Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number.Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller.
Allegheny Valley Association of Churches accepting food bank donations
The food bank at Allegheny Valley Association of Churches is collecting items for distribution to its clients for the holiday season.
Items most needed include peanut butter, canned meat, tuna and chicken, spaghetti sauce, sugar-free items, gluten-free items, toiletries, feminine products, cleaning supplies, baby formula and Ensure. Drop-off times are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays at the office, 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights.
To make an online monetary contribution, visit avaoc.org/programs/food-bank.
Let us know about your Easter events
TribLive will publish a list of community Easter egg hunts and activities.
To have your nonprofit’s event listed online and in the print edition, send detailed information as soon as possible to The Stroller, Valley News Dispatch, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084, email cpinto-smith@triblive.com or fax 724-226-4677.
Calendar
Allegheny Township
March 19: The Alle-Kiski Chapter of the American Wine Society will meet at 7 p.m. at River Forest Country Club, 130 Club House Drive. Deb Mortillaro from Palate Partners/Dreadnaught Wines will discuss the wines of Canada. Five wines will be served paired with food. Cost: $47. Paid reservations required by 5 p.m. Sunday. Guests welcome. Visit Alle Kiski AWS on Facebook. Information:allekiski@yahoo.com.
Apollo
Today: A flea market will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the St. James Parish activities center, 109 Owens View Ave. Details: Linda, 724-882-8776.
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: $26 per packet includes all games and magic number. An optional quickie will be sold. The kitchen will be open with a full menu. Details:724-478-4831.
Tuesday : St. James Parish is selling tickets for a Luck of the Irish lottery ticket raffle. The winner will receive a complete roll of $5, $10 and $20 Pennsylvania Lottery scratch-off tickets. The winning number will be the 7 p.m. March 17 Daily Pick 3 number. Cost: $10, includes two numbers. Tickets: Linda, 724-882-8776, at the parish office or in the vestibule after weekend Masses.
Arnold
Today: Free grab-and-go lunches will be distributed from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave.
Today: Ar-Ken American Legion will meet at 2 p.m. at the Arnold Public Safety Building, 601 Drey St. The group meets the second Saturday of each month.
March 28: An old school R&B bingo bash and party will be sponsored at MJ’s Bar & Grille, 1745 Fourth Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. and bingo will be from 6 to 8 p.m. An afterparty will be until midnight. Cost: bingo bash and party, $35; bingo only, $25; and party only, $20. Proceeds will benefit A For the People and Educated Athletes First. Tickets: Maria, 412-478-9589.
March 28: St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church, 1601 Kenneth Ave., is accepting orders for an Easter food sale planned from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church hall. Menu: butter lambs, $5; beet horseradish, $5; kielbasa, $8 per pound priced per weight; and paska bread with and without golden raisins, $10 for a 1-pound loaf and $18 for a 2.5-pound loaf. Order deadline: March 21. Details: call or text 724-681-3383. Orders:tinyurl.com/PaschaFoodSale.
Avonmore
Sunday: Avonmore Community Association will sponsor a St. Patrick’s Day bingo at 3 p.m. at the Polish Club, 501 Indiana Ave. Snacks provided. Children welcome. Bring a dauber. Proceeds will benefit the Avonmore Harvest Jubilee.
March 21: A pasta and salad bar dinner will be from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Civic Center, 458 Railroad Ave. Menu: choice of spaghetti, macaroni & cheese or Alfredo, salad, dessert, roll and drink. Cost: $10; children, $5. Dine in or takeout. There will be a silent auction and 50-50. Tickets: call or text 412-302-9316.
Cheswick
Wednesday and Thursday: A veterans service officer will be available by appointment at the office of Rep. Mandy Steele, 1296 Pittsburgh St. Services available include state benefits, burial and survivor benefits, enrollment in the VA health care system and more. Reservations:724-826-5151.
East Franklin
Monday: Armstrong County Republican Committee will meet at 7 p.m. in the Belmont Complex banquet room, 415 Butler Road. Details: Darlene Smail, 724-902-2244 or dsmail2244@windstream.net or Anthony Shea, ashea247@comcast.net.
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 52-number jackpot game, a 40-number picture frame game and a magic number game. Details: 724-478-4958.
Freeport
Today: Freeport Area Library will host a discussion with author and historian Brady Crytzer at 3 p.m. at the library, 428 Market St. A graduate of Freeport Area High School, Crytzer is the author of “The Whiskey Rebellion: A Distilled History of an American Crisis” and teaches history at Robert Morris University, Moon Township. Details: 724-295-3616.
March 25: 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.
Gilpin
March 25: Christ the King Parish is accepting orders for paska bread for Easter. Paska bread, round or braided, is available with raisins, $8; or without raisins, $7.50, with an order deadline of Monday. Pickup: noon to 4 p.m. March 25. Orders:724-309-1976 or 412-549-1583.
Hampton
Monday: Greater Pittsburgh Civil War Roundtable will host a free program, “Civil War Jeopardy” at 7 p.m. at the Hampton Community Center, 3200 Lochner Way. Public welcome.
Harmar
March 28: The Pittsburgh Shrine Center will sponsor a Bunny Breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon at the center, 1877 Shriners Way. Cost: $8 per person, includes games, clowns, an egg hunt and photos with the Easter Bunny. Reservations required today. No walk-ins will be accepted. Reservations: tinyurl.com/yeyrbkfb.
April 26: Table reservations are being accepted for an indoor spring craft show planned at the Pittsburgh Shrine Center, 1877 Shiners Way. No electronic payments will be accepted. Sponsored by Daughters of the Nile. Reservations: Peggy Addleman, 724-709-9916 or peggyaddleman@gmail.com.
Harrison
Today: The Diaper Pantry at Christ Our Hope Anglican Church will distribute diapers from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 926 Painter Ave., and at Sheldon Park, both in Natrona Heights. Recipients must drive up and remain in their vehicles. First-time recipients must provide their own identification, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card.
Tuesday: The Who Knew? program at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will present “Notable Women in the World” highlighting local women, at 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or visit the calendar tab at alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.
Thursday : Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer a program about Antarctica at 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Local residents Joseph and Kathy Baird will discuss their recent journey. Reservations required. Reservations:alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.
March 20: Allegheny Valley Hospital Auxiliary is sponsoring a raffle for a Hilton Head, S.C., vacation. The prize includes seven nights in a condo either the week of May 10 to 17, 2026 or July 19 to 26, 2026 at Shelter Cove Harbor in Hilton Head. Meals and transportation not included. Tickets: 10 for $5, or 20 for $10, cash and checks accepted. Tickets will be sold from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday in the hospital main lobby, 1301 Carlisle St., Natrona Heights. The winner will be drawn at 1 p.m. Friday. Proceeds benefit auxiliary projects for the hospital.
Jefferson Township
March 25 to April 29: Good Samaritan Hospice, a mission of Concordia Lutheran Ministries, will offer a free weekly grief support group from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays in the second floor classroom at the Concordia at Cabot Haven II building, 148 Marwood Road. Reservations required by March 20. Details and reservations: 800-720-2557.
Leechburg
Sunday: Leechburg Youth Baseball Association will accept player registrations from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its clinic in the Leechburg Area High School gymnasium, Center Avenue. New players must bring a copy of their birth certificate and insurance card. Details and online registration: leechburgyouthbaseball.com.
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 ClothesLine Ministry at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to noon. Cost: clothing, shoes and purses, 25 cents each or five for $1; special occasion clothing, leather coats, designer shoes and purses, $5 to $10. The boutique room will be open and several bridal gowns are available. Please bring your own bags.
Today: A party to celebrate the 107th birthday of the American Legion will begin at 6 p.m. at the post, 1100 Wildlife Lodge Road. There will be a food truck and the band Swamp Cadillac will perform from 7 to 10 p.m. Public welcome. Cover charge: $5 for non-members.
Today: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the Magic Moments 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.
March 23: A Vitalant community blood drive will be from noon to 5:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 1100 Wildlife Lodge Road. 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 UC0180045.
Through April 30: The works of Allegheny Valley League of Artists member Peter Cehily will be on display during regular hours at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave. The exhibit will celebrate the color green and include paintings, mixed media and photography.
Murrysville
March 20: A business round table will be at 8 a.m. at the Murrysville Community Center, 3091 Carson Ave. Speakers will include the Pennsylvania National Federation of Independent Business director Greg Moreland and Dan DeBone, president and CEO of the Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce. Check-in will begin at 7:30 a.m. Reservations required by Monday . Reservations: Robin Savage, 724-387-9113 or rsavage@pahousegop.com.
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.
March 20: Animal Protectors will sponsor its No Father’s Day neuter clinic for male cats at the shelter, 730 Church St. Cost: neutering and a rabies vaccine, $40; FVRCP, $10; FIV/FELV testing, $25; and $30 for microchipping. No feral cats will be accepted. Drop-off is from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Payment is required at drop-off. Reservations required. Reservations:tinyurl.com/42w3js76.
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.
Springdale
March 24: The Tuesday Night Book Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. The selection will be “James” by Percival Everett. Copies available at the library. New members 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: A St. Patrick’s Day pancake breakfast will be from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Masons, 307 Lock St., second floor. Elevator available. Dine in or takeout. Public welcome. Cost: $10; 6 to 12, $5.
Sunday: Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will present the Academy String Quartet in concert at 2 p.m. at the church. Donations will be accepted. Details: 724-224-9220 or cpctarentum.org.
Sunday: The Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society will present a free program, “A Look Back at the 1936 St. Patrick’s Day Flood” at 2 p.m. at the museum, 224 E. Seventh Ave.
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 sign up. 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.
March 24, 25 and 26: 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, $15 each. Orders: 724-224-3026 and leave a message, email tarentumbyzcath@gmail.com or visit tarentumbyzcath.org.
March 26: Tarentum Recreation Board sponsor a Senior Bingo at 1 p.m. at Daltons Edge Senior Center, 704 E. Second Ave. Dinner will be served afterward. Reservations required by Friday. Reservations: 724-448-1470 or cfox@tarentumboro.com.
Vandergrift
March 24: Vandergrift Public Library will offer a soap making demonstration at 5:30 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Reservations required. Reservations:724-568-2212.
Washington Township
Wednesday: A veterans service officer will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the office of state Rep. Jill Cooper, 105 Pfeffer Road, suite 5. 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:724-387-9113.
March 29: Reservations are being accepted for an auto parts swap planned at Washington Township Volunteer Fire Co., 4078 Route 66. Rain or shine. Items must include parts and accessories from anything automotive, classic, high performance, trucks, cars, motorcycles or boats. Cost: outside 12 x 48-foot space, $55; outside 12’ x 24-foot space, $30; cash only to be collected at the gate. Details:724-727-3079, option 9.
West Deer
Today: Lower Burrell American Legion Bulldogs senior baseball team will have tryouts from 6 to 8 p.m. at No Offseason Sports Bubble 1, Russellton. Cost: $15. Players born between 2007 and 2011 from the New Kensington-Arnold, Burrell and the Westmoreland County part of Kiski Area school districts are welcome. Season registration fee: $100 plus $100 from a fundraiser. Details: Steve Scheftic, 412-760-5385.
Worthington
Thursday : Armstrong Association Federal Credit Union will sponsor a free seminar, “Understanding Your Credit Report and Credit Score,” from 6 to 7 p.m. at Worthington-West Franklin Community Library, 214 E. Main St., Building B. Details:724-297-3762.