The Stroller, April 9, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Adult egg hunt planned in New Kensington
Voodoo Brewing Company in New Kensington will host an adult Easter egg hunt at 4 p.m. April 19 to benefit the Pigsburgh Squealers Rescue at the brewery, 956 Fifth Ave.
Tickets are $25 and include a beverage and chance to win a prize. Some Easter SpokesPigs will be on hand to pose for photos and help to hunt for eggs. Check-in time will start at 3:15 p.m. and there will be no admittance after 4 p.m. Those attending must be 21.
The event is sponsored by the New Ken Downtown Partnership. For tickets, visit tinyurl.com/mw3p5usy.
Memorial service schedule at Good Samaritan Hospice
Good Samaritan Hospice, a mission of Concordia Lutheran Ministries, will sponsor an afternoon of remembrance in memory of those who spent their final days in their care or for anyone experiencing grief at from 2 to 4 p.m. April 26 at the hospice’s Middlesex Township location, 116 Browns Hill Road.
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. Those attending are encouraged to bring a photograph of their loved one.
Registration is requested by April 17. To register, call 800-720-2557 or visit the events page at ConcordiaLM.org.
Calendar
Apollo
Today: 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. There will be specials and wish jars. Details: 724-478-4831.
Thursday: The Yarn Good Time Fiber Arts Group at Apollo Memorial Library will meet from 5 to 7 p.m. at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. All skill levels welcome. Details: 724-478-4214.
Thursday: Apollo Memorial Library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave., is accepting donations for its book sale through Thursday. Items that will be accepted include gently used books and DVDs. No VHS tapes, magazines cassette tapes, encyclopedias, CDs or books that are damaged, dusty, moldy or have a musty or smoky smell, please. Bring donations inside the library.
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.
Arnold
Friday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is accepting orders for its pierogi sale. Varieties: potato or sauerkraut, $14 per dozen, $16. Pickup: 12:30 to 4 p.m. Friday in the church social hall. This will be the last sale till September. Orders: 724-339-9257, 8 to 10 a.m. today and Thursday.
Brackenridge
Today: Al-Anon will meet at 8 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10th Ave. The group offers help and hope for families and friends of alcoholics.
Thursday: The Allegheny Valley Salvation Army and Community Center will distribute free grab-and-go lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the center parking lot, 917 Brackenridge Ave. Free grocery items from Walmart and Aldi will be available. Everyone is welcome.
Thursday: Bingo will be at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave. Details: 724-994-6030.
Freeport
Today: The Blessing Closet, formerly known as the Thrift Store Ministry, at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All items are free, but donations will be accepted. Items available include clothing of all sizes, bedding and window items. Donations of clothing, shoes and boots welcome; must be laundered and free from smoke and pet hair. Wheelchair accessible. Details: 724-295-3095.
Gilpin
Thursday: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.
Harrison
Today: The Agape Thrift Shop at Grace United Methodist Church, 1333 Freeport Road, will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Clean clothing in all sizes is needed. No housewares or bedding please. Bring donations on Wednesday or leave them on the front porch. Do not place donations in the blue bins behind the church.
Today: Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank will be open from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Food bank participants can receive food allotments twice per month. Those who are not yet registered should come from 3 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday. The Sparrow’s Nest clothing and home goods ministry will be open from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Details and alternate times: 724-226-0606, ext. 10.
Today: The Becky’s Closet community clothing store at Faith Lutheran Church, 1500 Broadview Blvd., will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. Cost: adult tops and bottoms, 50 cents; children’s clothing, 25 cents. Please bring small bills and your own bags. Donations welcome during these hours. Everyone welcome.
Thursday: Burtner House Restoration Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Harrison municipal building, 1 Municipal Drive. The June 21 strawberry festival will be discussed. New members and volunteers welcome.
Thursday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host a talk with author Yvonne Valasek Jungle at 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Born and raised in Brackenridge, Jungle will discuss her book about her mother, Caroline Valasek, “Karolina: A Story of Faith, Survival and Love.” Reservations required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.
Friday: 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: A free Discover Medicare seminar will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 1522 Broadview Blvd. No obligation. Reservations required. Reservations: 800-800-1999 or 412-512-0106.
Jefferson Township
Thursday: Bingo will be at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 754 N. Pike Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Proceeds benefit post and auxiliary projects.
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: The 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
Today: A free DivorceCare support group will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Redemption Church, 3400 Garvers Ferry Road. No reservations required. This is the last meeting of the series. Details: 724-766-6405.
Friday: Peoples Library will host “Construction Crew,” an hour of play with building supplies, at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter St. 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.
McCandless
Today: The Sealarks Women’s Group will meet at 1 p.m. at Memorial Park Church, 8800 Peebles Road. The program is the FBI by Brook Riordan. The group provides Christian fellowship and social activity for women who are widowed, divorced or never married. New members welcome. Details and reservations: Edie, 412-487-7194.
New Kensington
Today: Peoples Library, 880 Barnes St., will offer Puzzles for Grownups at 1 p.m. Details: 724-339-1021.
Thursday: 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.
Thursday: Peoples Library will offer a knitting for beginners class at noon at the library, 880 Barnes St. Details: 724-339-1021.
Thursday: Knead Community Café will hand out free grab-and-go meals from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the cafe, 1011 Barnes St., New Kensington. This week’s meals are sponsored by Christine Auses. To sponsor a meal, visit kneadcommunitycafe.org or call 878-847-7997.
Thursday and Saturday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Items available include clothing for all members of the family, shoes, linens, purses and handbags. Household items, dishes, appliances and books will no longer be accepted. Donations welcome during business hours only. Do not leave donations at the door.
April 17: 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.
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
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.
Plum
April 18: 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.
Saxonburg
Today: Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company will sell takeout fish and chicken dinners from 4 to 6 p.m. or until sold out at the firehall ballroom, 210 Horne Ave. Menu: fish or chicken, baked potato or fries, green beans, coleslaw, roll and cake, $15; oyster dinner, market price; extra piece of fish, $6; extra coleslaw, $1. Orders: 724-352-9948 after 2 p.m. Wednesday.
Today: The Elks will host bingo at 6:30 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Cost: $15 per packet. There is an ATM on site. Orders: 724-226-1644 by 8:15 p.m.
Thursday: The dementia caregiver support group at South Butler Community Library will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. at the library, 240 W. Main St. The group meets the second Thursday of each month and provides a safe place for caregivers to share their feelings and discuss their day-to-day challenges. No reservations required. Details: Michelle Govan, RN, 724-504-5512.
Springdale
Thursday: The diaper pantry at St. Mark Lutheran Church will distribute free diapers from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the church, 600 Pittsburgh St. Advance registration required. First-time recipients must provide their own ID, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card. Distributions are the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Registration: 724-274-5313.
Thursday: Lower Valley Community Food Bank will distribute food from 1 to 3 p.m. from the rear entrance of the Springdale borough building, 325 School St. Do not arrive before 12:45 p.m. Anyone in need of food who lives in Springdale, Springdale Township, Cheswick, Harmar and the sections of Indiana Township and West Deer with a zip code of 15024 is welcome. New recipients can register Thursday. Updates: lowervalleyfoodbank.org.
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.
Vandergrift
Today: Vandergrift Public Library will host Toddler Time for children 4 and younger at 11 a.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-568-2212.
Washington Township
Today: Poke Run Presbyterian Church will host its free monthly Soup for the Soul luncheon at noon at the church, 1091 Poke Run Church Road. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Details: 724-327-5563.
Today: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 6 p.m. at Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380.
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.
Winfield
Thursday: 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.