The Stroller, Dec. 1, 2019: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Vilija Dinner planned at Tarentum church

Holy Martyrs Parish, Tarentum, will host a traditional Vilija Dinner at 7 p.m. Dec. 7 at the church, 353 W. Ninth Ave.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $16. The menu will include baked fish, pierogies, farina, bobalky, sauerkraut and mushroom soup, oplatki with garlic and honey, stewed prunes walnuts and apples, homemade bread and butter, nut and poppy seed rolls and beverages. There will be entertainment and door prizes.

For tickets, call 724-224-0770 or 724-224-1626. Ticket deadline is Wednesday.

Free diapers available to local families

Highlands Family Center is partnering with the Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank to provide free diapers to local families.

Free diapers will be distributed from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month at the center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., Tarentum.

Bring your child or your child’s birth certificate. There is a limit of one distribution per child per month.

Donations to the effort are also being accepted. Diapers can be dropped off at the center during business hours. For details, call the center at 724-224-9006.

Feline spay and neuter clinic planned for Dec. 21

Homeless Cat Management Team will sponsor a Fast Track spay and neuter clinic Dec. 21 at the clinic, 207 Allegheny St., Tarentum.

Fast Track clinics are for any cat that needs a low-cost spay or neuter. Cost is $30 for feral cats. Cost for rescue and pet cats is $40 for males and $55 for females, and includes surgery, pain medications, flea treatment and rabies vaccine. Only feral cats are ear-tipped. Other vaccines and services are available at a separate cost.

Registration is required. To register, call 412-321-4060 and leave a message. A volunteer will return your call and complete the registration process. This may take a few days.

Feral cats must arrive in a standard humane box trap. Rescue and owned cats can arrive in carriers, one cat per carrier.

Clinics are sponsored by individuals, businesses and donations. Volunteers and donations are always welcome. To volunteer or donate, call 412-321-4060 and leave a message or visit homelesscat.org.

Calendar

Arnold

Friday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is taking orders for its potato and kraut pierogi sale. Orders will be taken from 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Pickup will be from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Friday at the church. Cost: $9 per dozen. Orders: 724-339-9257

Harrison

Tuesday: Disabled American Veterans will meet at 1 p.m. at the Natrona Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Drive. Members and guests welcome.

Lower Burrell

Tuesday: Bethesda Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lower Burrell, will offer, “Prime Time for Seniors,” from 1 to 4 p.m. at the church, 3084 Leechburg Road. Anyone who is at least 55 years old is welcome to share conversation, a card game, puzzles and crafts. Details: 724-335-0559

Murrysville

Tuesday: The Greater Pittsburgh chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will host a caregiver support group at 10 a.m. at Murrysville Library, 4130 Sardis Road. Details: Nicole, 412-334-7936 or ngarritano@granehospice.com

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