The Stroller, Jan. 4, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Paint fundraiser to benefit Animal Protectors
Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will host a Paint Your Pet fundraiser at noon Feb. 2 at the shelter, 730 Church St., New Kensington.
Cost is $65 for a three-hour session and includes a pre-sketched canvas, and snacks. BYOB.
Reservations are required by Jan. 24. For a reservation and to submit a photograph of your pet, visit tinyurl.com/ycvevcra.
Information night planned at Lenape Tech
Lenape Technical School will host an adult education information night from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the school, 2215 Chaplin Ave., Manor Township.
The spring semester begins in February. For a listing of available programs, visit careertraining.ed2go.com/lenape. For details, call the school at 724-763-5916.
Calendar
Arnold
Today: Arnold United Methodist Church, 1801 Leishman Ave., will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon at the church. Menu: choice of plain, blueberry, pecan and chocolate chip pancakes, sausage and drink. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $9; 12 and younger, $7. Details: 724-339-2377.
Gilpin
Friday : A Red Cross community blood drive will be from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Gilpin Volunteer Firehall, 113 Firehall Road. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code GTVFD.
Harrison
Tuesday : Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host a New Year’s Resolution Bingo for students in fifth to 12th grade from 4 to 5 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Participants will make bingo cards with new year’s resolutions on them and there will be an opportunity to give input on planning new programs for teens in the new year. Reservations required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.
Jan. 11: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer a craft workshop to make beaded snowflakes from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Children in fourth to 12th grade welcome. Reservation required by Jan. 10. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.
Kiski Township
Jan. 19: Boiling Springs Presbyterian Church is accepting orders for a soup sale. Varieties: chicken noodle, stuffed pepper and beef barley. Cost: $8 per quart. Paid orders required by Jan. 10. Pick-up: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 19 at the church, 1668 Route 56. Orders: P.O. Box 154 Spring Church PA 15686.
Leechburg
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.
New Kensington
Today: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Items available include clothing for all members of the family, shoes, linens, purses and handbags. Household items, dishes, appliances and books will no longer be accepted. Donations welcome during business hours only. Do not leave donations at the door.
Sunday: Aluminum City Terrace Bingo Committee will host bingo from 2 to 4:30 p.m. in the activity center. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Cost: $5, includes one board, snacks and drinks; extra boards, $1 each. There will be a 50-50 raffle. Public welcome.
Monday: Peoples Library will host “Construction Crew,” an hour of play with building supplies, at 1 p.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. Details: 724-339-1021.
April 19 to Oct. 25: The Downtown New Kensington Farmers Market is accepting vendor applications for this year’s market season. Local vendors who sell fresh local produce, meat, poultry, dairy products, juice, cheese, bread and baked goods welcome. Details: downtownnkmarkets@gmail.com.
Oakmont
Jan. 13: The Cookbook Club at Oakmont Carnegie Library will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd. Stop in the library, look through this month’s cookbook, select a recipe you would like to make, and prepare and bring it to the meeting. Registration required. Bring a beverage and utensils. New members welcome. Details: Robin, almendingerr@einetwork.net.
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.
Saxonburg
Today: South Butler Community Library will sponsor a family trivia event and sing-along with Disney favorites at 10:30 a.m. at the library, 240 W. Main St. There will be Disney door prizes. Reservations appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome. Receive an additional raffle ticket for making a reservation. Reservations: 724-352-4810 or director@southbutlerlibrary.org.
Springdale
Monday: The Geraldine Yanni Science program at Springdale Free Public Library will offer a free program, “Anatomy of the Earth,” with Mad Science of Pittsburgh at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.
Thursday : Springdale Free Public Library will have a Family Fun Night at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Law Enforcement Appreciation Day will be celebrated. There will be a craft and a visit with a local police officer. 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. 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. 11: The Masons are selling tickets for a 50-50 raffle to benefit the lodge scholarship program. The winning number will be drawn at the Jan. 11 pancake breakfast at the lodge, 307 Lock St., second floor. Cost: $2; six for $10. Tickets: send a check with “raffle” in the memo line made out to Pollock Lodge No. 502, 307 Lock St., Tarentum PA 15084.
West Deer
Today: A family Movie Night with popcorn will be at 7 p.m. at East Union Community Center, 292 East Union Road. Bring a blanket, pillow or chair. Details: eastunionchurch.org.