The Stroller, March 9, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Drive-thru food distribution set Tuesday at Pittsburgh Mills
Allegheny Valley Association of Churches and the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank will host a drive-thru food distribution for anyone in need from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday in parking lot of the former JC Penney store at the Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills, Frazer.
Reservations are not required. Do not arrive before 4 p.m. Guests should remain in their vehicles and open their door or trunk and will be served on a first-come, first-served basis.
Fox Chapel Area HS to present ‘The Addams Family’
The drama department at Fox Chapel Area High School will present the musical, “The Addams Family,” at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. March 16 in the high school auditorium, 611 Field Club Road, O’Hara.
Tickets are $13 and all seats are reserved. For tickets, visit tinyurl.com/msj6xfwy and at the door, if available.
Kindergarten registration open in Allegheny Valley SD
Registration for children who will attend kindergarten during the 2025-26 school year will be conducted in March.
For information visit the Registration tab at avsdweb.org. Documents required include proof of the student’s age, such as a birth certificate, passport, baptismal certificate, notarized statement from parents indicating date of birth or prior school record indicating birth day; the parent’s photo ID with the current address, two additional proofs of residency showing the current address such as a utility bill, vehicle registration card, deed or lease, paystub, immunization records, and custody arrangement information if applicable.
Students must live in the school district and turn 5 years old by Sept. 1. For more information, contact Judy Pribulsky at 724-274-5300 or jpribulsky@avsd.school.
Calendar
Arnold
Friday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is accepting orders for its pierogi sale. Varieties: potato or sauerkraut, $14 per dozen. Pickup: 12:30 to 4 p.m. Fridays in the church social hall. Orders: 724-339-9257, 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Buffalo Township
April 13: A Sarris candy sale to benefit Buffalo Elementary PTA is being conducted online at sarriscandiesfundraising.com. Candy is available for Easter. Use group number 10-1588.
East Vandergrift
Saturday : The East Vandergrift 125th Anniversary Committee will host a purse and cash bash fundraiser from 2 to 5 p.m. in the hall at Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church, 419 McKinley Ave. Doors open at 1 p.m. Cost: $30, include food and beverages. Tickets: Amy, 724-472-3389 or Chris at 412-708-2092.
Freeport
Saturday: Freeport Area Library will host a free family craft workshop to build a Leprechaun Trap from noon to 2 p.m. at the library, 428 Market St. Bring a shoe box or small box. All other supplies will be provided. No reservations required. Details: 724-295-3616.
Harmar
April 13: Daughters of the Nile are accepting vendor reservations for a holiday craft show planned at the Pittsburgh Shrine Center, 1877 Shriners Way. Details: Peggy Addleman, 724-709-9916 or peggyaddleman@gmail.com.
Harrison
Tuesdays: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host a story time for children age 3 to 5 at 10 a.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. This week’s theme will be St. Patrick’s Day. No reservations required. Details: 724-226-3491.
Tuesday: The Sip & Stitch group at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet from 2 to 4 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Details: 724-226-3491.
March 23: A purse bash bingo will begin at 1 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Drive. Doors open at 11 a.m. and lunch will be at noon. Cost: $35, includes lunch. Sponsored by the post auxiliary, there will be a silent auction, additional packets, pick of the table, pull tabs and a cash bar. Reserved seating available for parties of 6 or more. A portion of proceeds will be donated to Friends of the Pittsburgh Fisher House. Tickets: Deb, 412-298-6175 or Stacy, 412-882-4256, or at the post.
Jefferson Township
Tuesday: Concordia at Cabot sponsors a free monthly caregiver support group at 2 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month in the Lund Care Center private dining room, 134 Marwood Road. Use Entrance 4. Anyone who cares for a loved one with a physical problem or diminished reasoning skills at home is welcome. Details: Stefanie Dietrich, 724-352-1571, ext. 8271.
Kiski Township
Tuesday: The diaper pantry at Spring Church Lutheran Church, 3623 Lutheran Church Road, will distribute diapers from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the church. Recipients must register in advance. First-time recipients must provide their own ID, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card. Registration: 724-478-1528.
May 3: Boy Scout Troop 589 is accepting applications for a yard sale planned at Spring Church Sportsman’s Club, 1956 Route 56. Individuals, families and vendors welcome. Cost: yard sale spaces, indoors, $15, outside; $10; vendors and crafters, $25. Spaces are 8-feet wide. Bring your own table and chairs. Reservations: checks made payable to Troop 589 should be sent to Carrie Shank, Troop 589, 1134 Old State Road, Apollo PA 15613. Questions: Tracy Boop, 724-420-6758, or Carrie Shank, 724-448-9639 or cjshank@comcast.net.
Lower Burrell
Tuesdays: Redemption Church, 232 Hillcrest Dr., will offer a GriefShare support group from 6:30 to 8 p.m. through April 8 at the church. No reservations required.
New Kensington
Tuesday: A representative from PA CareerLink will be available from 10 a.m. to noon in the office of state Rep. Jill Cooper, 356 Freeport St., suite 100. Services available will include resume and job search help, assistance navigating the Pa. CareerLink website, registering for workshops and interviewing techniques.
April 19 to Oct. 25: The Downtown New Kensington Farmers Market is accepting vendor applications for this year’s market season that will run from mid-April through mid October on Fifth Avenue. Local vendors who sell fresh local produce, meat, poultry, dairy products, juice, cheese, bread and baked goods welcome. Details: Meredith, 412-719-8845 or downtownnkmarkets@gmail.com.
Oakmont
Tuesdays: Taking Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) meets at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1261 Pennsylvania Ave. Private weigh-ins will be from 5:45 to 6:10 p.m. and the meeting will be afterward. The first meeting is free. Details: 412-828-3854 or jmjkwj@gmail.com.
Plum
Tuesdays: The Plum Food Pantry, 81 Sandune distributes free food from 5 to 6:30 p.m. the first three Tuesdays of each month. Details: 724-327-0367.
March 13 and 22: Plum Community Library will offer an Introduction to Coding class for children age 7 to 11 at 6:30 p.m. March 13 and 11 a.m. March 22 at the library, 445 Center New Texas Road. Attend either session. Reservations required. Reservations: plumlibrary.org.
Tarentum
Tuesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St. The Sunday group was discontinued.
Tuesday: Central Presbyterian Church will host a traditional Bible study series, “Parables and the Reign of God,” at 11 a.m. at the church, 305 Allegheny St. The series continues on the second Tuesday of each month through May. A different parable will be discussed each month and participants need not commit to attend the entire series. Visitors are welcome. Details: 724-224-9220.