The Stroller, Dec. 26, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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HOPE Center accepting donations

The Alle-Kiski HOPE Center is seeking donations for the clients it serves. The center provides free and confidential services to survivors of domestic violence and their families.

Items in need include pull-up diapers in sizes 4, 5 and 6; underwear, pajamas and slippers in all sizes and genders; hair brushes, baby monitors, lotion, lip balm, curling irons, kitchen towels and pot holders.

Donations will be accepted from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays at the administration office, 500 E. Eighth Ave., Tarentum. If you are ordering online, request delivery to this address. For details, call 724-224-1100 or visit akhopecenter.org.

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.

Wednesdays and Saturdays: Apollo Area Historical Society Museum, 317 N. Second St., is open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations of paper towels, stamps, envelopes, cleaning supplies, colored copy paper and trash bags are welcome. Details: ApolloPAHistory@gmail.com.

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.

Brackenridge

Wednesday: Al-Anon will meet at 8 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10th Ave. The group offers help and hope for families and friends of alcoholics.

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.

Wednesday: Peoples Library will offer a coloring program for adults at 2 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Supplies are provided, but feel free to bring your own. 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.

Wednesday: Peoples Library will offer a coloring program for adults at 2 p.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. Supplies are provided, but feel free to bring your own. 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

Wednesday: The Elks will host bingo at 6:30 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. The kitchen is open to the public from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Menu: elks644.org/elks-kitchen-1. Orders: 724-226-1644 by 8:15 p.m.

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.

Washington Township

Wednesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 6 p.m. at Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380.