The Stroller, Dec. 5, 2019: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Pearl Harbor service planned Saturday

Brackenridge American Legion will host a Pearl Harbor remembrance service at noon Saturday at the post, 845 E. First Ave.

The public is welcome.

New Kensington to celebrate the season on Saturday

Several holiday activities are planned Saturday in New Kensington:

• Santa will be at Knead Community Café, 1011 Barnes St., from 10 a.m. to noon. Children age 10 and younger can enjoy a free breakfast. Donations of hats, scarves, mittens and socks for adults and children will be accepted for the Community Clothes Closet.

• The New Kensington Rotary will host its annual Santa Breakfast and Gift Workshop from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Salvation Army, 1101 Fifth Ave.Breakfast will be served for $2, free for children, courtesy of Chris Kaminsky and Turner Dairy. There will be photos with Santa, treat bags, cookies and a Santa’s Workshop for children to purchase gifts for family members. Tom, the 9-foot-tall nutcracker, will be on display.

• The parade will begin at 11 a.m. Dec. 7 at Barnes and Eighth Street, proceed up Fifth Avenue to 11th Street, left to Fourth Avenue and past the reviewing stand at Fourth Avenue and Ninth Street. A touch-a-truck event will be afterward in the 700 block of Fourth Avenue in front of the fire station.

Small Town Christmas planned Saturday in Freeport

Freeport Celebrates a Small Town Christmas, sponsored by Freeport Renaissance Association, will be Saturday in the borough.

Events include a breakfast with Santa at 8:30 a.m. at St. Mary Church, vendors and entertainment from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the former junior high school, and visits with Santa from 2 to 4 p.m. at Freeport Volunteer Fire Hall.

The Christmas parade will begin at 5 p.m. A community church service will be at 6:30 p.m. at Freeport United Methodist Church, 411 High St. with a cookie social afterward. For a complete schedule, visit Freeport Renaissance Association on Facebook.

Santa to visit Lower Burrell Saturday

Lower Burrell Volunteer Fire Department. No. 3, 3255 Leechburg Road, will host a free Cookies with Santa event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the fire hall.

Children are welcome to visit with Santa and decorate cookies.

Cheswick to host Santa and Mrs. Claus

Christmas at the Gazebo in Cheswick will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Saturday in the gazebo on Pittsburgh Street.

Sponsored by the borough recreation board and volunteer fire company, free cookies and hot chocolate will be served and Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on hand.

Harrison Parade and Festival set Saturday

The Harrison Christmas Parade and Festival will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, rain or shine.

The parade will start at 4 p.m. at the intersection of Alabama Avenue and Broadview Blvd., right onto Liberty Avenue, left onto Union Avenue and end in the Heights Plaza parking lot. The festival will be after the parade in the plaza parking lot in front of the former Senator Ferlo office.

There will be performing groups, DJ Michael Zeiler, children’s crafts, food trucks and an appearance from Santa. Donations will be accepted for Toys for Tots.

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Deer Lakes students to perform at Allegheny County Courthouse

The Deer Lakes High School Concert Choir and Symphonic Band will perform today on the Grand Staircase inside the Allegheny County Courthouse, 436 Grant St., Pittsburgh.

The band will play at 11:30 a.m. and the choir performance will start at 12:20 p.m. The date was incorrect in Tuesday’s edition.

Calendar

Arnold

Saturday: Arnold United Methodist Church, 1801 Leishman Ave., will serve an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the church. Menu: spaghetti, salad, bread, cake and beverage. Cost: $7.50; takeouts or deliveries $8; younger than 12, $4.50.

Saturday: Sheep Coffeehouse, 1821 Fifth Ave., will feature a Christmas concert with the group Remnant at 8 p.m. Lunch with Us from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Details: 724-339-8888

Saturday: Homemade doughnuts will be sold from 6 to 11 a.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church, 1721 Victoria Ave. Cost: $6 per dozen. Details: 724-339-4830

Freeport

Saturday: A flea market and bake sale will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Freeport Area Library, 428 Market St. Items will include books, CDs, DVDs, seasonal décor, toys, jewelry and games. Details: 724-295-3616

Harmar

Saturday: An Ugly Sweater Party to benefit animal charity Paws Across Pittsburgh will be from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at Clyde and Patti’s Lounge, 901 Freeport Road. Cost: $15, includes food, nonalcoholic drinks, prizes and entertainment. Tickets: pawsacrosspittsburgh.com/events

Harrison

Saturday: The Anime Club at Community Library of Allegheny County, 1522 Broadview Blvd., will meet and have a Christmas party from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for teens at least in ninth-grade. New members welcome. Details: Mrs. Wilson, 724-226-3491

Leechburg

Saturday: The Elks will feature the bands Magic and Hot Metal Brass from 8 to 11 p.m. at the lodge, 228 Market St. The kitchen will be open. Those attending must be at least 18 years old. Cover charge: $5. Details: 724-842-8071

Lower Burrell

Saturday: A luncheon bingo will be at 12:30 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Additional cards and specials available. Cash prizes. Doors open at 11 a.m. Details: 724-335-4131

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature John Melnick from 8 to 11 p.m. in the post. Members and three guests welcome.

Oakmont

Saturday: Carnegie Library of Oakmont will host a free children’s holiday party from 1 to 3 p.m. at the library, Allegheny River Blvd. No registration required. Details: 412-828-9532

Tarentum

Saturday: BridgePoint Church will host a share to care event at 1 p.m. at the church, 400 E. Ninth Ave. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Free new and gently-used clothing, shoes, purses, toys, books and kitchen items will be available. Lunch will be served.

Upper Burrell

Saturday: Manchester Reformed Presbyterian Church, 204 Manchester Hill Road, will have an indoor flea market from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church. Free coffee and cookies will be served. Proceeds will benefit the church Mercy Fund, that benefits those in need.

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