The Stroller, Feb. 27, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Annual cleanup season begins Monday

The annual Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful campaign will kick off its cleanup season on Monday.

The annual community improvement initiative offers registered participants free trash bags, gloves and safety vests provided by support from the state Department of Environmental Protection, PennDOT and Keep America Beautiful, as supplies last.

Events can include litter cleanups, illegal dump cleanups, community greening and beautification, special collections and public education events. Events must be registered at gacofpa.org to receive free supplies.

To host an event, join an event near you or inquire about free supplies and trash disposal, visit gacofpa.org or call Michelle Dunn at 877-772-3673, ext. 113 or mdunn@keeppabeautiful.org.

Coat drive to benefit local clothing closet

Lori Hummel of Howard Hanna Real Estate, Oakmont, is sponsoring a winter coat drive through Monday.

New or gently-used adult and children’s winter coats, gloves, mittens and hats can be dropped off from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekends at Rev 22 powered by Salud Juicery, 517 Allegheny Ave., Oakmont.

Items will be given to the Rosedale Food Pantry’s Clothing Closet that serves over 700 families in Oakmont, Verona, Plum and Penn Hills.

For questions, call 412-287-1739 or email lhummel@howardhanna.com.

Freeport Clothing ministry adds additional hours

Starting Monday, the Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays, noon to 3 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays.

Cash only is accepted. Donations must be laundered and free from pet hair. For details, call 724-295-2476.

Calendar

Apollo 

Thursday: 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.

Brackenridge

Today: Brownie Troop 28848 will have a drive-thru Girl Scout cookie sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10^th Ave. Varieties: Thin Mints, Tagalongs, Trefoils, Samoas, Toffeetastic, Do-Si-Dos and Lemon Ups.

Buffalo Township

Sunday: A take out spaghetti dinner will be from 3 to 7 p.m. at the White Star Club, 401 Shuster Drive. Cost: $10, includes spaghetti, salad and rolls; extra homemade meatballs, $3. Call ahead or order at time of pickup. Members welcome for dine-in with limited seating. Face masks required to enter the building. Orders: 724-295-2656

Monday: Zion United Methodist Church will host a community blood drive, “Save Lives, Feed Families,” from 1 to 7 p.m. in the church Family Life Center, 438 Bear Creek Road. Appointments recommended. A contribution to the Freeport Food Bank will be made on behalf of each blood donor to help feed as many as 25 families in need. Blood donations are tested for covid-19 antibodies. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or visit vitalant.org and click on the Schedule Now or New Donor buttons. Search for group code C664.

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.

Freeport

Monday: Freeport Council will conduct the regular meeting at 7 p.m. in the borough office, 414 Market St. Details: 724-295-2251

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 

Monday: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall

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 11^th 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

Lower Burrell

Sunday: A takeout spaghetti dinner will be from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Menu: spaghetti, salad and roll, $8. Details: 724-335-4131

New Kensington 

Monday: Pucketos Garden Club will meet at 11 a.m. in United Presbyterian Church, 601 Fifth Ave. The program will be about teas and a light lunch will be served. Guests welcome. Like us on Facebook. Masks required and social distancing will be observed. Details: Pat, 724-275-7207

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

North Apollo

Monday: North Apollo Council will meet at 6 p.m. in the municipal building conference room, 1421 Leonard Ave. Details: 724-478-4802

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

Riverview School District

Monday: Riverview School Board, budget meeting, 7 p.m., Tenth Street School Library, Oakmont.

Saxonburg

Monday: Bingo will begin at 7 p.m. in the ballroom of Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company, 210 Horne Ave. There will be food, drinks and strip tickets. Masks required while not seated. Social distancing will be observed.

Springdale 

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

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 at 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

Sunday and 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.

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. today, Friday, March 3 and March 5 at bar, or call 724-396-1727

Monday: Vandergrift Council will meet at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us, Access information: meeting ID, 7674634644; audio only, call 4086380968

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

Cancellation

Saxonburg

Monday: The GFWC Woman’s Club meeting is canceled.