The Stroller, Nov. 11, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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5K Holiday Dash planned Dec. 3 in Vandergrift

Registrations are being accepted for the Vandergrift Back When 5K Holiday Dash set for Dec. 3 in Vandergrift.

This is a timed event for walkers and runners. Prizes will be awarded to the top three males and females overall. Race day registration will be from 8:15 a.m. until the race begins at 9:30 a.m. There will be no prerace packet pick up on Friday. The event begins at 154 Grant Ave., near Bobbie’s Jewelers and the finish line will be at 113 Grant Ave., near Sweetlane Chocolate Shop.

Cost is $20, and includes a commemorative tassel cap. To register, visit runsignup.com.

New Kensington invites groups to decorate holiday wreaths

The New Kensington Recreation Commission is seeking local businesses, churches and organizations to decorate holiday wreaths for display in the downtown corridor during the holiday season.

Wreaths are available now at city hall and must be returned by Nov. 18. Decorations should be weather resistant and be secured tightly to the wreath. Wreaths will be judged after the Dec. 3 holiday parade.

Volunteers needed to drive seniors to medical appointments

The Open Your Heart to a Senior program at Wesley Family Services is seeking volunteers to drive senior citizens to their medical appointments.

Scheduling is flexible and training and support is available. Volunteers are needed to serve New Kensington, Arnold, Lower Burrell and Vandergrift. If you enjoy driving and would be willing to take a senior to get their medical care, call 724-205-6282 or email OYHS@wfspa.org

Parades canceled due to inclement weather

Today’s Veterans Day parades in New Kensington/Arnold and Lower Burrell are canceled due to the expected inclement weather.

There will be a service at 12:30 p.m. at the Lower Burrell Veterans of Foreign Wars, Wildlife Lodge Road.

Calendar

Apollo

Saturday: First Lutheran Church, 214 N. Pennsylvania Ave., will have a craft show from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. Lunch will be available.

Avonmore  

Nov. 19: St. Ambrose Church is accepting orders for a pepperoni roll sale. Cost: $6, for a sandwich-sized roll. Specify provolone or hot pepper cheese and baked or ready-to-bake at home. Order deadline: Sunday. Pickup: 6 p.m. Nov. 19 in the church hall, 505 Cambria Ave. Orders: 724-697-4129.

Dec. 3: Space reservations are being accepted for a Christmas craft and vendor show planned from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Avonmore Senior Center, 458 Railroad St. Cost: $10, includes a table. Reservations: 724-697-4014.

Brackenridge

Nov. 20: A bingo to benefit Toys for Tots will be at the American Legion, 845 First Ave. Doors open at 1 p.m. and early birds begin at 2:30 p.m. Prepaid packages are encouraged. Cost: small package, $30; large package, $40. There will be food, drinks, a basket auction and giveaways. Bring an unwrapped toy for a child 12 and younger and receive a free jackpot card. Handicap accessible. Details: Deanna, 412-452-6596.

East Franklin

Dec. 13: Country and blue grass artists Jeff and Sheri Easter will perform at 6:30 p.m. at Harvest Church, 143 Reed Road. Cost: $22. Reserved seating available. Tickets: harvestpa.org/events.

East Vandergrift

Dec. 6: Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish is selling tickets for a St. Nicholas Day raffle. Winning numbers will be the first drawn Pennsylvania Daily Pick 3 numbers at noon and 7 p.m. on St. Nicholas Day, Dec. 6. Winners will each receive $1,000, a $100 gift certificate to The Central Restaurant in Apollo and a $100 gift certificate to Naser Foods in Oklahoma Borough. Cost: $10, includes two numbers. Tickets: Deborah, 724-859-3186, in the parish office and in the church vestibule after Sunday Mass.

Gilpin

Tuesday : A Red Cross community blood drive will be from noon to 5 p.m. at Gilpin Volunteer Firehall, 113 Firehall Road. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code GTVFD.

Harrison  

Today: Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 6 p.m., and there will be specials, a 50/50 raffle and final game jackpot.

Saturday: A fall craft and vendor show to benefit Highlands High School Marching Band will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the high school cafeteria and gymnasium, Natrona Heights. There will be over 70 vendors, food, a basket raffle and 50/50. Admission: $1.

Saturday: The Diaper Pantry at Christ Our Hope Anglican Church, Harrison, will distribute diapers from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 926 Painter Ave., and at Sheldon Park, both in Natrona Heights. Recipients must drive up and remain in their vehicles. First-time recipients must provide their own identification, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card.

Sunday: The Knights of Columbus will host a pancake and sausage breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the council home, 28 Garfield St., Natrona. Cost: $6; younger than 6, $3.

Monday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer a program, “Keeping Your Mind Sharp,” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Stefanie Dietrich, director of adult day services at Concordia Lutheran Ministries, will be the speaker. Reservations required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Jefferson

Saturday: GFWC Saxonburg District Woman’s Club will sponsor a card and game party at noon at the American Legion, 754 N. Pike Road. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. There will be a sandwich and salad luncheon and basket raffle. Reservations are being accepted but walk-ins are welcome. Cost is $9. Reservations: 724-713-7407. Proceeds will benefit local charities and organizations.

Saturday: A craft show to benefit the Knoch Knights Girls Basketball program will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Knoch High School, Dinnerbell Road. Local author C. William Davis will sell his books. Admission: $3; veterans and children younger than 12, free.

Leechburg  

Today: Leechburg Area Museum is closed for the season. To schedule a private off-season tour or visit, email lamahs@windstream.net

Saturday : A turkey trot bingo to benefit Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will be at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 5 p.m. Cost: $30, includes card, dauber, food and drinks; extra cards, $5. There will be a $1,000 cover-all jackpot game. Reserved seating available for parties of eight or more. Must be 21 to attend. Tickets and reservations: John, 724-549-8867 or Melissa, 724-332-9090.

Dec. 10 and 11: Table reservations are being accepted for a Christmas craft and vendor show planned from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Leechburg Volunteer Firehall, 268 Canal St. Cost: $30 per day or $50 for both days, includes one table and two chairs. Details: Melissa, 724-332-9090 or allermelissa@comcast.net.

Dec. 17: Holy Innocents Anglican Church, 366 Third St., will have its annual Christmas Bake Sale. Orders are being taken for assorted homemade cookie trays. Cost: large trays, $40; small trays, $30. Order deadline: Nov. 30. Orders: 724-882-2665, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.

Lower Burrell

Saturday: A craft show will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Wildlife Lodge Road. Free admission.

Saturday: The ClothesLine Ministry at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Clothing, shoes and purses will be 25 cents each or five for $1. The jewelry room will be open.

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature Julie and the 2^nd Offenders from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.

Saturday: A luncheon bingo will be at 1 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Doors open at 11 a.m. Admission includes lunch at 12:30 p.m., 15 games that win $20 each; four specials that win $30 each; and a $100 must-go jackpot. Details: 724-335-4131.

Nov. 17: The Adult Book Club at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave., will meet at 6:30 p.m. The selection will be “Educated” by Tara Westover. Next month’s book will be provided at the meeting. Details: 724-724-339-1021, ext. 12.

New Kensington  

Saturday and Tuesday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday. Items available include clothing for all members of the family, shoes and linens. First-time customers receive 15 free items. Winter clothing donations accepted during business hours.

Wednesday : Knead Community Café will conduct its online basket extravaganza fundraiser Nov. 1 to 15 online at kneadcommunitycafe.org. The drawings will be Nov. 16 and winners will be contacted. Must be 21 to participate. Details: kneadcommunitycafe.org.

Nov. 17: The Corner Launchbox will host a free program, “Grow with Google: Sell Online with E-Commerce Tools,” at 1 p.m. at the center, 701 Fifth Ave. Reservations requested. Reservations: facebook.com/TheCornerLaunchbox.

Parks

Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will host a country music jam night from 5 to 8 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. Bring your favorite stringed instrument and sing along. Refreshments available. Public welcome. Details: 724-845-2390.

Springdale   

Wednesday : Springdale Free Public Library will sponsor a craft workshop at 1 p.m. in the library, 331 School St. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Nov. 21: The Geraldine Yanni Science program for children in fourth through sixth grade at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. The topic will be, “Who Pooped in the Park?” Space is limited. Registration required. Registration: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum  

Today: Tarentum Book Club will meet at the home of Linda Gibson. Dawn Conroy will review, “What I Know For Sure,” by Oprah Winfrey. The committee will be Pat Henry and Audree Morrell.

Saturday: Tarentum Masons will sponsor a pancake breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. at the lodge, 307 Lock St. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $10; children, $4.

Saturday: The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Details: 724-224-9220.

Saturday: Bridgepoint Church will host a spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. at the church, 400 E. Ninth Ave. Enter via the green door on Corbet Street. Dine in or takeout. Menu: spaghetti with meat or marinara sauce, salad, roll and dessert. Cost: $10; 4 to 10 years old, $5; 3 and younger, free. Cash only.

Sunday: First Baptist Church, 410 E. Third St., invites all family and friends of the church to a reunion and worship service at 10:30 a.m. at the church. Lunch will be served afterward.

Sunday and Tuesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St. An opportunity for silent prayer will be at 6:30 p.m.

Vandergrift 

Monday : The Adult Book Club at Vandergrift Public Library will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. The selection will be “Anxious People” by Fredrik Backman. Details: 724-568-2212.

Verona

Sunday : Holy Family Parish will have a Veterans Day Mass and breakfast at St. Joseph Church, 825 Second St. Mass will begin at 8:30 a.m. and a free pancake breakfast for veterans will be served afterward in the social hall. Veterans are encouraged to wear their uniforms if possible. Reservations requested, but walk-ins welcome. Reservations: Sharon, 412-512-4953.

Washington Township

Today: Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 4078 Route 66. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and sales start at 6 p.m. Free coffee. The kitchen will be open. Players must be at least 18 or accompanied by an adult.

West Deer  

Dec. 10: Deer Lakes Band Boosters are accepting table reservations for its ninth annual craft and vendor show. Details: deerlakesbands.org or dlbandshow@hotmail.com.