The Stroller, Nov. 10, 2019: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Holy Martyrs Parish to host Vilija dinner Dec. 7

Holy Martyrs Parish, Tarentum, will host a traditional meatless Vilija Dinner at 7 p.m. Dec. 7 at the church, 353 W. Ninth Ave.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $16. The menu will include baked fish, pierogies, farina, bobalky, sauerkraut and mushroom soup, oplatki with garlic and honey, stewed prunes walnuts and apples, homemade bread and butter, nut and poppy seed rolls and beverages. There will be entertainment and door prizes.

For tickets, call 724-224-0770 or 724-224-1626. Ticket deadline is Dec. 4.

Produce to People distribution planned in Harrison

Food distribution by Produce to People, sponsored by the Allegheny Valley Association of Churches, will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday in the parking lot of Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Church, 1526 Union Ave., Natrona Heights, Harrison.

Bring a box, durable bags, a laundry basket, a cooler or wheeled cart for the food.

Volunteers are always needed and should plan to arrive after 4 p.m. and park in the lot above Community Market. Individuals, groups and organizations, including high school or college students looking for a project, are welcome. For more information, call the Association of Churches at 724-226-0606.

Banners to honor Brackenridge veterans

Brackenridge Borough is conducting a campaign to place banners throughout the borough to honor 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 photo scanning, banner, bracket, hardware and installation by Brackenridge Borough.

To order, call Gray Signs at 724-224-5008 or for information, visit Gray Signs on Facebook. Orders will continue to be accepted as long as there are spots available.

Entries sought for Tarentum-Brackenridge Christmas parade

The Tarentum-Brackenridge Christmas parade will be at 1 p.m. Nov. 23 in the boroughs.

Parade participants, including music and dance groups, clubs, antique cars and organizations, are being sought for the event which is sponsored by the borough recreation boards.

For information and to register, contact Barbara at 724-826-1545 or chessie169@comcast.net.

Burrell Rotary plans pork harvest dinner Nov. 18

Burrell Rotary will host a pork harvest dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 18 at Hill Crest Country Club, Lower Burrell.

The menu will include roasted pork, potato, salad, dessert and beverage. Chicken tenders and fries will be available for $5 for children 10 and younger. Dine in or take out.

Tickets are $10. There will be a cash bar, basket raffle and 50/50 raffle.

Tickets are available at Clearview Federal Credit Union, Leechburg Road, and will be sold at the door.

Calendar

Arnold

Friday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is taking orders for its potato and kraut pierogi sale. Orders will be taken from 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Pickup will be from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Friday at the church. Cost: $9 per dozen. Orders: 724-339-9257

Fox Chapel

Tuesday: The Fox Chapel Area Branch of The American Association of University Women will host a free lecture about the state of the environment at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church, 384 Fox Chapel Road. Randy Weinberg will be the speaker. Coffee will be served at 9:30 a.m. Public welcome. Details: Lindsay Bond Totten, lbtotten@comcast.net

Harmar

Tuesday: Rep. Frank Dermody will host a veteran’s benefits clinic from 9 a.m. to noon at his office, 1331 Freeport Road. A claims consultant from the Butler Veterans Administration will be on hand to answer questions. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: 727-274-4770

Lower Burrell

Tuesday: Burrellton Garden Club will meet at 7 p.m. at Grace Community Presbyterian Church, 2751 Grant St. Betty Palko and Dorothy Suatoni will present a hands-on workshop, “Decorating with Spiced Citrus.” Details: 724-335-3353

Tuesday: Bethesda Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lower Burrell, will offer, “Prime Time for Seniors,” from 1 to 4 p.m. at the church, 3084 Leechburg Road. Anyone who is at least 55 years old is welcome to share conversation, a card game, puzzles and crafts. Details: 724-335-0559

Plum

Tuesday: Plum AARP will meet at noon in the fellowship hall of Unity Community Church, 215 Unity Center Road. Personnel from Allegheny Health System will discuss medical issues for seniors. New members welcome. Details and membership information: Barb, 412-795-4568

Springdale

Tuesday: Springdale Free Public Library is taking orders for pies and pumpkin rolls from The Pie Shoppe in Laughlintown. Pick-up will be Nov. 22. Cost: $9.50 and varieties available include chocolate meringue, coconut meringue, lemon meringue, apple, dutch apple, blackberry, wild blueberry, razzleberry, cherry, peach, raisin, pumpkin and harvest. Order deadline is Tuesday. Details and orders: 724-274-9729.

West Deer

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. Public welcome. Tickets: 724-889-3685 or at the club

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