The Stroller, Feb. 6, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Highlands High School to present Alumni Cabaret Concert

The eighth annual Highlands High School Musical Alumni Cabaret Concert will be at 7 p.m. Saturday in the high school auditorium, Natrona Heights, Harrison.

Performances saluting the past 10 years of Highlands musicals will be by alumni, and the high school Honors Choir and Variations Show Choir. Basket raffle tickets will be available at 6:30 p.m. and the Variations will perform a pre-show at 6:45 p.m. There will be a 50/50 raffle, basket raffle, refreshments and dessert.

Admission is $5. Proceeds will support this year’s production of, “Mamma Mia!.”

Free diapers available to local families

The Diaper Pantry at Christ Our Hope Anglican Church, Harrison, is seeking donations of diapers in sizes 2 to 6 for its monthly diaper pantry distribution.

The pantry will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, 926 Painter Ave., Natrona Heights.

To qualify to receive a package of 50 diapers or 25 Pull-Ups per child, parents or guardians must present their own identification, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card.

Clothing exchange planned in at The River Church in New Kensington

The River – A Community Church will host a Kids Closet community outreach program from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, 200 Freeport Road.

Bring your children’s clothing that no longer fits and swap for gently-used clothing in a new size. The number of items you may take is determined by how many children live in your household.

Clothing to be traded should be freshly laundered and stain- and damage-free. Items that will be accepted include coats, hats, scarves, boots, shoes, sandals and swim trunks and suits.

CANCELLATION: New Kensington: The salad bingo scheduled Friday by East Kensington Community Circle is canceled due to the prediction of measurable snow.

Calendar

Arnold

Saturday: Sheep Coffeehouse, 1821 Fifth Ave., will have an ice cream social at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Lunch with Us from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays. Details: 724-339-8888

Harrison

Today, Friday and Saturday: The used book bag sale at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will continue during library hours at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Cost: $5 per bag

Tuesday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer a class, “Social Media Basics,” at 11 a.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Registration required. Registration: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org or 724-226-3491

Lower Burrell

Saturday: The Clothes Line at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, Lower Burrell, will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A variety of clothes for all members of the family will be sold for 25 cents each or five for $1. Details: 724-335-0559

Saturday: The Moose Lodge will feature DJ Lisa from 8 p.m. to midnight at the lodge, 499 Reimer St. Members and guests welcome. Details: 724-335-4131

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the band Shot O’Soul from 8 to 11 p.m. in the post. Members and three guests welcome.

Saturday: Trinity United Christian Church, 3400 Garvers Ferry Road, will serve a four-course Italian dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church to raise funds for the church’s mission to Nicaragua. Contemporary Christian vocal group Risen to Save will entertain. Doors open at 4:45 p.m. Menu: antipasto salad, roll, wedding soup, lasagna with meat sauce, tiramisu and beverage. Spaghetti will be available for children. Cost: $15; 6 to 12, $5; 5 and younger, free. Tickets: 724-230-0866 or trinityucc@comcast.net

New Kensington

Saturdays: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., New Kensington, offers winter clothing, including coats, shoes, boots, for men, women and children, linens and blankets, and uniforms for students of Mary Queen of Apostles School. First-time customers receive 15 free items. Hours: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays, noon to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. A drop-off container for donations is at the entrance.

Tarentum

Saturday: A pancake breakfast will be from 8 to 11 a.m. at First United Presbyterian Church 913 Lock St. Cost: $8; 5 to 12, $4; 4 and younger, free. Proceeds will benefit the church youth group.

Feb. 15: The Elks will host a Valentine’s dance from 7:30 to 11 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave., featuring the band Route 56. Admission: $10 per person. Tickets: 724-226-1644 after 5 p.m.

Saturday: An all you can eat pancake breakfast will be from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Masons, Fourth Avenue and Lock Street. Cost: $8; children, free. Dine in or take out. Proceeds benefit local outreach projects.

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