The Stroller, Dec. 31, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Happy New Year!

May the year ahead be healthy and prosperous for you and your loved ones!

Free movie night planned by Harvest Church

Harvest Church will have a free community movie night from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Allegheny North Campus, 1207 Pacific Ave., Natrona Heights, Harrison.

The featured film will be “Big Hero 6” rated PG. Snacks and drinks will be served. Reservations are required by visiting harvestpa.org/events.

For information, call 724-548-5643.

Calendar

Freeport

Wednesday: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be closed for the holidays.

Harrison

Tuesday: The Accordion Club is seeking new players of all ages. Meetings are from 6 to 8 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6003 Freeport Road. Details: 724-236-0665.

Leechburg  

Jan. 13: The Leechburg 175th Anniversary Committee will host a night at the races at the Marconi Club, 135 River Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m. and races will start at 7. Cost: $20, includes a horse, food and soft drinks; food and soft drinks only, $10. Donations for a basket raffle, desserts and cases of pop are welcome. Drop off donations at Leechburg Public Library. Deadline to purchase a ticket with a horse is Thursday. Must be 21 to attend. Proceeds will be used to fund the 2025 celebration Details: 724-236-0080.

New Kensington

Tuesday and Saturday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Items available include clothing for all members of the family, shoes and linens. First-time customers receive 15 free items. Winter clothing donations welcome during business hours.

Oakmont

Tuesdays: Taking Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) meets at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1261 Pennsylvania Ave. Private weigh-ins will be from 5:45 to 6:10 p.m. and the meeting will be afterward. The first meeting is free. Details: 412-828-3854 or jmjkwj@gmail.com.