The Stroller, March 22, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Tickets on sale for super bingo fundraiser
A super bingo to benefit the Leechburg 175th Anniversary celebration will be April 13 at West Leechburg Volunteer Firehall, 1116 Gosser St.
Doors open at 12:30 p.m., food will be served at 1:30 p.m. and games will begin at 2:30. Tickets are $35 and include lunch, 16 regular games and four specials. There will be a basket raffle and 50-50 and a $35 cash prize will be drawn between each bingo game. Daubers, extra packets and specials will be sold at the door.
For tickets, visit tinyurl.com/3urhu3mt.
Grief workshop offered by Good Samaritan Hospice
Good Samaritan Hospice, a mission of Concordia Lutheran Ministries, will sponsor a free youth bereavement care workshop “The Art of Healing from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 29 at the Middlesex Township office, 116 Browns Hill Road, suite 111.
Children 21 and younger who have lost a loved one are welcome. Attendees will participate in art activities and must be accompanied by an adult. The program is Christian-based but children of all faiths and backgrounds are welcome.
Reservations are requested by March 24, but walk-ins are welcome. For reservations, call 800-720-2557 or visit the events page at concordialm.org.
Calendar
Apollo
Today : A spaghetti dinner will be from 4 to 7 p.m. at Apollo United Presbyterian Church, 401 First St. Dine in or takeout. Menu: spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert and beverage. Cost: $12; age 3 to 9, $6; younger than 3, free. Reservations encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. Reservations: 724-478-4807. Proceeds will benefit the church building fund.
Today: 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.
Avonmore
Today: The bingo to benefit Avonmore Public Library is canceled and will be rescheduled.
April 12: The Center for Active Adults, 458 Railroad Ave., is accepting reservations for an indoor/outdoor spring craft show set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center. Rain or shine. Cost: $10 per space. Details: 724-697-4014.
Brackenridge
Monday: Brackenridge Improvement Group will meet at 7 p.m. at the borough building, 1000 Brackenridge Ave. Public welcome.
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.
Freeport
Wednesday: A Vitalant community blood drive will be from noon to 5 p.m. at St. Mary Mother of God church hall, 608 High St. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: 877-258-4825 or visit the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org and search for account code UG0040286.
April 9: Freeport Area Library, 428 Market St., is accepting donations for its thrift store and jewelry and used book sale. Gently used items will be accepted until April 9. Details: 724-295-3616.
Gilpin
March 24 and 31: Christ the King Parish is accepting orders for nut, apricot and poppy seed rolls and paska bread for Easter. Long rolls are $15 each with an order deadline of March 24. Pickup: noon to 4 p.m. April 2 and 3. Paska bread, round or braided, is available with raisins, $8; or without raisins, $7.50, with an order deadline of March 31 Pickup: noon to 4 p.m. April 9. Orders: Toni, 724-309-1976 or Teresia, 724-845-7588.
Harrison
Sunday: Girl Scout Troop 28807 will sell Girl Scout cookies from noon to 3 p.m. outside of Walmart, Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Donations will be accepted to send cookies to UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh’s Ronald McDonald House.
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 “The Tipping Point” by Malcolm Gladwell Copies are available at the circulation desk. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.
April 5: Faith Lutheran Church, 1500 Broadview Blvd., will host a pysanky Ukrainian egg decorating class at 11:30 a.m. at the church. Cost: $25, includes lunch and supplies. Reservations required by April 2. Reservations: 412-302-9507.
April 5: The drama department of St. Joseph High School will sponsor a bingo fundraiser at 6 p.m. at Patterson Hall at Guardian Angels Parish, 800 Montana Ave. Admission: $5, includes two hot dogs, a bag of chips, cookie and bottle of water. There will be 22 games that will be priced per game from 50 cents to $5 per card, additional snacks, drinks, rapid and all-night 50-50 raffles, games of chance and a basket raffle. A preview of this year’s musical will be presented at intermission. Reservations required by April 1. Reservations: timandjess6@comcast.net or tinyurl.com/mry4drua.
Kiski Township
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.
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.
Lower Burrell
Today: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the G6 band from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.
Today: The drop-in Chess Club for adults at Peoples Library will meet at 11 a.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details: 724-339-1021.
March 29: A spaghetti dinner to benefit Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will be from noon to 5 p.m. at Bethel United Methodist Church, 150 Alder St. Dine in or takeout. Menu: spaghetti, meatballs, salad, roll and dessert. Cost: $12; age 6 to 10, $6; 5 and younger, free. Tickets: 724-339-7338 or tinyurl.com/mrp5m7rn.
New Kensington
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 5: The Salvation Army is accepting reservations for a vendor sale planned from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the center gymnasium, 255 Third St. Cost: $10, for indoor vendors and outdoor food trucks. Provide your own table. Reservation deadline: March 31. Reservations: 724-335-7221.
April 9: The Myrrh Bearing Women of St. George Orthodox Church are accepting orders for an Easter sweets sale. Pickup: noon to 1:30 p.m. April 9 at the church hall, 1150 Leishman Ave. Prices: baklawa, $14 per section; and sambosic, $3 each. Quantities are limited. Order deadline: noon April 1. Orders: 724-335-9988 or tinyurl.com/4jchcjt9.
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.
May 10: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley is accepting basket donations and supplies to make baskets for its annual spring luncheon planned at Knead Community Café. Details: jperin@animalprotectors.net.
May 17: Vendor applications are being accepted by Knead Community Café, 1011 Barnes St., for an outdoor Mother Nature’s Garden Market at the café, rain or shine. Items must be homemade, natural-based or garden related. Cost: $35, for a 10 x 10-foot space. Details and applications: kneadcommunitycafe.org/mngm-vendor-application.
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
April 5: Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company will host a designer purse gala from 2 to 5 p.m. at the firehall, 155 Pittsburgh St. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Cost: in advance, $55; at the door, $60, if available; includes appetizers, soft drink, dessert and four numbers for the drawing. Winner need not be present. There will be side raffles, a basket auction, pull tickets and specialty drinks. Must be at least 16 to attend and at least 21 for a drink bracelet. Tickets: 724-352.3300, ext. 755 or winpurses.com.
Springdale
March 24 to 29: Springdale Free Public Library will host a community seed exchange during business hours at the library, 331 School St. Sponsored by Pucketos Garden Club. Bring a packet of seeds and take one. Details: 724-297-9729.
April 5: Springdale Free Public Library, 331 School St., will celebrate National Deep-dish Pizza Day with a pizza party from 11 a.m. to noon at the library. Children in prekindergarten through sixth grade 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. Details: 724-224-9220.
Today: The Shot O’ Soul band will be featured from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Elks, 219 E. Sixth Ave. Members and guests welcome.
April 3: Tarentum Recreation Board will host a free bingo for senior citizens at 1 p.m. at Highland Senior Center located in Daltons Edge, 704 E. Second Ave. Lunch will be served afterward. Reservations required. Reservations: Carrie, 724-448-1470, or email shevawn.timko@namsc.com.
April 8, 9 and 10: SS. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, 339 E. 10th Ave., is taking orders for its annual Easter nut roll sale. Nut, apricot and poppy seed rolls will be available. Cost per roll: $15. Orders: 724-224-3026 and leave a message, visit tarentumbyzcath.org or email tarentumbyzcath@gmail.com.
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
March 31: Tiny Cause Animal Shelter in Vandergrift is collecting gently worn shoes through March 31. No roller skates, Heelys or ice skates, please. Pairs of shoes should be tied together with the laces or rubber bands and placed into a garbage bag. Do not bring shoes in boxes. Contributions can be dropped off at the shelter, 131 Columbia Ave. Details: trapaniam@gmail.com.
Religion Digest
Apollo
The Apollo Ministerium will sponsor a Lenten lunch series at noon Wednesdays through April 9 at various churches. The March 26 service will be at New Beginnings United Methodist Church, 1559 Route 56, Kiski Township. The Rev. Phil Ramstad of First Lutheran Church will be the speaker.
Avonmore
First Presbyterian Church, 518 Indiana Ave., will have a special worship service at 11 a.m. March 30 with special guest speaker Tiffany Johnson. Johnson was attacked by a shark and lost half of her right arm. She now runs Be An Overcomer Ministries that helps others find hope and strength in challenging circumstances. Light refreshments will be served at 10:30 a.m. and after the service. Donations to benefit Johnson’s ministry will be accepted.
Leechburg
The Leechburg Ministerium hosts a Lenten lunch series at 11:45 a.m. Fridays through April 10 at Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church, 271 Main St. Donations will be accepted to support the ministerium emergency voucher fund.
Tarentum
• A Lenten lunch and worship series will be offered Wednesdays at First Baptist Church, 410 E Third Ave. The service begins at noon and lunch will be served afterward. The Rev. Robert Dayton of Central Presbyterian Church, Tarentum, will be the speaker. People of all faiths and denominations are welcome.
• Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will host a free women’s book discussion group at 11 a.m. March 31 and the last Monday of each month through May. Each session includes a time of discussion and learning, followed by a light lunch and fellowship at noon. The book is “Boundless Compassion: Creating a Way of Life” by Joyce Rupp. All women are welcome and attendance is not required at every meeting. Reservations required by noon the Friday before each session. Reservations: 724-224-9220 or centralpresoffice@verizon.net.
Vandergrift
Kiski Area Association of Churches will sponsor a free weekly community Lenten lunch series at Vandergrift Presbyterian Church, 195 Washington Ave. A prayer service will begin at noon with a community speaker and light lunch will be served afterward.