The Stroller, Dec. 31, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Publicize your non-profit’s fundraiser or community event in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com. Please include a daytime telephone number.

Cash bash to benefit North Apollo fire department

North Apollo Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor a virtual cash bash at noon Jan.16 live on the company Facebook page.

Ten cash prizes totaling $3,750 will be given away. Tickets are $10 for two numbers and are available at Tom’s Auto Service and Fox’s Pizza Den, both in Apollo, or online on at Venmo NorthApollo-VFD or https://checkout.square.site/buy/TBI5STPVDLVAOI5SRMYNDJM6. Must be at least 18 years old to purchase tickets. For questions, call 724-596-7293. There is no need to have a Facebook account. All winners will be contacted.

Vandergrift Meals On Wheels seeks volunteers

Vandergrift Meals On Wheels is in need of regular and substitute volunteers to help with food packing, driving and delivering.

To offer your time and for more information, call 724-567-7893.

It is not too late to donate online to Salvation Army

The annual New Kensington Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign will be limited this year due to the pandemic.

With more people facing hardships, the need to serve those most vulnerable is greater than ever.

Online donations can be made at salarmy.us/NewKensingtonKettle.

Calendar

Buffalo Township

Monday: Zion United Methodist Church will host a Vitalant community blood drive from 1 to 7 p.m. in the family life center, 438 Bear Creek Road. Appointments recommended. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or visit the Log In button at Vitalant.org and search with group code C664 +

East Deer

Today: East Deer Commissioners will hold a year closing meeting at noon online at Zoom.us. Access information: eastdeertownship.org/ or 724-224-3434, ext. 4

Harrison 

Today: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer a free online New Year’s program for younger children, “Count Down to Noon,” at 11:30 a.m. with Mr. Frank from Music Play Patrol in Philadelphia. Registration required. Registration: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org

Lower Burrell

Monday: TryLife Center will be closed through Jan. 4. Appointments: trylife.center/appointment If no appointments are available, call to be put on the waiting list: 724-339-9399 x102

New Kensington

Tuesday: Knead Community Café is closed for the holidays and will reopen Tuesday.