The Stroller, Dec. 1, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Vandergrift VFW collecting donations for veterans’ shelter

Vandergrift Veterans of Foreign Wars is collecting food and small gifts to be donated to the Mechling-Shakley Veterans Center in Sugarcreek Township, Armstrong County.

The shelter offers housing, therapy and occupational rehabilitation for homeless veterans and relies solely on donations.

A drop-off box is located behind the outer doors of the VFW, 141-143 Sumner Ave.

Salvation Army accepting registrations for toy distribution

Allegheny Valley Salvation Army is accepting registrations for its children’s Christmas toy distribution.

Children must be 13 or younger and live in the following zip codes, 15006., 15014. 15030, 15032, 15049, 15065, 15075, 15076, 15084 and 15238.

To register call social worker Victoria at 724-224-6310, ext. 1. Deadline to register is Monday.

Toy donations can be made through the Walmart at walmart.com/registry/registryforgood/welcome. Search for Allegheny Valley Salvation Army Treasure for Good.

Free webinar offered for local small business owners

The Corner Launchbox, New Kensington, will offer a free online seminar on tax incentives for local businesses at 10 a.m. Dec. 9.

Programs to be discussed include Opportunity Zone, keystone Innovation Zone, New Markets Tax Credit and LERTA and Tax Increment Financing.

Registration is required. To register, visit The Corner on Facebook.

Washington Township collecting for Toys for Alle-Kiski Kids

Donations of new, unwrapped toys for Toys for Alle-Kiski Kids can be dropped off in a bin at the main entrance of the Washington Township Municipal Building, 285 Pine Run Church Road.

The bin will be available until Dec. 11.

Springdale Free Public Library closed this week, cancels events

Springdale Free Public Library will be closed this week and will reopen at noon Monday.

Books can be returned to the outside drop bin and fines will be waived this week. The holiday family party scheduled for Friday is canceled. In-person children’s library programming is suspended until after the first of the new year.

Calendar

Apollo

Thursday: Apollo Area Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. in the WCTU Building, 317 N. Second St.

Apollo-Ridge School District

Today: Apollo-Ridge School Board will conduct the reorganization meeting at 6:30 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Access information: apolloridge.com

Brackenridge

Thursday: Brackenridge Council will conduct a public meeting at 5:30 p.m. online at Zoom.us to hear public comments on the Joint Comprehensive Plan with Brackenridge, Harrison and Tarentum. The regular council meeting will be immediately afterward. Access information: Brackenridgeboro.com

Burrell School District

Today: Burrell School Board will conduct the reorganization and regular meetings at 7 p.m. online. Access information: burrell.k12.pa.us/board

Deer Lakes School District

Today: Deer Lakes School Board will conduct the reorganization and regular meetings at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Access information: deerlakes.net

Frazer

Today: Frazer Supervisors will meet at 7 p.m. in the township office, 592 Pittsburgh Mills Circle, Pittsburgh Mills Mall. Details: 724-274-4202

Freeport

Wednesday: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from noon to 3 p.m. at the church. Winter clothing is available. Cash only. Donations must be laundered. Details: 724-295-2476

Harrison

Wednesday: Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank will be open to anyone in need from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Pull into the center parking lot and food will be placed into your vehicle. Senior boxes are now being distributed Wednesdays instead of Thursdays. Those who are not yet registered should come after 3 p.m. Proof of income is no longer required. Donations: avaoc.org/donate/financial-support/

Dec. 8: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer a virtual presentation of, “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” performed by Stage Right online at 6:30 p.m. Registration required. Access information will be emailed. Registration: 724-226-3491 or eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=ALVALLEY&curID=466653

Kiski Area School District

Wednesday: Kiski Area School Board will hold the reorganization meeting at 7 p.m. online followed by the agenda meeting. Details and access information: 724-842-0457 or john.tedorski@kiskiarea.com

Kiski Township

Dec. 21: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department is accepting orders for pies, nut logs and pumpkin rolls from The Pie Shoppe in Laughlintown. Varieties: chocolate meringue, coconut meringue, lemon meringue, apple, dutch apple, blackberry, wild blueberry, razzleberry, cherry, peach, raisin, and pumpkin and pumpkin rolls, all $9.50; nut logs and pecan pies, $12. Paid orders due Dec. 9. Pickup: Dec. 21 at the firehall. Details and orders: call or text Morgan, 724-466-2812

Dec. 31: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Company is selling 2021 lottery calendars to benefit the company building fund. Cost: $30. Details: 724-478-4210

Leechburg  

Wednesday: 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. Basic computer skills required. Ancestry.com and Newspaper.com are available. Details: Judy, 724-681-9154

Thursdays: A New Path Al-Anon Family Group, a free, confidential program for anyone whose life has been affected by someone else’s drinking, will meet at 7 p.m. in First United Methodist Church, 251 Main St. Face masks and social distancing required.

Dec. 13: Leechburg Elks will host a vendor bingo at 1 p.m. at the lodge, 228 Market St. Doors open at noon. Admission: $20, includes 11 games with vendor prizes and one $250 must-go jackpot game. Food and beverages will be sold and there will be a silent auction, 50/50 raffle and small games of chance. Players must be at least 18 years old. Tickets: Ruth, 724-422-4913 or the lodge, 724-842-8071

Lower Burrell

Dec. 13: Lower Burrell Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary will hold its Christmas party at 1 p.m. at the post, Wildlife Lodge Road. All members welcome. Details and reservation information: see the post bulletin board.

New Kensington

Today: The Redevelopment Authority of New Kensington will meet at 7 p.m. online at Zoom. us. Meeting ID: 810 8147 7535. Phone access: 646-558-8656

Thursday: Knead Community Café in New Kensington will hand out free grab-and-go dinners from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the café, 1011 Barnes St. Arnold Furniture is this week’s sponsor. Those picking up meals are reminded to observe social distancing while they wait in line.

Oakmont

Dec. 9: A Vitalant community blood drive will be from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Oakmont Borough Building, 767 Fifth St. Appointments strongly recommended. Donations are tested for covid-19 antibodies. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or visit the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org and search with group code C5300082

Tarentum

Today: Tarentum Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed multi-municipal comprehensive plan at 5:30 p.m. followed by the combined meeting at municipal building, 318 Second Ave. Details: 724-224-1818, ext. 100

Wednesday: Tarentum Elks will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open.

Wednesdays: BridgePoint Church, 400 E. Ninth Ave., will host a parent-led learning pod from 1 to 4 p.m. in the church hall located on the lower level. Free high-speed internet, meals and access to the church children’s library will be provided. Use the Corbet Street entrance.

Upper Burrell

Wednesday: Upper Burrell Supervisors will hold the regular meeting at 7 p.m. at the township building, 3735 Seventh St. Details: 724-335-3517

Vandergrift

Dec. 16: A Holly Jolly Holiday basket raffle will take place through Dec. 16 to benefit Vandergrift Public Library. The prize will include a gift certificate for a whole fresh turkey from Pounds Turkey Farm in Allegheny Township, gift cards from Oakmont Bakery and Shop N’ Save, Sweetlane Chocolate, holiday drink ware and wine, holiday décor and more. Cost: $5; or three for $10. Ticket sales close at 10 a.m. Dec. 16 and the drawing will be at 1 p.m. Dec. 16 on Facebook. Tickets: stop in at the library, 128C. Washington Ave., or visit Venmo online.

Cancellations

Kiski Township

Wednesday: Kiski Township Supervisors agenda meeting is canceled due to a lack of a quorum. The regular meeting will be Dec. 9.

Thursday: Kiski Township Planning Commission meeting is canceled.

East Deer

Thursday: East Deer Commissioners agenda meeting is canceled. The regular meeting will be Dec. 10.

New Kensington

Saturday: The Ladies Day planned at Knead Community Café is canceled.