The Stroller, Nov. 1, 2019: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Benefit for Vandergrift cancer patient set Sunday

A fundraiser to benefit cancer patient Karen Dongiovanni will be from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday at the Moonlight Inn, 1011 La Belle Vue Road, Vandergrift.

There will a lunch buffet from 1 to 4 p.m., a cash bar, basket raffle, t-shirt sale and 50/50 raffle. The buffet will include pizza, pasta, salad and rolls for $10; 12 and younger, $5. Tickets are available at the Moonlight Inn and Burtner’s Hair Salon, and at the door.

Leftover Halloween candy to be sent to troops overseas

Military Connections in Oakmont is collecting leftover Halloween candy to ship to our troops overseas.

All types of candy, including chocolate, will be accepted. Leftover candy can be taken during business hours to Tomlinson Insurance Agency, 506 Allegheny River Blvd., Oakmont, or Military Connections, 312 Auburn St., Penn Hills.

Deadline to contribute is Nov. 15. For details, visit militaryconnections.org.

Calendar

Brackenridge

Saturday: A holiday country store will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10^th Ave. Crafts, food, baked goods and soups. Dine in or take out.

Ford City

Nov. 30: Food vendor and crafter applications are being accepted for the Christmas on Candy Cane Lane event set for 3 to 7 p.m. in downtown Ford City. No fee. Details: fcrcpcares@gmail.com

Gilpin

Monday and Nov. 11: Christ the King Parish is accepting orders for nut, apricot, poppy seed and crescent rolls for the Thanksgiving/Christmas season. Long rolls are $11.50 each with an order deadline of Monday; and crescent rolls, $6 a dozen with an order deadline of Nov. 11. Orders: 724-842-0623 or 724-845-8615

Harrison

Thursday: Allegheny Family Network will offer a bullying prevention workshop for parents from 6 to 9 p.m. at the center, 1600 Pacific Ave., suite 10, Natrona Heights. Dr. Mark LePore will be the speaker. Refreshments and childcare provided. Reservations required. Reservations: 412-246-2030, ext. 783

Leechburg

Sunday: The Leechburg Elks will host an all-paper bingo with a progressive jackpot at 3 p.m. at the lodge, 228 Market St. Doors open and early birds begin at 2:30 p.m. Cost: $20, includes four early-bird games, 18 regular games, three specials, jackpot game and cookie jar number. Public welcome.

Lower Burrell

Nov. 11: St. Margaret Mary Church is taking orders for Christmas nut and apricot rolls through Nov. 11 for pick-up from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 19 to 21 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 22 at the parish center, 3055 Leechburg Road. Cost: $12. Orders containing apricot rolls can be picked up only on Nov. 21. No extra rolls will be available at time of pick up. Payment is due at pick up. Orders: smmlb.org, Toni, 724-339-0839; or Maureen, 724-335-6501

New Kensington

Sunday: Aluminum City Terrace Activities Group will host a bingo at 2 p.m. in the activities center, 136 Aluminum City Terrace. Dessert and drinks will be served. Doors open at 1:30. Public welcome.

Pittsburgh

Tuesday: The Allegheny Valley chapter of the Women’s Business Network will meet at 8 a.m. at Panera Bread, 942 Freeport Road, Waterworks Mall. Those attending can learn how the group supports the success and growth of women in business. Reservations required. Reservations: Tiffany, 412-261-3333, ext. 431 or tmbenigni@hbretirement.com

Vandergrift

Nov. 16: Paws and Pages, a literacy program for children, will be from 10 to 11 a.m. at Vandergrift Public Library, 128C Washington Ave. Children accompanied by an adult can read to a certified therapy dog for 15 minutes. Plan to arrive a few minutes early to select a book or bring your own. Appointments required. Registration: 724-568-2212

West Deer

Sunday: Pleasant Unity Presbyterian Church will host a tea from 1 to 3 p.m. at the church, 101 Millerstown-Culmerville Road. The event will feature two courses and entertainment by vocal group On With The Show. Cost: $10. Advance tickets only, no tickets will be sold at the door. Tickets: Carol, 724-799-1487 or Darlene, 724-352-3615

Nov. 23: The Russellton Owls will feature the Pittsburgh Belairs from 7 to 10 p.m. at the club, 725 Little Deer Creek Road. Cost: $15; $25 per couple, includes snacks. Proceeds will benefit the club scholarship fund. Tickets: 724-889-3685 or at the club