The Stroller, Dec. 9, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Santa to visit Springdale

The Springdale Volunteer Fire Department will escort Santa Claus through the borough on Monday evening.

The route will be 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., Springdale Fire Station.

Westmoreland County Marines to supply Christmas groceries

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

Registration is required by Dec. 15. Veterans must provide proof of military service such as a drivers license with the American flag on it, or a copy of their DD-214 discharge papers when picking up groceries. To register, call Jim Walters at 724-681-6293 or email waltersusmc@comcast.net with full name, address, telephone number and branch of service.

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.

Calendar

Apollo

Today: The Kiski Valley Community Band will perform a concert of holiday music at 3 p.m. Saturday at Apollo First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 214 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Donations will be accepted to benefit the Apollo Food Bank. Public welcome.

Arnold

Today: The Tomb will host Joey Morris in concert at 7 p.m. at the coffeehouse, 1821 Fifth Ave. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Details: 878-847-5646.

Today: Bethlehem Temple Faith Church, 1374 Fourth Ave, will sell chicken wings from 1 to 5 p.m. at the church. Cost: $24 per dozen. Varieties: regular seasoned, honey barbecue, buffalo and garlic Parmesan butter. Potato salad, $3. Orders: 724-994-8436.

East Vandergrift

Dec. 31: East Vandergrift Community Foundation Student Scholarship applications are due Dec. 31. Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to students who have completed 50% of a college or trade school certification. Applications: evcfoundation.org or stop in at the borough office.

Harrison   

Today: The Diaper Pantry at Christ Our Hope Anglican Church will distribute diapers from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 926 Painter Ave., and at Sheldon Park, both in Natrona Heights. Recipients must drive up and remain in their vehicles. First-time recipients must provide their own identification, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card.

Sunday: The Knights of Columbus will host a pancake and sausage breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the council home, 28 Garfield St., Natrona. Cost: $7; younger than 6, $4.

Leechburg 

Today: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will host a craft and vendor show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Details: Melissa, 724-332-9090 or allermelissa@comcast.net.

Today: The Sokol Club will sponsor its third annual Ugly Sweater Bash at 7 p.m. at the club, 55 Siberian Ave. There will be music by the band Standard Heist, food, a cash bar and prizes. All ages welcome. Free admission.

Monday: First Evangelical Lutheran Church will sponsor a GriefShare support group for anyone who has lost a loved one at 6 p.m. in the church social hall, 358 Main St. This is the last session of the program. Details and registration: 724-845-7518 or visit GriefShare.org.

Monday: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open.

Tuesday: The Kiski Valley Community Band will present a Christmas concert at 7 p.m. at the Marconi Club, 135 River Ave. Donations will be accepted to benefit Lower Kiski Ambulance Service.

Dec. 19: The Outreach Committee of Leechburg First United Methodist Church will distribute free hams at 10 a.m. at Sprankle’s Neighborhood Market, Third Street. Anyone in need is welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: Pam, 724-845-8761 or Lori, 724-845-8109.

Lower Burrell

Today: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature Julie and the Voo Doo Band from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.

Today: The ClothesLine Ministry at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to noon. Clothing, shoes and purses will be sold for 25 cents each or five for $1. The jewelry room will be open.

New Kensington 

Today: A cash bingo will be at 1 p.m. at East Ken Community Circle, 1785 Seventh St. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and lunch will be at noon. Admission: $20, includes lunch. Menu: stuffed shells, salad, Italian bread and pumpkin dessert. An alternative entree is available by request. There will be a progressive jackpot of $89.50 plus half of the intake at 61 numbers, a magic number game and everyone will receive a small gift. Bring a wrapped $10 gift to participate in an optional mystery gift exchange.

Oakmont

Today: Riverside Women’s Association will sponsor a Breakfast With Santa from 10 a.m. to noon at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 378 Delaware Ave. Cost: $10; children, $7.50; younger than 2, free. There will be crafts, a story time, bake sale, raffles and ugly sweater contest.

Today: Oakmont Carnegie Library will host a free children’s holiday party for all ages at 1 p.m. at the library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd. There will be a holiday craft and free book. No reservations required. Details: 412-828-9532.

Parks Township

Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will have a country music jam night from 5 to 8 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. Bring your favorite stringed instrument and sing along. Refreshments available. Public welcome. Details: 724-845-2390.

Springdale

Dec. 15: Pa. Rep. Mandy Steele will host a free veterans holiday luncheon will be from noon to 2 p.m. at the Springdale Veterans Association, 1151 Pittsburgh St. Veterans will be recognized and state services available to veterans will be discussed. Reservations required. Reservations: 412-826-5151 or bitly.ws/ZB8a.

Dec. 19: The Tuesday Night Book Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. The selection will be “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” by Mark Haddon. New members welcome. Details: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum 

Today: Central Presbyterian Church will hold its annual Christmas cookie sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 305 Allegheny St. There will be at least 20 varieties available. Cookies may be purchased a la carte or on pre-made trays that contain five dozen cookies each. No orders will be accepted. Details: 724-224-9220.

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.

Sunday: A concert featuring the Academy String Quartet will be at 4 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St. Details: 724-224-9220.

Sunday: BridgePoint Church will have a worship service at 10 a.m. at the church, 400 E. Ninth Ave. A fellowship dinner will be afterward. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish to share. Details: 724-671-7580.

Sunday and Tuesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St. An opportunity for silent prayer will be at 6:30 p.m.

Vandergrift   

Dec. 16: A microchip and nail clinic for pets will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at TinyCause, 131 Columbia Ave. Cost: microchips, $25, includes lifetime registration; nail trims, $10; ear cleanings, $5. Appointments required for microchipping only. Appointments: send a Facebook message to OurTinyCause.

Dec. 31: Vandergrift Public Library is conducting a 100,000 penny collection challenge through the end of the year. Bring your pennies to the library, 128C Washington Ave., or TinyCause or Champion’s Crusaders Rescue. Funds raised will be split between the three organizations.

West Deer 

Today: Bull Creek Presbyterian Church, 224 Tarentum Culmerville Road, will have its annual Christmas bazaar from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. There will be handmade gifts, hot soups, sandwiches and drinks, and a bake sale.

Today: A craft and vendor show to benefit Deer Lakes Band Boosters will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the high school, 163 East Union Road. Admission: $1, includes a ticket for the basket raffle. There will be opportunities for photos with Santa, a bake sale, concession stand and performances by the high school choir, and the seventh- and eighth-grade and high school bands.

Sunday: West Deer Parks and Recreation Board and West Deer Firehall No. 1 will host a free Breakfast with Santa from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the firehall, 1520 Saxonburg Blvd. Doors open at 10 a.m. There will be craft activities and a toy raffle.