The Stroller, Dec. 7, 2019: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Five Forces to host annual veterans event

Five Forces will host its annual Christmas for Veterans event Dec. 14 at the School House Hall, 171 Thorn St., Oklahoma Borough.

Doors open at 5 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6. There will be a DJ, a basket raffle and giveaways.

All veterans and current members of the military are welcome. Veterans must show DD214 paperwork, current military ID or proper discharge paperwork. Tickets are free for veterans and current military. Guest tickets are $20 each.

For tickets and information, call 412-216-9511 or 724-882-9852.

Burrell High School Concert Band to present winter concert

The Burrell High School Concert Band will perform their winter concert at 7 p.m. Monday in the high school auditorium, Puckety Church Road, Lower Burrell.

The public is welcome.

Santa needs help: You can ‘adopt’ senior for Christmas

Concordia Lutheran Ministries has again opened its Adopt-A-Resident Program to the community.

Individuals, businesses or congregations may call the facility of their choice to “adopt” a resident and give him or her Christmas gifts. Gift suggestions include a sweat suit, door wreath, stamps and stationery, digital clocks with large numbers, sugar-free candy, slippers and slipper socks and throws or blankets.

Participating Valley locations and contacts are:

• Concordia at Cabot, Brandy Muth, 724-352-1571 ext. 8241 (skilled nursing residents) or Jaime White, ext. 8302 (personal care residents), deadline for gifts, Dec. 16.

• Concordia of Fox Chapel, Kelly Ellena, 412-767-5808, deadline for gifts, Dec. 16.

• Concordia at Ridgewood Place, Plum, Cheryl Sopcak, 412-798-1855, deadline for gifts, Tuesday.

Springdale to welcome Santa on Monday

Santa will travel through Springdale on Monday with the borough volunteer fire company and pass out treats.

Times and stops include: 6 p.m., Lincoln and Porter; 6:10 p.m., Garfield and Oak; 6:20 p.m., Railroad and Center; 6:30 p.m., Hoeveler and Lincoln; 6:40 p.m., Butler and Willow; 6:50 p.m., James and Willow; 7 p.m., Marion and James; 7:10 p.m., Ridge and Maple; 7:20 p.m., Colfax and Rosslyn; 7:30 p.m., Colfax and Chestnut; 7:40 p.m., Porter and Elwyn; 7:50 p.m., Duquesne Court; and 8 p.m. at the fire station.

Christmas tree sale to benefit Scout troop

Boy Scout Troop 551 of Hyde Park is conducting its annual Christmas tree sale at Stanford Home Center, 1173 Route 356, Allegheny Township.

Hours are 4 to 8 p.m. weekdays, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 21, or until the trees are all sold. Types of trees available include Frasier fir, concolor fir, Canaan fir, grand fir, Norway spruce, blue spruce, Siberian spruce and white pine. Prices begin at $25.

Proceeds will benefit Scouting activities.

Calendar

Brackenridge

Monday: Generations House of Worship, 1160 Parkside Drive, will host a Nar-Anon meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the church. Nar-Anon is a support group for anyone whose life has been affected by someone else’s addiction. Details: Laurie, 724-895-3385

Harrison

Thursday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer an adult craft workshop on paper quilling basics at 5:30 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Registration required. Registration: 724-226-3491 or alleghenyvalleylibrary.org

Kittanning

Monday: A free family support group for anyone struggling with the addiction of a loved one will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Richard G. Snyder YMCA, 1150 N. Water St., first floor. Sponsored by ARC Manor and the YMCA. Details: Cindy, 724-548-7607 or cmccrea@arcmanor.org

Lower Burrell

Monday: Overeaters Anonymous will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Bethel United Methodist Church, 150 Alder St. No weigh-ins, dues or fees. Everyone welcome. Details: 724-289-8044

Springdale Township

Mondays: Se Jong Tae Kwon Do will offer free tae kwon do classes at 6:30 p.m. in the social hall at Our Lady of Victory Church, 1319 Low Grade Road, Harwick. Details: 724-274-4170

Vandergrift

Wednesday: Vandergrift Public Library will host a meet-up event for homeschoolers of all ages and their families at 1 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Registration required. Registration: 724-568-2212

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