Publicize your community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com. Please include a daytime telephone number.
Planting day scheduled at Tarentum friendship garden
Volunteers are welcome to help at a summer garden day set for 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Greg Blythe Friendship Garden on First Avenue in Tarentum.
Bring tools and gloves.
Trivia night set at Lower Burrell VFW
Alle-Kiski Strong Chamber Trivia Night will begin at 6 p.m. May 19 in the Lower Burrell Veterans of Foreign Wars, Wildlife Lodge Road.
Teams will be made up of six to eight members. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three teams. Cost is $20 per person and includes a pasta buffet. Sponsorship opportunities are available.
For registration or questions, call 724-224-3400 or email lynda@akstrong.com.
Participants welcome at NK-Arnold Memorial Day events
New Kensington-Arnold Joint Veterans will have wreath laying ceremonies on Memorial Day in the two cities.
Individuals and groups wishing to participate should call Greg Kurpakus at 724-467-7125 or Patsy Fraino at 724-337-3182.
Memorial Day events to be published
The Valley News Dispatch is compiling a list of Memorial Day observances to be published in the Valley News Dispatch and online at triblive.com.
If your organization or community is planning an event, please send the information in as soon as possible to: Carol Pinto-Smith, Valley News Dispatch, 210 Wood St., Tarentum, PA 15084; e-mail cpinto-smith@triblive.com or fax 724-226-4677.
Calendar
Apollo
Tuesday: Apollo Memorial Library will host a new summer reading book club for students who are 14 to 18 years old at 5 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-478-4214 or apollo@armstronglibraries.org.
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. Details: 724-478-4831.
Saturday: A vendor fair will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parish center at St. James Parish, 109 Owens View Ave. All vendors needed. Cost: $20 per table; without electricity, $15. Details: Linda, 724-882-8776.
May 17: The Graphic Novel Book Club for children age 10 to 14 at Apollo Memorial Library will meet at 5 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-478-1693.
Bethel
Tuesday: The Armstrong Nature Book Club will meet at 7 p.m. at the Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek, 142 Kerr Road. The selection will be, Entangled Life, by Merlin Sheldrake. Reservations and masks required. Reservations and details: armstrongcenter.org/odc-events.
May 23: The Knee High To Nature Series at the Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek will offer a free science program, Awesome Opossums, for children in elementary school at 6 p.m. May 23 at the center, 142 Kerr Road. Reservations required. Reservations: armstrongcenter.org/odc-events.
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.
Cheswick
Today: Springdale High School Alumni Association will meet at 7 p.m. in Cheswick Presbyterian Church, 1401 Pittsburgh St. Details: Mike, 724-275-7566.
Freeport
Wednesday: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from noon to 3 p.m. Cash only. Donations of spring and summer clothing, shoes, bedding and purses welcome. Donations must be laundered and free from pet hair. Details: 724-295-3095.
Harrison
Tuesday: The Who Knew? program at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will present, Sensational Gardens of Pa., at 6 p.m. at the library and online at Zoom.us. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or visit the calendar tab at alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.
Wednesday: The PriorityCare program at Allegheny Valley Hospital will offer a free seminar, Say No To Stroke, at 1:30 p.m. in the Charles W. Young Conference Center at the hospital, 1301 Carlisle St., Natrona Heights. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-7339.
Wednesday: The Anime Club at Community Library of Allegheny County, 1522 Broadview Blvd., will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the library. Focused for adults, but teens and young adults welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or visit the calendar section at AlleghenyValleyLibrary.org.
Wednesday: The Agape Thrift Shop at Grace United Methodist Church, 1333 Freeport Road, will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Masks required. Clean spring and summer clothing in all sizes is needed. Bring donations on Wednesday or leave them on the front porch. Do not place donations in the blue bins behind the church.
Wednesday: Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank will be open to anyone in need from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Pull into the center parking lot and food will be placed into your vehicle. Those who are not yet registered should come from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Thursday: The annual St. Joseph High School Latin Mass will be at 7 p.m. at Guardian Angels Parish Most Blessed Sacrament Church, Natrona Heights. Bishop Larry Kulick of the Catholic Diocese of Greensburg will be the celebrant. A reception will be afterward.
Thursday: Burtner House Restoration Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Harrison Municipal Building, 1 Municipal Drive, Natrona Heights. New members welcome. Details: Jeff Jones, 724-205-8784 or BHRS1821@gmail.com.
Thursday : Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer, Honeybees: The Perfect Pollinator, at 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. The speaker will be Bill Kopar of Kopar Honey Farm. Reservations required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.
May 18: Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 1522 Broadview Blvd. will offer a program, Gardening with Native Plants, at 5:30 p.m. at the library and online. Julie Travaglini of the Allegheny Land Trust will be the speaker. Reservations required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.
May 21: Harrison Township Recreation board is seeking owners of commercial and non-commercial vehicles to participate in its third annual touch-a-truck event planned at Highlands High School, Natrona Heights. Details: Natalie Cale, 724-448-6588 or nmcajka@yahoo.com.
Jefferson
Tuesday: Saxonburg Goldenagers will meet at noon at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Dinnerbell Road. Lunch will be served and entertainment will be afterward. New members welcome.
Kiski Township
May 21: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department will host a parking lot bingo at 5 p.m. at the firehall, 1037 Route 66. Gates open at 4 p.m. Cost: $15 per person, includes supplies. Only 125 spots available. Reservations: Morgan, 724-466-2812, or Megan, 724-575-2473.
Kittanning
Sundays and Thursdays Armstrong County Historical Museum, 330 N. McKean St., will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. Other hours available by appointment. Free parking available behind the museum via the North Grant Avenue entrance. Details: 724-548-5707 or achgs300@gmail.com.
Leechburg
Today: 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.
Today: Leechburg Public Library Board of Directors will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 137 Market St. Public welcome.
Today: The Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society, 118 First St., is closed and will reopen for summer on May 28. To arrange a private tour, email lamahs@windstream.net or call 724-845-8914 and leave a message.
Lower Burrell
Today: Alle-Kiski Multiple Sclerosis Support Group will meet at 7 p.m. in Faith Hall of Puckety Presbyterian Church, 1009 Puckety Church Road. Chiropractor Dr. Misty OToole will discuss stem cell therapies. New members welcome. Details: Mary, 724-337-7133, or Carol, 724-335-7136.
Saturday: Church of God is accepting space reservations for a parking lot treasures sale set for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 273 Chester Dr. Rain date: May 21. Reservations and details: 724-335-4422 or lbcog@hotmail.com.
Saturday: The annual Animal Protectors Hearts for Strays spring luncheon will be at 11:30 a.m. at Hill Crest Country Club. Doors open at 10 a.m. There will be a basket raffle, door prizes, card games and a 50/50 raffle. Cost: $30. Reservations: jlessig@animalprotectors.net or the events tab at animalprotectors.net.
May 28 to Oct. 8: The Lower Burrell Farmers Market is seeking vendors for the upcoming season. Markets are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at 2800 Bethel St. Setup begins at 8 a.m. Cost: $40 for the season and free electric is available. Merchandise must be home grown, homemade or hand crafted. Vendors must participate the whole season. Details: TimPamKey@yahoo.com.
Manor
Tuesday: An American Red Cross Blood community blood drive will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Manor Township Volunteer Firehall, 167 Byron St., McGrann. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and search for manortwpvfc.
Saturday : The Pa. Fish and Boat Commission will offer a Basic Boating Course from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Armstrong County Fire School, 1999 Route 66. Upon successful completion, students will be able to apply to the state with $10 and the proper paperwork for their Pa. Boating Safety Certificate with the state Fish Commission. Those attending should bring a bagged lunch, paper and pen. Reservation deadline: May 6. Reservations: email name, address and telephone number to jeburns@co.armstrong.pa.us.
McCandless
Wednesday: The Sealarks Womens Group will meet at 1 p.m. at Memorial Park Church, 8800 Peebles Road. The group provides Christian fellowship and social activity for women who are widowed, divorced or never married. Sandy Ritchey and her dog Wendell will present a program about therapy dogs. New members and guests welcome. Details and reservations: 412-487-7194.
New Kensington
Tuesday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday. Note the change in days and times. Items available include clothing, shoes, purses, linens, blankets and Mary Queen of Apostles School uniforms. Donations are accepted during open hours.
Saturday : Vendor applications are being accepted by Knead Community Caf for an outdoor Mother Natures Garden Market at the caf. Items must be natural of plant-based products or garden related. No hot food vendors. Rain or shine. Details and applications: kneadcommunitycafe.org/vendorapplication.
May 17: East Kensington Community Circle is accepting orders for its Election Day beef vegetable soup sale. Cost: $8 per quart. Pickup: May 17 at the Community Circle Building, 1785 Seventh St. Road. Advance orders strongly recommended. Orders: Judy, 724-339-7887.
May 18: St. George Orthodox Church is accepting orders for a kibbee sale. Cost: $50 per dozen or six for $27. Order deadline: Wednesday. Pickup: 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. May 18 in the church hall, 1150 Leishman Ave. Orders: 724-337-3918.
North Apollo
May 21: North Apollo Volunteer Fire Department is accepting vendor applications for a crafter, vendor and food truck event planned at the firehall, 311 16th St. Applications: kingal0103@gmail.com or rachelann1975@yahoo.com.
Oakmont
Tuesdays: 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.
Plum
May 18: Plum Community Library will offer a free screening of the movie, Encanto, at 6 p.m. at the library, 445 Center New Texas Road. Reservations required. Reservations: visit the calendar section at plumlibrary.org.
May 19: The SOS Ministry at Holy Family Parish , 2000 Oblock Road, will offer a free program, What My Family Should Know, at 1 p.m. in the Our Lady of Joy Church hall. Attorney Jake Noble will discuss legal documents and papers you should have in place for your family. Reservations required. Reservations: 412-793-4511, ext. 107 or sos@holyfamilypgh.org.
Springdale
Wednesday and Thursday:Springdale Free Public Library will sponsor a plant exchange at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Bring your extra plants and exchange them with others. Details: 724-274-9729.
May 18: Springdale Free Public Library will offer a craft workshop to make a Memorial Day Mason jar candle at 1 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.
Tarentum
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.
Wednesday: The Elks will host bingo at 7 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.
Vandergrift
Tuesday: A Board Game Night for students who are at least in fourth grade will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the library, 128C. Washington Ave. All skill levels welcome. Details: 724-568-2212.
Tuesday: The YoYos Needles Art group at Vandergrift Public Library will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the library reading room, 128C. Washington Ave. All skill levels welcome. Details: 724-568-2212.
Wednesday : Vandergrift Public Library will have a free Toddler Time for children 4 and younger at 11 a.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-568-2212.
May 21: Vandergrift Presbyterian Church is accepting donations for a rummage sale. Hours: 9 a.m. to noon Mondays through Thursdays at the church, 195 Washington Ave. Please no televisions, furniture, computers or suitcases without wheels.
Washington Township
Wednesday: Poke Run Presbyterian Church will have a free soup luncheon at noon at the church, 1091 Poke Run Church Road. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Details: 724-327-5563.
Wednesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 6 p.m. at Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380.
West Deer
Wednesday: East Union Presbyterian Church will have a takeout spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. at the church, 292 East Union Road. Menu: spaghetti with choice of meat, meatball or mushroom sauce, salad, rolls and dessert. Donations will be accepted. Details: 724-265-1381.
May 19: Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380, is accepting orders for a hoagie sale. Cost: $8. Order deadline: Sunday. Pickup: 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 19 at the back of the church. Orders: 412-398-7603.
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