The Stroller, Feb. 20, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Lenten fish fry listings wanted
Lent begins March 5 on Ash Wednesday and The Stroller is compiling the annual big list of fish fries.
If your nonprofit would like to have your fish fry listed in the newspaper and online at TribLive.com, send complete information to Carol Pinto-Smith, TribLive, 210 Wood St., Tarentum, PA 15084 or email cpinto-smith@triblive.com as soon as possible. Please indicate if you will have your event on Good Friday. Ash Wednesday event information must be received by Monday.
Winter festival planned in Saxonburg
The Saxonburg Winter Festival will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday along Main Street in Saxonburg.
There will be music, carriage rides, a petting zoo, crafters, food trucks and children’s activities.
Comedy night fundraiser planned in Verona
Riverside Women’s Association will sponsor a comedy night fundraiser at 7 p.m. Saturday at Acclamation Brewing, 314 Arch St., Verona.
Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $30. There will be a cash bar, raffles, 50-50 and auctions. Snacks will be available for purchase. Those attending must be at least 18.
For tickets, visit funny4funds.com/events. For details, call Sue Portera at 412-956-7416.
Spaghetti dinner to aid Prospect Cemetery
A spaghetti dinner to benefit Prospect Cemetery will be from 1 to 5 p.m. March 8 at the Brackenridge American Legion, 845 First Ave.
The menu will include spaghetti with meat sauce, tossed salad, Italian bread & butter, dessert and beverage, Tickets are $10; 12 and younger, $5; dine in or take out.
The event is sponsored in cooperation with the American Legion and Central Presbyterian Church. For tickets, call Cindy at 724-612-0076, or David at 724-882-2185; or stop in at Asay’s News Stand or Diamond Antiques, both in Tarentum.
Calendar
Apollo
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: A Mardi Gras bingo will be at the Avonmore Civic Center, 458 Railroad Ave. Doors open at 11 a.m., early birds begin at 12:45 p.m. and regular bingo starts at 1 p.m. There will be a $200 must-go jackpot, 14 regular games that pay $25, three specials that pay $40, a 50-50, and free coffee and cookies. Refreshments and extra cards will be sold. Sponsored by the St. Ambrose Parish Rosary Society. Cost: $20, if reserved by Friday; will be $25 at the door. Reservations: 724-388-2123.
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 at the American Legion is canceled. 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.
Gilpin
Today: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.
Harrison
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: 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.
Feb. 26: The STEM Club at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will have a workshop about ice fishing and salt painting at 4 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Children in fifth through 12th grade welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.
Jefferson Township
Today: 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.
March 1: A spaghetti dinner fundraiser to benefit Leechburg Public Library will be from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Marconi Club, 135 River Ave. Menu: spaghetti, salad and bread. Ticket: $10; 10 and younger, $6; takeout orders, $12. There will be desserts for sale, a basket raffle, DJ bingo, a cash bar and 50-50. Tickets: stop in at the library, 139 Market St.
Lower Burrell
Today: A Pennsylvania CareerLink job fair will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Details: 724-334-8600.
Today: Peoples Library will host “Construction Crew,” an hour of play with building supplies, at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details: 724-339-1021.
Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the Magic Moments band from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.
New Kensington
Today: The Chess Club at Peoples Library for students age 8 to 18 will meet at 4 p.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. Details: 724-339-1021.
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 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.
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.
March 8: A purse bash to benefit Kiddies Korner Nursery School will be from noon to 4 p.m. at Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Cost: $30, includes appetizers, dessert and non-alcoholic drinks. Tickets: 724-478-1420.
Tarentum
Friday: The Elks will host a trivia night with DJ Skylor from 6 to 8 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E Sixth Ave. Teams of up to six people welcome. Cost: $5. The kitchen will be open with dinner and sandwich specials. Members and guests welcome.
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 Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society will sponsor an all-day scrapbook and papercraft event from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the museum, 224 E. Seventh Ave. Cost: $30, includes large tables, breakfast pastries, water, coffee and tea. Bring a snack to share. Order lunch with the group or bring your own. Details: kimschneidsu@gmail.com.
Saturday: Bethel AME Church will host a $1 spaghetti dinner from noon to 3 p.m. at the church, 250 Western Ave. Banana and peach breads, $5; and cheesy cauliflower and turkey noodle soups, $4. For spaghetti orders more than five, call 724-224-2417 after 10 a.m.
Saturday: Oldies band American Pie will be featured from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Elks, 219 E. Sixth Ave. Members and guests welcome.
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.
Verona
Friday: A bingo fundraiser to benefit Riverview Community Action Corporation community center will be from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Eagles, 315 James St. There will be a basket raffle. A portion of proceeds will be donated.
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
Through March 5: East Union Presbyterian Church, 292 East Union Road, is collecting items by appointment to sell at its annual rummage sale set for March 7 and 8. Items should be in a box. No clothing, televisions, exercise equipment or computers screens will be accepted. Appointments: 724-265-1381.
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.