The Stroller, Feb. 15, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Highlands students to perform virtual talent show

Highlands High School will present a virtual February Follies Talent Show at 7 p.m. Thursday online at Zoom.us.

Student soloists will perform vocal and instrumental selections. Admission is free and the public is welcome. For access information, visit goldenrams.com and click on the February Follies icon.

Garden center accepting applications for college scholarship

The Greensburg Garden Center is accepting applications for the 2021 Katherine Mabis McKenna Scholarship.

The award is $1,500. Applicants must live in Westmoreland County or its bordering counties and have completed on year at an accredited college or university pursuing a two-or four-year degree in botany, horticulture, forestry, landscape architecture or related field.

For an application and more information, visit greensburggardencenter.net or call 724-837-0245. Application deadline is May 31.

Food pantry available in Harrison

The Natrona Community Pantry is located in Natrona Community Park, 12-20 River Road, Harrison.

Anyone in need is welcome to visit. Donations are welcome. Suggested items include canned fruit and vegetables, spices, salt and pepper, tuna, cake mix, powdered milk and tea bags.

Free grab and go 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.

Beef vegetable soup will be served for as long as the food lasts. Those attending are reminded to observe social distancing while making their pickup. For details, call 724-335-0994.

Calendar

Allegheny Valley School District

Tuesday: Allegheny Valley School Board, regular meeting, 7 p.m. in Marshall Auditorium at Springdale Jr.-Sr. High School, 501 Butler Road, Springdale. Details: avsdweb.org/

Apollo 

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.

Apollo-Ridge School District

Tuesday: Apollo-Ridge School Board will conduct the agenda meeting at 6:30 p.m. online. Access information: ApolloRidge.com

Arnold

Tuesday: Arnold Council, special meeting, 4 p.m., online at Zoom.us. Access information: ID, 818 1077 7485; audio only, call 312-626-6799

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

Fawn

Tuesday: Fawn-Frazer Water Authority will meet at 7 p.m. at the office, 326 Donnellville Road. Details: ffjwa.com

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

Saturday: 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

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

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

Kiski Area School District

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

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

Today: 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

Today: 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

Today: 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

Saxonburg

Tuesday: Saxonburg Memorial Presbyterian Church, 100 W. Main St., will host a Shrove Tuesday pancake dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. at the church. Dine in or take out. Donations welcome. Use the entrance from the parking lot behind the church.

Springdale

Feb. 23: The Tuesday Night Book Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. The selection will be, “Happier at Home,” by Gretchen Rubin. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729

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

Today: 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

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: Tarentum Elks will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. The kitchen will be open from 5:30 to 8 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