The Stroller, Dec. 24, 2019: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Special visitor set to visit the Alle-Kiski Valley tonight

Hopefully the clouds will hold off in the Alle-Kiski Valley tonight. Many children – and adults – will have their eyes focused on the skies looking for a special visitor!

HOPE Center seeks donations

Throughout the winter months the HOPE Center will need donations of new pajamas, slippers, underwear and socks, underwear for all sizes and genders, full-size shampoo and body wash, hair brushes, combs and Chapstick. Donations can be for males or females in all children’s sizes, from infants to teenagers.

Donations can be dropped off from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday in the HOPE Center administration building, 500 E. Eighth Ave., Tarentum. To schedule a drop off time outside of these hours, call 724-224-1100.

Calendar

Buffalo Township

Thursday: Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) will meet at 5:30 p.m. in Evangel Heights Assembly of God, 120 Beale Road, Sarver. Details: Joyce, 724-295-9407

Kittanning

Thursday: A free confidential support group for survivors of sexual assault will meet from 10 to 11 a.m. at the HAVIN office. Topics will include warning signs, relationships, boundaries, support systems and safety planning. Reservations required. Directions and reservations: 724-548-8888, 800-841-8881 or visit havinpa.org

Leechburg

Thursday: Al-Anon, 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.

Information for The Stroller may be dropped off or mailed at least a week in advance to: The Stroller, Valley News Dispatch, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084, email vndnews@tribweb.com or fax 724-226-4677.