The Stroller, Jan. 14, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Free produce distribution set in Natrona

Building Block of Natrona will host its free Veggies for All and Cosmetics Closet outreach for residents in need at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 28 Garfield St., Natrona, Harrison.

Patrons should not arrive before 12:45 p.m. Free produce, and personal care and hygiene products will be distributed until supplies run out.

Extra hygiene steps will be taken. Income verification is not required, and everyone is welcome. Face masks are required and social distancing will be enforced.

Driver license, photo centers closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday

PennDOT driver license and photo centers will be closed Saturday through Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Customers may still obtain a variety of driver and vehicle products and services online at dmv.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx.

South Butler Library announces jigsaw puzzle exchange

South Butler Community Library in Saxonburg is sponsoring a jigsaw puzzle exchange this month.

Gently used, complete puzzles can be dropped off through Sunday at the library, 240 W. Main St., during express window hours. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Thursday and 9 a.m. to noon Friday and Saturday.

Make sure that your puzzle has all its pieces. Puzzles for all ages will be accepted and quarantined. New-to-you puzzles can be picked up by participants Jan. 26 to 31 at the library.

For details, call the library at 724-352-4810.

Calendar

Apollo

Feb. 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. Cost: $20 per table with electricity; $15 without. Face masks and social distancing required. Reservations and details: Linda, 724-882-8776

Arnold

Friday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is taking orders for its potato and kraut pierogi sale. Orders: 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Pickup will be from 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

Cheswick

Feb. 7: Orders are being accepted for a Fat Cat’s Subs hoagie sale to benefit Lower Valley Little League. Order deadline: Jan. 31. Cost: $9 for a 13-inch hoagie. Pickup: noon to 2 p.m. Feb. 7 at Fat Cat’s Subs, 1401 Freeport Road. Varieties: Italian, ham and turkey. Orders: LVLittleLeague.fundraisers@gmail.com or stop in at Fat Cat’s Subs.

Gilpin 

Sunday: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department is accepting orders for a stuffed cabbage sale. Cost: $2 each. Pickup: 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Advance orders strongly encouraged. Orders: 724-845-7200, leave a message

East Deer

Today: East Deer Commissioners will conduct the regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. online. Access information: eastdeertownship.org

Freeport Area School District

Today: Freeport Area School Board will conduct the regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. online. Access information: freeport.k12.pa.us

Gilpin

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

Kiski Township

Jan. 21: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department is accepting orders for pies, cinnamon rolls, pepperoni rolls, snails and pumpkin rolls from The Pie Shoppe in Laughlintown. Cost: pies, $9.50 and varieties available include chocolate meringue, coconut meringue, lemon meringue, apple, dutch apple, blackberry, wild blueberry, razzleberry, cherry, peach and raisin; snails, $7 for 12 pie dough strips with cinnamon and sugar; cinnamon rolls with white icing, $7 for 6; cinnamon rolls with cream cheese icing, $7.50 for 6; pie variety pack includes four 4-inch pies, apple, cherry, blackberry and razzleberry, $9.50; fresh pepperoni rolls, $5. Paid order deadline: Sunday. Delivery: Jan. 21. Details and orders: call or text Morgan King, 724-466-2812

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.

Saturday: Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church, will host its monthly free takeout Pot Love Dinner at noon Saturday at the church, 271 Main St. Reservations required by noon Friday. One dinner per family member limit. Those with reservations will be served first. Reservations: 724-845-1901 or church@crcpc.org. Line-up will be outside and social distancing must be observed.

Springdale

Jan. 26: Springdale Free Public Library is accepting orders for pies, cinnamon rolls, pepperoni rolls, snails and pumpkin rolls from The Pie Shoppe in Laughlintown. Cost: pies, $9.50 and varieties available include chocolate meringue, coconut meringue, lemon meringue, apple, dutch apple, blackberry, wild blueberry, razzleberry, cherry, peach and raisin; pumpkin rolls, $9.50; snails, $7 for 12 pie dough strips with cinnamon and sugar; cinnamon rolls with white icing, $7 for 6; cinnamon rolls with cream cheese icing, $7.50 for 6; pie variety pack includes four 4-inch pies, apple, cherry, blackberry and razzleberry, $9.50; fresh pepperoni rolls, $5. Order deadline: noon Friday. Payment due before pickup on Jan. 26. Curbside pickup available. Cash, credit cards and checks accepted. Details and orders: 724-274-9729

Tarentum

Wednesday: Tarentum Elks bingo will resume at 7 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave.

Washington Township

Today: Washington Township Supervisors will hold the regular meeting at 7 p.m. in the township office, 285 Pine Run Church Road. Details: 724-727-3515