The Stroller, Dec. 25, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Merry Christmas to our loyal readers

Thank you to the wonderful people of the Alle-Kiski Valley who organize fundraisers and contribute to food, toy and clothing drives to benefit our neighbors in need.

The Alle-Kiski Valley is a great place to live and work. We surely live in a community where people are willing to give from their hearts to make the world a better place for those around them.

Peace and joy to you and your family – Carol Pinto-Smith

Volunteers needed at Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley

Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley is looking for volunteers to help out at the shelter in New Kensington.

There are opportunities available every day to suit every person including dog and cat care, event and fundraising work, cleaning, maintenance, doggy day outs, fostering, office work and administration.

To offer your time, email volunteer@animalprotectors.net or visit 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  

Today: Community Library of Allegheny Valley is closed for Christmas.

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. 31: 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

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

Tarentum

Dec. 31: 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.

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.