The Stroller, Dec. 8, 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.

Send a gift to a senior at Presbyterian SeniorCare Network

Presbyterian Senior Care Network is encouraging the public to send a gift to a resident of its facilities for Christmas.

Staffers have created wish lists for residents on Amazon.com. Members of the public are welcome to place a registry order before Dec. 16 to allow the campus elves to wrap and enclose a personalized note of cheer for delivery on Christmas Day.

Links to participate include:

• Longwood at Oakmont – click here.

• Oakmont Campus – click here.

For questions, contact Brittney at bsarnese@srcare.org. For other donation opportunities, visit GivetoSrCare.org.

HOPE Center seeking gas card donations

The Alle-Kiski Area HOPE Center is seeking donations of gift cards in $10 increments from Sheetz or Get Go.

Survivors of domestic violence can struggle to have funds for gas to get to work or to their court proceedings. Cards can be mailed to P.O. Box 67, Tarentum PA 15084 or delivered from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays to the office at 500 E. Eighth Ave., Tarentum.

Free webinar for caregivers offered

SBB University will offer a free live webinar about caregiver resources and support from 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 17 on Zoom.us.

Topics will include family caregiver challenges and local resources available that can provide support.

Reservations are required. For reservations, call Apryl at 412-551-5951.

Washington Township collecting for Toys for Alle-Kiski Kids

Donations of new, unwrapped toys for Toys for Alle-Kiski Kids can be dropped off in a bin at the main entrance of the Washington Township Municipal Building, 285 Pine Run Church Road.

The bin will be available until Friday.

Concordia cancels annual live Nativity

Concordia Lutheran Ministries, Jefferson, has canceled this year’s live Nativity event scheduled for Sunday due the covid-19 pandemic.

An online event will be announced in the future.

Calendar

Allegheny Valley School District

Today: 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

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

East Deer

Thursday: East Deer Commissioners will meet at 7:30 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Citizen comments should be sent to eastdeermanager@outlook.com by 2 p.m. Thursday. Details: 724-224-3434

Fawn

Today: Fawn Supervisors will meet at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Access information: fawntownship.com

Harrison

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

Hyde Park 

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

Indiana Township

Today: 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

Leechburg

Thursdays: A New Path Al-Anon Family Group, a free, confidential program for anyone whose life has been affected by someone else’s drinking, will meet at 7 p.m. in First United Methodist Church, 251 Main St. Face masks and social distancing required.

New Kensington

Thursday: Knead Community Café in New Kensington will hand out free grab-and-go dinners from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the café, 1011 Barnes St. This week’s dinner is sponsored by an anonymous donor. Those picking up meals are reminded to observe social distancing while they wait in line. There will be no dinners Dec. 24 or 31.

Monday: New Kensington Council rescheduled the Dec. 7 regular meeting to be at 7 p.m. Dec. 14 online at Zoom.us. Details: 724-337-4523

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

Today: 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

Today: 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 

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

Washington Township

Thursday: Washington Township Supervisors will meet at 7 p.m. at the township building, 285 Pine Run Road. Details: 724-727-3515

West Leechburg

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

Winfield

Today: 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