The Stroller, Dec. 23, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Classes offered by Concordia Institute for Lifelong Learning

Concordia Institute for Lifelong Learning is offering free classes for those of retirement age.

Classes will include history, technology, safe driving, creative writing, nature, crafting, elder law, flower arranging, tai chi, Silver Sneakers and many more. Some classes have a nominal fee.

For a catalog, visit concordiahaven.org or call Lynn at 724-352-1571, ext. 8518. Registrations are due Jan. 6.

Leechburg Area Pool accepting donations for water slide

Donations are being accepted by Leechburg Area Pool in Gilpin to fund the purchase of a new water slide.

To contribute, send a check to the pool at P.O. Box 624, Leechburg PA 15656. For details, visit Leechburg Area Pool on Facebook.

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: $30, includes a hot dog with kraut. Tickets: Shelby, 724-549-1601 or Gina, 724-594-6187.

Jan. 8: A vendor fair will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parish center at St. James Parish, 109 Owens View Ave. All vendors needed. Cost: $20 per table; without electricity, $15. Details: Linda, 724-882-8776.

Brackenridge

Today: A replenishment blood drive for Terry Spale will be from 1 to 6 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10^th 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

Jan. 6: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer an internet literacy class at 6 p.m. in-person at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd., Natrona Heights. Online access via Zoom.us also available. Learn how to stay safe while browsing the web, avoid scams and how anti-virus programs protect your devices. Reservations required. Reservations: visit the calendar tab at alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

New Kensington  

Saturday, Dec. 27 and Jan. 1: Community Clothes Closet will be closed for the holidays. The Closet will reopen Jan. 3.

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.

Springdale

Friday through Monday: Springdale Free Public Library will be closed for the Christmas holidays. The library will reopen Dec. 28 for normal hours. Details: 724-274-9729.

Dec. 28: The Tuesday Night Book Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. The selection will be, “Meet You In Hell,” by Les Standiford. Copies are available at the library. New members welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Upper Burrell   

Friday: 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.

Vandergrift

Thursday through Sunday: Vandergrift Public Library will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday and closed for the holiday Friday through Sunday.

Dec. 28: Vandergrift Public Library will host a free family paint night, “Canvas & Cocoa” at 6 p.m. at the library. Youth and their adults can choose one of four design options to paint. Toddler freestyle will be available. Hot cocoa and light snacks will be available. Space is limited and reservations are required. Reservations: 724-568-2212.