The Stroller, Feb. 25, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Free food distribution set in Leechburg
A free drive-thru food distribution will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Leechburg Fire Hall grounds, 268 Canal St.
No registration is required. Recipients should enter the fire hall parking lot via the First Street entrance, look for line attendants for instructions and remain in their vehicle.
The event is sponsored by Kiski Valley Community Church in Leechburg in cooperation with the Convoy of Hope and USDA Farmers to Families Food Box Program. Check the church Facebook page on Saturday for updates.
Free violence prevention programming available
The Alle-Kiski Area HOPE Center Inc. offers free violence prevention programming for students in sixth through eighth grade.
Lessons include interactive activities, clips and scenarios and are available online or via pre-recorded videos to show at your convenience.
Schools and youth and community groups are welcome to use the videos. For information, contact Traci at TraciA@hopecenter.org or 724-224-1100.
Allegheny Valley Association of Churches accepting food bank donations
Donations are welcome for the Allegheny Valley Association of Churches food bank in Harrison.
Items most needed include diapers, bread, spaghetti and sauce, bottled juice, and canned chicken and tuna and can be dropped off from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at the office, 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights.
To make an online monetary contribution, visit avaoc.org/programs/food-bank/.
Calendar
Apollo
Today: Apollo Council will conduct the regular meeting at 7 p.m. at the No. 2 Fire Hall, 325 N. Fourth St.
March 4: Apollo Memorial Library will sponsor a new Teen Come As You Are Book Club at 6 p.m. the first Thursday of each month online at Zoom.us. Teens are welcome to come with their latest or favorite reads, discuss with others and discover new books. Details: 724-478-4214
March 13: Space applications are being accepted by St. James Parish for a vendor fair planned for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parish center, 109 Owens View Ave. All vendors welcome. Cost: $15 per table; with electricity; $20. Masks and social distancing required. Reservations and 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.
Arnold
Friday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is taking orders for its pierogi sale. Varieties: potato and sauerkraut. Orders: 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Pickup: 12:30 to 4 p.m. Fridays at the church social hall. Masks required at pickup. Cost: $10 per dozen. Orders: 724-339-9257
Brackenridge
Today: Bingo will be hosted by the American Legion at 7:15 p.m. at the post, 845 First Ave. Face masks must be worn. Seating arrangements will reflect social distancing. The kitchen will be closed.
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.
Gilpin
Today: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7:15 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.
Harrison
Monday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer a virtual performance of Dr. Seuss’, “There’s A Wocket in My Pocket,” by Stage Right at 6:30 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Registration required. Registration: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org
Leechburg
Today: 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.
March 14: A vendor bingo will be hosted at 1 p.m. in the Elks ballroom, 128 Market St. Doors open at noon. Ten games will award vendor prizes and the 11th game will be a $250 must-go jackpot. The kitchen will be open. Must be at least 18 years old to attend. Cost: $20. Tickets: Ruth, 724-422-4913 or the lodge, 724-842-8071
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
New Kensington
Today: 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 sponsors are Dennis and Karen Cadwell. Those picking up meals are reminded to observe social distancing while they wait in line.
March 27: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley is seeking gift basket and gift card donations for a virtual spring basket raffle. Deadline: Saturday. 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: assistant@trylife.center or 724-339-9399, ext. 105
March 31: A quilt raffle will benefit Frankie’s Friends Cat Rescue in New Kensington and Black Cat Cat Rescue in Pittsburgh. The quilt is 37 x 37-inches and includes a hanging rod. The drawing will be March 31. For a photo, visit Frankie’s Friends on Facebook. Cost: $5. Tickets: email frankiesfriendscatrescue@gmail.com
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
Sunday: Springdale Free Public Library is offering a fine amnesty through Sunday. 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
Tuesday: Springdale Free Public Library will offer an in-person storytime in observance of Dr. Seuss’ birthday at 11 a.m. for children in preschool and younger at the library. Registration and masks required. Registration: 724-274-9729
Tarentum
Saturday: 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 at pickup. Details: 724-224-2417
Saturday: 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
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
Vandergrift
March 13: Vandergrift Veterans of Foreign Wars will host a bingo at 7 p.m. at the post, 141-143 Sumner Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Advance tickets required, and seating will be limited. Cost: $40 and $25, paid in advance. Early birds, additional cards and specials will be sold. Masks required. Tickets: noon to 4 p.m. Friday, March 3 and March 5 at bar, or call 724-396-1727
Washington Township
Today: Washington Township Municipal Authority, 7 p.m., township building, 285 Pine Run Church Road. Details: 724-727-5881
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
West Deer
March 4: West Deer Township will host a community blood drive from 2 to 7 p.m. at the township building, 109 East Union Road. Appointments are recommended. Walk-ins are not guaranteed. Donors will be tested for covid-19 antibodies for free. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or click on the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org and use group code C5300094
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