The Stroller, Jan. 16, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Valentine Snowball planned for youth with special needs
Zion Methodist Community Church, Buffalo Township, will host a free semiformal Valentine Snowball for special needs adults and teens from 5 to 8 p.m. Feb. 8 at the church, 438 Bear Creek Road.
Youth age 14 and over and their support chaperone are welcome. Every guest must have a chaperone. There will be a buffet dinner and DJ.
Reservations are required by Jan. 25. For reservations, visit Eventbrite.com. .
Annual sport show and flea market set Saturday
The Tri-County Trout Club will sponsor its 20th annual Sport Show and Flea Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Patterson Hall of Guardian Angels Parish, 800 Montana Ave., Harrison.
Vendors will buy and sell new, used and collectible fishing, hunting, camping and sporting items. No guns or ammunition may be sold. Hot food and beverages will be available.
Table fee is $25. To reserve a table, call 412-298-0964 or email tctcnews@gmail.com with your name and telephone number.
Calendar
Apollo
Today: Apollo Memorial Library will offer an hour of non-structured playtime for preschoolers from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. No reservations required. Details: 724-478-4831.
Today: The new Embroidery Club at Apollo Memorial Library will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Bring a project and a friend. Details: 724-478-4214.
Brackenridge
Today: Bingo will be at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave. Details: 724-994-6030.
Gilpin
Today: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.
Harrison
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.
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
Saturday: A meal loaf dinner will be from 4 to 6 p.m. at New Beginnings United Methodist Church, 1559 Route 56. Menu: meat loaf dinner, salad, dessert and drink. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $14; 10 and younger, $10. Details: 724-478-4525.
Leechburg
Saturday: Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church will have its free monthly Pot Love Dinner at noon at the church, 271 Main St. Reservations required by noon Friday. Everyone is welcome. Reservations: 724-845-1901 or church@crcpc.org.
Saturday: The Clothing Closet at First Lutheran Church, 358 Main St., will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All items are 20 cents each. Please bring a bag. Donations welcome.
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: The Chess Club at Peoples Library will meet at 4 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter St. Players age 8 to 18 of all skill levels welcome. Details: 724-339-1021.
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.
Saturday: A luncheon bingo will be at 1 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Doors open at 11 a.m. Plan to arrive by 12:15 p.m. Admission: $20, includes lunch, 15 games that win $20 each; four specials that win $30 each; and a $100 must-go jackpot. Details: 724-335-4131.
Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the Turn It Up Band from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.
New Kensington
Today: Peoples Library, 880 Barnes St., will offer a knitting for beginners class at noon. Details: 724-339-1021.
North Apollo
Saturday: North Apollo Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor a winter craft and vendor fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the firehall, 311 16th St. The kitchen will be open with a new breakfast and lunch menu and there will be a basket raffle and 50-50. Details: Allyson, 724-472-5346 or kingal0103@gmail.com.
Jan. 23: A Red Cross community blood drive will be from noon to 5 p.m. at First Church of God, 507 20th St. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and search with ZIP code 15673.
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.
Springdale
Today: 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.
Tarentum
Saturday: The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The monthly dollar breakfast will be from 8 a.m. to noon. Menu: pancakes, sausage, coffee and juice. Details: 724-224-9220.
Saturday: Tarentum Elks will have Bucky-okie karaoke from 8 to 11 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. Guests welcome.
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. and sales start at 6 p.m. Free coffee. The kitchen will be open. Players must be at least 18 or accompanied by an adult.
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.