The Stroller, Dec. 23, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Community safety night planned in Kiski Township

A community safety night with Damsel in Distress will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 5 at Apollo Free Methodist Church, 1027 Route 56, Kiski Township.

The program will focus on situational awareness, city safety and learning how to prepare, protect and prevent harmful situations. Reservations are required. For reservations, call 724-478-3025.

Apollo Meals on Wheels seeking volunteers

Apollo Area Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteers to help prepare meals and deliver meals to clients.

Hours for kitchen help are 7 to 9 a.m. and drivers 9 to 11 a.m., both Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays. For details, call the office at 724-478-3117.

Calendar

Apollo

Dec. 26 to Jan. 6: St. James Parish is selling tickets for a 12-day lottery giveaway. Cost: $10, includes two numbers. The winning numbers will be the first officially drawn 7 p.m. Pa. Lottery Pick-3 number from Dec. 26 to Jan. 6. Prizes will include cash and a variety of gift cards to local restaurants and businesses. Tickets: Linda, 724-882-8776 and in the parish office.

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. Cost: $25. A full kitchen menu will be available. Ticket deadline: today. Tickets: Shelby, 724-549-1601.

Apollo/East Vandergrift

Jan. 9: Our Lady, Queen of Peace and St. James Parishes will sponsor a bus trip to Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh. The bus will leave the St. James Church parking lot at 9 a.m. and will stay at the casino for five hours. Cost: $35, includes gratuity for the driver and $10 in free play. Participants must have a state-issued ID to receive the free play and must be at least 21. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-478-4958.

Arnold

Today through Dec. 29: The Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave., will be closed. Details: 878-847-5646.

Buffalo Township

Jan. 2: Zion Methodist Community Church will host a community replenishment blood drive for Buffalo Elementary School pupil Angelo Gehenio from 1 to 7 p.m. in the church Family Life Center, 438 Bear Creek Road. Appointments recommended. Bring ID. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or visit vitalant.org and search for group code UC664 or zip code 16055.

Lower Burrell 

Today: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature DJ Scott Heavner from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.

Middlesex Township

Jan. 8: Good Samaritan Hospice, a mission of Concordia Lutheran Ministries, will sponsor a free grief support group for adults from 4 to 5 p.m. Mondays Jan. 8 to Feb. 5 at its office, 116 Browns Hill Road, suite 100. Reservations required by Jan. 4. Reservations: Brittany Foy, 800-720-2557, ext. 4428. Details: Goodsamaritanhospice.org.

Tarentum

Monday through Jan. 3: Highlands Family Center will be closed for the holidays.

Upper Burrell 

Jan. 1: Upper Burrell and Export volunteer fire departments are selling 2024 lottery calendars Cost: $20, includes a chance to win $10,000 throughout the year. Daily amounts differ. Winning numbers will be the Pennsylvania Evening Pick 3 Daily Number. Tickets: ubvfc115training@gmail.com or visit UpperBurrellVFC115 on Facebook.

Vandergrift   

Wednesday: Vandergrift Public Library will sponsor a free program “Canvas & Cocoa” at 5:30 p.m. at the library. Youth and adults can select one of four design options to paint. A toddler free-style option is also available. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-568-2212.

Dec. 31: Vandergrift Public Library is conducting a 100,000 penny collection challenge through the end of the year. Bring your pennies to the library, 128C Washington Ave., or TinyCause or Champion’s Crusaiders Rescue. Funds raised will be split between the three organizations.