The Stroller, Dec. 26, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Free milkweed seeds available

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has recently proposed the listing of the Monarch Butterfly as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act.

The Burrellton Garden Club is distributing free packets of milkweed seeds in an effort to help out the butterfly recover its numbers. Milkweed is the sole host plant of the butterfly. Monarchs lay eggs specifically on milkweed, the eggs hatch into caterpillars and the caterpillars eat the foliage.

To pick up a package of seeds, stop in at the Lower Burrell location of Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave.

Fund aids animals with health problems

The Fur-ever Mine Fund at Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley covers the cost of medical care for cats and dogs that are admitted to the shelter.

Some animals arrive in good health, but many others have medical problems that need to be addressed before they can be adopted.

To make a donation, visit the Donations area at animalprotectors.net.

Calendar

Apollo/East Vandergrift

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.

Harrison  

Tuesday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will host a New Years Eve celebration from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Lane. Music will be by the Cool Change Band. Public welcome. Cost: $25, includes two drinks and food. Cash bar. Tickets: 724-904-7649.

Leechburg

Tuesday: Leechburg Area Community Association will sponsor a New Year’s Eve party from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the Marconi Club Mirror Room, 135 River Ave. Cost: $20, includes champagne toast at midnight and food. There will be a cash bar, prize drawing, basket raffle and DJ. BYO snacks. Designated drivers receive free soft drinks, water and iced tea. Tickets: text or call Allyson, 724-596-0738 or Kami, 724-994-8890 or stop in at Leechburg Public Library, 139 Market St.

Jan. 1: Leechburg Area Museum & Historical Society is selling 2025 historical calendars while supplies last at Leechburg Public Library, 139 Market St. Cost: $10.

New Kensington

Today: There will be no grab and go meal at Knead Community Café.

Tarentum

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.

Tuesday: Tarentum Elks will host a New Year’s Eve party at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. Doors open at 7 p.m. The Americana Band will be featured and there will be a food buffet, open bar and champagne toast at midnight. Advance tickets required; no tickets will be sold at the door. Cost: $30. Public welcome. Tickets: stop in at the lodge and see the bar technician.