The Stroller, Nov. 14, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Applications being accepted from veterans for free Christmas groceries

Westmoreland County Marines will provide Christmas groceries to local veterans’ families in need.

To apply, veterans must provide proper identification and proof of military service such as a VA card, DD-214 or the new Pennsylvania drivers license with flag. Requests must be received by Dec. 10.

Pickup will be from 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 20 in the parking lot of the Lower Burrell Community Market located in Hill Crest Shopping Center. Home delivery will not be available this year.

To register, call Jim Walters at 724-681-6293 or email waltersusmc@comcast.net.

Funds for the project come from local residents and businesses. To make a financial donation, mail a check payable to Westmoreland County Marines, in care of Jim Walters, 176 Hilltop Drive, Lower Burrell PA 15068.

Salvation Army accepting registrations for toy distribution

Allegheny Valley Salvation Army is accepting registrations for its children’s Christmas toy distribution.

Children must be 13 or younger and live in the following zip codes, 15006., 15014. 15030, 15032, 15049, 15065, 15075, 15076, 15084 and 15238.

To register call social worker Victoria at 724-224-6310, ext. 1. Deadline to register is Dec. 7.

Toy donations can be made through Walmart at walmart.com/registry/registryforgood/welcome. Search for Allegheny Valley Salvation Army Treasure for Good.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Today: 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

Today: 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

Today: 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

Gilpin

Nov. 24: An American Red Cross Blood community blood drive will be from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department social hall, 113 Fire Hall Road. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code GTVFD

Harrison 

Today: 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

Today: 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

Monday: Allegheny Family Network Circle of Parents support group will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Natrona Heights center and online the first and third Monday of the month. Free childcare available. Registration required. Registration: Christa, 724-759-9313

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

Thursday: 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 Area School District

Monday: Kiski Area School Board will conduct the regular meeting at 7 p.m. online. Access information: call 724-842-0457 or email john.tedorski@kiskiarea.com by 11 a.m. Monday

Leechburg

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

Lower Burrell

Today: 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

Today: 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.

Monday: Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the post, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Plans for the Christmas party will be discussed, and dues are payable at this time.

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

Today 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.

Monday: New Kensington Council will conduct the regular council meeting at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Details: 724-337-4523

Oakmont

Monday: Oakmont Council will meet at 7 p.m. at the municipal building, 767 Fifth St. Details: 412-828-3232

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: 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

Today: 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.