The Stroller, Dec. 11, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Pajama Project seeks pajama donations

The Rotary Club of Leechburg and Interact Club of Leechburg Area High School are sponsoring the Pajama Project collection through Monday in the Leechburg area.

Donations of new pajamas in all sizes and men’s sleep pants will be accepted at the following locations: Sprankle’s Market, Coco Coffeehouse, Nextier Bank, Leechburg Floral, Kiski Valley Church of God, First Baptist Church, Leechburg Public Library, Tisha’s Salon and Spa Bar, the Moose and Elks lodges and the Leechburg High School nurse’s office, all in Leechburg; Christ the King Church, Hunt’s Hilltop Service and Kalmar Motors, all in Gilpin.

Monetary donations may be sent to the Rotary Club of Leechburg, P.O. Box 163, Leechburg PA 15656. Pajamas will be sent to HAVIN, Children Youth and Families of Armstrong County and the Mechling-Shakley Veterans Center.

Boy Scouts Christmas tree sale continues in Allegheny Township

Boy Scout Troop 551 of Hyde Park is conducting its annual Christmas tree sale at Stanford Home Center, 1173 Route 356, Allegheny Township.

Hours are 4 to 8 p.m. weekdays, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 21, or until the trees are all sold. Types of trees available include Douglas fir, Frasier fir, concolor fir, Canaan fir, grand fir, Norway spruce, blue spruce and Siberian spruce. Prices begin at $35.

Proceeds will benefit Scouting activities.

Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church accepting donations

The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, Tarentum, is accepting donations of clothing for men, women and children, as well as purses, shoes and belts.

Donations will be accepted during Closet operating hours from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at the church, 305 Allegheny St., and by appointment.

For an appointment or to arrange a pickup, call the church at 724-224-9220. For details, visit the church website cpctarentum.org/donate.

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

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

New Kensington 

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

Vandergrift  

Wednesday: A Holly Jolly Holiday basket raffle will take place through Wednesday 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

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.