The Stroller, Jan. 27, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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.

Online job fair planned Feb. 3

Penn State New Kensington and the Pennsylvania CareerLink Alle-Kiski will sponsor a free live job fair online from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 3.

Multiple employers will be recruiting skilled and unskilled labor, entry level and experienced workers, veterans and college students and graduates.

For information and to register, visit tinyurl.com/AKJobFair or call 724-334-8600.

Library collecting used greeting cards

South Butler Community Library in Saxonburg is collecting used holiday greeting cards through Feb. 4 for St. Jude Ranch where they are repurposed by teens who are learning work and life skills.

To donate your used cards, tear off the front of the card and drop them off at the library, 240 W. Main St.

Vandergrift Meals On Wheels seeks volunteers

Vandergrift Meals On Wheels is in need of regular and substitute volunteers to help with food packing, driving and delivering.

To offer your time and for more information, call 724-567-7893.

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

Today: 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

Today: 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

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. 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.

Tarentum 

Today: 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