Today: A vendor fair will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parish center at St. James Parish, 109 Owens View Ave. Face masks and social distancing required. Details: Linda, 724-882-8776

March 17: St. James Parish is selling tickets for a Luck of the Irish scratch-off lottery ticket raffle. Winner will receive one complete roll of $5, $10 and $20 Pa. Lottery scratch off lottery tickets. The winning number will be the 7 p.m. March 17 Pa. Daily Pick 3 number. Cost: $10, includes two numbers. Tickets: Linda, 724-882-8776 or after weekend Masses in the church vestibule and the church office, 109 Owens View Ave. Proceeds will benefit the church operating budget.

Butler County

Monday: The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Butler County will offer a free online support group at Zoom.us for families and friends of those living with a mental illness. The group meets the first Saturday and third Monday of each month. Registration required. Registration: 724-431-0069 or info@namibutler.org. Participants must confirm attendance by 3 p.m. the day prior to each meeting to receive a link to participate.

East Vandergrift  

March 21: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish is selling raffle tickets for a Half A Cow raffle. Winner will receive half a cow, a 20-cubic feet freezer, $200 gift card to Naser’s Foods, $200 gift card to Rukas Beverage and a $100 gift card to Lackey’s Dairy Queen. The winning number will be the 7 p.m. March 21 Pa. Daily Pick 3 number. Cost: $10 for two numbers. Tickets: Deborah, 724-859-3186, after Sunday Mass in the church vestibule and the church office, 400 Kennedy Ave.

Fox Chapel 

February: Fox Chapel Area High School will host a community blood drive during February at the Vitalant Harmar/Fox Chapel Donor Center, 2585 Freeport Road, suite 207. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Donors must be at least 16 years old and will be tested for antibodies to covid-19 for free. Appointments: 866-366-6771 and specify the donation is for the Fox Chapel Area High School drive, or click on the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org and use group code HS010025

Gilpin

Tuesday: An American Red Cross Blood community blood drive will be from 12:30 to 6 p.m. at Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department social hall, 113 Fire Hall Road. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code GTVFD

Harmar

Feb. 20: The designer purse bash planned by Fun and Freedom Youth Sports has been changed to be an all-virtual event beginning at 6 p.m. Cost: $35, includes entry in 13 prize drawings. There will be side and 50/50 raffles and a silent auction. Details: 724-274-7773 or visit the group’s Facebook page.

Harrison

Today: The Diaper Pantry at Christ Our Hope Anglican Church, Harrison, will distribute diapers from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 926 Painter Ave., and at Sheldon Park, both in Natrona Heights. Recipients must drive up and remain in their vehicles. First-time recipients must provide present their own identification, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card.

Tuesday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will present a virtual presentation of the Who Knew? program, “All That Jazz,” at 6 p.m. online. Learn interesting facts about jazz in Pittsburgh and our local neighborhoods. Registration required. Registration: visit the EventKeeper section of alleghenyvalleylibrary.org

Highlands School District

Monday: Highlands School Board, 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Access information: goldenrams.com

Kiski Area School District

Monday: Kiski Area School Board, regular meeting, 7 p.m., online. Access information: kiskiarea.com

Leechburg 

Monday: 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.

April 1: Tickets are on sale for a No Foolin’ Lottery Scratch-off Ticket Raffle to benefit Leechburg Area Community Association and Leechburg Public Library. Winner receives one roll of $20 and one roll of $10 scratch-off tickets. Cost: $5, includes two numbers. Winning number will be the 7 p.m. April 1 Pick 3 number. Tickets: stop in at the library, 139 Market St.

April 17: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company is accepting applications for vendors for an outside Rally on the River set for noon to 6 p.m. at the firemen’s grounds, 268 Canal St. Vendors are responsible for their own signs, tables, chairs and tent. No electricity available. No yard sale tents. Cost: $25 for a 25 x 25-foot area. Details: Melissa, 724-332-9090 or Kari, 724-309-6143

Lower Burrell

Monday: Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the post, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. New members are encouraged to attend. The district meeting and banquet will be held in March at the post.

New Kensington

Monday: New Kensington Municipal Sanitary Authority, 7 p.m., 120 Logans Ferry Road. Details: 724-335-9813

March 27: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley is seeking gift basket and gift card donations for a virtual spring basket raffle. Deadline: Feb. 20 Details: Val, vdesanto@animalprotectors.net

May 29: TryLife Center is accepting crafter and vendor applications for a fair set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Quality Inn, 300 Tarentum Bridge Road. Details: 724-339-9399, ext. 105

Oakmont

Monday: Oakmont Council, 7 p.m., regular meeting, municipal building, 767 Fifth St. Details: 412-828-3232

Parks

April 10: Pawz for Cure animal charity is accepting reservations for tables and food trucks and gift basket donations for a craft and vendor show planned 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Parks Volunteer Fire Department, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Cost: tables, $25 or two for $35; food trucks, $50. Reservations and details: Joni, 724-681-5935

Springdale 

February: Springdale Free Public Library is offering a fine amnesty through Feb. 28. Return any overdue item belonging to the library and all fines on that item will be waived, regardless of how long it has been checked out. The book drop is available 24/7 for all items except CDs and DVDs. Details: 724-274-9729

Springdale Township

Monday: Allegheny Valley Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at the firehall, 851 Parkway Drive, Harwick. Doors will open at 5 p.m. Masks required. Seating will be modified to enforce social distancing.

Tarentum

Today: The Men of Bethel AME Church will sponsor a takeout fish fry from noon to 5 p.m. at the church, 250 Seventh Ave. Menu: fish, coleslaw, baked beans, corn on the cob and dessert, $10; fish sandwich with coleslaw, $8. Masks required for pickup. Details: 724-224-2417

Today: The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Details: 724-224-9220

Tuesday and Sunday: 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.

Upper Burrell

March 17: Upper Burrell and Portvue volunteer fire departments are selling tickets for a Luck of the Irish $15,000 cash prize drawing. Cost: $20 per ticket, includes eight numbers. The winning number will be taken from the 7 p.m. March 17 Pennsylvania Pick 4 number. Details and tickets: text 412-926-4678

Washington Township

March 28: 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., Route 66. Cost: 12 x 24-foot space, $25; 12 x 48-foot space, $45; inside 32-foot space, $55. Vendor set up will begin at 11 p.m. March 27. First come, first served. Items will include parts and accessories from anything automotive, classic, high performance, trucks, cars, motorcycles or boats. Food and beverages will be sold inside. Reservations and details: 724-727-3079, leave a message