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Jared Ryder Foundation to host spaghetti dinner
A spaghetti dinner to benefit the Jared Ryder Foundation will be from noon to 5 p.m. March 30 at the Marconi Club, 135 River Ave., Leechburg.
The menu will include spaghetti, meatballs, salad, roll, dessert and drink, dine in or takeout. There will be a silent auction, children's craft table, T-shirt sales and a 50-50.
Tickets are $15; and children, $8. The foundation helps children and families affected by congenital heart disease. For tickets, contact Linda Sarraf at 412-965-2531.
Peoples Library plans annual luncheon fundraiser
The Peoples Library Spring Luncheon will be April 26 at the Banquet on Barnes Event Center at Knead Community Café, 1011 Barnes St., New Kensington.
Doors will open at 12:30 p.m. and the buffet lunch will begin at 1:30 p.m. There will be a bake sale, raffle prizes and a 50-50.
Reservations are required by April 14. For reservations by credit card, visit peopleslibrary.org. To pay with a check, mail a check payable to Peoples Library to 880 Barnes St., New Kensington PA 15068, or stop in at the New Kensington or Lower Burrell library locations.
Prospect Cemetery to honor Civil War veterans
Prospect Cemetery is planning a July 24 event to recognize soldiers who are buried in the cemetery who served in the Civil War.
The cemetery staff is looking for photographs of these individuals to use at the event. For more information, contact Cindy at 724-612-0076 or call the cemetery at 724-224-4552.
Let us know about your Easter events
The Valley News Dispatch will publish a list of community Easter egg hunts and activities.
To have an event listed online at TribLive.com and in the print edition, send information as soon as possible to The Stroller, Valley News Dispatch, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084, email [email protected] or fax 724-226-4677.
Burrell HS to present 'Matilda'
The drama department at Burrell High School will present its spring musical, "Matilda" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and March 29 in the high school auditorium in Lower Burrell.
Saturday : A spaghetti dinner will be from 4 to 7 p.m. at Apollo United Presbyterian Church, 401 First St. Dine in or takeout. Menu: spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert and beverage. Cost: $12; age 3 to 9, $6; younger than 3, free. Reservations encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. Reservations: 724-478-4807. Proceeds will benefit the church building fund.
Saturday: 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: $25 per packet. The kitchen will be open with a limited menu. Details: 724-478-4831.
Avonmore
Saturday: The bingo to benefit Avonmore Public Library is canceled and will be rescheduled.
April 13: A Sarris candy sale to benefit Buffalo Elementary PTA is being conducted online at sarriscandiesfundraising.com. Candy is available for Easter. Use group number 10-1588.
Freeport
Wednesday: 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.
April 9: Freeport Area Library, 428 Market St., is accepting donations for its thrift store and jewelry and used book sale. Gently used items will be accepted until April 9. Details: 724-295-3616.
Gilpin
March 24 and 31: Christ the King Parish is accepting orders for nut, apricot and poppy seed rolls and paska bread for Easter. Long rolls are $15 each with an order deadline of March 24. Pickup: noon to 4 p.m. April 2 and 3. Paska bread, round or braided, is available with raisins, $8; or without raisins, $7.50, with an order deadline of March 31 Pickup: noon to 4 p.m. April 9. Orders: Toni, 724-309-1976 or Teresia, 724-845-7588.
Harrison
Today: Community Library of Allegheny Valley hosts Toddle Time for children 12 months to 3 years old and their caregiver at 10 a.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Bring a small stuffed animal. No reservations required.
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.
Saturday : Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host a seed starter workshop with representatives of the Burrellton Garden Club and Penn State Master Watershed Stewards from noon to 2 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Tomatoes, peppers and herbs will be planted. All supplies are included. Children may attend with an adult. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or Alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.
Sunday: Girl Scout Troop 28807 will sell Girl Scout cookies from noon to 3 p.m. outside of Walmart, Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Donations will be accepted to send cookies to UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh's Ronald McDonald House.
Wednesday: The Kitchen Sink Book Club at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. The selection will be "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell Copies are available at the circulation desk. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.
April 5: The drama department of St. Joseph High School will sponsor a bingo fundraiser at 6 p.m. at Patterson Hall at Guardian Angels Parish, 800 Montana Ave. Admission: $5, includes two hot dogs, a bag of chips, cookie and bottle of water. There will be 22 games that will be priced per game from 50 cents to $5 per card, additional snacks, drinks, rapid and all-night 50-50 raffles, games of chance and a basket raffle. A preview of this year's musical will be presented at intermission. Reservations required by April 1. Reservations: [email protected] or tinyurl.com/mry4drua.
Kiski Township
May 3: Boy Scout Troop 589 is accepting applications for a yard sale planned at Spring Church Sportsman's Club, 1956 Route 56. Individuals, families and vendors welcome. Cost: yard sale spaces, indoors, $15, outside; $10; vendors and crafters, $25. Spaces are 8-feet wide. Bring your own table and chairs. Reservations: checks made payable to Troop 589 should be sent to Carrie Shank, Troop 589, 1134 Old State Road, Apollo PA 15613. Questions: Tracy Boop, 724-420-6758, or Carrie Shank, 724-448-9639 or [email protected].
Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the G6 band from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.
Saturday: The drop-in Chess Club for adults at Peoples Library will meet at 11 a.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details: 724-339-1021.
March 29: A spaghetti dinner to benefit Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will be from noon to 5 p.m. at Bethel United Methodist Church, 150 Alder St. Dine in or takeout. Menu: spaghetti, meatballs, salad, roll and dessert. Cost: $12; age 6 to 10, $6; 5 and younger, free. Tickets: 724-339-7338 or tinyurl.com/mrp5m7rn.
New Kensington
April 5: The Salvation Army is accepting reservations for a vendor sale planned from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the center gymnasium, 255 Third St. Cost: $10, for indoor vendors and outdoor food trucks. Provide your own table. Reservation deadline: March 31. Reservations: 724-335-7221.
April 19 to Oct. 25: The Downtown New Kensington Farmers Market is accepting vendor applications for this year's market season that will run from mid-April through mid October on Fifth Avenue. Local vendors who sell fresh local produce, meat, poultry, dairy products, juice, cheese, bread and baked goods welcome. Details: Meredith, 412-719-8845 or [email protected].
May 10: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley is accepting basket donations and supplies to make baskets for its annual spring luncheon planned at Knead Community Café. Details: [email protected].
May 17: Vendor applications are being accepted by Knead Community Café, 1011 Barnes St., for an outdoor Mother Nature's Garden Market at the café, rain or shine. Items must be homemade, natural-based or garden related. Cost: $35, for a 10 x 10-foot space. Details and applications: kneadcommunitycafe.org/mngm-vendor-application.
Parks Township
Today: Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. in the firehall, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m.
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.
Saxonburg
April 5: Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company will host a designer purse gala from 2 to 5 p.m. at the firehall, 155 Pittsburgh St. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Cost: in advance, $55; at the door, $60, if available; includes appetizers, soft drink, dessert and four numbers for the drawing. Winner need not be present. There will be side raffles, a basket auction, pull tickets and specialty drinks. Must be at least 16 to attend and at least 21 for a drink bracelet. Tickets: 724-352.3300, ext. 755 or winpurses.com.
Springdale
March 24 to 29: Springdale Free Public Library will host a community seed exchange during business hours at the library, 331 School St. Sponsored by Pucketos Garden Club. Bring a packet of seeds and take one. Details: 724-297-9729.
April 5: Springdale Free Public Library, 331 School St., will celebrate National Deep-dish Pizza Day with a pizza party from 11 a.m. to noon at the library. Children in prekindergarten through sixth grade welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.
Saturday: The Shot O' Soul band will be featured from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Elks, 219 E. Sixth Ave. Members and guests welcome.
April 3: Tarentum Recreation Board will host a free bingo for senior citizens at 1 p.m. at Highland Senior Center located in Daltons Edge, 704 E. Second Ave. Lunch will be served afterward. Reservations required. Reservations: Carrie, 724-448-1470, or email [email protected].
April 8, 9 and 10: 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. Cost per roll: $15. Orders: 724-224-3026 and leave a message, visit tarentumbyzcath.org or email [email protected].
Vandergrift
March 31: Tiny Cause Animal Shelter in Vandergrift is collecting gently worn shoes through March 31. No roller skates, Heelys or ice skates, please. Pairs of shoes should be tied together with the laces or rubber bands and placed into a garbage bag. Do not bring shoes in boxes. Contributions can be dropped off at the shelter, 131 Columbia Ave. Details: [email protected].
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. The kitchen will open and card sales start at 6 p.m. Free coffee. Players must be at least 18 or accompanied by an adult.
West Leechburg
Saturday: The annual Small Town Loud Voice dance party fundraiser will be from 5 to 10 p.m. at West Leechburg Fire Hall, 1116 Gosser St. The St. Patrick's Day-themed event will have music, dancing, a gift basket auction and 50-50. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Tickets: $25 per person or $45 for couples; includes beer, pop, water and light bites. Must be at least 21. Sponsored by Semper Gratus, a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Tickets: tinyurl.com/2s4edk63.