The Stroller, Jan. 20, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Drive-through food distribution planned Tuesday at Lernerville Speedway

Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank will host a drive-through food distribution for anyone in need from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lernerville Speedway, 313 N. Pike Road, Buffalo Township. No cars are permitted to arrive before 11 a.m.

Reservations are required to ensure enough food is available. To make a reservation, visit pittsburghfoodbank.org/drive-up/butler/ or call 412-460-3663, ext. 655. Have your license plate number of the car you will be in at the event, name, email, zip code, date of birth and current weekly income on hand. Bring your confirmation page or email for your reservation to the event. There is no required proof of eligibility and anyone is eligible for food.

Individuals must remain in their vehicle. After pulling up to the distribution area, recipients should put their car in park and unlock the trunk or backseat for the food the be loaded.

Cat rescue seeking food donations

Frankie’s Friends Cat Rescue in New Kensington is seeking donations of canned cat food.

Contributions can be dropped off from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the rescue, 730 Fifth Ave.

Dollar Dinner planned today in Vandergrift

Vandergrift United Methodist Church, 134 Custer Ave., will host a takeout Dollar Dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. or until sold out at the church. This month’s menu includes turkey and rice soup, crackers, a sweet treat, apple sauce and a bottle of water, all for $1.

Pickup is on the Lincoln Avenue side of the church.

HOPE Center seeking gift card donations

The Alle-Kiski Area HOPE Center is seeking donations of gift cards in $10 increments from BP, Community Market, Giant Eagle, Sheetz and Get Go.

Cards can be mailed to P.O. Box 67, Tarentum PA 15084 or delivered from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays to the office at 500 E. Eighth Ave., Tarentum.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Today: Kiski Valley Water Pollution Control Authority will meet at 7 p.m. at the office, 1361 School Road. Social distancing will be observed, and face masks are required. Details: 724-568-3655

Allegheny Valley

Today: The All Virtual chapter of the Women’s Business Network will meet at 7:30 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Those attending can learn how the group supports the success and growth of women in business. Guests welcome at no cost. Reservations required. Reservations and sign on information: Jennifer, 412-908-1663

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 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

Buffalo Township

Thursday: Buffalo Township Municipal Authority will meet at 7 p.m. at the office, 707 S. Pike Road. Capacity is limited due to covid-19 and reservations requested. Reservations: 724-295-2703.

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 

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

Harmar

Today: Wednesday: Allegheny Valley Joint Sewage Authority will meet at 4:30 p.m. at the authority building, 2400 Freeport Road. Details: 412-828-7227

Harrison 

Today: Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank will be open to anyone in need from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Pull into the center parking lot and food will be placed into your vehicle. Senior boxes are being distributed Wednesdays instead of Thursdays. Those who are not yet registered should come after 3 p.m. Proof of income is no longer required. Donations: avaoc.org/donate/financial-support/

Kiski Township

Friday: Pickup for pies ordered from Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department will be from 1 to 3 p.m. at the firehall, 1037 Route 56. Details: Morgan, 724-466-2812

Leechburg 

Today: The free genealogy group at Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society will meet from 10 a.m. to noon at the museum, 118 First St. Basic computer skills and face masks required. Ancestry.com and Newspaper.com are available. Sanitizing stations will be available. Details: Judy, 724-681-9154

Thursday: 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.

New Kensington 

Today: New Kensington Council will conduct a public hearing at 4 p.m. followed by a special meeting for general business online at Zoom.us. Access information: meeting ID, 750 212 0247; passcode, 5T9MV5

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 dinner is sponsored by Real Life Church, Arnold. Those picking up meals are reminded to observe social distancing while waiting in line.

Oakmont

Saturday: Redeemer Lutheran Church will host a Vitalant community blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the church fellowship hall, 1261 Pennsylvania Ave. Appointments are recommended. A contribution to the Riverview Community Action Corporation Food Pantry will be made on behalf of each blood donor. Appointments: Dale, 412-209-7000, email dellgass@vitalant.org or visit the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org and use group code C5300082

Springdale

Jan. 26: The Tuesday Night Book Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. This month’s selection is, “There There” by Tommy Orange. Details: 724-274-9729

Tarentum

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

Today: 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.

Cancellation

Parks

Thursday: The Parks Township Sportsman Club meeting is canceled.