The Stroller, Jan. 17, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Apollo police officer to be remembered
A celebration of life to mark the 45th anniversary of the death of Apollo police officer Leonard C. Miller will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at First Lutheran Church, 214 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Apollo.
Miller was killed Jan. 3, 1980 in the line of duty. The public is welcome.
Free transportation available to Greensburg MLK Day event
The Westmoreland Museum of American Art in Greensburg will host a free Martin Luther King Jr. Day open house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday at the museum, 221 N. Main St.
There will be a lighting of the unity candle featuring participants from the Willie Thrower Award Foundation, the Digital Foundry and the Allegheny Valley Association of Churches; food vendors, musicians and a variety of art activities. Reservations are required. For more information and reservations, visit thewestmoreland.org/events.
Free round-trip shuttle transportation from New Kensington will leave at 9:30 a.m. and return at 3:30 p.m. Spaces are limited and shuttle reservations are required. Send an email to info@thewestmoreland.org with your name, telephone number and number of people who will attend. A confirmation email will be sent with shuttle details.
Calendar
Butler
Sunday: An antique and classic bicycle swap meet will be from 8 a.m. to noon at the Tesla BioHealing Wellness Hotel and Resort, formerly the Days Inn, 139 Pittsburgh Road. Admission: $5. Details: Jeff Rapp, 724-287-8048 or Howard Gordon, 724-205-8172.
Harrison
Today: 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.
Harrison City
Thursday: Protect PT will host a radon awareness webinar on Zoom.us. Topics will include what radon is, how to protect themselves from the harms of radon and how to take advantage of the Protect PT free radon monitoring program. Reservations required. Reservations: protectpt.info/RadonWebinar. Details: 724-392-7023 or natalie@protectpt.org.
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: 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.
Sunday: The American Legion, 1100 Wildlife Lodge Road, will be open for breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon. Menu: pancakes, creamed ground beef on toast, eggs made to order with toast, home fries, and sausage or bacon.
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.
O’Hara
Jan. 27: The VA Hospital, H J. Heinz Campus, will host a Vitalant community blood drive from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the recreation hall, 1010 Delafield Road. Appointments recommended. Appointments: 877-258-4825 or visit Vitalant.org.
Parks Township
Today: Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. in the firehall, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m.
Sunday: 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.
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: First Baptist Church will host a pastor connection prayer and worship service at 3 p.m. at the church, 410 E. Third Ave. The service will allow church leaders to praise, worship and pray without having the lead, organize or present. All pastors, preachers and lay leaders are welcome.
Sunday and Tuesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St. An opportunity for silent prayer will be at 6:30 p.m.
Washington Township
Today: 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.