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 [email protected] or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller.
Donations welcome for Apollo historical restoration
Donations are being accepted to restore the Gen. Samuel McCartney Jackson Mausoleum in the old Apollo Cemetery.
The structure will be stabilized, stones will be reset, the missing iron gate will be replaced and landscaping and signage will be installed.
To contribute, send a check with Jackson Mausoleum Project in the memo line to Apollo Area Historical Society, P.O. Box 434, Apollo PA 15613.
HOPE Center accepting household donations
The Alle-Kiski HOPE Center is seeking donations of household items for the clients it serves. The center provides free and confidential services to survivors of domestic violence and their families.
Items most needed include cleaning products, toiletries, laundry products, bathmats, toothbrush holders and soap dishes, underwear, slippers in all sizes; hairbrushes, combs, lotion, lip balm, curling irons and new makeup.
Donations are accepted from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays at the administration office, 500 E. Eighth Ave., Tarentum. If you are ordering online, request delivery to this address. For details, call 724-224-1100 or visit akhopecenter.org.
Thursday: Apollo Area Historical Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the WCTU Building, 317 N. Second St. New members welcome.
Jan. 8: St. James and Our Lady, Queen of Peace parishes will sponsor a bus trip to Rivers Casino, Pittsburgh. The bus will leave at 9 a.m. from the St. James Church parking lot and stay at the casino for five hours. Cost: $30, includes $20 free play. State-issued photo ID required to receive free play. Reservations: 724-478-4958.
Brackenridge
Today: The American Legion will host a New Years Day super bingo at 5 p.m. at the post, 845 First Ave. Doors open at 3 p.m. Cost: $45 for the base package; extra packages, $30. There will be no magic number or all-nighter games. Regular games pay $110, specials pay $250 and the jackpot game will pay $2,250. Public welcome.
Jan. 7: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host a New Year's Resolution Bingo for students in fifth to 12 grade from 4 to 5 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Participants will make bingo cards with new year's resolutions on them and there will be an opportunity to give input on planning new programs for teens in the new year. Reservations required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.
Jefferson Township
Thursday: Bingo will be at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 754 N. Pike Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Proceeds benefit post and auxiliary projects.
New Kensington
Thursday and Saturday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Items available include clothing for all members of the family, shoes, linens, purses and handbags. Household items, dishes, appliances and books will no longer be accepted. Donations welcome during business hours only. Do not leave donations at the door.
Springdale
Jan. 9: Springdale Free Public Library will have a Family Fun Night at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Law Enforcement Appreciation Day will be celebrated. There will be a craft and a visit with a local police officer. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.
Tarentum
Jan. 11: The Masons are selling tickets for a 50-50 raffle to benefit the lodge scholarship program. The winning number will be drawn at the Jan. 11 pancake breakfast at the lodge, 307 Lock St., second floor. Cost: $2; six for $10. Tickets: send a check with "raffle" in the memo line made out to Pollock Lodge No. 502, 307 Lock St., Tarentum PA 15084.
Winfield
Thursday: The Matrona Family Resource Center at Cabot Church, 707 Winfield Road, will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. New and gently used clothing in sizes preemie through 10/12 will be available, as well as strollers, car seats, toys and more. No reservations required. Details: 724-524-1809 or tinyurl.com/mw9kd9cp.