The Stroller, Jan. 23, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Banners to honor veterans in West Deer

West Deer Township is accepting orders for banners to honor township residents who served in the Armed Forces.

The double-sided banners will be printed by Gray Signs and measure 24 x 30-inches. Cost is $120 plus tax and includes banner, hardware, photo scanning and proof.

To see a preview of the design, visit Gray Signs on Facebook. Order forms are available at westdeertownship.com or graysigns.com.

New Kensington Community Clothes Closet open

Saturday: 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 are 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.

Calendar

Apollo

Saturday: A bingo will be at 7 p.m. at Apollo Hose Co. No. 2, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. A limited kitchen menu will be available. Details: 724-549-1601

Arnold

Saturday: Sheep Coffeehouse, 1821 Fifth Ave., will have a birthday celebration to mark the coffeehouse’s 48th anniversary at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Lunch with Us is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays. Details: 724-339-8888

Brackenridge

April 4: Pioneer Hose Company will host a gun bash at the fire hall, 124 Morgan St. Doors open at 1 p.m. Cost: $20. Tickets: 724-224-3336 or at the Springdale District Sportsmen’s Club.

Harrison

Tuesday: The 50 Book Challenge Club at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet at 6 p.m. in the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd., Natrona Heights. Track the books you read and get at least 50 by the end of the year. The group discusses favorite books and gets suggestions for other readers. New members always welcome. No registration required. Details: 724-226-3491

Lower Burrell

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 DJ Tink with music from the Vietnam War era from 8 to 11 p.m. in the post. Members and three guests welcome.

New Kensington

April 25: Knead Community Café is accepting table reservations for an indoor Spring Fling Craft and Vendor Fair set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the café, 1011 Barnes St. Cost: $30 for an 8-foot uncovered table and two chairs. No electricity available. Application deadline is April 1. No food vendors. Applications: kneadcommunitycafe.org/events Details: Marcie, 878-302-3270

Tarentum

Saturday: The Let It Shine puppet ministry from Bethel United Methodist Church in Lower Burrell will present a free puppet show at 6 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St. Refreshments will be served afterward. Public welcome. Details: 724-224-9220

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

Saturday: Central Presbyterian Church is accepting orders for a split pea soup sale. Cost: $6 per quart. Pick up: after 9 a.m. Saturday at the church, 305 Allegheny St. Orders: 724-224-9220 or centralpresoffice@verizon.net

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