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.

Covid-19 testing sites open locally

Two local sites for covid-19 testing will be open this week.

Dates, times and locations include:

• Belmont Complex, 145 Butler Road, East Franklin, will be host drive-thru testing from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Monday, to anyone who feels they need a test, regardless of symptoms or county of residence. Testing will be free and done on a first come, first served basis. Bring a photo ID or insurance card. This event is sponsored by Armstrong County, the Pa. Department of Health and AMI Expeditionary Healthcare. Up to 450 patients can be tested each day.

• AVH New Kensington Outpatient Center, 651 Fourth Ave., will be available from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and Thursday for those who are experiencing covid-19 symptoms such as fever, shortness of breath and cough and have a doctor’s order and appointment. For an appointment, call 412-687-7348. Upon arrival, patients should check in through the AHN MyChart app or by texting 412-525-5808 and wait in their vehicles until told by a staff member to enter the building. For more information, visit ahn.org/collectionsites.

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.

Kiski Township seeking volunteers for zoning board

Kiski Township is seeking a volunteer to serve as an alternate for the township zoning hearing board.

Letters of interest from residents should be sent to 1222A Old State Road, Apollo PA 15613. Deadline is Feb. 10. For details, call 724-478-2737.

Calendar

Apollo 

Thursday: Apollo Council will conduct the regular meeting at 7 p.m. online at gotomeeting.com. Access information: apollopa.org

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

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.

Cheswick 

Feb. 7: Orders are being accepted for a Fat Cat’s Subs hoagie sale to benefit Lower Valley Little League. Order deadline is Sunday. 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.

Freeport

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

Gilpin

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

Harmar

Wednesday: Harmar Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing at 7 p.m. at the municipal building, 701 Freeport Road. Interested residents are encouraged to attend the meeting virtually at Zoom.us. Access information: harmartownship-pa.gov/

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

Wednesday: 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. Those who are not yet registered should come after 3 p.m. Proof of income is no longer required. To make a donation, visit avaoc.org/donate/financial-support/.

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

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.

New Kensington

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 Dennis and Karen Cadwell. Those picking up meals are reminded to observe social distancing while they wait in line.

New Kensington-Arnold School District

Today: New Kensington-Arnold School Board will conduct the regular meeting at 7 p.m. in the Valley Jr.-Sr. High School board room, 701 Stevenson Blvd./Route 366, and online at Zoom.us. Access information: nkasd.com on Tuesday

Plum School District

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

Tarentum

Today: Upper Allegheny Joint Sanitary Authority will conduct the agenda meeting followed by the regular meeting at 7 p.m. at the office, 320 Fourth Ave. Details: 724-224-2245

Wednesday: Tarentum Elks will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. The kitchen will be open from 5 to 8:30 p.m.

Washington Township

Thursday: Washington Township Municipal Authority will meet at 7 p.m. in the township building, 285 Pine Run Church Road. Details: 724-727-5881

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