The Stroller, Feb. 23, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Trivia night to test knowledge of the outdoors
The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek will sponsor a nature trivia night at 7 p.m. March 5 at the center, 142 Kerr Road, Bethel Township.
The game will be multiple choice and played using your smartphone or tablet and prizes will be awarded. The event is suited for players who are at least 16. BYO snacks and drinks.
Cost is $12 per player. Reservations are required. For reservations, visit zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/nature-trivia-night.
Lower Burrell Citizen Police Academy accepting applications
The Lower Burrell Citizen Police Academy will begin March 6 at the city municipal building. Classes will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays for 10 weeks with the exception of April 17.
The program is designed to promote partnerships through education. Participants will be provided with a wide range of information intended to help better understand the goals and objectives, rules, responsibilities and legal parameters under which the police department functions. Applicants must be 18 years or older and residents of Lower Burrell. Class size is limited to 25.
For an application and more information, call 724-339-4287, ext. 268, visit lowerburrellpolice.org/287/Citizens-Police-Academy or stop in at the police station. Application deadline is Thursday.
Food distribution set Tuesday at Lernerville Speedway
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank will host a drive-through food distribution for anyone in need from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Lernerville Speedway, 313 N. Pike Road.
No reservations are required. Guests should remain in their vehicles and open their door or trunk and will be served on a first come, first served basis.
Calendar
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.
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.
Cheswick
Wednesday: A department service officer from the American Legion will be available by appointment from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the office of Pa. Rep. Mandy Steele, 1296 Pittsburgh St. Appointments: 724-826-5151.
Harrison
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 fairy tales. No reservations required. Details: 724-226-3491.
Wednesday : 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.
March 23: A purse bash bingo will begin at 1 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Drive. Doors open at 11 a.m. and lunch will be at noon. Cost: $35, includes lunch. Sponsored by the post auxiliary, there will be a silent auction, additional packets, pick of the table, pull tabs and a cash bar. Reserved seating available for parties of 6 or more. A portion of proceeds will be donated to Friends of the Pittsburgh Fisher House. Tickets: Deb, 412-298-6175 or Stacy, 412-882-4256, or at the post.
Kiski Township
Tuesday: The diaper pantry at Spring Church Lutheran Church, 3623 Lutheran Church Road, will distribute diapers from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the church. Recipients must register in advance. First-time recipients must provide their own ID, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card. Registration: 724-478-1528.
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
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
Tuesdays: Redemption Church, 232 Hillcrest Dr., will offer a GriefShare support group from 6:30 to 8 p.m. through April 8 at the church. No reservations required.
New Kensington
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.
Oakmont
Tuesday: The Anime Club for teens at Oakmont Carnegie Library will meet at 3 p.m. at the library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd. Details: 412-828-9532.
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. Your first meeting is free. Details: 412-828-3854 or jmjkwj@gmail.com.
Parks Township
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
Tuesday: First Presbyterian Church will host a free dine-in community dinner from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the church, 913 Lock St. No reservations required. Everyone is welcome.
Tuesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St.
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.