The Stroller, Jan. 27, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Fun and Freedom Youth Sports to host designer purse bash

A designer purse bash to benefit Fun and Freedom Youth Sports will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Acme Club, 230 Herron Ave., Cheswick.

Admission is $40 and includes entry into 13 ticket drawings, refreshments, use of the photo booth and an entry into the door prize drawing. There will be side raffles, a silent auction, mystery wristlets and a 50/50. For tickets, visit fun-and-freedom-inc.square.site or call 724-274-7773.

Reunion

• Valley High School Class of 1973 will have a reunion Aug. 4 and 5 at Hill Crest Country Club, Lower Burrell. Classmates should send updated email and mailing addresses to gregghack@comcast.net or call Victoria Vokes at 412-719-5295.

Organization News

Westmoreland County Marines Corps League Detachment No. 1416

The following were installed as officers of the Westmoreland County Marines Corps League Detachment No. 1416:

David Dutch, commandant; William J. Stokes, senior vice commandant; Michael LaRussa, junior vice commandant; Robert Uzmack, judge advocate; James W. Walters, paymaster; David Zimmerely, chaplain; and Shawn Ross, sergeant-at-arms.

Calendar

Apollo

Saturday: Apollo Hose Co. No. 2 will have a special Saturday night bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Details: 724-478-4831.

Saturday: Apollo Events Committee will meet at 2 p.m. in the borough building, 631 N. Second St. New members welcome.

Feb. 7: The Rather Be Reading Book Club for adults at Apollo Memorial Library will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Details and membership information: tinyurl.com/yc8c335t.

May 20: Apollo Events Committee is accepting reservations from vendors and food trucks for its annual May Daze celebration set for noon to 6 p.m. in Apollo Plaza. Cost: vendors, $25; food trucks, $50. Flea market spaces are available for $10. Rain date: May 21.

Arnold

Today: The Tomb will sponsor Freedom Fridays for students age 12 to 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the center, 1821 Fifth Ave. There will be praise worship, games, movies, karaoke, drinks and snacks. No admission charge.

Bethel

Feb. 4: The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek, 142 Kerr Road, will offer a free program for middle and high school students, “Animal Allies,” from 1 to 3 p.m. at the center. Author Elizabeth Pagel-Hogan will be the speaker and the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium will bring some special guests. Cost: $8. Reservations required. Reservations and details: armstrongcenter.org/odc-events.

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; meatballs, $3. Takeout orders: 724-295-2656.

Cadogan

Feb. 11: The Cadogan Community Park Committee will sell lasagna dinners from 4 to 6 p.m. at the township building, 333 First Ave. Menu: lasagna, salad, bread and dessert, $12. Dine in or takeout. Order deadline: Feb. 7. Orders: Jeanne Richardson, 724-902-7156; or Dave Round, 724-902-7287.

Harrison 

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.

Feb. 6: A 10-week course of beginner bridge lessons will be offered at 6 p.m. at Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Dates are Feb. 6, 13 and 20, March 6, 13 and 20, April 3, 10 and 17 and May 1. The class is for players with little or no knowledge of the game. Players must attend all 10 classes. Reservations required. Reservations: Alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Leechburg

Saturday: The Leechburg Pink Day Extravaganza event will begin at 6 p.m. at the Marconi Club, 135 River Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. Bands will include Lenny Collini Family Pak, 56 East Band and Pat & Dave. Free admission. There will be food, a cash bar, raffles and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit the Pink Day fundraiser.

Lower Burrell

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature The Daniels and McClain band from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.

Sunday: A takeout spaghetti dinner will be from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Menu: spaghetti, salad and roll, $10; a la carte baked goods, $1.

Feb. 5: A bowling fundraiser to benefit the Burrell High School Marching Band will be from 1 to 4 p.m. at Wildlife Lanes, 1000 Wildlife Lodge Road. Cost: $20, includes unlimited bowling and shoe rental. There will be raffles and a bake sale. Tickets: burrellmarchingbandwam@gmail.com.

Feb. 19: Burrell Youth Wrestling Season Ticket Holder Club is selling tickets for a cash raffle. Cost: $100, only 300 tickets will be sold. Grand prizes are $10,000, $5,000 and $2,000. Drawing will be at the Supertrophy Youth Wrestling event at Burrell High School. Winner need not be present. Tickets: call or text Sarah Stevenson at 724-257-1146.

New Kensington

Sunday: St. Mary of Czestochowa Church, 857 Kenneth Ave., is accepting orders for a soup sale. Varieties: Italian wedding, loaded potato and roasted red pepper. Cost: $10 per quart. Pickup: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday in the church Friendship Hall. Orders: Laurie, 724-335-8022.

Wednesday: Wesley Family Services will sponsor a free online workshop, “Parental Stress – Coping Skills for Self-Care,” from 6 to 7 p.m. on Zoom.us. Reservations required. Reservations: Melodi Janosko, 412-342-2343 or melodi.janosko@wfspa.org.

Wednesday : St. George Orthodox Church is accepting orders for a kibbee sale. Pickup: 12:30 to 2 p.m. Feb. 1 in the church hall, 1150 Leishman Ave. Cost: $50 per dozen or six for $27. Order deadline: today. Orders: 724-337-3918.

Oakmont

Saturday: Oakmont Carnegie Library will offer a seminar, “Retrain Your Brain – How to Banish Anxiety and Worry” with counselor Eileen Colianni from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd. Reservations required. Reservations: visit the calendar section at oakmontlibrary.org. Details: 412-828-9532.

Parks

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.

Springdale 

Feb. 9: Springdale Free Public Library, 331 School St., will host an AARP Tax Assistance group for tax season. Appointments will be Thursdays and Saturdays Feb. 9 through April 13. Intake forms are available. Appointments required. Details: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum

Saturday: Bethel AME Church will have a $1 takeout spaghetti and meatball dinner from noon to 3 p.m. at the church, 250 W. Seventh Ave. Other menu items: ham and bean, stuffed pepper and vegetable beef soups, $4 per quart; and banana, apple fritter and cranberry orange breads, $5. Details: 724-224-2417.

Saturday: The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will also be a dollar breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon. Details: 724-224-9220.

Saturday: The Elks will feature the Classic Brew Band from 8 to 11 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. Members and guests welcome.

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.

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

Sunday: A free Narcan clinic will be from 4 to 6 p.m. at Poppin’ Tags Free Store, 756 Little Deer Creek Valley Road, Russellton. Training will be provided through Palmer Pharmacy and Poppin’ Tags Free Store.

West Kittanning

Saturday: A spaghetti dinner fundraiser will be from 3 to 7 p.m. at West Kittanning Firehall, 401 Arthur St. Menu: spaghetti, bread, salad, drink and dessert, $10. Proceeds will be used for the medical bills of Armstrong County Sheriff police dog Blak who had surgery recently. Blak has served the county for the past seven years. Donations: send a check made out to Armstrong County Sheriff K9 Fund to Armstrong County Sheriff’s Office, 500 E. Market St., Kittanning PA 16201. Details: 724-548-3277.