The Stroller, March 20, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Spaghetti dinner to aid local family

A spaghetti dinner to benefit the family of Daniel Malone who took his own life in May 2024 will be from 1 to 6 p.m. March 29 at First United Presbyterian Church, 913 Lock St., Tarentum.

Admission include spaghetti, salad, dessert and a drink and one ticket for the silent auction for $15, dine in or takeout. There will be a silent auction and 50-50 raffle. A portion of proceeds will be donated to PreventSuicidePa.org. For more information, visit malonefamilyfund.com. For tickets, visit tinyurl.com/2pj5f36h and will be available at the door until sold out.

Tickets available for New Kensington cash bash

New Kensington Volunteer Fire Department No. 1 will host a cash bash Saturday at the Quality Inn, Tarentum Bridge Road, New Kensington.

Doors will open at 2:30 p.m. and the drawings will be every 15 minutes beginning at 4 p.m. Tickets are $30 and include food and beverages. Winners need not be present.

For tickets, call 724-335-4100 or visit newkenfd1.square.site.

Calendar

Apollo

Saturday : A spaghetti dinner will be from 4 to 7 p.m. at Apollo United Presbyterian Church, 401 First St. Dine in or takeout. Menu: spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert and beverage. Cost: $12; age 3 to 9, $6; younger than 3, free. Reservations encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. Reservations: 724-478-4807. Proceeds will benefit the church building fund.

Saturday: Apollo Hose Company No. 2 will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $25 per packet. The kitchen will be open with a limited menu. Details: 724-478-4831.

Arnold

Friday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is accepting orders for its pierogi sale. Varieties: potato or sauerkraut, $14 per dozen. Pickup: 12:30 to 4 p.m. Fridays in the church social hall. Orders: 724-339-9257, 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Avonmore

Saturday: The bingoto benefit Avonmore Public Library is canceled and will be rescheduled.

April 12: The Center for Active Adults, 458 Railroad Ave., is accepting reservations for an indoor/outdoor spring craft show set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center. Rain or shine. Cost: $10 per space. Details: 724-697-4014.

Brackenridge

Today: Free grab-and-go lunches will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of Allegheny Valley Salvation Army and Community Center, 917 Brackenridge Ave. Free grocery items from Walmart and Aldi will be available. Everyone is welcome.

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

Buffalo Township  

April 13: A Sarris candy sale to benefit Buffalo Elementary PTA is being conducted online at sarriscandiesfundraising.com. Candy is available for Easter. Use group number 10-1588.

Freeport

Wednesday: A Vitalant community blood drive will be from noon to 5 p.m. at St. Mary Mother of God church hall, 608 High St. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: 877-258-4825 or visit the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org and search for account code UG0040286.

Gilpin

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

March 24 and 31: Christ the King Parish is accepting orders for nut, apricot and poppy seed rolls and paska bread for Easter. Long rolls are $15 each with an order deadline of March 24. Pickup: noon to 4 p.m. April 2 and 3. Paska bread, round or braided, is available with raisins, $8; or without raisins, $7.50, with an order deadline of March 31 Pickup: noon to 4 p.m. April 9. Orders: Toni, 724-309-1976 or Teresia, 724-845-7588.

Harrison 

Today: The Senior Outreach at Community Library of Allegheny Valley is canceled. Details: 724-226-3491.

Fridays: Community Library of Allegheny Valley hosts Toddle Time for children 12 months to 3 years old and their caregiver at 10 a.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Bring a small stuffed animal. No reservations required.

Friday: 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 : Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host a seed starter workshop with representatives of the Burrellton Garden Club and Penn State Master Watershed Stewards from noon to 2 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Tomatoes, peppers and herbs will be planted. All supplies are included. Children may attend with an adult. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or Alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

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 “The Tipping Point” by Malcolm Gladwell Copies are available at the circulation desk. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Kiski Township   

May 3: Boy Scout Troop 589 is accepting applications for a yard sale planned at Spring Church Sportsman’s Club, 1956 Route 56. Individuals, families and vendors welcome. Cost: yard sale spaces, indoors, $15, outside; $10; vendors and crafters, $25. Spaces are 8-feet wide. Bring your own table and chairs. Reservations: checks made payable to Troop 589 should be sent to Carrie Shank, Troop 589, 1134 Old State Road, Apollo PA 15613. Questions: Tracy Boop, 724-420-6758, or Carrie Shank, 724-448-9639 or cjshank@comcast.net.

Leechburg

Saturday: Leechburg Museum is closed for the season. Visits are available by appointment. Details: 724-845-8914 and leave a message or email lamahs@windstream.net.

Lower Burrell

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the G6 band from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.

Saturday: The drop-in Chess Club for adults at Peoples Library will meet at 11 a.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details: 724-339-1021.

March 29: A spaghetti dinner to benefit Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will be from noon to 5 p.m. at Bethel United Methodist Church, 150 Alder St. Dine in or takeout. Menu: spaghetti, meatballs, salad, roll and dessert. Cost: $12; age 6 to 10, $6; 5 and younger, free. Tickets: 724-339-7338 or tinyurl.com/mrp5m7rn.

New Kensington  

Today: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary Bingo will be at 7 p.m. at the aerie, 2134 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Sales are from 6 to 6:50 p.m. Cost: $25 for a 12-on package; specials will be available. The kitchen will be open. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403.

April 5: The Salvation Army is accepting reservations for a vendor sale planned from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the center gymnasium, 255 Third St. Cost: $10, for indoor vendors and outdoor food trucks. Provide your own table. Reservation deadline: March 31. Reservations: 724-335-7221.

April 19 to Oct. 25: The Downtown New Kensington Farmers Market is accepting vendor applications for this year’s market season that will run from mid-April through mid October on Fifth Avenue. Local vendors who sell fresh local produce, meat, poultry, dairy products, juice, cheese, bread and baked goods welcome. Details: Meredith, 412-719-8845 or downtownnkmarkets@gmail.com.

May 10: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley is accepting basket donations and supplies to make baskets for its annual spring luncheon planned at Knead Community Café. Details: jperin@animalprotectors.net.

Parks Township 

Today: Parks Township Sportsman Club Association will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. New members welcome.

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

Saxonburg 

April 5: Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company will host a designer purse gala from 2 to 5 p.m. at the firehall, 155 Pittsburgh St. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Cost: in advance, $55; at the door, $60, if available; includes appetizers, soft drink, dessert and four numbers for the drawing. Winner need not be present. There will be side raffles, a basket auction, pull tickets and specialty drinks. Must be at least 16 to attend and at least 21 for a drink bracelet. Tickets: 724-352.3300, ext. 755 or winpurses.com.

Springdale

March 24 to 29: Springdale Free Public Library will host a community seed exchange during business hours at the library, 331 School St. Sponsored by Pucketos Garden Club. Bring a packet of seeds and take one. Details: 724-297-9729.

Tarentum

Fridays: Free bread and baked goods will be distributed at 10 a.m. while supplies last at Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., suite 12. Details: 724-224-9006.

Saturday: 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.

Saturday: The Shot O’ Soul band will be featured from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Elks, 219 E. Sixth Ave. Members and guests welcome.

April 8, 9 and 10: SS. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, 339 E. 10th Ave., is taking orders for its annual Easter nut roll sale. Nut, apricot and poppy seed rolls will be available. Cost per roll: $15. Orders: 724-224-3026 and leave a message, visit tarentumbyzcath.org or email tarentumbyzcath@gmail.com.

Vandergrift

March 31: Tiny Cause Animal Shelter in Vandergrift is collecting gently worn shoes through March 31. No roller skates, Heelys or ice skates, please. Pairs of shoes should be tied together with the laces or rubber bands and placed into a garbage bag. Do not bring shoes in boxes. Contributions can be dropped off at the shelter, 131 Columbia Ave. Details: trapaniam@gmail.com.

Washington Township

Friday: 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. The kitchen will open and card sales start at 6 p.m. Free coffee. Players must be at least 18 or accompanied by an adult.

West Deer

March 28: Allegheny County Park rangers will host a free guided hike, “Signs of Spring,” from 5 to 7 p.m. at Deer Lakes Park. The hike will be about two miles with moderate elevation changes. Bring water and wear close-toed shoes. Meet at the Anglers shelter parking lot. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/5n7h8sj7.

West Leechburg

Saturday: The annual Small Town Loud Voice dance party fundraiser will be from 5 to 10 p.m. at West Leechburg Fire Hall, 1116 Gosser St. The St. Patrick’s Day-themed event will have music, dancing, a gift basket auction and 50-50. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Tickets: $25 per person or $45 for couples; includes beer, pop, water and light bites. Must be at least 21. Sponsored by Semper Gratus, a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Tickets: tinyurl.com/2s4edk63.

Winfield

Today: The Matrona Family Resource Center at Cabot Church, 707 Winfield Road, will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. New and gently used clothing in sizes preemie through 10/12 will be available, as well as strollers, car seats, toys and more. No reservations required. Details: 724-524-1809 or tinyurl.com/mw9kd9cp.