The Stroller, Jan. 13, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Professionals available to speak to local groups

The Concordia Lutheran Ministries Speakers Bureau has senior-care professionals available to speak to organizations and community groups free of charge.

Topics available include fall prevention and chronic disease management, senior nutrition, senior living, advance directives, end of life decision making, health and wellness, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease education, nutrition for a healthy lifestyle and more. A full list of topics is available.

For details, call Cheryl at 724-352-1571, ext. 8560 or email caughton@concordialm.org at least four weeks in advance.

Free monthly lunch to be served at Allegheny Valley Church of God

Allegheny Valley Church of God, 216 Catalpa St., New Kensington, will host a free open door luncheon at noon Wednesday.

Homemade vegetable soup and more will be served as long as the food lasts. For details, call 724-335-0994.

Calendar

Brackenridge

Wednesday: Al-Anon and Alateen, programs for anyone whose life has been affected by someone else’s drinking, will meet at 8 p.m. in Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10th Ave. Details: 800-628-8920

Freeport

Wednesday: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Cash only. Clothing donations welcome. Details: 724-295-2476

Springdale

Wednesday: A spaghetti dinner will be served from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Springdale Veterans Association, 1151 Pittsburgh St. Dine in our take out. Cost: $8. Public welcome.

In Our Schools

Burrell School District

Burrell Kindergarten registration set

Burrell School District will conduct kindergarten registration Jan. 21 and 22 at Bon Air School for all incoming students.

Please register according to the dates and times listed below:

• Jan. 21: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. or 1 to 3 p.m. — last names beginning A-L.

• Jan. 22: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. to 1 to 3 p.m.— last names beginning M-Z.

It is not necessary for children to accompany their parent. Forms are available under the News tab at burrell.k12.pa.us.

When registering, parents or guardians must provide the original birth certificate, immunization record, current driver’s license or state ID and proof of residency, and at least one of the following: lease agreement, deed/mortgage agreement or sales agreement that indicates completion date of home sale, and one of the following: current property tax statement, utility bill or public assistance documents.

Children entering kindergarten for the 2020-2021 school year must be age 5 on or before Sept. 1, 2020.

For information and alternate registration times, call 724-334-1406, ext 2090 after the above dates.

The Stroller is your go-to place for local charitable events. Information for The Stroller may be dropped off or mailed at least a week in advance to: The Stroller, Valley News Dispatch, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084, email vndnews@tribweb.com or fax 724-226-4677.