The Stroller, Nov. 11, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Letters from Santa offered by Vandergrift Public Library

Vandergrift Public Library will send your child a personalized letter from Santa Claus for a $5 donation to the library.

Order deadline is Dec. 12. To order, stop in at the library, 128C Washington Ave., click here or order by mail. To order by mail, email vanessa.groholski@wlnonline.org.

Knead Community Café accepting donations

Knead Community Café, New Kensington, is accepting donations to help the daily operation of the café, 1011 Barnes St.

Items on the café’s wish list include: Clorox wipes, gallon containers of white vinegar, disposable latex or nitrile gloves size large or extra-large, white premium napkins, 6x6-inch or 9x9-inch single compartment Styrofoam hinged takeout containers, foil sheet wraps, instant iced mix with lemon and sugar, Fabuloso lavender multipurpose cleaner, and Sam’s Club gift cards.

Donations will be accepted during business hours 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays.

Animal Protectors seeking donations for new windows

Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley is continuing to remodel and prepare to open at the new location in New Kensington.

New windows are needed before the site can open. Total cost will be $42,041. Donations are welcome.

To contribute, visit form.jotform.com/202816167759162. Checks with “window campaign” in the memo line can be sent to 533 Linden Ave., New Kensington PA 15068.

Calendar

Apollo

Dec. 12: Reservations are being accepted for a vendor fair planned for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. James Church Parish Center, 109 Owens View Ave. Table cost: $20 with electricity; $15 without electricity. Face masks and social distancing required. Registration and details: Linda, 724-882-8776

Cheswick

Today: Cheswick Council will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. at the borough firehall, 1411 Spruce St., to receive comment on the conditional use application to use property at 1608 Pittsburgh St. as a gasoline service station. Details: 724-274-5125

Fawn 

Sunday: Space reservations are being accepted for the last Flea-tique of the season set for dawn to 1 p.m. at Tour-Ed Mine, off Bull Creek Road. Toys and monetary donations will be accepted to benefit Toys for Tots. Rain or shine. Sponsored by the Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society. No pets permitted. Spaces: $30. Reservations and details: fleatique82@gmail.com or 724-224-0178

Freeport

Today: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from noon to 3 p.m. at the church. Winter clothing is available. Cash only. Donations must be laundered. Details: 724-295-2476

Harrison

Today: Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank will be open to anyone in need from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Pull into the center parking lot and food will be placed into your vehicle. Senior boxes are now being distributed Wednesdays instead of Thursdays. Those who are not yet registered should come after 3 p.m. Proof of income is no longer required. Donations: avaoc.org/donate/financial-support/

Saturday: Volunteer Hose Company No. 1 in Natrona will host a takeout spaghetti dinner from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Natrona PNA, 14 Linden St. Menu: spaghetti, salad and rolls, $7. Proceeds will benefit the building fund. Advance orders: Nancy, 724-410-8018

Saturday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer, “Fire and Ice,” at 1 p.m. online for children age 5 to 12. Children will learn about foggy dry ice storms, the power of air and a chemical flashlight. Registration required. Registration: alleghenyvalleylibrary.com

Nov. 17: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will present a virtual encore performance of the Who Knew? program, “Winterizing Your Garden,” at 6 p.m. online. Registration required. Registration: 724-226-3491

Nov. 19: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer free a program, “Magic Tree House Adventures,” for children in first through fourth grade at 4:30 p.m. online at Zoom.us. This month’s book will be, “Thanksgiving On Thursday.” Registration required. An activity and craft packet can be scheduled for pickup. Registration: 724-226-3491

Kiski Township

Today: Kiski Township Supervisors will conduct the regular meeting at 6 p.m. at the municipal building, 1222 Old State Road. Details: 724-478-2737

Leechburg

Thursday: The annual membership meeting for Lower Kiski Ambulance Service, serving Allegheny Township, Gilpin, Hyde Park, Leechburg and West Leechburg, will be at 6 p.m. in the Leechburg Fire Hall, 268 Canal St. Face masks are required and social distancing will be observed. Public welcome.

Thursdays: A New Path Al-Anon Family Group, a free, confidential program for anyone whose life has been affected by someone else’s drinking, will meet at 7 p.m. in First United Methodist Church, 251 Main St. Face masks and social distancing required.

Lower Burrell

Nov. 18: The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary is collecting non-perishable food for the Salvation Army through Nov. 18 at the post, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. A donation container is in the post canteen.

New Kensington

Today through Friday: Members of the Eagles will celebrate the club anniversary at the aerie, 2134 Freeport Road. A free spaghetti dinner for members and their families will be at 4 p.m. today. A Monte Carlo night with free fish sandwiches will be Friday. Face masks required in the aerie and social distancing will be observed. Indoor and outdoor seating will be available.

Today: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will host a virtual Bow Wow Meow Bingo at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Cost: $25 for one card; $5 for each additional card for 10 games. A gift card prize will be announced before each game and prizes will be mailed to winners. Cards and instructions will be emailed. Registration: animalprotectors.net/events

Thursday: Knead Community Café will hand out free grab-and-go dinners from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the café, 1011 Barnes St. This week’s sponsor is Kevin Bode, financial representative at Northwestern Mutual. Those picking up meals are reminded to observe social distancing while they wait in line. There will be no distribution on Thanksgiving Day.

Sunday: Knead Community Café is conducting an online basket raffle through Sunday on the café website www.kneadcommunitycafe.org. Proceeds will help sustain café operations and its mission to feed all regardless of means.

Springdale

Nov. 17: The Tuesday Night Book Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. The featured book will be, “There There,” by Tommy Orange. New members welcome. Reservations and face masks required. Reservations: 724-274-9729

Nov. 18: Springdale Free Public Library will offer, “Let’s Get Crafty,” at 1:30 and 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St., to make fabric trees. Attend either session. Reservations and face masks required. Reservations: 724-274-9729

Tarentum

Today: Tarentum Elks will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open.

Today: BridgePoint Church, 400 E. Ninth Ave., will host a parent-led learning pod from 1 to 4 p.m. in the church hall located on the lower level. Free high-speed internet, meals and access to the church children’s library will be provided. Use the Corbet Street entrance.

Thursday: Free food and Eat N Park meals will be given out from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Eat N Park meals will be distributed at the same time Thursdays. Free fabric face masks from Hanes will be available on both days. Distributions will be in the East Fourth Avenue parking lot beside Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St. No registration is required for either event.

Friday: Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., will distribute free diapers from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the center. Limit one distribution per child per month. Details: 724-224-9006

Friday: Tarentum Book Club will meet at First United Presbyterian Church, 913 Lock St. Kathie Zigo will discuss, “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” by Mark Twain. Ruth Becker will be the hostess with Kathy Brook, Jan Demharter and Margo Masarik.

Vandergrift

Fridays and Saturdays: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will sell takeout food from 1 to 8 p.m. at the post, 141 Sumner Ave. Curb-side delivery available. Members welcome to dine in. Menu: visit the post Facebook page. Orders: 724-568-1427 after 2 p.m.

West Deer 

Today: East Union Presbyterian Church will have a takeout spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. at the church, 292 East Union Road. Menu: spaghetti with alfredo, meat, meatball or mushroom sauce, salad, roll and dessert. Donations will be accepted. Details: 724-265-1381

Cancellations and changes 

Harrison

All activities at Burtner House are canceled through the end of the year.

Lower Burrell 

The St. Margaret Mary Parish nut and apricot roll sale is canceled.

Oakmont

Oakmont Hometown Christmas and Parade are canceled

Saxonburg

The annual Saxonburg Holiday Parade sponsored by the Saxonburg Area Business Association is canceled.

Tarentum 

The annual joint Christmas Parade with Brackenridge is canceled.

Vandergrift

Christopher’s Light children’s charity has canceled the annual children’s Christmas party.