The Stroller, Jan. 18, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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St. Joseph HS plans cash bash fundraiser
A community cash bash will be from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Feb. 8 in Patterson Hall at Guardian Angels Parish, Most Blessed Sacrament Campus, 800 Montana Ave., Harrison.
Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $15, and include a light dinner, beer, water and a chance to win cash prizes. BYOB and snacks. Winner need not be present.
Checks made out to St. Joseph High School can be sent to 800 Montana Ave., Natrona Heights PA 15065. Proceeds will benefit the student transportation fund at the school. For details, call Amy Haugh at 724-226-7872 or email cashbash@saintjosephhs.com.
Annual hoop shoot to be sponsored by Leechburg Elks
The annual Leechburg Elks children’s Hoop Shoot competition will be Jan. 25 in the Leechburg Area High School gymnasium, Center Avenue.
Boys and girls age 8 to 13 from the Alle-Kiski Valley and Armstrong County areas are eligible. Doors open at noon for registration and the free competition will begin at about 12:15 p.m. Children will be registered according to their age as of April 1, 2025.
Winners will qualify to participate in the district competition. For details, contact event chairman Anthony Shea at 724-842-8071 or ashea247@comcast.net.
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
Tuesday: The Who Knew? program at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will present “Birding in Western Pennsylvania” at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or visit the calendar tab at alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.
Tuesday: The Accordion Club has changed its meeting days for the winter. Meetings will be at 1 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month at 6003 Freeport Road. New players of all ages welcome. Details: 724-236-0665.
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
Today: 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
Today: 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.
Today: 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.
Monday: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open.
Lower Burrell
Today: 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.
Today: 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.
Monday: The Material Girls sewing group will meet at 1 p.m. at Grace Community Presbyterian Church, 3751 Grant St. This will be the planning meeting for the new year. New members welcome and no dues are collected. Details: Dee Shaffer, 724-335-6645 or shaffer37@comcast.net.
New Kensington
Jan. 28: Peoples Library will offer a free online talk with literary agent Seth Fishman of the Gernert Company at 1 p.m. Fishman will discuss working with an agent and the beginning stages of the publishing process. Recordings will be available to watch on demand. Registration required. Registration: libraryc.org/peopleslibrary.
North Apollo
Today: 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.
Thursday : 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
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
Today: 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.
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.
Jan. 27: Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will host a free women’s book discussion group at 11 a.m. and the last Monday of each month through May 2025. Led by Amy Armanious, each session will include a time of discussion and learning, followed by a light lunch and fellowship at noon. The book is “Boundless Compassion: Creating a Way of Life” by Joyce Rupp. All women are welcome and attendance is not required at every meeting. Reservations required by noon the Friday before each session. Reservations: 724-224-9220 or centralpresoffice@verizon.net.