The Stroller, Nov. 21, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Allegheny Township to celebrate the season
The Allegheny Township Light the Season celebration will be from 5:45 to 8 p.m. Friday at the community building, 136 Community Building Road.
There will be free hot dogs, popcorn, cookies and hot chocolate, music, crafts, games and the lighting of the Christmas tree. Santa Claus will be on hand from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
‘Frozen’ to be presented by MQA students
The drama department at Mary Queen of Apostles School will present “Frozen” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday in the Valley High School auditorium, 703 Stevenson Blvd., New Kensington.
Tickets are $12 and are general admission. The facility is wheelchair accessible. For tickets visit tinyurl.com/yeyrd9zt or at the door. Tickets at the door are cash only.
Santa needs help: You can ‘adopt’ a senior for Christmas
Concordia Lutheran Ministries has again opened its Adopt-A-Resident Program to the community.
Individuals, businesses or congregations may call the facility of their choice to “adopt” a resident and give him or her Christmas gifts. Gift suggestions include a sweatshirt, sweatpants, door wreath, stamps and stationery, digital clocks with large numbers, hair salon gift certificates and slippers and slipper socks.
Participating local locations and contacts are:
• Concordia at Cabot, Jaime White, 724-352-1571, ext. 8302 for personal care residents, deadline is Dec. 3.
• Concordia of Fox Chapel, Kelly Ellena or Sharon Scott for memory care, 412-767-5808, deadline for gifts, Dec. 10. Call in advance for assistance on what to donate.
Calendar
Arnold
Friday: A praise and worship service will be from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave. The Al Adams Band will lead worship.
Saturday: St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church will have a pop-up pierogi sale from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the church social hall, 1610 Kenneth Ave. Frozen and a limited amount of fresh pierogi will be available. Varieties: potato & cheese and sauerkraut, $14 per dozen. No orders will be accepted. Sales will be first come, first served.
Tuesday: A free community Thanksgiving meal will be from will be served from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave. Sponsored by St. George Orthodox Church.
Brackenridge
Today: Bingo will be at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave. Details: 724-994-6030.
Today: Allegheny Valley Salvation Army and Community Center will distribute free grab-and-go lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the center parking lot, 917 Brackenridge Ave. Free grocery items from Walmart and Aldi will be available. Everyone is welcome.
Friday : The American Legion Entertainment Committee is selling tickets for a $2,500 Christmas cash raffle. Winner will be the 7 p.m. Pa. Pick 3 lottery number. Cost: $10, includes two numbers. Tickets: 724-980-1745 or 724-224-8444.
Buffalo Township
Dec. 7: Buffalo Elementary School PTO is accepting vendor reservations for a holiday market. Reservations: tinyurl.com/532dp4kp.
East Vandergrift
Dec. 6: 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.
Freeport
Friday : A bingo to benefit the Freeport Community Park playground project will be at 6 p.m. at Laube Hall, 115 Community Park Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Must be 21. BYOB. Sponsored by Freeport Kiwanis, there will be food trucks, a basket raffle, door prizes including $1,000 and a 50-50. Winners must be present. Cost: $25, includes 5 bingo sheets, a dauber and entry into the door prize drawing. Tickets: avemiller916@gmail.com or visit Freeport Community Park Playground Project on Facebook.
Gilpin
Today: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.
Harrison
Friday: Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 6 p.m., and there will be specials, a 50-50 raffle and final game jackpot.
Dec. 1: Hilltop Hose Company will host a Breakfast with Santa and the Grinch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the fire station, 1501 Cambridge St. Cost: $10, includes breakfast and a photo. Details: fundraisers@hilltophose.org. Registration: tinyurl.com/muwjr375.
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.
Leechburg
Today: The free genealogy group at Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society will meet from 10 a.m. to noon at the museum, 118 First St. The group meets on the second and third Thursday of each month. Basic computer skills required. Details: Judy, wrighton154@yahoo.com.
Saturday: 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.
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.
Dec. 21: Holy Innocents Anglican Church, 366 Third St., is accepting orders for its annual Christmas bake sale. Orders are being taken for assorted homemade cookie trays. Cost: large trays, $40; small trays, $30. Order deadline: Nov. 30. Orders: 724-882-2665, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.
Lower Burrell
Today: The Chess Club at Peoples Library will meet at 4 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter St. Players age 8 to 18 of all skills levels welcome. Details: 724-339-1021.
Friday : A fall dance will be from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Super2 Productions will play oldies and more. The kitchen will be open with a special menu. Cost: $10, includes light snacks and non-alcoholic drinks. Public welcome. Tickets: at the lodge or at the door. Details: text 724-448-2506 or email NKMoose53@gmail.com.
Friday: Peoples Library will host “Construction Crew,” an hour of play with building supplies, at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details: 724-339-1021.
Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the Memory Lane band from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.
Oakmont
Dec. 3: A holiday grief and remembrance program will be at 6:30 p.m. at Riverside Community Church, 401 Allegheny Ave. Hosted by Burket-Truby Funeral Home, there will be prayer, music and a time of remembrance. To have your loved one honored, email seantruby@yahoo.com by Saturday. Families who were served by the funeral home will receive an invitation by email.
Parks Township
Today: Parks Township Sportsman Club Association will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. New members welcome.
Friday: Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. in the firehall, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m.
Sharpsburg
Nov. 27: Addiction Recovery Ministry will host a trivia night at 8 p.m. at the John Paul I Center, 201 Ninth St. Pizza and soft drinks will be available and prizes will be awarded to the top three teams. Admission: $10. Teams and individuals welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: Rosemarie, 412-378-9290 or rhaasarm@gmail.com.
Springdale
Today: Lower Valley Community Food Bank will distribute food from 1 to 3 p.m. from the rear entrance of the Springdale borough building, 325 School St. Do not arrive before 12:45 p.m. Anyone in need of food who lives in Springdale, Springdale Township, Cheswick, Harmar and the sections of Indiana Township and West Deer with a zip code of 15024 is welcome. New recipients can register on today.
Through Nov. 30: Springdale Free Public Library is collecting non-perishable food during November for donation to Lower Valley Food Bank. Items will be donated Dec. 3 in honor of Giving Tuesday. Details: 724-274-9729.
Vandergrift
Saturday: A free black light puppet show featuring the Let It Shine youth puppet ministry from Bethel United Methodist Church, Lower Burrell, will be at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 134 Custer Ave. Refreshments will be served afterward. Parking is available across the street from the church next to Fox’s Pizza. Details: 724-568-5575 or firstmethodist@comcast.net.
Verona
Friday: Verona Eagles will host bar bingo from 7 to 9 p.m. at the aerie, 315 James St. with proceeds to be donated to Speed Family Blessing Box and Pantry in Arnold. The kitchen will be open from 5 to 9 p.m. There will be an auction basket, handbag raffle and 50-50. Public welcome.
Washington Township
Nov. 28: The Kiski Valley Turkey Trot 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Run to benefit Kiski Area Youth Network will be Thanksgiving, Nov. 28 at Kunkle Park, 985 Pine Run Church Road. Serious and casual runners and walkers of all ages welcome. Proceeds benefit Kiski Area Youth Network. Registration: kvturkeytrot.com.
Friday: Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 4078 Route 66. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and sales start at 6 p.m. Free coffee. The kitchen will be open. Players must be at least 18 or accompanied by an adult.
West Deer
Saturday : The deacons of East Union Church, in cooperation with the West Deer Food Bank, will distribute Thanksgiving baskets to local families in need. Baskets can be sponsored for $75 each and include everything needed for dinner. No amount is too small. Cash, checks and Venmo accepted. Donations: 292 East Union Road, Cheswick PA 15024. Details: 724-265-1381.
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.