The Stroller, Jan. 16, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Allegheny Valley Hospital auxiliary sponsors vacation raffle

Allegheny Valley Hospital Auxiliary is sponsoring a raffle for a seven night Hilton Head Hideaway vacation.

The prize includes seven nights in a condo at Shelter Cove Harbor in Hilton Head, S.C. The winner will choose one of three available weeks to vacation. Meals and transportation are not included.

Tickets will be sold weekdays through Jan. 31 in the lobby at Allegheny Valley Hospital, 1301 Carlisle St., Natrona Heights.

Tickets are 10 for $5 or 25 for $10, cash only. Proceeds benefit auxiliary projects.

Cash bash to benefit Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament School

Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament School, Harrison, will sponsor a Cash Bash Saturday at the school Patterson Hall, 800 Montana Ave., Natrona Heights.

Doors open at 5 p.m. and drawings for cash prizes will be every 15 minutes beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 and include a dinner buffet and beverages. There will be gaming tickets and raffles. Winners need not be present. Those attending must be at least 21 years old.

For tickets, call 724-226-2345 or email PTKVPresident@olmbs.org. Proceeds will benefit school activities.

Community choir seeking new singers

The Academy Singers Community Choir is looking for new voices to join their group.

The Academy Singers is for singers who want to learn more about choral singing. Selections will include standards, Broadway hits, jazz and light classical music. All voice parts are welcome.

Rehearsals are from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. Tuesdays beginning Jan. 28 at the studio in Allegheny Towne Center, Allegheny Township. Sandy Rubright is director.

For details, call Rubright at 724-994-8872.

Volunteers needed at Freeport Area Meals on Wheels

Freeport Area Meals on Wheels is seeking volunteers of all ages to cook, pack and deliver meals.

Deliveries are made to residents in Freeport, Buffalo Township, South Buffalo to Slate Lick, Saxonburg to Winfield and Cabot.

To offer your time and for questions, call 724-295-2760.

Spaghetti dinner to benefit Allegheny Township family

A spaghetti dinner to benefit Jason and Marissa Femc of Allegheny Township who lost their home Jan. 3 in a fire will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday in the Garden Room at Twisted Thistle Restaurant, 127 Market St., Leechburg.

Cost is $5 and there will be a 50/50 raffle and silent auction. The event is sponsored by Trinity Church of Vandergrift.

Free luncheon planned Saturday in Leechburg

A Pot Love Dinner will be served at noon Saturday at Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church, 271 Main St., Leechburg.

If you need a good meal on a weekend and are tired of eating alone, or your food budget is stretched thin, this is for you. A free, hot, nutritious meal is waiting.

Reservations are appreciated. For details and reservations, call 724-845-1901.

Calendar

Arnold

Saturday: Arnold United Methodist Church, 1801 Leishman Ave., will serve an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon at the church. Menu: plain, blueberry, pecan and chocolate chip pancakes, french toast, sausage and beverages. Cost: $7; younger than 12, $5. Details: 724-339-2377

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

Saturday: A roast beef dinner will be from 4 to 6 p.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church, 1721 Victoria Ave. Cost: $8. Details: 724-339-4830

Leechburg

Saturday: A new healthy weight loss group at Leechburg Public Library will have its first meeting at 11 a.m. at the library, Siberian Avenue. Details: Karen, 412-926-9515 or freilinokl@yahoo.com

Saturday: The Clothing Closet at First Lutheran Church, 358 Main St., will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. New clothing is added monthly. All items are 20 cents each. Use the rear entrance to the church. Clothing donations welcome. Leave donations on the parish porch.

Lower Burrell

Saturday: A luncheon bingo will be at 12:30 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Additional cards and specials available. Cash prizes. Doors open at 11 a.m. Details: 724-335-4131

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

New Kensington

Saturday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., 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 Dollar Breakfast will be from 8 a.m. to noon at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St. Menu: pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee. Everyone welcome. Cost: $1. Details: 724-224-9220

Saturday: The Elks will feature the band Jimmy & the Frogmen from 8 to 11 p.m. at the lodge 219 E. Sixth Ave. No cover charge. Details: 724-226-1644

Vandergrift

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will host a bingo at 7 p.m. at the post, 141 Sumner Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Cost: $40, includes 18 cards; or $25, nine cards. There will be free hotdogs and coffee, early bird games, specials and a smokers’ break game.

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