The Stroller, Jan. 23, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Vandergrift Public Library to offer free AARP Tax Aid

Free AARP Tax Aid will be available at Vandergrift Public Library for senior citizens who have a low to moderate income.

Appointments are required and this will be a drop-off procedure with no in-person sessions. Seniors will make an appointment from 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Thursdays to bring their tax information to the library where it will be electronically scanned and must be available for telephone consultations with the tax volunteer. There will be a one- to two-week turnaround for most returns. A signature and review will be required at the pickup date that will be determined by the preparer and returns will be filed electronically. Face masks are required for drop off and pickup at the library.

For an appointment and information, call the library at 724-568-2212 during operating hours, 2 to 7 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays.

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

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.

Harmar

Feb. 20: Fun and Freedom Youth Sports will host a designer purse bash from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Acme Club, 230 Herron Ave. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. Cost: $35, includes entry in 13 prize drawings, door prize entry, refreshments and use of photo booth. There will be side and 50/50 raffles and a silent auction. Winners need not be present. All covid-19 guidelines will be observed. Details: 724-274-7773

Harrison

Monday: The Yarn Friends group at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. online. New members of all skill levels and ages welcome. The group is working on blankets for Project Linus. Registration required. Registration: Alleghenyvalleylibrary.com or 724-226-3491

Feb. 8 to 14: Hilltop Hose Company No. 2 is sponsoring a “For the Love of Cash” raffle Feb. 8 through 14. Cost: $10, includes two numbers. Drawings will be based on the 7 p.m. Pa. Lottery each day. Tickets: 724-224-9968 or stop in Tuesday evenings at the fire station, 1501 Cambridge St., Natrona Heights.

Leechburg

Leechburg Area Museum is closed for the season. To schedule a private off-season tour or visit, email lamahs@windstream.net

New Kensington

Thursday: Orders are being accepted for a Fat Cat’s Subs hoagie sale to benefit Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley. Varieties: Italian, turkey or ham and cheese. Cost: $9. Order deadline: 9 p.m. Sunday. Pickup: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday at Fat Cat’s Subs, 832 Fifth Ave., New Kensington. Orders: tlibengood@animalprotectors.net

Springdale 

Tuesday: 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

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

Tarentum

Today: A takeout spaghetti dinner will be from noon to 4 p.m. at Bethel AME Church, 250 Seventh Ave. Menu: spaghetti, $1; sweet potato pies and bean pies, $7; banana bread and cheddar garlic bread, $4; chili, smokehouse chili, vegetable and ham and beans, $5 each. Details: 724-224-2417

Today: The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Details: 724-224-9220