The Stroller, Dec. 1, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Christmas concerts planned by Kiski Valley Community Band
The Kiski Valley Community Band will perform several benefit concerts in the Alle-Kiski Valley this Christmas season.
The schedule and beneficiaries include:
• 7 p.m., Dec. 7, Christ Lutheran Church, 5530 Old Logans Ferry Road, Murrysville; Kiski Valley Food Bank and Trinity Lutheran Church, Northside, Pittsburgh.
• 7 p.m., Dec. 10, Marconi Club, 135 River Ave., Leechburg; Lower Kiski Ambulance Service.
• 3 p.m., Dec. 14, First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 214 N. Pennsylvania Ave, Apollo; Apollo Historical Society restoration of the Gen. Jackson mansion.
• 2 p.m., Dec. 15, Casino Theatre, 145 Lincoln Ave., Vandergrift. Donations will benefit the theater.
• 3 p.m., Dec. 22, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 409 Sarver Road., Buffalo Township; World Vision.
Selections will include holiday favorites, such as “Sleigh Ride” and “A Christmas Festival” by Leroy Anderson and a sing-along.
Local students to participate in Rotary Choral Festival
Highlands Area Rotary Club’s 36th annual Choral Festival will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Highlands High School Auditorium, Natrona Heights, Harrison.
In addition to Highlands, participating schools are Springdale, Deer Lakes, Freeport Area and Burrell. Tickets are $5 and will be sold at the door.
For questions, contact John Peters at 724-224-7730 or petersffh@verizon.net. Proceeds will benefit Rotary charities.
Cash raffle to benefit Eureka Rescue-EMS
Tickets are on sale for a Christmas cash raffle to benefit Eureka Fire Rescue and EMS.
The winning number will be the 7 p.m. Dec. 18 Pennsylvania Lottery Daily Pick 3 number. Tickets cost $20 and include two numbers. For tickets, call 724-224-3473 or see any member.
Calendar
Allegheny Township
Friday, Saturday and Dec. 8: Freeport Theatre Festival, 2498 White Cloud Road, will present “Jesus – The Hidden Years” at 7 p.m. Reservations encouraged, but not required. Donations will be accepted. Reservations: 724-295-1934.
Arnold
Friday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is accepting orders for its pierogi sale. Varieties: potato or sauerkraut, $14 per dozen. Pickup: 12:30 to 4 p.m. Fridays in the church social hall. Cottage cheese pierogi will be sold Dec. 13. Cost: $16 per dozen. Orders: 724-339-9257, 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
East Vandergrift
Friday : Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish is selling tickets for a St. Nicholas Day lottery raffle. Winning numbers will be the first drawn Pennsylvania Daily Pick 3 numbers at 1:30 and 7 p.m. on St. Nicholas Day, Dec. 6. Winners will each receive $1,000 and a $100 gift certificate to Donghia Lumber Company in Vandergrift. Cost: $10, includes two numbers. Tickets: Patricia, 724-568-3409 or Deborah, 724-859-3186, in the parish office or after Sunday Mass in the church vestibule.
Harrison
Tuesday: The Accordion Club is seeking new players of all ages. Meetings are from 6 to 8 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6003 Freeport Road. Details: 724-236-0665.
Friday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley is accepting orders for a pasta sale through Friday online and at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Varieties include unique shapes such as animals, sports and more. Details: tinyurl.com/3acetrnu.
Dec. 31: 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
Dec. 14 and 15: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company is accepting table reservations for a craft and vendor fair set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the firehall. Cost: $30 for one day; $50 for both, includes a table and chair. Details: Melissa, 724-332-9090 or allermelissa@comcast.net.
Tuesdays: A wellness class for those with Parkinson’s Disease is offered from 1:15 to 2 p.m. at Valley Points Family YMCA, 800 Constitution Blvd. Sponsored by the Parkinson’s Foundation of Western Pennsylvania, the program is a mix of exercises designed to help manage Parkinson’s Disease and includes aerobic and resistance training, stretching, balance, facial and voice exercises. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-335-9191 or tinyurl.com/5n8jp8y9.
Dec. 10: The Myrrh Bearing Women of St. George Orthodox Church are accepting orders for a Christmas sweets sale. Pickup: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 10 at the church hall, 1150 Leishman Ave. Prices: baklawa, $14 per 10-piece section; and sambosic, $3 each. Quantities are limited. Order deadline: Thursday. Orders: 724-335-9988 or tinyurl.com/yn2etanz.
Dec. 12: New Kensington-Arnold School District will have its annual free Holiday Student Family Dinner from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the jr.-sr. high school cafeteria, Stevenson Blvd. District students, parents, guardians and employees welcome. Reservations required by Friday. Reservations: nkasd.com.
Oakmont
Tuesdays: Taking Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) meets at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1261 Pennsylvania Ave. Private weigh-ins will be from 5:45 to 6:10 p.m. and the meeting will be afterward. The first meeting is free. Details: 412-828-3854 or jmjkwj@gmail.com.
Plum
Tuesdays: The Plum Food Pantry, 81 Sandune Drive, distributes free food from 5 to 6:30 p.m. the first three Tuesdays of each month. Details: 724-327-0367.
Springdale
Tuesdays: Springdale Free Public Library is accepting reservations for Story Times. Schedule: Read to Me, infants to 2 years old, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.; and Story Explorers, ages 3 to preschool, 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.
Upper Burrell
Jan. 1: Upper Burrell Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 and Export Volunteer Fire Department are selling 2025 lottery calendars. Cost: $20. Details: 724-339-0965 or ubvfc115training@gmail.com.
Vandergrift
Tuesday: Vandergrift Public Library’s Light Up the Library event will be at 5:30 and 6 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Choose either time slot. There will be crafts to make cards and ornaments, cookie decorating, hot cocoa and an appearance from Santa. All ages welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-568-2212.