The Stroller, Dec. 7, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Annual live Nativity planned Sunday at Concordia

Concordia Lutheran Ministries will host its annual live Nativity Sunday in front of the Haven II building, 148 Marwood Road.

Performances last 15 minutes and begin at 4:30, 5:15 and 6 p.m. Free parking will be available at Entrance 6 on Marwood Road. Hot beverages and refreshments will be served and gifts will be presented to guests 12 and younger. Bring a camera for photos with Santa.

Donations of cereal, instant potatoes, soups, canned fruit and vegetables, peanut butter and new reusable grocery bags will be accepted for the Lighthouse Foundation food pantry. Dress for the weather. For details, call 724-352-8268.

Santa to visit Springdale

The Springdale Volunteer Fire Department will escort Santa Claus through the borough on Monday evening.

The route will be 6 p.m., Lincoln and Porter, 6:10 p.m., Garfield and Oak, 6:25 p.m., Hoeveler and Lincoln; 6:35 p.m., Butler and Willow; 6:50 p.m., James and Willow; 7 p.m., Marion and James; 7:10 p.m., Ridge and Maple; 7:25 p.m., Colfax and Rosslyn; 7:35 p.m., Colfax and Chestnut; 7:50 p.m., Porter and Elwyn; 8 p.m., Washington and Pittsburgh; and 8:10 p.m., Springdale Fire Station.

Reunion

• Kiski Area High School Class of 1975 is planning a reunion for the fall of 2025. The committee is seeking contact information for class members. Send your mailing address, Facebook status, email address and cell phone number to kiskiarea1975class@gmail.com.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Today and Sunday: 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.

Apollo

Dec. 18: St. James Parish is selling tickets for a lottery ticket raffle. The winner will receive a complete roll of $5, $10 and $20 Pennsylvania Lottery scratch-off tickets. Cost: $10, includes two numbers. The winning number will be the 7 p.m. Dec. 18 Daily Pick 3 number. Tickets: Linda, 724-882-8776, at the parish office or in the vestibule after weekend Masses.

Arnold

Today: Arnold United Methodist Church, 1801 Leishman Ave., will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon at the church. Menu: choice of plain, blueberry, pecan and chocolate chip pancakes, sausage and drink. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $9; 12 and younger, $7. Details: 724-339-2377.

Tuesday: The Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave., will serve a free lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until the food runs out. Details: 878-847-5646.

East Vandergrift  

Today and Sunday: A rummage sale will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and noon to 1 p.m. Sunday in the basement of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 420 McKinley Ave. There will be new items, specials and a full room of Christmas items. Details: 724-478-4958.

Freeport

Today: St. Mary Mother of God Church in Freeport will sponsor a diaper pantry for those in need from 10 a.m. to noon at the church Family Community Center, 407 Freeport Road. Use the back door entrance on the lower level. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-448-6880.

Today: A free Breakfast with Santa will be from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at the St. Mary Church fellowship hall, 610 High St. Menu: waffles, eggs, sausage and beverage. Public welcome.

Harrison  

Today: Highlands High School National Honor Society will sponsor a Stuff A Bus event for Toys for Tots from noon to 3 p.m. by St. Joseph High School and Community Library of Allegheny Valley in Natrona Heights. New, unwrapped toys and monetary contributions will be accepted.

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.

Kiski Township 

Today: A drive-thru live Nativity will be from 5 to 7 p.m. at New Beginnings United Methodist Church, 1559 Route 56, Kiski Township. Light refreshments will be served and each child will receive a gift.

Leechburg   

Today: The Leechburg Museum is closed for the season. Visits are available by appointment. Details: 724-845-8914 and leave a message or email lamahs@windstream.net.

Monday: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open.

Lower Burrell

Today: Bethesda Lutheran Church will sponsor a Breakfast with Santa from 10 a.m. to noon at the church, 3084 Leechburg Road. Pancakes and refreshments will be served. Bring a camera for photos with Santa. Cost: $2; younger than 12, $1.

Today: The Veterans of Foreign Wars post, Wildlife Lodge Road, will feature the band Satin Whip from 8 to 11 p.m. Members and three guests welcome.

Wednesday: Peoples Library will offer a free online talk with Laura Dave, author of the mystery-thriller “The Last Thing He Told Me,” at 2 p.m. Recordings will be available to watch on demand. Registration required. Registration: libraryc.org/peopleslibrary.

New Kensington 

Today: East Kensington Community Circle will host bingo in the Community Circle building, 1785 Seventh St., across from Martin Elementary School. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Lunch will be served at noon and bingo starts at 1 p.m. Menu: turkey casserole, vegetable and dessert. There will be a progressive jackpot bingo, magic number game, a quickie and drawing for $5 off next month’s bingo admission. Cost: $20, includes lunch, eight regular games and eight specials.

Sunday: A neighborhood caroling event will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the corner of Marlboro and McLaughlin drives. Residents of the area should turn on their porch light if you want the group to stop. Details: Jena, 724-980-7064.

Sunday: Aluminum City Terrace Bingo Committee will host bingo from 2 to 4:30 p.m. in the activity center. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Cost: $5, includes one board, snacks and drinks; extra boards, $1 each. There will be a 50-50 raffle. Public welcome.

Tuesday : 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 is today.. Orders: 724-335-9988 or tinyurl.com/yn2etanz.

Oakmont

Today: A Christmas bazaar will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Oakmont United Methodist Church, 419 Maryland Ave. Lunch will be available and there will be a bake sale, crafts and more. Details: 412-828-9499.

Dec. 16: The Knit and Crochet Cozy Mystery Book Club for adults at Oakmont Carnegie Library will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd. The selection will be “The Madness of Crowds” by Louise Penny. Reservations required. Reservations: oakmontlibrary.org.

Dec. 19: The Collage Club at Oakmont Carnegie Library will meet to make holiday cards from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the library Acorn Room, 700 Allegheny River Blvd. Children age 6 to 11 welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: oakmontlibrary.org.

Parks Township

Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will have a country music jam night from 5 to 8 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. Bring your favorite stringed instrument and sing along. Refreshments available. Public welcome. Details: 724-845-2390.

Plum

Dec. 14: Cinebrunch movie event will be from 10 a.m. to noon at the municipal building, 2000 Mike Thomas Way. The featured film will be “The Grinch.” Cost: $3, includes a doughnut and drink. Space is limited and reservations are required. Reservations: link.plumboro.com/cinebrunch.

Springdale

Monday: Springdale Free Public Library will offer, “Movie Effects” with Mad Science at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Children in second through sixth grade welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum 

Today: 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.

Sunday and Tuesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St. An opportunity for silent prayer will be at 6:30 p.m.

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, an 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.

Vandergrift

Sunday: The Casino Theatre will host an afternoon movie featuring the film, “The Polar Express,” at 1 p.m. at the theater. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Cost: $10; 16 and younger, $5, includes small popcorn and a drink. Additional refreshments will be sold. No outside food or drink permitted. Children 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Reserved seats: casinotheater.org.

West Deer 

Today: A pancake Breakfast with Santa will be from 9 to 11 a.m. at East Union Presbyterian Church, 292 East Union Road. There will be photos with Santa, crafts and a story corner. Each child will receive a treat bag from Santa. Donations will be accepted.

Today: Bull Creek United Presbyterian Church will have a Christmas bazaar from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 224 Tarentum Culmerville Road. Items available will include Christmas trees, baked goods, vintage décor and handmade crafts. The kitchen will be open.