The Stroller, Dec. 13, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Children’s charity conducting calendar fundraiser

Superheroes Believe in Miracles, a charity that serves children facing illness, disability or limitations is selling 2021 calendars that feature 13 children dressed up as their favorite superhero.

Calendars cost $10 plus $7 shipping if mailed. Pickup can be arranged in the Valley. To order, visit superheroesbelieveinmiracles.com.

Stuff-the-Cruiser event planned in Gilpin

A Stuff-The-Cruiser event to benefit Toys for Tots will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Gilpin Dollar General, 325 Route 66.

New, unwrapped toys will be accepted. Allegheny Toys for Tots is sponsored by the Allegheny Valley Marine Corps League No. 827.

Knead Community Café accepting donations

Knead Community Café, New Kensington, is accepting donations to help the daily operation of the café, 1011 Barnes St.

Items on the café’s wish list include: Clorox wipes, gallon containers of white vinegar, disposable latex or nitrile gloves size large or extra-large, white premium napkins, 6x6-inch or 9x9-inch single compartment Styrofoam hinged takeout containers, foil sheet wraps, instant iced mix with lemon and sugar, Tide or Gain laundry powdered detergent and Sam’s Club gift cards.

Donations will be accepted during business hours 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. A contactless wish list is also listed on Amazon.

Animal Protectors conducting Sarris candy sale

Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley is selling Sarris candy bars for $1.

Four flavors are available and they make great stocking stuffers. To buy or sell candy for Animal Protectors, email ezappa@animalprotectors.net.

Help available from HOPE Center hotline

If social distancing has forced you into an unsafe situation, help is available by calling the Alle-Kiski HOPE Center 24-hour hotline at 724-224-1266.

The hotline provides information about domestic violence, community resources, safety planning, support and more.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Monday: Allegheny Township Supervisors will hold the regular meeting at 7 p.m. online. Access information: primm@alleghenytownship.net

Allegheny Valley

Tuesday: The Allegheny Valley chapter of the Women’s Business Network will meet at 8 a.m. online. Those attending can learn how the group supports the success and growth of women in business. Reservations required. Reservations and sign on information: Susan Kinger, 412-782-4848 or skinger607@dollarbank.com

Arnold

Tuesday: Arnold Council will meet at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Meeting ID: 849 6857 6450. Details: 724-337-4441

Bell 

Monday: Bell Township Supervisors will conduct the regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the borough building, 2324 Route 380.

Cheswick

Tuesday: Cheswick Council will conduct the regular meeting at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Comments should be emailed to boroughsecretary@cheswick.us. Access information: Cheswick.us

Gilpin

Monday: Gilpin Supervisors will meet at 7 p.m. online. Residents can view the meeting on the Facebook page Charlie Stull, Supervisor.

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 Area School District

Monday: Kiski Area School Board will conduct the regular meeting at 7 p.m. online. Access information: call 724-842-0457 or email john.tedorski@kiskiarea.com by 11 a.m. Monday

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

Lower Burrell 

Monday: Lower Burrell Council will meet at 7 p.m. in the municipal building, 2800 Bethel St. Details: 724-335-9875

New Kensington 

Monday: New Kensington Council will meet at 7 p.m. at Zoom.us. Access information: 724-337-4523

Oklahoma Borough

Monday: Oklahoma Borough Council will meet at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Comments and details: oklaboro@verizon.net or 724-567-5727

Tarentum

Tuesday: Tarentum Council will meet at 6 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Meeting ID: 724 224 1818. Audio only: call 301-715-8592. Details: 724-224-1818, ext. 115

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