The Stroller, Feb. 7, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

The Stroller is compiling a list of fish fries taking place Ash Wednesday and/or Fridays during Lent. To your non-profit’s fish fry listed in the paper and online, send complete information in writing to Carol Pinto-Smith, Valley News Dispatch, 210 Wood St., Tarentum, PA 15084 or email cpinto-smith@triblive.com.

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/.

Online resume and interview workshops planned

Pennsylvania CareerLink Alle-Kiski will offer workshops on Zoom.us for those needing help with resumes and interviewing.

A workshop about resumes will be from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and an interviewing workshop will be from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., both Feb. 17. Sue Diehl will be the instructor.

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

Vendor applications being taken for Fort Armstrong Folk Festival

The Fort Armstrong Folk Festival, planned for Aug. 5 through Aug. 8, in Kittanning, is accepting space applications from vendors.

Hours of operation will be 5 to 10 p.m. Aug. 5, noon to 10 p.m. Aug. 6 and 7, and noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 8.

Vendors in the artists market must offer handmade goods. Food vendors can be for-profit or non-profit organizations. For applications, visit armstrongfestival.com/vendors. For more information, email info@armstrongfestival.com. Deadline is June 30 or until spaces are filled.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Monday: Allegheny Township Supervisors will conduct the regular meeting at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Access information: alleghenytownship.net/

Allegheny Valley School District

Tuesday: Allegheny Valley School Board will conduct the agenda meeting at7 p.m. in the jr.-sr. high school Marshall auditorium, 501 Logan Road, and online. Access information: 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.

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. Face masks required at pickup. Cost: $10 per dozen. Orders: 724-339-9257

Butler County

Tuesday: The Butler chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness will host an information session, “Bridges of Hope,” at 6 p.m. online at Zoom.us to educate and promote the exchange of information to faith communities about mental illness. A question-and-answer session will be afterward. Registration required by Monday. Details and registration: 724-431-0069 or info@namibutler.org

Deer Lakes School District

Tuesday: Deer Lakes School Board will hold the agenda meeting at 7 p.m. online. Access information: deerlakes.net

East Vandergrift  

Today: A rummage sale will be from noon to 1 p.m. in the basement of Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church, 420 McKinley Ave. Face masks and social distancing required.

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.

Fawn Township

Tuesday: Fawn Supervisors will conduct the regular meeting at 6 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Access information: ID, 838 6980 3491; passcode, 358327

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 

Monday: Gilpin Supervisors will hold the regular meeting at 7 p.m. online on the township YouTube channel. Residents wishing to speak during the public comment must RSVP at 724-845-0981 or email Secretary@gilpintwp.com

Feb. 16: 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

Feb. 16: 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 will hold the agenda meeting at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Access information: goldenrams.com

Indiana Township

Tuesday: Indiana Township Supervisors will hold the regular meeting at 7 p.m. in the municipal building, 3710 Saxonburg Blvd., Dorseyville. Details: 412-767-5333

Kiski Township

Monday: Kiski Township Supervisors will hold the agenda meeting at 6 p.m.at the municipal building, 1222 Old State Road. Details: 724-478-2737

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: Lower Burrell Council will hold the regular meeting online at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Access information: cityoflowerburrell.com

New Kensington

Monday: New Kensington Municipal Authority will meet at 7 p.m. at the office, 920 Barnes St. Details: 724-337-3577

Wednesday: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will host a virtual Bow Wow Bingo at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Cost: $25 for one card; $5 for each additional card. There will be 10 games. A gift card prize will be announced before each game and prizes will be mailed to winners. Bingo cards and instructions will be emailed. Registration required. Registration: animalprotectors.net/events

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

Oklahoma Borough

Monday: Oklahoma Council will meet at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Public comments: oklaboro@verizon.net or 724-567-5727

Plum School District

Tuesday: Plum School Board will hold the agenda meeting at 7 p.m. in the high school library, 900 Elicker Road. Details: 412-795-0100

Riverview School Board

Monday: Riverview School Board will conduct the regular meeting at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Access information: rsd.k12.pa.us/SchoolBoard.aspx

Saxonburg 

Feb. 15: South Butler Community Library is conducting a raffle for a dog basket containing $100 of dog items from Saxonburg Agway, and a $50 Agway gift card. Cost: $1 each or eight for $5. The drawing will be at 6 p.m. Feb. 15. Tickets are available at the library express window, 240 W. Main St., and the Agway, 145 Butler St. Proceeds will benefit the library.

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. Face masks required at all times. Seating will be modified to enforce social distancing.

Tarentum  

Today 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.

Tuesday: Tarentum Council will meet at 6 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Details: tarentumboro.com. Access information: ID 724-224-1818; audio only, call 301-715-8592

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.