The Stroller, Dec. 5, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Library announces annual Quilt Show
Community Library of Allegheny Valley in Harrison will host its 23rd annual Quilt Show Jan. 1 through Jan. 23 online.
Entries will be accepted through Dec. 31 and online voting will be Jan. 1 to Jan. 23. Photos of quilts should be emailed to mcintyret@einetwork.com and will be posted on the library Facebook page and website.
Quits must be handmade, but the person submitting the quilt does not have to be the one who made it. The submitting person must complete a form listing the owner’s name, style of quilt, size, category and year made, if known). Categories are hand-quilted, machine-quilted or wall hanging.
The public will vote on their favorite in each category. There is no cost to enter or vote on a quilt. The quilt with the most votes in each category will be awarded a prize on Jan. 26.
For information, email Tanya McIntyre at mcintyret@einetwork.net or visit alleghenyvalleylibrary.org/quilt-show/
Christopher’s Light accepting coat donations
Christopher’s Light children’s charity is collecting new and gently used coats, hats, gloves, socks and hygiene items for local children.
For pick-up and drop-off information, text 724-980-2840. Monetary donations can be sent to Christopher’s Light, P.O. Box 94, Apollo PA 15613.
Volunteers needed to prepare income tax returns
Allegheny Valley Association of Churches and United Way of Southwest Pennsylvania are looking for people to give their time as volunteer tax preparers.
Many of our neighbors don’t have access to affordable tax help, fall victim to rapid refund loans or are not aware of state and federal tax credits. Free training and certification are provided.
For details, call 724-226-0606, ext. 10 or email avac@avaaoc.org or visit SWPAFreeTaxes.org.
Calendar
Apollo-Ridge School District
Monday: Apollo-Ridge School Board will conduct a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Meeting ID: 964 2465 6488, password 586383. To be granted permission to speak, participants must display their first and last names and when recognized provide their address of residency. Audio only: 646-558-8656
East Vandergrift
Today and Sunday: A rummage sale will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and noon to 1 p.m. Sunday in the basement of Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church, 420 McKinley Ave. Face masks and social distancing required.
Harrison
Monday: Harrison Planning Commission will meet at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Access information: SMotosicky@harrisontwo-pa.gov or 724- 226-1393 by 4:30 p.m. Monday
Tuesday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer a virtual presentation of, “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” performed by Stage Right online at 6:30 p.m. Registration required. Access information will be emailed. Registration: 724-226-3491 or eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=ALVALLEY&curID=466653
Dec. 15: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will present a virtual performance of the Who Knew? program, “Ethnic Holiday Traditions,” at 6 p.m. online. Registration required. Registration: 724-226-3491 or alleghenyvalleylibrary.org
Highlands School District
Monday: Highlands School Board will conduct the reorganization meeting at 7 p.m. followed by a combined agenda and regular meeting online at Zoom.us. Access information: goldenrams.com
Kiski Township
Dec. 21: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department is accepting orders for pies, nut logs and pumpkin rolls from The Pie Shoppe in Laughlintown. Varieties: chocolate meringue, coconut meringue, lemon meringue, apple, dutch apple, blackberry, wild blueberry, razzleberry, cherry, peach, raisin, and pumpkin and pumpkin rolls, all $9.50; nut logs and pecan pies, $12. Paid orders due Wednesday. Pickup: Dec. 21 at the firehall. Details and orders: call or text Morgan, 724-466-2812
Dec. 31: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Company is selling 2021 lottery calendars to benefit the company building fund. Cost: $30. Details: 724-478-4210
Lower Burrell
Dec. 13: Lower Burrell Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary will hold its Christmas party at 1 p.m. at the post, Wildlife Lodge Road. All members welcome. Details and reservation information: see the post bulletin board.
New Kensington
Today and Monday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and Monday. Face masks required, and a maximum of 25 people can be in the store at one time. Donations welcome only during operating hours.
Oakmont
Wednesday: A Vitalant community blood drive will be from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Oakmont Borough Building, 767 Fifth St. Appointments strongly recommended. Donations are tested for covid-19 antibodies. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or visit the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org and search with group code C5300082
Tarentum
Today: The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Details: 724-224-9220
Upper Burrell
Dec. 19: The Upper Burrell Senior Citizen Holiday Drive-thru event for township residents will be from 2 to 4 p.m. at the township building. Registration required by Thursday. Registration: 724-337-8004
Vandergrift
Monday: Vandergrift Council will conduct the regular meeting at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Meeting ID: 7674634644 Audio only: 408-638-0968
Dec. 16: A Holly Jolly Holiday basket raffle will take place through Dec. 16 to benefit Vandergrift Public Library. The prize will include a gift certificate for a whole fresh turkey from Pounds Turkey Farm in Allegheny Township, gift cards from Oakmont Bakery and Shop N’ Save, Sweetlane Chocolate, holiday drink ware and wine, holiday décor and more. Cost: $5; or three for $10. Ticket sales close at 10 a.m. Dec. 16 and the drawing will be at 1 p.m. Dec. 16 on Facebook. Tickets: stop in at the library, 128C. Washington Ave., or visit Venmo online.
Through Dec. 30: Vandergrift Public Library, 128C Washington Ave., is holding a holiday book sale. Cost: $3 per bag; used puzzles and audio books, $1. Details: 724-568-2212
West Deer
Today: A drive-thru Santa and Mrs. Claus pancake breakfast will be from 9 to 11 a.m. at East Union Presbyterian Church, 292 East Union Road. Children will receive a craft and treat bag and can place their list for Santa in his mailbox. Donations will be accepted. Proceeds will benefit maintenance costs of the church community center and church ministries.
West Leechburg
Today: Fly Science Guy Star Shows will present a free live stream, “How to Shop for Telescopes,” at 7 p.m. online. Details: visit Fly Science Guy on Facebook.
Cancellations
Leechburg
Dec. 13: The vendor bingo scheduled at the Elks is canceled.
New Kensington
Saturday: The Ladies Day planned at Knead Community Café is canceled.
Saxonburg
Monday: Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company bingo planned the first Monday of each month is canceled until further notice.
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