The Stroller, Jan. 30, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Free performance by Sadecky’s Puppets set Saturday

Sadecky’s Puppets will present a free performance at 11 a.m. Saturday at First United Presbyterian Church, 913 Lock St., Tarentum.

All members of the family will enjoy their fun and positive message.

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 Friday 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.

Community Clothes Closet open in New Kensington

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

Arnold

Saturday: Homemade doughnuts will be sold from 6 to 11 a.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church, 1721 Victoria Ave. Cost: $6 per dozen. Details: 724-339-4830

Saturday: Sheep Coffeehouse, 1821 Fifth Ave., will feature John Melnick in concert at 8 p.m. Lunch with Us from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Details: 724-339-8888

Leechburg

Saturday: Boy Scout Troop 551 of Hyde Park will host its 35th annual all you can eat spaghetti dinner from 3 to 7 p.m. at Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church, 271 Main St. Menu: spaghetti, salad and bread. Cost: $8; children younger than 10, $6. Dine in or take out. Proceeds will benefit troop activities and camping supplies. Details and tickets: 724-845-9288

Lower Burrell

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

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature Jukebox Johnny from 8 to 11 p.m. in the post, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Members and three guests welcome.

Tarentum

Saturday: Bethel A.M.E. Church, 250 Seventh Ave., will have a fish fry from noon to 5 p.m. at the church. Cost: dinner, $10; includes three side dishes and dessert; sandwiches with coleslaw, $8. Dine in or take out. Proceeds will benefit the annual church Men’s Day. Details: 724-224-2417

Upper Burrell

Saturday: Manchester Reformed Presbyterian Church, 204 Manchester Hill Road, will have an indoor flea market from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church. Free coffee and cookies will be served. Proceeds will benefit the church Mercy Fund, that benefits those in need.

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. There will be free hot dogs and coffee, early bird games, specials and a smokers’ break game. Cost: $40, includes 18 cards; or $25, nine cards.

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