The lunch bunch is back at the Apollo Senior Center.
In-person dining for seniors resumed on March 1 after the pandemic forced a closure of the dining room for more than 10 months.
The center, located inside the Oak Hill Apollo Hose Company No. 3 in Apollo, is funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging, the federal Older Americans Act, Armstrong County Area Agency on Aging and private donations.
Manager Carole Harland said it’s great to see familiar faces back in her dining room, and she’s hopeful new faces will appear.
“We welcome anyone over 60 years of age. We have people come here from Leechburg, Apollo and other areas,” Harland said.
The harbingers of spring are here.
Glen’s Frozen Custard, with locations in Lower Burrell and Springdale, opens Thursday. Della’s Frozen Custard opens Friday. And early Sunday, clocks will be turned ahead an hour for Daylight Saving Time.
Mom-and-pop frozen custard and ice cream shops have been opening this month throughout the Alle-Kiski Valley in anticipation of warmer days. Last week, Lackey’s Dairy Queen in North Apollo offered a free ice cream cone to customers on its first day of the season. Jerry’s Custard in Lower Burrell opened along Seventh Street Road this week for its 20th season.
The Valley News Dispatch will publish a list of community Easter egg hunts and activities.
To have an event listed online and in the print edition, send the information as soon as possible to The Stroller, Valley News Dispatch, 210 Fourth Ave., Tarentum PA 15084 or email Carol Pinto-Smith; email cpinto-smith@triblive.com; or fax 724-226-4677.
Health Foundation to give away hams, potatoes
Allegheny-Kiski Health Foundation will distribute free ham and potatoes this month.
The giveaway is limited to the first 100 individuals in need who phone the foundation to register at 724-294-3157 and provide their name, phone number and email address. Registration is limited to one ham and five-pound bag of potatoes per family per phone call. Registrants will be given instructions as to when, where and how the food will be distributed and must arrange for transportation to the distribution site.
Access information: 724-543-1120
Harrison
Today: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer a virtual performance of Dr. Seuss’, “There’s A Wocket in My Pocket,” by Stage Right at 6:30 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Registration required.
Wednesday: Harrison Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing at 7 p.m. in the township building, Park Avenue and Springhill Road.
Details: 724-226-1393
Wednesday: Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank will be open to anyone in need from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Pull into the center parking lot and food will be placed into your vehicle. Those who are not yet registered should come from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Monday: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall
March 14: A vendor bingo will be hosted at 1 p.m. in the Elks ballroom, 128 Market St. Doors open at noon. Ten games will award vendor prizes and the 11
th game will be a $250 must-go jackpot. The kitchen will be open. Must be at least 18 years old to attend. Cost: $20.
Tickets: Ruth, 724-422-4913 or the lodge, 724-842-8071
April 1: Tickets are on sale for a No Foolin’ Lottery Scratch-off Ticket Raffle to benefit Leechburg Area Community Association and Leechburg Public Library. Winner receives one roll of $20 and one roll of $10 scratch-off tickets. Cost: $5, includes two numbers. Winning number will be the 7 p.m. April 1 Pick 3 number.