The Stroller, April 13, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Saxonburg seminar to discuss honeybees

South Butler Community Library in Saxonburg will host a free program about honeybee biology and products from hives at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the library, 240 W. Main St.

Master Gardener Hannah Durkin will discuss beekeeping equipment and what it takes to become a beekeeper. Reservations are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome.

For reservations, call 724-352-4810 or email director@southbutlerlibrary.org.

Annual 5K run/walk to raise funds for St. Margaret Foundation

The 37th annual St. Margaret Foundation Brian Demchak Hope Challenge will be May 11 to 17.

Participants can complete a virtual 5K at their convenience anytime from May 11 to 17 on their own outside, on a treadmill, dance floor or in a pool. Registration is required by April 18 to receive an event t-shirt.

The RIDC O’Hara Lunchtime Wellness Walk will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 13. For details, call 412-784-4205 or visit stmargaretfoundation.org/challenge. Proceeds benefit the foundation that provides medication, transportation and more to fill in the gaps for patients at UMPC St. Margaret Hospital.

Calendar

Apollo/East Vandergrift

May 14: St. James and Our Lady, Queen of Peace parishes will sponsor a bus trip to Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh. The bus will leave at 9 a.m. from the St. James parking lot, 109 Owens View Drive. The group will be at the casino for five hours. Must be 21. Cost: $30, includes $20 in free play. State-issued photo ID required to receive free play. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-478-4958.

Tuesday: Free dinner will be served from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at The Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave.

Cheswick

April 22: Westarm Physical Therapy, 1316 Pittsburgh St., will host a free seminar, “Are You Considering a Hip or Knee Replacement,” at 6 p.m. at the office. Speakers will be orthopedic surgeon Dr. Daniel March and physical therapist Kyle Zimmerman. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-337-6522 or administration@westarmtherapy.com.

April 19 to 24: A glass recycling bin will be available from 7 a.m. to sunset at the office of Pa. Rep. Mandy Steele, 1296 Pittsburgh St. All colors of empty glass bottles, jars and jugs will be accepted. An Earth Day event with free information, tree saplings and wildflower seed packets will be from 4:30 to 6 p.m. April 22. Details: 724-826-5151.

Freeport

April 26: The Freeport Highlands Service Unit of the Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania will host a free Daisy information event from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Freeport Community Library, 428 Market St., for girls who will enter kindergarten in the fall and their caregiver. Girls will earn their first patch while participating in friendship activities. Reservations required by April 23. Reservations: freeport.highlands.gs@gmail.com.

Harmar 

Today: Daughters of the Nile will sponsor an indoor holiday craft show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pittsburgh Shrine Center, 1877 Shriners Way. There will be a basket auction and concession stand. Admission: $3.

Harrison  

Tuesday: The Who Knew? program at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will present “All That Jazz” at 5:30 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Tuesday: Staff members from the office of Pa. Rep. Mandy Steele will be at Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 1522 Broadview Blvd., from noon to 2 p.m. to help with completion of property tax and rent rebate applications. No reservations required. Details: 724-826-5151.

Tuesday: The Accordion Club is seeking new players of all ages. Meetings are from 6 to 8 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6003 Freeport Road. Details: 724-236-0665.

Tuesdays: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host a story time for children age 3 to 5 at 10 a.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. This week’s theme will be Easter. No reservations required. Details: 724-226-3491.

April 23: 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 Day the World Came to Town” by Jim Defede. Copies are available at the circulation desk. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Kiski Township   

Today: An all-you-can-eat breakfast will be from 8 to 11 a.m. at Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department, 1037 Route 56. Menu: bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, pancakes, French toast, biscuits & gravy and hash browns. Cost: $13; age 5 to 12, $8; and 4 and younger, $3.

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

Monday: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open.

May 3: A Day at the Races fundraiser to benefit Leechburg Public Library will be in the Mirror Room at the Marconi Club, 135 River Ave. Doors open at 2 p.m. and races will start at 3. Cost: $20, includes horse, food and soft drinks. There will be a cash bar, 50-50, paint sticks and a human horse race. Tickets: stop in at the library, 139 Market St.

Lower Burrell

Monday: Alle-Kiski Multiple Sclerosis Support Group will meet at 7 p.m. in Faith Hall of Puckety Presbyterian Church, 1009 Puckety Church Road. Morgan Peli, an occupational therapist at Seneca Place, will be the speaker. New members welcome. Details: Sharon, 724-339-4057 and leave a message or text 724-393-1517.

Tuesday: A family story time will be at 1 p.m. at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details: 724-339-1021.

Lower Burrell/New Kensington 

April 26: Peoples Library is selling tickets for a lottery ticket raffle. The winner will receive $400 worth of Pennsylvania Lottery instant tickets. The drawing will be at the April 26 library luncheon at Knead Community Café. Cost: $5 each or three for $10. Winner need not be present. Tickets: stop in at either library location.

New Kensington  

Monday: Peoples Library will host “Construction Crew,” an hour of play with building supplies, at 1 p.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. Details: 724-339-1021.

Tuesday: A family story time will be at 11 a.m. at Peoples Library, 880 Barnes St. Details: 724-339-1021.

Tuesday: The Parkinson’s Foundation of Western Pennsylvania sponsors a free support group for Parkinson’s Disease patients and their family members from 2 to 3 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at Valley Points YMCA, 800 Constitution Blvd. Details: Chrissy and Josh Lookabaugh, 724-594-3245.

Tuesday: Alle-Kiski Valley Center for Active Adults will sponsor bingo at 12:30 p.m. at the center, 1039 Third Ave. Please arrive by 11:45 a.m. There will be 18 regular games that pay $10 each, five specials that pay $15 each, two jackpot games and one quickie game. Payouts change according to attendance. Public welcome. Details: 724-335-8597.

Thursday: An American Red Cross community blood drive will be from noon to 5 p.m. at the Wesley Family Services Wellness Center, 1045 Fourth Ave. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and search with code Wesley FS.

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.

May 17: Vendor applications are being accepted by Knead Community Café, 1011 Barnes St., for an outdoor Mother Nature’s Garden Market at the café, rain or shine. Items must be homemade, natural-based or garden related. Cost: $35, for a 10 x 10-foot space. Details and applications: kneadcommunitycafe.org/mngm-vendor-application.

Oakmont

Tuesdays: Taking Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) meets at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1261 Pennsylvania Ave. Private weigh-ins will be from 5:45 to 6:10 p.m. and the meeting will be afterward. The first meeting is free. Details: 412-828-3854 or jmjkwj@gmail.com.

O’Hara

April 23: A Vitalant community blood drive will be from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the large group instructional room of Fox Chapel Area High School, 611 Field Club Road. Appointments recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: 877-258-4825 or visit the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org and search with ZIP code 15238.

Parks Township 

Today: 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.

Plum 

Monday: The quilting group at Holiday Park United Methodist Church, 81 Sandune Drive, will meet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church chapel. The group sews baby quilts for donation to those in need and the Linus Project. New members welcome. Meetings are the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Sewing and quilting instructions are provided and no equipment is needed. Details: 724-327-6552.

Tuesday: The Plum Food Pantry, 81 Sandune Drive, distributes free food from 5 to 6:30 p.m. the first three Tuesdays of each month. Details: 724-327-0367.

Friday : An American Red Cross community blood drive in honor of Dave Hansen will be from 11:30 a.m. noon to 5 p.m. at Holiday Park United Methodist Church, 81 Sandune Lane. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and search with code Troop 111.

Springdale

April 22: The Tuesday Night Book Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. The selection will be “Brooklyn,” by Colm Toibin. Copies available at the library. New members welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum

Tuesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St.

Vandergrift 

Tuesday: Vandergrift Public Library will have a family game night from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-568-2212.

Washington Township

Tuesdays and Thursdays: The Blessing Closet at Union Presbyterian Church will be open by appointment from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays at the church, 656 Route 380. Items available include paper products, cleaning supplies, feminine hygiene products and pet supplies. Appointments: 724-337-3042.