The Stroller, Nov. 23, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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HOPE Center accepting household donations
The Alle-Kiski HOPE Center is seeking donations of household items for the clients it serves. The center provides free and confidential services to survivors of domestic violence and their families.
Items most needed include bath sets containing a shower curtain, bathmat, toothbrush holder and soap dish, underwear, slippers in all sizes; hairbrushes, combs, lotion, lip balm, curling irons and new makeup.
Donations are accepted from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays at the administration office, 500 E. Eighth Ave., Tarentum. If you are ordering online, request delivery to this address. For details, call 724-224-1100 or visit akhopecenter.org.
Children’s pajama party fundraiser planned Dec. 6
The Freeport Area High School Swim Team will sponsor a parents night out Polar Express pajama party from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 409 Sarver Road, Buffalo Township
Children age 3 to 10 who are potty trained are welcome. Children should wear pajamas and bring a blanket to sit on. Pizza and popcorn will be served as the children watch “The Polar Express.” Cost is $25 for the first child and $15 for additional children from the same family.
Reservations are required by Dec. 2. For reservations, mail a check made out to Freeport Swim to Michael Altman, 127 Julia Road, Sarver PA 16055 or on PayPal at freeportswim@gmail.com.
People
Dr. Heidi Phillips, formerly of New Kensington, was named the first Dr. John A. Coyne Professor of Small Animal Surgery at the University of Illinois School of Veterinary Medicine. A 1993 graduate of Valley High School, New Kensington, where she was valedictorian, she completed her surgical training and veterinary degree at the University of Pennsylvania and is now the section head of the University of Illinois hospital’s small animal soft tissue surgery service. The daughter of Rene and Gisela Phillips of New Kensington, Dr. Phillips lives in Champaign, Ill., with her husband and daughter.
Calendar
Arnold
Today: 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
Sunday: Sons of the American Legion will serve an all-you-can-eat community breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon in the American Legion, 845 E. First Ave. Cost: $10; younger than 10, $6.
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
Monday: The St. Mary, Mother of God Church Chess Club will meet from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Family Community Center, 407 Freeport Road. The club is free and you do not have to be a member of the parish to attend.
Harmar
Monday: A fundraiser to benefit the Riverview High School wrestling team, which includes athletes from Springdale Jr.-Sr. High School, will be from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at Primanti Brothers, 6 Anchor Drive. Twenty percent of your order will be donated. Orders: order.primantibros.com and use the code DINE2DONATE.
Harrison
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.
Dec. 7: Participants are being sought for the Christmas parade planned at 1 p.m. in the township. Groups, organizations and families are welcome. Details: harrisontownshiprb@gmail.com.
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.
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 Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the Memory Lane band from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.
New Kensington
Monday: Peoples Library will host “Construction Crew,” an hour of play with building supplies, at 1 p.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. Details: 724-339-1021.
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.
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
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.
Tarentum
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.
Upper Burrell
Dec. 7: The Upper Burrell Senior Citizens Holiday Luncheon will be from noon to 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church banquet hall, 3740 Seventh Street Road. Free for township residents 62 and older. Reservations required by Friday. Reservations: 724-335-3517.
Vandergrift
Today: 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.
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.