The Stroller, Dec. 10, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Saxonburg church to present Christmas cantata

Saxonburg Memorial Presbyterian Church, 100 W. Main St., will present its annual free Christmas cantata in person and online at 7 p.m. Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday.

Selections will range from classical to contemporary with a string orchestra, house band and masked singers. The in-person audience will be limited to adhere to current health guidelines and face masks are required.

Registration is required at Saxonburg.org/Christmas to attend in person. To watch live online, click on the YouTube link at Saxonburg.org/Christmas or go to your YouTube app and search for Saxonburg Memorial Presbyterian Church. Access will also be available on Facebook at facebook.com/saxonburgmpc.

Harrison diaper pantry plans monthly drive-up distribution

The Diaper Pantry at Christ Our Hope Anglican Church, Harrison, will distribute diapers 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, 926 Painter Ave., and at Sheldon Park, both in Natrona Heights.

Recipients must drive up and remain in their vehicles.

First-time recipients must still provide present their own identification, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card.

Santa needs help: You can ‘adopt’ senior for Christmas

Concordia Lutheran Ministries has again opened its Adopt-A-Resident Program to the community.

Individuals, businesses and congregations may call the facility of their choice to “adopt” a resident and give him or her Christmas gifts. General gifts will also be accepted. The activities staff can suggest items that residents typically use.

Participating Valley locations and contacts are:

• Concordia at Cabot, Brandy Muth, 724-352-1571 ext. 8241 (skilled nursing residents), deadline is Tuesday; or Jaime White, ext. 8302 (personal care residents), deadline is Monday.

• Concordia of Fox Chapel, Kelly Ellena, 412-767-5808, deadline is Monday.

Local clothing closets closed due to virus epidemic

Three local clothing closets that help out the less fortunate in our communities are temporarily closed due to the increased numbers of covid-19 cases in the Valley.

They are:

• Christopher’s Light Children’s Charity will be closed at least through Jan. 11. No clothing donations are being accepted.

• The ClothesLine at Bethesda Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lower Burrell, will not be open until conditions improve. No clothing donations are being accepted.

• The New Kensington Clothes Closet will be closed until further notice.

Outdoor walk-thru Nativity planned Saturday

An outdoor walk-thru Nativity will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at New Beginnings United Methodist Church, 1559 Route 56, Kiski Township.

The event is sponsored by Vandergrift and New Beginnings United Methodist churches and will include live animals, scripture and a bagged snack. Social distancing and face masks are required.

Stuff-A-Trailer collection to benefit Allegheny Family Network

A Stuff a Trailer toy collection will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday in Heights Plaza, Natrona Heights, Harrison, near Wendy’s Restaurant to benefit Allegheny Family Network.

Sponsored by the Protectors of the Phoenix MM, items needed include unwrapped toys, diapers, baby food and family supplies.

Allegheny Family Network supports parents raising children with mental or behavioral health challenges.

Calendar

Apollo:

Saturday: A vendor fair will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. James Parish Hall, 109 Owens View Ave. Details: 724-478-4958

East Deer

Today: East Deer Commissioners will meet at 7:30 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Citizen comments should be sent to eastdeermanager@outlook.com by 2 p.m. today. Details: 724-224-3434

Harrison

Tuesday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will present a virtual performance of the Who Knew? program, “Ethnic Holiday Traditions,” at 6 p.m. online. Registration required. Registration: 724-226-3491 or alleghenyvalleylibrary.org

Kiski Township 

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

Today: 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.

New Kensington

Today: 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. This week’s dinner is sponsored by an anonymous donor. Those picking up meals are reminded to observe social distancing while they wait in line. There will be no dinners Dec. 24 or 31.

Monday: New Kensington Council rescheduled the Dec. 7 regular meeting to be at 7 p.m. Dec. 14 online at Zoom.us. Details: 724-337-4523

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

Upper Burrell

Dec. 19: The Upper Burrell Senior Citizen Holiday Drive-thru event for township residents will be from 2 to 4 p.m. at the township building. Registration required today. Registration: 724-337-8004

Vandergrift 

Wednesday: 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. Wednesday and the drawing will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday on Facebook. Tickets: stop in at the library, 128C. Washington Ave., or visit Venmo online.

Through Dec. 30: Vandergrift Public Library, 128C Washington Ave., is holding a holiday book sale. Cost: $3 per bag; used puzzles and audio books, $1. Details: 724-568-2212

Washington Township

Today: Washington Township Supervisors will meet at 7 p.m. at the township building, 285 Pine Run Road. Details: 724-727-3515

Cancellation

Lower Burrell

Lower Burrell Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary has canceled the Dec. 13 Christmas party and the Dec. 21 meeting. The next meeting is planned Jan. 18.