The Stroller, Nov. 13, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Plum HS to sponsor toy drive

Plum Senior High School will sponsor its sixth annual Toys For Tots toy drive beginning Wednesday.

A drop off box will be placed at each school on Wednesday and the drive will continue through Dec. 9.

The school JROTC and other volunteers will host a drive-thru stuff the bus event from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 9 in the high school bus lot. Donors should remain in their vehicles.

Clothing, household items being collected

Women of Alle-Kiski Engaging, a division of the Alle Kiski Strong Chamber, is conducting new, unused items through Sunday for local women in need.

Articles being collected include over the counter medication for adults and children, pajamas for women, boys and girls in all sizes, women’s underwear in all sizes, $10 gasoline gift cards, and kitchen items such as cutting boards, pots and pans, utensils, dishes and baking sheets. Donations will be given to HAVIN Domestic Violence Shelter in Armstrong County and the Alle-Kiski Area HOPE Center Inc.

Drop-off locations include Platinum Ridge, Brackenridge; Dollar General, Gilpin; Heritage Hospice, New Kensington; Johnny Carpet, Vandergrift; and First Commonwealth Bank, Natrona Heights, Harrison. For more locations, visit https://www.facebook.com/WAKEofAKSChamber/.

Penn State Extension offers health webinar

Penn State Extension will offer a free live webinar, “Food Safety for Donated Foods,” at 1 p.m. Nov. 23 and Dec. 7 online.

Choose either session. Topics will include reasons why food safety is important to your organization and what types of foods can be donated safely.

Registration is required to receive the access link. Registration deadline is Nov. 23. To register, click here.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Saturday: A craft and vendor show will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Markle Volunteer Fire Hall, 470 Joyce St. Face masks and social distancing encourage. Details: 724-727-7114

Apollo

Saturday: A vendor fair will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. James Parish Hall, 109 Owens View Ave. Details: 724-478-4958

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

Clinton

Saturday: Westminster Presbyterian Church, 210 Westminster Road, will have a drive-thru Thanksgiving dinner from noon to 4 p.m. or until sold out at the church. Menu: turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing ball, gravy, green beans, rolls and butter and pumpkin pie. Cost: $15, cash only. No reservations required.

Fawn 

Sunday: The Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society Flea-Tique will be from dawn to noon at the Bull Creek Tour-Ed Mine site, off Bull Creek Road. Rain or shine. This will be the last event of the season. No pets permitted. CDC guidelines will be observed. Spaces: $30 per month. Vendors may set up beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday. Toys and monetary donations will be accepted for Toys for Tots. Parking: $3. Details: fleatique82@gmail.com

Harrison 

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

Tuesday: 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

Leechburg

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

Lower Burrell

Saturday: The Moose Lodge will feature DJ Lisa from 8 p.m. to midnight at the lodge, 499 Reimer St. Members and guests welcome. Details: 724-335-4131

Saturday: The ClothesLine ministry at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, will be outdoors from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. In case of inclement weather, the event will be canceled. Cost: clothing, shoes and purses, 25 cents each. Face masks and social distancing are required. Details: ClothesLine on Facebook.

Wednesday: 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

Saturday and Monday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and Monday. Face masks required, and a maximum of 25 people can be in the store at one time. Donations welcome only during operating hours.

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

Parks

Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will host a Music Night from 7 to 10 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. Bring your favorite stringed instrument and sing along. Refreshments available. Members and guests welcome. Details: 724-845-2390

Tarentum 

Today: 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

Today: 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.

Saturday: Bethel AME Church, 250 Seventh Ave., will sell takeout spaghetti dinners for $1 each from noon to 4 p.m. at the church. Menu: spaghetti, meatball, salad and roll. Children’s meals free with the purchase of an adult meal. Children must be present. Face masks required. Details: 724-224-2417

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

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.

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.