The Stroller, Dec. 20, 2019: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Free Christmas dinners planned

Free holiday dinners will be served in Lower Burrell, Harrison and Tarentum to the needy or those who might otherwise be eating alone.

• Abundant Joy Fellowship, 101 Allegheny St., Tarentum, 1 to 3 p.m. Christmas Day. Reservations are suggested, but not required. Children will receive a gift. For reservations, call 724-224-5715.

• Lower Burrell American Legion, 1100 Wildlife Lodge Road, noon to 5 p.m. Christmas Day. Hosted by the post American Legion Riders. Menu: ham, pierogies, green beans almondine, desserts and more. Coffee, tea and soft drinks will be available. No alcoholic beverages, please. Public welcome.

• Calvary Baptist Church, 1207 Pacific Ave., Harrison, 3 p.m. Sunday at the church. Side dishes welcome. Children 10 and younger will receive a gift. Reservations required. Reservations: text 814-243-2847 or 724-826-0051. Donations will be accepted for Joe and Analiza Jewart, for the immigration and transport of their daughter, Michaella.

Valley High School baseball team offers camp for students

The 2020 Valley High School Baseball Camp for students in first through ninth grade will be Sundays in January at the high school, New Kensington.

Boys and girls in first through fifth grade will meet from 9 to 11 a.m. and those in sixth through ninth grade from 1 to 3 p.m.

Cost is $30 per child per session in advance and $35 per session at the door. Discounted price for all sessions is $100.

For a registration form and details, text 412-956-4483 with your name and email address. Proceeds will benefit the baseball program.

Christmas concert planned Sunday in Freeport

St. Mary, Mother of God Parish, Freeport, will host a free evening of Christmas music with several local choirs at 6 p.m. Sunday at the church, 608 High St.

Choirs participating include St. Mary and St. Joseph, both in New Kensington, Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Harrison, and the Freeport Area Senior High School Concert Choir.

There will also be a sing-along for the audience. A reception will be afterward in the parish hall.

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Avonmore

Dec. 31: A New Year’s Eve party will be from 6 to 9 p.m. at Avonmore Senior Center, 458 Railroad Ave. Cost: $12; children, $5. Dinner will be served and there will be music, games, silent auction and activities. Paid reservations required. Public welcome. Reservations: 724-697-4014

Frazer

Saturday and Sunday: Three Rivers Greyhounds will have meet-and-greet events from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. the Panera entrance to Pittsburgh Mills Mall. Come out and meet the dogs by the Christmas mall train.

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