The Stroller, Dec. 7, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Is your church or organization going to serve free takeout Christmas dinners? Send information to The Stroller at vndnews@tribweb.com. Please include a daytime telephone number.

Cash bash to benefit North Apollo fire department

North Apollo Volunteer Fire Department is sponsoring 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 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.

Plum HS to sponsor toy drive

Plum Senior High School will sponsor its sixth annual Toys For Tots toy drive from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the high school bus lot.

This year’s event will be a no-contact drive-thru. Donors should remain in their vehicles and open their trunk or backseat. Volunteers will retrieve the gifts from vehicles.

Westmoreland County Marines to supply Christmas groceries

Westmoreland County Marines will provide Christmas groceries to local veterans’ families in need.

To apply, veterans must provide proper identification and proof of military service such as a VA card, DD-214 or the new Pennsylvania drivers license with flag. Requests must be received by Thursday.

Pickup will be from 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 20 in the parking lot of the Lower Burrell Community Market located in Hill Crest Shopping Center. Home delivery will not be available this year.

To register, call Jim Walters at 724-681-6293 or email waltersusmc@comcast.net.

Funds for the project come from local residents and businesses. To make a financial donation, mail a check payable to Westmoreland County Marines, in care of Jim Walters, 176 Hilltop Drive, Lower Burrell PA 15068.

Letters from Santa offered by Vandergrift Public Library

Vandergrift Public Library will send your child a personalized letter from Santa Claus for a $5 donation to the library.

Order deadline is Dec. 12. To order, stop in at the library, 128C Washington Ave., visit vandergriftpubliclibrary.org/fundraisers/santa-letters/ or order by mail. To order by mail, email vanessa.groholski@wlnonline.org.

Animal Protectors conducting Sarris candy sale

Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley is selling Sarris candy bars for $1.

Four flavors are available and they make great stocking stuffers. To buy or sell candy for Animal Protectors, email ezappa@animalprotectors.net.

Calendar

Allegheny Valley School District

Tuesday: Allegheny Valley School Board will hold the reorganization at 6 p.m. followed by the regular meeting in Marshall Auditorium at Springdale Jr.-Sr. High School, 501 Butler Road. A live online link to attend virtually will posted on the district website: avsdweb.org

Apollo-Ridge School District

Today: 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

Cheswick

Wednesday: Cheswick Council will conduct the agenda meeting at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Comments should be emailed to boroughsecretary@cheswick.us. Access information: Cheswick.us

Fawn

Tuesday: Fawn Supervisors will meet at 7 p.m. at the municipal building, 3054 Howes Run Road.

Harrison

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

Wednesday: Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank will be open to anyone in need from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Pull into the center parking lot and food will be placed into your vehicle. Senior boxes are now being distributed Wednesdays instead of Thursdays. Those who are not yet registered should come after 3 p.m. Proof of income is no longer required. Donations: avaoc.org/donate/financial-support/

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

Today: 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:

Hyde Park

Tuesday: Hyde Park Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the borough building, 715 Main St.

Indiana Township

Tuesday: Indiana Township Supervisors will meet at 7 p.m. in the town hall, 3710 Saxonburg Blvd. Details: 412-767-5333 or admin@indianatownship.com

Wednesday: Indiana Township Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 3710 Saxonburg Blvd.

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: 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

Plum School District

Tuesday: Plum School Board will conduct a budget workshop at 6:30 p.m. online through Google Meet. Access information: pbsd.net/MeetingAgendaandMinutes.aspx 24 hours before the meeting

Saxonburg

Tuesday: Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company will hold its annual December meeting at 8 p.m. in the company Brigade Truck Room, 290 Horne Ave.

Tarentum

Wednesday: Tarentum Elks will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open.

Wednesdays: BridgePoint Church, 400 E. Ninth Ave., will host a parent-led learning pod from 1 to 4 p.m. in the church hall located on the lower level. Free high-speed internet, meals and access to the church children’s library will be provided. Use the Corbet Street entrance.

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 

Today: 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 Leechburg

Wednesday: West Leechburg Council will conduct the regular meeting at 7 p.m. at the borough building, 1015 Plazak St.

Winfield

Tuesday: A Caregiver Support Group will meet from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Lund Center at Concordia Lutheran Ministries, 134 Marwood Road, entrance 4. Face masks required. Details: 724-352-1571, ext. 8271