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Bowling fundraiser planned Feb. 21
The Strikes for Strays bowling fundraiser will be from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at Nesbit’s Lanes, 3501 Leechburg Road, Plum.
Tickets are $25 per bowler and include three hours of bowling, shoe rental, pizza and pop; $15 for non-bowlers and includes pizza and pop; and $50 to sponsor a lane. Proceeds will benefit Stray Cat Sanctuary. For tickets, visit tinyurl.com/bp6p6trz.
Send in your Lenten fish fry information
Lent begins Feb. 18 on Ash Wednesday and The Stroller is compiling the annual big list of fish fries.
If your nonprofit would like to have your fish fry listed in the newspaper and online at TribLIVE.com, send complete information to Carol Pinto-Smith, TribLIVE, 210 Wood St., Tarentum, PA 15084 or email cpinto-smith@triblive.com as soon as possible. Please indicate if you will have your event on Good Friday. Ash Wednesday event information must be received by Feb. 14.
Reunion News
Deer Lakes High School Class of 1971 will have a reunion from 5 to 10 p.m. Sept. 19 at the West Deer American Legion.
Calendar
Apollo
Today: Bingo atApollo Hose Company No. 2 is cancelled.
Thursday: Apollo Memorial Library will host a free Penn State Extension workshop, “Winter Sowing” for adults from 6 to 7 p.m. at the library. 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. This hands-on class will cover how to start seeds outdoors during the winter using recycled containers as mini-greenhouses. Materials and seeds will be provided. Reservations required. Reservations:724-478-4214 or armstronglibraries.org/apollo.
March 14: St. James Parish, 109 Owens View Ave., is accepting space reservations from flea market, yard sale and craft vendors for a flea market planned from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. the second Saturday of each month in the parish activities center. Details: Linda, 724-882-8776.
Avonmore
Feb. 7: A pasta and salad bar dinner will be from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Community Center, 423 Westmoreland Ave. Cost: $10; children, $5. There will be entertainment by Julie and Joe Oldies Tribute and a photo spot. Proceeds will benefit Avonmore Library. Reservations required. Reservations: 412-302-9361 or 412-558-3179.
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. Menu: spaghetti, salad and roll, $13; homemade meatballs, $3. Dine in or takeout. Cash only. Orders: 724-295-2656.
East Vandergrift
Feb. 14: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish is selling tickets for a Sweetheart raffle. The winning numbers will be the 1:30 and 7 p.m. Pennsylvania Lottery Pick-3 numbers on Valentine’s Day. Each winner will receive $1,000, a $50 gift card to Fine Wine and Spirits and a $50 gift certificate to Sweetlane Chocolate Shop in Vandergrift. Cost: $10, includes two numbers. Tickets: 724-568-3409, in the parish office or after Sunday Mass in the church vestibule.
Freeport
Saturday : The Veterans of Foreign Wars will have an indoor flea market at the post, 102 Fifth St. Hours: setup, 8 to 10 a.m.; selling, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and clean-up, 3 to 4 p.m. Cost: $10, includes a table and chairs. Reservations:724-295-2280.
Sunday: The bingo at St. Mary, Mother of God Parish is cancelled. The next bingo will be March 1.
Kiski Township
Sunday: An all-you-can-eat breakfast will be served from 8 to 11 a.m. at Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department, 1037 Route 56. Menu: bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, pancakes, French toast, biscuits & gravy and hash browns. Cost: $12; 3 to 12, $6; younger than 3, free.
Leechburg
Feb. 14: A murder mystery dinner will be at 5:30 p.m. in the upstairs hall at the Sokol Club, 55 Siberian Ave. Cost: $45. There will be a cash bar, basket raffle and 50-50. Tickets: stop in at the club. Questions: sokol255@outlook.com. Proceeds will benefit the Sokol 255 Educational Scholarship Fund.
Lower Burrell
Today: A spaghetti dinner to benefit cancer patient Janet Powell will be from noon to 6 p.m. at the Kinloch Fireman’s Club, 915 New York Ave. Cost: $16; 13 and younger, $8; at the door.
Today: The drop-in Chess Club for adults will meet at 11 a.m. at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details:724-339-1021.
Today: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the Cool Change band from 7 to 10 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.
Mondays: Overeaters Anonymous will offer a Zoom meeting at 7:30 p.m. Details:info@gpioa.org.
Feb. 7: A murder mystery dinner will be at 6 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. A prom thriller will be presented by The Theater Factory. Cost: $50, members, $45. Details:nkmoose53@gmail.com.
Through Feb. 28: The works of local mixed media artist Lynn Jacques, a member of the Allegheny Valley League of Artists, will be on display during business hours at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave.
New Kensington
Sunday: Aluminum City Terrace Bingo Committee will host bingo from 2 to 4:30 p.m. in the activity center. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Cost: $5, includes one board, snacks and drinks; extra boards, $1. There will be a 50-50 raffle. Public welcome.
Wednesday: A veterans service officer will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the office of state Rep. Jill Cooper, 356 Freeport St., suite 100. Services available will include disability and pension claims, benefit questions, assisting spouses with survivor benefits issues and applications for veterans grants. Appointments will be accepted, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments:724-472-4102.
Feb. 13: St. George Orthodox Church is accepting orders for a grape leaves sale. Cost: six for $7; or 12 for $14. Pickup: noon to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 13 in the church hall, 1150 Leishman Ave. Order deadline: Feb. 8. Quantities are limited. Orders:724-335-9988.
Oakmont
Saturday and Monday: Oakmont Carnegie Library will be closed due to a burst water pipe and water damage. These programs are cancelled through Feb. 7: Flow & Go TriYoga, Oakmont Historical Society, Meditation with the Monks, PreK Storytime and Baby Lapsit.
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.
Sharpsburg
Feb. 8: Addiction Recovery Ministry will host a family-friendly Super Bowl party at 5:30 p.m. at the John Paul I Center, 201 Ninth St. Soft drinks and snacks will be provided; bring an appetizer to share. Reservations required by Feb. 1. Reservations: Rosemarie, 412-378-9290.
Springdale
Monday : Springdale Free Public Library will sponsor a Mad Science of Pittsburgh program, “Radical Robots” for children in second through sixth grade at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Reservations required. Reservations:724-274-9729.
Feb. 7: A bingo to benefit Frazer Volunteer Fire Department No. 2 will be at 1 p.m. at the Springdale Veterans Association, 1151 Pittsburgh St. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Cost: $40 in advance; at the door, $45; includes a package of 12 cards for 18 regular games, 12 cards for four specials and 2 jackpot games. Daubers must be used for all games. There will be over $4,000 in prizes. Cash will be accepted for food purchases. No BYOB. Tickets: Jennifer, 724-980-4544 or send a message to Frazer VFD No. 2 on Facebook.
Tarentum
Today: Bethel AME Church have a $1 spaghetti dinner from noon to 3 p.m. at the church, 250 Western Ave. Also available, ham & bean, potato and chicken noodle soups, $4; banana and peach breads, $5 each. For spaghetti orders over five, please call after 10 a.m. Orders: 724-224-2417.
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.
Monday: Streetlight Ministries, 203 W. Seventh Ave., will have a weekly food pantry from noon to 2 p.m. for anyone in need. There is a sign-up sheet in the vestibule after 8:30 a.m. Mondays and people are admitted through the line in order of signup. A variety of breads, sweet goods, canned items, produce and meats will be available. Walk-ins are welcome but will admitted after those who have registered.
Feb. 8: Bridgepoint Church will host a Super Bowl chili and soup cook-off at 6 p.m. in the church social hall, 400 E. Ninth Ave. Bring your best soup or chili and watch the game on a big-screen television. Prizes will be awarded at halftime.
Vandergrift
March 6: Vandergrift Artfest is taking reservations for an overnight trip to New York City to see “Stranger Things” on Broadway. Costs range from $495 for one person in a single room to $280 per person in a quad room at the Best Western Premiere Empire State. Modest proceeds will help to underwrite some costs of the Artfest. Details and reservations:tinyurl.com/mr29hmc4.
Mondays through March 19: Vandergrift Public Library will sponsor a chess club for children in kindergarten through eighth grade from 6 to 7 p.m. at 163 Washington Ave. Students are paired with others their age and are guided by a chess master and volunteers. Chess boards are provided. A tournament will be at 9 a.m. Feb. 28. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/yv5ztzrp.
West Leechburg
Feb. 7: A Mardi Gras bingo to benefit the Kiski Area Cavaliers Softball Team will be at 4 p.m. at West Leechburg Fireman’s Recreation Hall, 1116 Gosser St. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Cost: $30, includes 20 games and three numbers for the cash drawings. BYOB Must be 21. There will be a basket auction. Daubers, extra packets, food and beverages will be sold. Tickets:724-757-9484 or kiskiareasoftballboosters@gmail.com.