The Stroller, Jan. 20, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Winfield ministry offers help to mothers, children

The Matrona Family Resource Center, a ministry of Cabot Church, 707 Winfield Road, Winfield, is open from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays and offers new and gently used clothing and equipment for babies and children.

Items available include strollers, car seats, cribs, toys and bottles as well as maternity clothing, postpartum hygiene items, diapers and formula. No registration is required.

To donate gently used children’s clothing and items, call 724-524-1809 or email children@cabotchurch.net. To contribute for the purchase of diapers and formula, visit secure.myvanco.com/YJGY/campaign/C-1491Z.

Help needed at Vandergrift Meals On Wheels

Vandergrift Meals On Wheels looking for regular and substitute volunteers to help with driving and delivering to clients.

To offer your time and for more information, call 724-567-7893.

Stuff the Bus event to support food drive

Bon Air and Stewart elementary school PTAs in Lower Burrell will sponsor a Stuff the Bus event Monday through Friday at both schools as part of the Fallen Officers Food Drive.

Non-perishable food and canned goods will be collected outside the main doors of Bon Air School and in the office at Stewart School and delivered to the food drive set for Jan. 27 at Mogie’s Magill Grill on Leechburg Road. Items collected will benefit the St. Margaret Mary Church Food Pantry and Westmoreland County Food Bank.

For details, email jenn9265@gmail.com.

Calendar

Bethel Township

Feb. 3: The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek will sponsor a workshop to make hand-sewn valentines at 10 a.m. at the center, 142 Kerr Road. Cost: $8, includes materials and a coffee and hot cocoa bar. All ages welcome; no sewing experience needed. Reservations required. Reservations: armstrongcenter.org/odc-events.

Harrison 

Today: The Building Block of Natrona’s monthly outreach is canceled due to the weather forecast of an additional four to six inches of snow and frigid temperatures. The next event will be Feb. 17.

Today: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the band Cool Change from 8 to 11 p.m. in the bar, 894 Veterans Lane. No cover charge. Public welcome.

Today: Building Block of Natrona will host its free Veggies for All and Cosmetics Closet outreach for residents in need at 1 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 28 Garfield St., Natrona. Free produce and personal care and hygiene products will be distributed, first come, first served, while supplies last. Arrive by 12:30 p.m. to line up; supplies go quickly. No income verification required. Everyone is welcome.

Sunday: A spaghetti dinner fundraiser will be from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane. Cost: $10; children $5. Dine in or takeout.

Monday: An open mic fundraiser to benefit the Highlands High School musical production will be from 4 to 7 p.m. at Harvest Moon Coffee & Chocolates, 1705 Union Ave. Admission: $2.

Wednesday: The Kitchen Sink Book Club at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. The selection will be “Finding Dorothy” by Elizabeth Letts. Copies are available at the circulation desk. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

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 Area Museum is closed for the season. Appointments during the off-season: 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: The Daniels and McClain Band will be featured from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Members and three guests welcome.

Today: A luncheon bingo will be at 1 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Doors open at 11 a.m. Admission includes lunch at 12:30 p.m., 15 games that win $20 each; four specials that win $30 each; and a $100 must-go jackpot. Details: 724-335-4131.

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.

Tuesday: Peoples Library will host a family story time at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter St. Details: 724-339-1021.

Tuesday: Peoples Library will offer an online talk about retirement planning with author Rajiv Nagaich at 2 p.m. Registration required. Registration: libraryc.org/peopleslibrary.

Thursday: Rep. Jill Cooper will host a town hall meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. at Kinloch Volunteer Fire Hall No. 1, 915 New York Ave. Dessert will be served.

Through Feb. 29: Allegheny Valley League of Artists will sponsor an exhibit of the works of member Lynn Jacques at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Hours: 1 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.

New Kensington  

Today : A Penguin Hockey ticket raffle to benefit Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will be at 11 a.m. on Facebook Live. Tickets are for the 7 p.m. Jan. 27 game versus the Montreal Canadiens at PPG Paints Arena and include a Penguins gift basket. Cost: $10 per chance. Tickets: tinyurl.com/2n6z4243 or at the shelter, 730 Church St.

Sunday: The Holy Name Society at St. Mary of Czestochowa Church will host bingo at 1 p.m. in the church Friendship Hall, 857 Kenneth Ave. Players must be at least 18. Cost: $12, includes 24 regular games. Lunch: $6, includes dessert and drink.

Tuesday: Peoples Library will host a family story time at 11 a.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. Details: 724-339-1021.

North Apollo

Today: North Apollo Volunteer Fire Department will host a winter craft and vendor fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the firehall, 311 N. 16^th St. The kitchen will be open and there will be a silent auction and 50-50.

Oakmont

Today: Oakmont Carnegie Library will host a story time at 10:30 a.m. with veterinarian Dr. Betsy Kennon who will read her book “Scooter the Therapy Cat.” Copies will be sold with proceeds donated to Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley in New Kensington. Details: 412-828-9532.

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.

Springdale   

Today: The Knotty Knitters group at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at noon at the library, 331 School St. The group will meets the first and third Saturdays of the month. Bring your unfinished knitting or crocheting project. All skill levels welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

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. 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.

Vandergrift

Monday: Kiski Valley Community Center Inc. will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Vandergrift Public Library, 128C Washington Ave. New members welcome.