The Stroller, Jan. 16, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Christopher’s Light seeking volunteers

Children’s charity Christopher’s Light is seeking casual volunteers to help with the organization’s daily activities.

Volunteers must commit to a minimum of two hours per week with flexible days and hours, over 18 years old and able to pass clearances.

For details, email ksuemmck@gmail.com

Penn State Extension offers mental health webinar

Penn State Extension will offer a free live webinar, “Mental Health First Aid – Adults Working with Youth,” from 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 25 and 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 26 online.

The course teaches how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in youth. This training gives adults who work with youth the skills they need to reach out and provide initial support to children and adolescents (ages 6-18) who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care. Self-completion of prework and postwork assignments is required.

Cost is $35. Registration is required to receive the access link. Registration deadline is Feb. 17. To register, visit extension.psu.edu/shopby/webinars and search for mental health

Food pantry available in Harrison

The Natrona Community Pantry is located in Natrona Community Park, 12-20 River Road, Harrison.

Anyone in need is welcome to visit. Donations are welcome. Suggested items include canned fruit and vegetables, spices, salt and pepper, tuna, cake mix, powdered milk and tea bags.

Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church accepting donations

The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, Tarentum, is accepting donations of clothing for men, women and children, as well as purses, shoes and belts.

Donations will be accepted during Closet operating hours from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at the church, 305 Allegheny St., and by appointment.

For an appointment or to arrange a pickup, call the church at 724-224-9220. For details, visit the church website. cpctarentum.org/donate

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Monday: Allegheny Township Municipal Authority will conduct the reorganization meeting at 5:30 p.m. followed by the agenda and regular meetings online at Zoom.us. Access information: alleghenytownship.net

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

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

Harrison

Monday: Harrison Water Authority will meet at 6 p.m. in the authority office complex, 1705 rear Freeport Road. Details: 724-226-2500

Monday: Highlands School Board will conduct the regular meeting 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Access information: goldenrams.com

Tuesday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will present a virtual presentation of the Who Knew? program, “History of Quilts,” at 6 p.m. online. Registration required. Registration: 724-226-3491 or visit the EventKeeper section of alleghenyvalleylibrary.org

Kiski Area School District

Monday: Kiski Area School Board will conduct the regular meeting at 7 p.m. online. Access information: kiskiarea.com

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

New Kensington

Monday: New Kensington Municipal Sanitary Authority will meet at 7 p.m. at the office, 120 Logans Ferry Road. Details: 724-335-9813

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

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

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

West Deer

Monday: Deer Creek Drainage Basin Authority will hold the reorganization meeting at 7 p.m. followed by the regular meeting online at Zoom.us. Access information: deercreekauthority.com