Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley on Feb. 18, 2026

This edition of The Stroller lists community events across the Alle-Kiski Valley for Feb. 18, 2026, including a drive-thru dinner at Peoples Library in New Kensington and volunteer needs such as Vandergrift Meals On Wheels seeking drivers and delivery helpers.

The Stroller shares local listings from non-profits, clubs and community groups across the Alle-Kiski Valley. Submissions are accepted for free and should be sent at least two weeks in advance with a daytime phone number. This edition highlights meals, fundraisers, volunteer opportunities and regular meetings scheduled across multiple boroughs. Contact details and reservation or order deadlines are included where provided. Notable events: - Peoples Library in New Kensington will host a drive-thru dinner featuring a menu from Hoffstot's Café Monaco; pick-up is 4 to 6 p.m. behind the library and cost is $40, with reservations required by 5 p.m. Thursday (peopleslibrary.org or 724-339-1021). - Vandergrift Meals On Wheels is seeking regular and substitute volunteers to assist with driving and deliveries to clients. - St. James Parish is accepting vendor space reservations for a flea market planned for March 14 and for monthly markets on the second Saturday; contact Linda at 724-882-8776 for details. - St. Vladimir Church in Arnold is taking orders for its weekly pierogi sale (various varieties, prices per dozen) with pickup 12:30 to 4 p.m. Fridays; this is noted as the last sale of the year (orders: 724-339-9257). - The Allegheny Valley Salvation Army and Community Center will hand out free grab-and-go lunches and grocery items Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 917 Brackenridge Ave. - Community Library of Allegheny Valley lists upcoming programs including Sip & Stitch (Feb. 23), Kitchen Sink Book Club (Feb. 25) and a Discover Medicare seminar (Feb. 28); reservations and session details are provided by the library. Summary: Listings in this Stroller edition reflect a mix of meal fundraisers, volunteer needs, vendor opportunities and learning programs across the valley. Several events include reservation or ordering deadlines, and contact numbers or websites are provided for each listing. Additional local meetings and recurring activities are noted by town with dates and pickup or participation details where available.