The Stroller, Dec. 29, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Christmas tree recycling locations announced

Several locations in the area will offer Christmas tree recycling.

They include:

• Allegheny Township: maintenance building, 1169 School Road, open drop-off available any time through Jan. 31. Non-residents welcome.

• Boyce Park, Plum: 8 a.m. to dusk through Jan. 14 at the soccer fields parking lot.

• Deer Lakes Park, West Deer: 8 a.m. to dusk through Jan. 14 in the Veterans Shelter parking lot

• Harrison Hills Park, Natrona Heights, Harrison: 8 a.m. to dusk through Jan. 14 in the parking lot at the intersection of Chipmunk and Cottontail drives.

• Hartwood Acres Park, Indiana Township: 8 a.m. to dusk through Jan. 14 in the Middle Road parking lot.

Trees should not be bagged and decorations and lights should be removed.

Calendar

Apollo

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.

Saturday : 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

Today: Peoples Library will host an arts and crafts hour for children 6 and younger and their caregivers at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. No reservations required. Details: 724-339-1021.

New Kensington 

Today: Peoples Library will host an arts and crafts hour for children 6 and younger and their caregivers at 11 a.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. No reservations required. Details: 724-339-1021.

Tarentum

Saturday: First Baptist Church of Tarentum, 410 E. Third Ave., will have a New Year’s Eve praise and worship service at 3 p.m. at the church. Public welcome.

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.