The Stroller, Jan. 24, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Bowl-A-Thon to raise money for foundation

The annual Bowl-A-Thon sponsored by Burrell Education Foundation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 16 at Wildlife Lanes, 1000 Wildlife Lodge Road, Lower Burrell.

Cost is $25 per bowler; $45 for 2 or $90 for a 4-person team. There will be prizes, a silent auction and 50/50. Sponsorship opportunities are available.

For details or to register, call Krista Pisano at 724-334-1443, ext. 3153, or Michael Discello at 724-334-1406, ext. 2091 by Feb. 14. The Bowl-A-Thon benefits the foundation’s educational, cultural and recreational activities for residents of Upper and Lower Burrell.

Volunteers needed at Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley

Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley is looking for volunteers to help out at the shelter in New Kensington.

There are opportunities available every day to suit every person including dog and cat care, event and fundraising work, cleaning, maintenance, doggy day outs, fostering, office work and administration.

To offer your time, email volunteer@animalprotectors.net or visit animalprotectors.net.

Reunion News

• Kiski Area High School Class of 1975 is planning a reunion for the fall of 2025. The committee is seeking contact information for class members. Send your mailing address, Facebook status, email address and cell phone number to kiskiarea1975class@gmail.com.

• Kiski Area High School Class of 1980 will have a reunion Oct. 3 and 4, 2025. Contact information is being collected from class members. Details: KAHS1980@gmail.com or join Kiski Area Class of 1980 on Facebook.

Calendar

Apollo

Saturday: Apollo Hose Company No. 2 will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $25 per packet. The kitchen will be open with a limited menu. Details: 724-478-4831.

Wednesday: Apollo Memorial Library will offer a beginners workshop to learn the Japanese art of paper folding known as origami at 4 p.m. at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Participants should be at least 10 years old. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-478-4214 or armstronglibraries.org/apollo.

Buffalo Township 

Sunday: A spaghetti dinner will be from 2 to 6 p.m. or until sold out at the White Star Club, 401 Shuster Drive. Dine-in or takeout. Menu: spaghetti, $12; includes salad; homemade meatballs, $3. Cash only. Takeout orders: 724-295-2656.

Jan. 30: Buffalo Elementary PTO will host a STEAM night with interactive and educational activities from 6 to 8 p.m. at the school. Details: tinyurl.com/3wp6fk7s. 

East Vandergrift 

Sunday: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish will have bingo at 2 p.m. in the church social hall, 411 McKinley Ave. Doors open at 1 p.m. There will be a 49-number jackpot game, a 43-number picture frame game and a magic number game. Details: 724-478-4958.

Feb. 14: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish is selling tickets for a Sweetheart cash raffle. The winning numbers will be the 1:30 and 7 p.m. Pennsylvania Lottery Pick-4 numbers on Valentine’s Day. Each winner will receive $1,000 and a $100 gift certificate to Sweetlane Chocolate Shop in Vandergrift. Cost: $10, includes two numbers. Tickets: 724-568-3409 or 724-859-3186, in the parish office or after Sunday Mass in the church vestibule.

Freeport

Ongoing: Freeport Area Library is accepting donations for the library thrift shop, 428 Market St. Items welcome include used books in good condition, jewelry, handbags, housewares, linens, pots & pans, dishes, china, board games and toys. No clothes, shoes, electronics, textbooks or stained or broken items please. Details: 724-295-3616.

Harrison 

Today: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host Toddle Time for children 12 months to 3 years old and their caregiver at 10 a.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. No reservations required.

Today: Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 6 p.m., and there will be specials, a 50-50 raffle and final game jackpot.

Leechburg 

Saturday: 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.

Lower Burrell

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars post, Wildlife Lodge Road, will feature the band Americana from 8 to 11 p.m. Members and three guests welcome.

Sunday: A takeout spaghetti dinner will be from noon to 4 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Menu: spaghetti, salad and roll, $10. Details: 724-335-4131.

Feb. 2: Burrell High School Marching Band will sponsor a bowling fundraiser from 1 to 4 p.m. at Wildlife Lanes, 1000 Wildlife Lodge Road. Cost: $20, includes bowling and show rental. There will be a bake sale, basket raffle and 50-50. Lane sponsorships: $75. Tickets: burrellmarchingbandwam@gmail.com. Proceeds will benefit the band’s spring trip to Virginia.

New Kensington

Feb. 2: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will host a Paint Your Pet fundraiser at noon at the shelter, 730 Church St. Cost: $65 for a three-hour session and includes a pre-sketched canvas, and snacks. BYOB. Reservations required by Friday. For a reservation and to submit a photograph of your pet, visit tinyurl.com/ycvevcra.

Parks Township 

Today: Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. in the firehall, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m.

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.

Plum

Wednesday : Plum Community Library will host an ice painting crafts program for children age 2 to 6 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the library, 445 Center New Texas Road. Children should wear clothing that can be worn while painting or a smock. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/4d2jn8ek.

Tarentum

Today: Free bread and baked goods will be distributed at 10 a.m. while supplies last at Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., suite 12. Details: 724-224-9006.

Saturday: Bethel AME Church will host a $1 spaghetti dinner from noon to 3 p.m. at the church, 250 Western Ave. Banana and garlic cheddar breads, $5; and potato and haluski soups, $4. For spaghetti orders of five or more, call 724-224-2417 after 10 a.m.

Saturday: 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.

Saturday: The Elks will host a 124^th birthday celebration with a wing and pizza night at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. The kitchen will be open from 5 to 9:30 p.m. The band Stealing Time will perform from 8 to 11 p.m. Guests welcome. Guest cover charge: $5.

Sunday: First Baptist Church of Tarentum will distribute free detergent, bleach and scented beads to anyone in need after the 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship service at the church, 410 E. Third Ave.

Washington Township 

Today: Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 4078 Route 66. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and sales start at 6 p.m. Free coffee. The kitchen will be open. Players must be at least 18 or accompanied by an adult.

West Deer

Feb. 2: Allegheny County Park rangers will host a free guided hike “Groundhog Day” from 1 to 3 p.m. at Deer Lakes Park. Meet at the Veterans 1 shelter. The hike will be approximately two miles with moderate elevation changes. Bring water and wear closed toe shoes. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/bdcpvye4.