The Stroller, Dec. 25, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Merry Christmas!

“For it is good to be children sometimes, and never better than at Christmas, when its mighty Founder was a child Himself.” - Charles Dickens, “A Christmas Carol.”

A very Merry Christmas to all our loyal readers and their families. Have a blessed and safe holiday season.

- Carol Pinto-Smith

Roaring Run Watershed Association selling 2023 calendars

Roaring Run Watershed Association is conducting a 2023 calendar fundraiser.

Calendars are $10 and contain photographs of scenery from the Watershed and riverside properties. For calendars and details, email roaringrun@gmail.com or stop in at the Creekside Diner, 4695 Route 66, Washington Township.

Calendar

Apollo

Tuesday: The Creative Writing Club at Apollo Memorial Library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave., will meet at 5 p.m. at the library. Membership is open to writers who are at least 13 years old. Details: 724-478-4214.

Dec. 31: Tickets are on sale for a New Year’s Eve bingo set for 8 p.m. at Apollo Hose Company No. 2, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Cost: $25 before Dec. 22; $30 at the door, includes hot dog and sauerkraut. Full kitchen will be available. There will be 17 regular games, four early birds, four specials, pull tabs and door prizes. Tickets: Shelby, 724-549-1601 or Gina, 724-594-6187.

Lower Burrell

Tuesday: Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave., will offer a Toddler Time for children 3 and younger and their caregivers at 1 p.m. at the library. Details: 724-339-1021.

New Kensington 

Tuesday: Peoples Library, 880 Barnes St., will offer a Toddler Time for children 3 and younger and their caregivers at 11 a.m. at the library. Details: 724-339-1021.

Oakmont

Tuesdays: Taking Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) meets at 6 p.m. at Oakmont United Methodist Church, 419 Maryland Ave. Monthly dues: $5; first meeting is free. Details: vrevilla@pointpark.edu.

Tarentum

Weekdays: Free food and hygiene items are available at Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., suite 12. Hours: noon to 8 p.m. Mondays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. Details: 724-224-9006.