The Stroller, April 19, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Local food shuttle expands hours, service areas

The Fresh Food Shuttle sponsored by the New Kensington Downtown Partnership and Wesley Family Services has expanded its hours and now operates from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for residents of New Kensington, Arnold and Lower Burrell Manor.

Residents can be picked up at their homes and be taken to Golden Dawn, Giant Eagle, Animal Protectors Food Bank and Aldi, all in New Kensington, and Walmart and Aldi, both in Pittsburgh Mills in Frazer.

Riders must be at least 18 years old and can bring up to four bags. Shuttles are smoke-free. For details and a schedule, call 724-895-8270.

Tickets on sale for Casino Theatre jazz concert

The Casino Theater will host the Jazz Warriors Big Band in concert at 3 p.m. Sunday at the theater.

The Acmetonia Elementary School Kilowatt Band will also perform. Tickets are $5 and can be reserved at casinotheater.org or Pomfrets Paint and Variety, 149 Farragut Ave., Vandergrift.

Memorial service schedule at Good Samaritan Hospice

Good Samaritan Hospice, a mission of Concordia Lutheran Ministries, will sponsor a service in memory of those who spent their final days in their care or for anyone experiencing grief at 3 p.m. April 28 at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 330 Hannahstown Road, Winfield.

The service is open to all who are dealing with grief, even if they did not have a loved one in care at the facility.

Registration is encouraged. To register, call 800-720-2557.

Reunion News

• Burrell High School Class of 1974 is planning a reunion for Aug. 3 at the Lower Burrell Veterans of Foreign Wars. Details: call or text Debbie McDonald, 724-309-9748 or debshankmcdonald@hotmail.com. Visit Burrell 1974 Reunion on Facebook.

• Highlands High School Class of 1974 will have a reunion from 5 to 11 p.m. Aug. 31 at the Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane. Cost: $50 per person, includes dinner and entertainment. Cash bar. Reservations required by June 1. Payments: Paypal or personal check preferred. Details: Mary Beth Jenson, Highlands1974@gmail.com.

• Penn Hills High School Class of 1974 will have a reunion at 6 p.m. June 8 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in downtown Pittsburgh. Cost: $65 per person, includes heavy appetizers, food stations and dessert. There will be a cash bar, DJ and photo booth. Details: phhs74reunion@gmail.com or visit Penn Hills Class of 1974 on Facebook.

• Deer Lakes High School Class of 1980 will have a reunion from 7 to 11 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Owls Club, Main Street, Russellton, West Deer. Casual dress. There will be food, live music, a DJ and a cash bar. Donations will be accepted. Reservations required. Reservations: Jeff Whitico, 724-212-5658 or Curt Franciscus, 724-472-2910, or windstormcurtis@gmail.com.

Class reunion season will be here soon! Send information about your reunion to cpinto-smith@triblive.com.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Today: Alle-Kiski Day Quilters and Sewers will meet from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Allegheny Township municipal building, 136 Community Building Road. Bring your project. No dues or fees. Bring a lunch and drinks. The group is looking for a new meeting space to quilt and sew crafts and clothes. Facilities must have good lighting, free parking, long tables, chairs and no steps. Details: Pat, 724-571-7736.

Arnold

Sunday: Arnold Fire Department Band will host a luncheon bingo at 1 p.m. at 601 Drey St. Doors open at noon.

Bethel Township

April 27: The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek will host a free Celebrate the Trees family workshop from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the center, 142 Kerr Road. Tree Pittsburgh will present its Meet a Tree program to explain the values and benefits of trees. Each family will receive a free tree seedling to take home and plant. Reservations required. Reservations: armstrongodc.org.

Brackenridge

Today: Bingo will begin at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave. Details: 724-994-6030.

Sunday: Anthony and Peter will be featured from 2 to 5 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave. There will be at 50-50. Members and guests welcome.

Buffalo Township

Sunday: A free workshop about how to declutter your home will be offered at 1 p.m. at Heritage Crossings, 1000 Sandy Ridge Drive. Reservations required. Reservations: call or text 412-266-0621.

East Vandergrift

Sunday: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish will have bingo at 2 p.m. in the church social hall, 411 McKinley Ave. Doors open at 1 p.m. There will be a 51-number jackpot game, a 50-number picture frame game and a magic number game. Details: 724-478-4958.

April 28: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish will host a designer purse bash from 1 to 4 p.m. in the church social hall, 411 McKinley Ave. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Prizes will be awarded every 15 minutes and winners need not be present. Cost: $35, includes five numbers, wine, soft drinks, light snacks and desserts. BYOB. Must be 21. There will be a basket auction, strip tickets and a 50-50. Tickets: call or text Mary Ann at 724-980-2087; or after the 11 a.m. Sunday Mass at the church.

Harrison  

Today: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host Toddle Time for children 15 months to 3 years of age and their caregiver from 9:30 to 10 a.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. No reservations required. Details: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Today: Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 6 p.m., and there will be specials, a 50-50 raffle and final game jackpot.

Saturday: Harrison Hills Volunteer Fire Company will have a 50^th anniversary celebration from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the firehall, 5300 Freeport Road. There will be food trucks, a touch-a-truck and opportunities to meet your favorite fireman.

Wednesday : The Kitchen Sink Book Club at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. The selection will be “Silent Spring” by Springdale native Rachel Carson. Copies are available at the circulation desk. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

April 27: The new Dungeons & Dragons Club at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet from noon to 3 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Players must be at least in sixth grade. All dice and materials will be provided. Must come with a finished character sheet. The group will be playing a oneshot. Beginners welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491.

April 28: Veterans of Foreign Wars District 29 Auxiliary Steering Committee will sponsor a bingo at 1 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Cost: $35, includes lunch, 12 regular games and three specials. Tickets: Amy, 724-882-5600, or Ceil, 412-759-8236 or at the post, 724-904-7649.

Indiana Township

Thursday : A Vitalant community blood drive will be from 9 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. in Rowe Hall of the Benedum Student Center at Shady Side Academy, 423 Fox Chapel Road. Appointments recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: 877-258-4825 or visit the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org.

Jefferson Township

Saturday: The American Legion will sponsor a rummage and bake sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the post, 754 N. Pike Road. The kitchen will be open. Proceeds will benefit the Junior Auxiliary.

Kiski Township

Saturday: A craft and vendor show will be from noon to 4 p.m. at Kiski Township Volunteer Firehall, 1037 Route 56. Details: Barb, 724-953-4006.

Leechburg

Saturday: The Clothing Closet at First Lutheran Church, 358 Main St., will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All items are 20 cents each. Please bring a bag. Donations welcome.

Saturday: Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church will have its free takeout monthly Pot Love Dinner at noon while the food lasts at the church, 271 Main St. Reservations required. Everyone is welcome. Reservations: 724-845-1901, church@crcpc.org or crcpc.org/potlove.

Lower Burrell

Today: Peoples Library will host Trivial Pursuit games at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Come alone or bring a friend. Details: 724-339-1021.

Today and Saturday: Bethel United Methodist Church, 150 Alder St., will have a rummage and bake sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the church.

Saturday: An all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast will be from 8 a.m. to noon at Braeburn Community Church, 4146 Arnold Ave. There will be a bake sale and basket raffle. Cost: $10; 12 and younger, $5.

Saturday: The band Memory Lane will be featured from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Members and three guests welcome.

Saturday: A luncheon bingo will be at 1 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Doors open at 11 a.m. Plan to arrive by 12:30 p.m.. Admission includes lunch, 15 games that win $20 each; four specials that win $30 each; and a $100 must-go jackpot. Details: 724-335-4131.

Sunday: The American Legion, 1100 Wildlife Lodge Road, will be open for breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon. Menu: pancakes, creamed ground beef on toast, eggs made to order with toast, home fries, and sausage or bacon.

April 29: A design and wine jewelry workshop will be at 7 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Design your own necklace and earring set from Designs by Flo and enjoy wine from Heritage Wine Cellars. Cost: $40, includes supplies. Members and guests welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: mooselodge053@gmail.com.

Through April 30: Allegheny Valley League of Artists will sponsor Abstract 24, an exhibit of the works of member Peter Cehily at Peoples Library, 3025 Wachter Ave. Hours: 1 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.

New Kensington 

Today: Wesley Family Services Wellness Center, 1045 Fourth Ave., will offer a free grief support group from 1 to 2 p.m. online and in person at the center. Reservations required. Reservations: wellness.center@wfspa.org.

April 27: Space applications are being accepted by the Eagles for a vendor and crafter show planned for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the aerie, 2134 Freeport Road. Cost: 8-foot table, $25; 4-foot table, $15; includes two chairs. Details: Shell Schafer, 412-522-8799.

April 27: Space reservations by Redemption Church for a craft and vendor fair set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Quality Inn, Tarentum Bridge Road. Cost: $35, includes one 8-foot table and two chairs. No electricity available. Application deadline: April 13. Details and applications: redemptionpa.org.

Oakmont

Through April 30: Oakmont Carnegie Library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd., will offer a StoryWalk, “Hank’s Big Day: The Story of a Bug” in the library garden area. Enjoy reading and being outdoors at the same time. Details: 412-828-9532 or oakmontlibrary.org.

Parks Township

Today: Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. in the firehall, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m.

Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will have a country music jam night from 5 to 8 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. Bring your favorite stringed instrument and sing along. Refreshments available. Public welcome. Details: 724-845-2390.

Saxonburg

Today, Saturday and Sunday: South Butler Community Library, 240 W. Main St., will host a used book sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday during the Spring Market. Fill a grocery bag for $5. DVDs, CDs, puzzles and games will also be available.The library will sell locally-made ethnic foods and cookies on Saturday. Proceeds from the food sale will be donated to the Randy Freehling Car Show Benefit. Details: 724-352-4810.

Sharpsburg

April 28: A mystery/comedy dinner fundraiser to benefit Addiction Recovery Ministry will be at 2:30 p.m. at the John Paul I Center, 201 Ninth St., Sharpsburg. Mystery’s Most Wanted will perform “It’s Murder, Charlie Brown!” Cost: $50 and includes dinner. There will be a basket raffle and 50-50. Reservations: Rosemarie, 412-378-9290 or rhaasarm@gmail.com.

South Buffalo

May 4: Freeport International Baseball Invitational will sponsor a cornhole tournament fundraiser at 5 p.m. at South Buffalo Volunteer Firehall, 100 Firehall Road. Doors open at 4 p.m. Entry fee: $50 per team, includes food and beverages. Must be 21. Cash prizes will be awarded for first- and second-place, and there will be a basket raffle and 50-50. Spectator admission: $15, includes food and drinks. Team reservations: rtoy98@yahoo.com. Payments: Venmo, @Freeportinternationals.

Springdale 

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion will sponsor a Night at the Races at the Springdale Veterans Association, 1151 Pittsburgh St. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner will be served at 6 and races will be from 7 to 11 p.m. Cost: $20, includes dinner, beer and soft drinks.

Saturday: The Knotty Knitters group at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at noon at the library, 331 School St. The group meets the first and third Saturdays of the month. Bring your unfinished knitting or crocheting project. All skill levels welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

April 25: Springdale Free Public Library will present an historical program, “Marketing the Presidency – 125 Years of Presidential Artifacts” at 6 p.m. at the library, 311 School St. Steve Mihaly will be the speaker. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum

Saturday: The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The monthly dollar breakfast will be from 8 a.m. to noon. Details: 724-224-9220.

Sunday and Tuesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St. An opportunity for silent prayer will be at 6:30 p.m.

Verona 

Saturday: Speed Family Blessing Box will host a sock hop fundraiser at the Eagles, 315 James St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. There will be dancing to the music of the 50s, 60s and 70s, a cash bar, basket raffle and 50-50. Cost: $45 per couple or $25 per person and includes dinner. Tickets: use PayPal, cspeed31@gmail.com or Venmo, @chelsey-speed. Details: Chelsey, 412-552-9054.

Washington Township 

Today: Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 4078 Route 66. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and sales start at 6 p.m. Free coffee. The kitchen will be open. Players must be at least 18 or accompanied by an adult.

West Deer

Saturday: Deer Lakes Lacrosse will sponsor LaCrosse Out Cancer in honor of Noah Latronica and with Noah’s Legacy Foundation at 10 a.m. at Deer Lakes Middle School field. There will be food and merchandise trucks. Donations: tinyurl.com/mm7xabn8.

Saturday: Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh will host a free star party at 8 p.m. at the Nicholas E. Wagman Observatory, 225 Kurn Road, in Deer Lakes Regional Park, weather permitting. Bring binoculars, a blanket and camping chair. Please use only parking lights when entering through the park gate. Donations will be accepted. Details and weather updates: 724-224-2510 or 3ap.org.