The Stroller, May 23, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Glass collection scheduled at Deer Lakes Park
Allegheny County along with the Pennsylvania Resources Council will sponsor a glass recycling bin that will be available from 7 a.m. to sundown June 3 to 8 in the Veteran Shelter parking lot of Deer Lakes, Park, West Deer.
Individuals can drop off glass bottles, jars and jugs of all colors. No color sorting is required. Containers should be empty and rinsed with labels and lids still on. Bags and boxes used to deliver glass must be discarded off-site.
For details, call 412-488-7490 or visit prc.org/glassrecycling.
Volunteers needed for music festival in Hyde Park
Volunteers are needed to help out at the Leechburg Pink Day Notes for Hope music festival planned July 15 in Hyde Park.
People are needed to work at the gate and sell shirts and tickets for the 50/50 raffle. One-hour shifts will begin at noon and volunteers get free admission to the concert.
To offer your time, send a private message to Sherry Jackson Price on Facebook.
Free take-out dinners available at Knead Community Cafe
Knead Community Café, 1011 Barnes St., New Kensington, will distribute free grab-and-go meals from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the café, 1011 Barnes St.
This week’s meals are sponsored in memory of Gloria Golembiewski. For details, call 878-847-7997.
Calendar
Apollo
Wednesday: Apollo Hose Co. No. 2 will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. There will be specials and wish jars. Details: 724-478-4831.
Wednesdays and Saturdays: Apollo Area Historical Society Museum, 317 N. Second St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Details: 724-478-2849 or 724-212-9255.
Brackenridge
Wednesday: Al-Anon will meet at 8 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10th Ave. The group offers help and hope for families and friends of alcoholics.
Thursday: Bingo will begin at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave.
Buffalo Township
Wednesday: Herbal Thymes Club invites the public to its free monthly program at 7 p.m. at Zion United Methodist Church, 438 Bear Creek Road. Dave and Lori Kwasnick, owners of the Bird Watchers Store in Slipper Rock will present a program about gardening for birds. Details: herbalthymesclub.org.
Cranberry
Thursday : Buffalo Elementary School PTO will host a spirit night from 4 to 8 p.m. at Urban Air Cranberry trampoline and adventure park, 351 American Way. Cost: $23.99, does not include air socks. Mention Spirit Night when you purchase your tickets at the front desk for a discount. Twenty percent of proceeds will be donated to the PTO. Details: buffalopto.membershiptoolkit.com.
Freeport
Monday and Wednesday: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays. All items are free, but donations will be accepted. Items available include clothing of all sizes, bedding and window items. Donations of clothing, shoes and boots welcome. Donations must be laundered and free from smoke and pet hair. Handicap accessible. Details: 724-295-3095.
Gilpin
Thursday: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7:15 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.
Harrison
Wednesday: Faith Lutheran Church, 1500 Broadview Blvd., will host a Becky’s Closet community clothing store from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. Clothing available at very low cost. Donations welcome during this time.
Wednesday: A program about scams and fraud awareness for senior citizens will be at 1 p.m. at Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.
Wednesday: Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank will be open from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Food bank participants can receive food allotments twice per month. Those who are not yet registered should come from 3 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday. Details and alternate times: 724-226-0606, ext. 10.
Wednesday: The Agape Thrift Shop at Grace United Methodist Church, 1333 Freeport Road, will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Clean summer clothing in all sizes is needed. No housewares or bedding please due to lack of space. Bring donations on Wednesday or leave them on the front porch. Do not place donations in the blue bins behind the church.
Jefferson
Thursday: Bingo will be at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 754 N. Pike Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Under new management with higher payouts. The kitchen will be open. Proceeds benefit post and auxiliary projects.
Kittanning
Thursday and Sunday: Armstrong County Historical Museum, 300 N. McKean St., will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. Hours may change for special events. Free parking is available behind the museum via North Grant Avenue. Details: 724-548-5707 or achgs300@gmail.com or visit Armstrong County Historical Museum/Genealogical Society on Facebook.
Leechburg
Thursday: A New Path Al-Anon Family Group, a free, confidential program for anyone whose life has been affected by someone else’s drinking, will meet at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 251 Main St. Meetings are the fourth Thursday of each month.
June 10: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company is accepting reservations for yard sale spaces in the firehall parking lot during the community yard sale event. Cost: $25. Reservations: Melissa, 724-332-9090.
Lower Burrell
Wednesday: There will be free DJ Trivia at 7 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Members and qualified guests welcome.
Oct. 22: New Kensington Moose is accepting table reservations for a fall craft and vendor show planned for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the lodge, 499 Reimer St. Spaces limited to one representative from each company on a first come, first served basis. Cost: $25 for an 8-foot table; $20 for a 6-foot table. Reservation deadline is Sept. 1. Reservations: text 724-448-2506 or mooselodge053@gmail.com.
New Kensington
Thursday: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary Bingo will be at 7 p.m. at the aerie, 2134 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403.
Oakmont
Today: Taking Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) meets at 6 p.m. at Oakmont United Methodist Church, 419 Maryland Ave. Monthly dues: $5; first meeting is free. Details: vrevilla@pointpark.edu.
Springdale
Thursday: Lower Valley Community Food Bank will distribute food from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday from the rear entrance of the Springdale borough building, 325 School St. Do not arrive before 12:45 p.m. Anyone in need of food who lives in Springdale, Springdale Township, Cheswick, Harmar and the sections of Indiana Township and West Deer with a zip code of 15024 is welcome. New recipients can register on Thursday.
Tarentum
Wednesday: Alle-Kiski Valley Heritage Museum will sponsor a game night from 6 to 8 p.m. at the museum, 224 E. Seventh Ave. Games will be available or bring your own. Adults must stay with children younger than 18. Snacks and drinks will be sold. Donations will be accepted. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-224-7666.
Wednesday: The Elks will have bingo at 6:30 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. The kitchen is open to the public from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Menu: elks644.org/elks-kitchen-1. Orders: 724-226-1644 by 8:15 p.m.
June 1: Alle-Kiski Valley Heritage Museum and History Center is accepting table reservations for an evening of scrapbooking planned from 6 to 8 p.m. at the museum, 224 E. Seventh Ave. Donations will be accepted. Bring your own supplies. Soft drinks, coffee and treats will be sold. Reservations: 724-224-7666 and leave a message.
Torrance
Thursday: The Board of Trustees at Torrance State Hospital will have an open meeting at 1:30 p.m. in the CEO conference room, first floor, Greizman Building, Route 1014. Details: 724-459-4411.
Vandergrift
Wednesday: Vandergrift Public Library will host an Anime Club for children in fifth through 10th grade from 6 to 7 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. No reservations required; just drop in.
Thursday: St. Gertrude Church will host its monthly spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. in the church hall, 303 Franklin Ave. Menu: Dine in spaghetti and meatballs, salad, bread, dessert and coffee or tea, $10; meatball hoagies, $7; quarts of sauce also available. Add 50 cents for takeout. BYOB.
May 31: Vandergrift Public Library is selling tickets for a basket raffle. The drawing for the seven-basket raffle will be at 1 p.m. May 31. Cost: five tickets, $3; 10 for $5; 15 for $10; and 25 for $15. Cash, check, Venmo and PayPal accepted. Tickets: stop in at the library, 128C Washington Ave.
June 24: Vendor space reservations are being accepted by Vandergrift Pride in the Park. Seeking food trucks, arts and crafts vendors, musicians and artists. Details: visit Vanderpride on Facebook.
Washington Township
Wednesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 6 p.m. at Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380.
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