The Stroller, Dec. 17, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Live Nativity planned Sunday in Tarentum
Abundant Joy Fellowship, 101 Allegheny St., Tarentum, will present an outdoor live Nativity from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the church.
There will be live animals, refreshments and crafts.
Pet food, supply collection for local animal rescues ends Monday
A Pups and Paws collection drive will continue through Monday at the Citizens Bank located inside Giant Eagle in Allegheny Township.
Items collected will be donated to Champions Crusaders Rescue in Parks and Animal Protectors in New Kensington. Items needed most include any brand of wet or dry dog and cat food, blankets, towels, training treats, pet toys, Nylabones, canned pumpkin, canned chicken, uncooked white rice, and creamy peanut butter that does not contain xylitol.
For details, contact Brittany McLaughlin at brittanymarie147@gmail.com.
Harvest Church to host Guy Penrod in concert
Gospel singer Guy Penrod and comedian Mickey Bell will perform a concert at 6 p.m. Sunday at Harvest Church, 143 Reed Road, West Kittanning.
Venue doors open at 4:30 p.m. and auditorium doors will open at 5 p.m. Penrod was the former lead singer of the Gaither Vocal Band.
Tickets are $27 and are available at harvestpa.org/events.
Arnold Firemen to collect for Salvation Army
Arnold Firemen will accept donations for the Salvation Army beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday along Drey Street and Freeport Road.
Milestone
• Happy Birthday to Helen Hutchison of Harmar Village, Harmar, formerly of Apollo, who is celebrating her 101st birthday today.
Calendar
Apollo
Dec. 31: Apollo Hose Co. No. 2 will host a New Year’s Eve bingo at 8 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The kitchen will be open with a full menu. There will be four Early Bird games, 17 regular games, four specials and a must-go jackpot that will pay $500. Cost: $25, includes a hot dog with kraut, if purchased by Dec. 22, after Dec. 22, $30. Tickets: Shelby, 724-549-1601 or Gina, 724-594-6187.
Brackenridge
Thursday: A replenishment blood drive for Terry Spale will be from 1 to 6 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10th Ave. Appointments recommended. Bring ID. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or Dawn Spale at 724-224-2224 or dspale@alleghenyhealth.com or visit vitalant.org and click on the Schedule Now or New Donor buttons. Search for group code Z0021156.
Harrison
Today: Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 6 p.m., and there will be specials, a 50/50 raffle and final game jackpot.
Leechburg
Saturday: The annual Christmas craft and bake sale will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Holy Innocents Anglican Church, 366 Third St. Cookies, homemade soups and pierogies will be sold. Dine in or take out. Preordered cookie trays will be available for pick up. Details: 724-882-2665.
Saturday: The Clothing Closet at First Lutheran Church, 358 Main St., will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All items are 20 cents each. Customers should wear a face mask and bring a bag. Clothing donations welcome.
Lower Burrell
Saturday: A luncheon bingo will be at 1 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Doors open at 11 a.m. Admission includes lunch at 12:30 p.m., 15 games that win $20 each; four specials that win $30 each; and a $100 must-go jackpot. Details: 724-335-4131.
Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the Memory Lane band from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.
Manor
Tuesday: The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek will sponsor a free Winter Solstice hike and craft at 6 p.m. at the center, 142 Kerr Road. The group will make lanterns and there will be children’s activities. Reservations required. Reservations: armstrongcenter.org/odc-events.
New Kensington
Saturday and Monday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., is open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and offers clothing for all members of the family, uniforms for students at Mary Queen of Apostles School, shoes, purses, household items, linens and blankets. Visit the new home store. First-time customers receive 15 free items. Donations accepted during open hours only. Take a free chance on a monthly basket raffle.
Jan. 8: A spaghetti dinner to benefit lung cancer patient Chris Ploski and his wife Emily will be at the Eagles, 2134 Freeport Road. Gift basket donations are being accepted for a silent auction. Details: Davis, 412-378-6296 or the Eagles, 724-335-7811.
Parks
Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will host a Music Night for members and guests from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. Bring your favorite stringed instrument and sing along. Refreshments available. Details: 724-845-2390.
Monday: An American Red Cross Blood community blood drive will be from noon to 5:30 p.m. at St. Paul Highfield Lutheran Church, 1595 Dime Road. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org.
Tarentum
Saturday: The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A dollar breakfast and used jewelry sale will be from 8 a.m. to noon. Details: 724-224-9220.
Details: 724-224-9220.
Sunday and Tuesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St. An opportunity for silent prayer will be at 6:30 p.m.
Upper Burrell
Dec. 24: Upper Burrell Volunteer Fire Company and Vigilant Hose Company of Port Vue are sponsoring a $15,000 cash raffle. Winning number will be the Dec. 24 Pa. Lottery Pick 4 number. Cost: $20 for eight numbers. Tickets: send a private message on the company Facebook page.
Washington Township
Today: Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 4078 Route 66. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and sales start at 6 p.m. Free coffee. The kitchen will be open. Players must be at least 18 or accompanied by an adult. This will be the last bingo until next year.
West Deer
Sunday and Monday: Santa will travel through the township with the volunteer fire companies Sunday and Monday. Schedule: Sunday, begins at 4 p.m. through the Cedar Ridge Plan, Grouse Run, Steeplechase, Shoff Farms and Lager Farms. Monday visits will begin at 6 p.m. and proceed through Fawn Haven No. 2 and 3, Hytyre Farms, Hunt Club, Whispering Pines, Copper Creek, Bairdford and the Links at Deer Run.
West Leechburg
Sunday: Santa Claus will ride through the borough with the firemen from 1 to 4 p.m.
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