The Stroller, Jan. 22, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley - TribLIVE

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Freeport Area Library accepting donations

Freeport Area Library is accepting donations of new and used household items, books, toys, games, puzzles and DVDs for its upcoming sale.

For details, call 724-295-3616 or visit freeportlibrary.org.

Donations welcome for the Friendship Garden Food Pantry

Donations for the food pantry in the Tarentum Friendship Garden can be dropped off at the pantry on First Avenue or at the side doors to First United Presbyterian Church, 913 Lock St., Tarentum.

Items needed include cereal, tuna, bread, canned vegetables and fruit, soup, macaroni and cheese, rice, spaghetti and pasta sauce.

Lower Burrell Meals on Wheels seeking volunteers

Lower Burrell Meals on Wheels is seeking volunteers to help in the kitchen and make deliveries in Arnold, New Kensington and Lower Burrell.

To give a couple of hours per week of your time, call 724-334-4404 and leave a message.

Calendar

Apollo

Feb. 13: Space applications are being accepted by St. James Parish for a vendor fair planned for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parish center, 109 Owens View Ave. Cost: $20 per table with electricity; $15 without. Face masks and social distancing required. Reservations and details: Linda, 724-882-8776

Cheswick

Feb. 7: Orders are being accepted for a Fat Cat’s Subs hoagie sale to benefit Lower Valley Little League. Order deadline: Jan. 31. Cost: $9 for a 13-inch hoagie. Pickup: noon to 2 p.m. Feb. 7 at Fat Cat’s Subs, 1401 Freeport Road. Varieties: Italian, ham and turkey. Orders: LVLittleLeague.fundraisers@gmail.com or stop in at Fat Cat’s Subs.

Harmar

Feb. 20: Fun and Freedom Youth Sports will host a designer purse bash from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Acme Club, 230 Herron Ave. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. Cost: $35, includes entry in 13 prize drawings, door prize entry, refreshments and use of photo booth. There will be side and 50/50 raffles and a silent auction. Winners need not be present. All covid-19 guidelines will be observed. Details: 724-274-7773

Harrison

Feb. 8 to 14: Hilltop Hose Company No. 2 is sponsoring a “For the Love of Cash” raffle Feb. 8 through 14. Cost: $10, includes two numbers. Drawings will be based on the 7 p.m. Pa. Lottery each day. Tickets: 724-224-9968 or stop in Tuesday evenings at the fire station, 1501 Cambridge St., Natrona Heights.

Kiski Township

Today: Pickup for pies ordered from Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department will be from 1 to 3 p.m. at the firehall, 1037 Route 56. Details: Morgan, 724-466-2812

New Kensington

Thursday: Orders are being accepted for a Fat Cat’s Subs hoagie sale to benefit Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley. Varieties: Italian, turkey or ham and cheese. Cost: $9. Order deadline: 9 p.m. Sunday. Pickup: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday at Fat Cat’s Subs, 832 Fifth Ave., New Kensington. Orders: tlibengood@animalprotectors.net

Oakmont

Saturday: Redeemer Lutheran Church will host a Vitalant community blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the church fellowship hall, 1261 Pennsylvania Ave. Appointments are recommended. A contribution to the Riverview Community Action Corporation Food Pantry will be made on behalf of each blood donor. Appointments: Dale, 412-209-7000, email dellgass@vitalant.org or visit the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org and use group code C5300082

Springdale

Tuesday: The Tuesday Night Book Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. This month’s selection is, “There There” by Tommy Orange. Details: 724-274-9729

Tarentum

Saturday: A takeout spaghetti dinner will be from noon to 4 p.m. at Bethel AME Church, 250 Seventh Ave. Menu: spaghetti, $1; sweet potato pies and bean pies, $7; banana bread and cheddar garlic bread, $4; chili, smokehouse chili, vegetable and ham and beans, $5 each. 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. Details: 724-224-9220

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