The Stroller, Dec. 16, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Santa to visit Kiski Township

Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department will host a drive-thru with Santa Claus from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at the firehall, 1037 Route 56.

Township children who are younger than 11 are welcome to greet Santa from the safety of their vehicle. Treat bags will be distributed.

Festival of Trees raffle goes online this year

Allegheny Valley Hospital Auxiliary is hosting its annual Festival of Trees raffle to benefit patient care projects at the hospital.

Each hospital department decorates a tree to be raffled off. Trees are in the hospital lobby and photos are posted online at AVHAuxFOT.givesmart.com. This year’s themes include An Olde Fashioned Christmas, Christmas Under the Pharma-sea, Grinch, Lucky Lotto, Candy Cane, Over the River and Through the Woods, Star Trek and This is Us.

Tickets are $1 each, 6 for $5 or 25 for $10 and may be purchased at AVHAuxFOT.givesmart.com through Friday when the drawing will be conducted. Winners receive a fully decorated tree.

Springdale Free Public Library cancels adult programming

Springdale Free Public Library has canceled all adult programming until after the first of the new year.

For details, call 724-274-9729.

Calendar

Harmar 

Thursday: Harmar Supervisors will meet at 7 p.m. online. Access information: harmartownship-pa.gov

Harrison

Today: 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 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/

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: 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.

Lower Burrell

Friday: Lower Burrell American Legion will sell takeout food from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday at the post, 1100 Wildlife Lodge Road. The featured item will be a fish sandwich. Pickup customers should use the guest entrance in the banquet hall. Walk-ins welcome. Orders: 724-339-9417, from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday.

Parks

Thursday: Parks Township Sportmen’s Club will have its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. New members welcome. Details: 724-845-2390 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Springdale Township

Thursday: Springdale Township Commissioners will conduct a special meeting at 4:30 p.m. at the township building, 100 Plate Drive, to consider the 2021 proposed budget. The public is encouraged to attend online at Zoom.us. Access information: springdaletwp.us/events.html

Tarentum 

Today: 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.

Vandergrift  

Today: 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

Washington Township

Thursday: Washington Township Municipal Authority will meet at 7 p.m. in the municipal building, 285 Pine Run Church Road. Details: 724-727-3515