The Stroller, Feb. 9, 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.

Riverview Community Action Corp food bank accepting donations

The food bank at Riverview Community Action Corp in Oakmont serves people in need who live in Oakmont and Verona.

Donations of jelly, kid-friendly cereal, pasta sauce, noodles, rice, tuna and $10 Giant Eagle gift cards can be dropped off from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays at the center, 501 Second St. Residents in need should call 412-828-1062.

Offer your time with the Freeport Renaissance Association

Freeport Renaissance Association is seeking volunteer help to maintain the community gardens in the borough.

The group recently placed solar lights on many of the trees and the “Welcome to Freeport” sign along Buffalo Street.

To offer your time, email frafreeport@gmail.com.

Salvation Army free lunch distribution planned Thursday

The Allegheny Valley Salvation Army and Community Center in Brackenridge offers free grab and go lunches from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays in parking lot at the center, 917 Brackenridge Ave.

Donations welcome for the Friendship Garden Food Pantry

Donations for the food pantry in the Tarentum Friendship Garden can be dropped off at the pantry on First Avenue or at the side doors to First United Presbyterian Church, 913 Lock St., Tarentum.

Items needed include cereal, bread, canned vegetables, soup, macaroni and cheese, rice, spaghetti, pasta sauce and toiletries.

Used clothing, shoes, books and toys should not be left at the pantry and should be donated to another charity.

Calendar

Allegheny Valley School District

Today: 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

Brackenridge

Thursday: 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.

Deer Lakes School District

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

East Deer

Thursday: East Deer Commissioners will hold the combined meeting at 7:30 p.m. online. Access information: eastdeertownship.org

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.

Fawn Township

Today: 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

Freeport

Wednesday: Freeport International Baseball Invitational will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Freeport United Methodist Church social hall, 211 Fourth St. Anyone interested in helping with the event is welcome. Details: freeportinternationals.com

Wednesday: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from noon to 3 p.m. at the church. Winter clothing is available. Cash only. Donations must be laundered. Details: 724-295-2476

Freeport Area School District

Thursday: Freeport Area School Board, regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. online. Access information: freeport.k12.pa.us/News

Gilpin 

Thursday: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7:15 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.

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

Wednesday: Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank will be open to anyone in need from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Pull into the center parking lot and food will be placed into your vehicle. Those who are not yet registered should come from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.

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

Indiana Township

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

Wednesday: Indiana Township Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing at 7 p.m. in the municipal building, 3710 Saxonburg Blvd., Dorseyville. Details: 412-767-5333

Kiski Area School District

Wednesday: Kiski Area School Board will conduct the information meeting at 7 p.m. online. Details: kiskiarea.com

Kiski Township

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

Leechburg

Thursdays: 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.

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

Leechburg Area School District

Wednesday: Leechburg Area School Board will hold the agenda meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium, 215 First St. Details: 724-842-9681

New Kensington  

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

Wednesday: New Kensington Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing at 7 p.m. in council chambers at city hall, 301 11th St. Details: 724-337-4523

Thursday: 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 sponsor is Jessie Davis of AFLAC. 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: 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

Wednesday: Oakmont Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. in the municipal building, 767 Fifth St. Details: 412-828-3232

Plum School District 

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

Saxonburg 

Monday: 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. Monday. 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

Tarentum  

Today: 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.

Today: 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.

Wednesdays: BridgePoint Church, 400 E. Ninth Ave., hosts a parent-led learning pod from 1 to 4 p.m. in the church hall located on the lower level. Free high-speed internet, meals and access to the church children’s library will be provided. Use the Corbet Street entrance.

West Deer

Wednesday: East Union Presbyterian Church will have a takeout spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. at the church, 292 East Union Road. Menu: spaghetti with choice of several sauces, salad and dessert. Donations will be accepted. Details: 724-265-1381

Cancellation/Thank you

Feb. 16: The Burtner House Society meeting scheduled is canceled. The society would like to thank the businesses that sold its 200^th anniversary commemorative Christmas ornament. Ornaments are still available by calling Cindy at 724-226-2970.