The Stroller, Jan. 2, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Grief workshop offered by Good Samaritan Hospice

Good Samaritan Hospice, a mission of Concordia Lutheran Ministries, will sponsor a free grief workshop “Facing the Firsts” for anyone who has lost a loved one from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 18 at the Middlesex Township office, 116 Browns Hill Road, suite 111.

All ages are welcome and lunch will be served. Children and teens will attend breakout sessions with age-appropriate activities and must be accompanied by an adult.

Reservations are requested by Jan. 13, but walk-ins are welcome. For reservations, call 800-720-2557 or visit the events page at concordialm.org.

Thank you

The residents of Dalton’s Edge Apartments in Tarentum would like to thank the men and women from Brackenridge American Legion who came caroling over the holidays at the apartments.

Calendar

Apollo/East Vandergrift

Today: Apollo Area Historical Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the WCTU Building, 317 N. Second St. New members welcome.

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.

Arnold

Saturday: 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.

Gilpin 

Jan. 10: A Red Cross community blood drive will be from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Gilpin Volunteer Firehall, 113 Firehall Road. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code GTVFD.

Harrison

Jan. 7: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host a New Year’s Resolution Bingo for students in fifth to 12^th grade from 4 to 5 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Participants will make bingo cards with new year’s resolutions on them and there will be an opportunity to give input on planning new programs for teens in the new year. Reservations required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Jan. 11: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer a craft workshop to make beaded snowflakes from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Children in fourth to 12^th grade welcome. Reservation required by Jan. 10. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Jefferson Township 

Today: Bingo will be at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 754 N. Pike Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Proceeds benefit post and auxiliary projects.

New Kensington 

Today and Saturday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Items available include clothing for all members of the family, shoes, linens, purses and handbags. Household items, dishes, appliances and books will no longer be accepted. Donations welcome during business hours only. Do not leave donations at the door.

Saxonburg

Saturday: South Butler Community Library will sponsor a family trivia event and sing-along with Disney favorites at 10:30 a.m. at the library, 240 W. Main St. There will be Disney door prizes. Reservations appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome. Receive an additional raffle ticket for making a reservation. Reservations: 724-352-4810 or director@southbutlerlibrary.org.

Springdale

Jan. 9: Springdale Free Public Library will have a Family Fun Night at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Law Enforcement Appreciation Day will be celebrated. There will be a craft and a visit with a local police officer. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

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.

Jan. 11: The Masons are selling tickets for a 50-50 raffle to benefit the lodge scholarship program. The winning number will be drawn at the Jan. 11 pancake breakfast at the lodge, 307 Lock St., second floor. Cost: $2; six for $10. Tickets: send a check with “raffle” in the memo line made out to Pollock Lodge No. 502, 307 Lock St., Tarentum PA 15084.

West Deer

Friday: A family Movie Night with popcorn will be at 7 p.m. at East Union Community Center, 292 East Union Road. Bring a blanket, pillow or chair. Details: eastunionchurch.org.

Winfield 

Today: The Matrona Family Resource Center at Cabot Church, 707 Winfield Road, will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. New and gently used clothing in sizes preemie through 10/12 will be available, as well as strollers, car seats, toys and more. No reservations required. Details: 724-524-1809 or tinyurl.com/mw9kd9cp.