The Stroller, Nov. 14, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Volunteers needed to prepare income tax returns

AARP Foundation is seeking volunteers for the upcoming tax season for its Tax-Aide program in Westmoreland County.

Positions to be filled include tax return preparers, client facilitators who help organize tax documents and appointment schedulers. No experience is required.

Training will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 8 to 12 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays in January at Westmoreland County Community College in New Kensington. Sessions will also be available in January at the Youngwood campus of WCCC.

To register and for information, visit aarpfoundation.org/taxaidevolunteer.

Calendar

Apollo

Today: The Kiski Valley Community Band will present a Veterans Tribute Concert at 7 p.m. at Apollo United Presbyterian Church, 401 First St. Donations for the annual Apollo Lions Club Veterans Dinner will be accepted.

Arnold

Saturday: A free dinner and gospel concert will be at The Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave. Dinner will be from 4:30 to 6 p.m. and Teen Challenge will entertain from 6 to 7 p.m. Everyone welcome.

East Vandergrift

Sunday: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish will have bingo at 6:30 p.m. in the church social hall, 411 McKinley Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. There will be a 48-number jackpot game, a 50-number picture frame game and a magic number game. Details: 724-478-4958.

Gilpin   

Today : An American Red Cross community blood drive will be from 11:30 a.m. 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: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer Toddle Time for children 3 and younger at 10 a.m. No reservations required. Details: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

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.

Nov. 19: Allegheny-Kiski Health Foundation will offer a free seminar “Streets Smarts and Safety: Exploitation, Awareness and Staying in Control” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the foundation office, 1 Acee Drive. Harrison Police Chief Brian Turack will discuss trends in the local community. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-294-3157 or pkuzmirek@akhealth.org.

Leechburg   

Saturday: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will sponsor a holiday craft and vendor fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Details: Melissa, allermelissa@comcast.net.

Saturday: The Clothing Closet at First Lutheran Church, 358 Main St., will be open from 9 a.m. to noon. All items are 20 cents each. Please bring a bag. Donations welcome.

Saturday : Leechburg Area Community Association will sponsor a murder mystery dinner, “A Fright at the Rock Opera,” at 6 p.m. at the Marconi Club, 135 River Ave. Cost: $40, includes dinner and dessert. Tickets: 724-236-0080 or at Leechburg Public Library, 139 Market St.

Sunday : First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 358 Main St., will offer a “Surviving the Holidays” support program for anyone who has lost a loved one from 2 to 4 p.m. at the church. Details: 724-845-7518.

Nov. 30: Holy Innocents Anglican Church, 366 Third St., is accepting orders for its annual Christmas cookie tray sale. Cost: large trays, $42; small trays, $32. Order deadline: Nov. 30. Orders: 724-882-2665, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.

Lower Burrell

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the Cool Change band from 7 to 10 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. Plan to arrive by 12:15 p.m. Admission: $20, includes lunch, 15 games that win $20 each; four specials that win $30 each; and a $100 must-go jackpot. Details: 724-335-4131.

Saturday: A children’s Friendsgiving celebration with stories and crafts will be at 11 a.m. at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details: 724-339-1021.

Tuesday: A Vitalant community blood drive will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the American Legion, 1100 Wildlife Lodge Road. Appointments recommended. Appointments: 877-258-4825 or visit the Donate Blood button at vitalant.org and search for group code UC0180045.

Lower Burrell/New Kensington

Wednesday: Peoples Library is selling chances to win a collection of Pennsylvania Lottery scratch-off tickets. Cost: $5 each; or three for $10. The drawing will be Nov. 19. Tickets are available at both library locations. Details: 724-339-1021.

New Kensington

Ongoing: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley is selling 2026 lottery calendar tickets. Tickets are $25 and include one number for each day of the year. Special number requests will be granted if the number is available. Tickets: jlessig@animalprotectors.net or animalprotectors.net.

Nov. 30: The Myrrh Bearing Women of St. George Orthodox Church are accepting orders for a holiday sweets sale. Prices: baklawa, $14 per 10-piece section; and sambosic, $3 each. Pickup: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 10 at the church hall, 1150 Leishman Ave. Quantities are limited. Order deadline: Nov. 30. Orders: 724-335-9988.

North Apollo 

Nov. 20: A Red Cross community blood drive will be from 1 to 6 p.m. in the hall of First Church of God, 507 20^th St. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and search with ZIP code 15673.

Oakmont

Saturday: Oakmont Carnegie Library will host a makers mart craft fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd. Independent artists and vendors will be on hand and there will be crafts and a playroom for children.

Parks Township

Today: Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. in the firehall, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m.

South Buffalo  

Nov. 30: St. Mary, Mother of God Parish will host a Thanksgiving super bingo at 3 p.m. at South Buffalo Fire Hall, 695 Freeport Road. Doors open at 1 p.m. Cost: $50, includes 16 regular games, five specials and a $2,500 jackpot. There will be small games of chance, food and beverages. Tickets: John, 724-681-8297 or Jeff, 724-596-0503.

Tarentum  

Today: Tarentum Book Club will meet at the home of Debra Stephenson. Dawn Conroy will review “The Women” by Kristin Hannah. Refreshments will be provided and served by Ruth Becker and Nicole White.

Today: Free bread and baked goods will be distributed at 10 a.m. while supplies last at Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., suite 12. Details: 724-224-9006.

Saturday: The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A used book and jewelry sale will be from 9 a.m. to noon and the monthly dollar breakfast will be from 8 a.m. to noon. Menu: pancakes, sausage, coffee and juice. Details: 724-224-9220.

Saturday: A holiday book and author event will be from 3 to 6:30 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St. Top-selling authors will be selling and signing their books. Free admission and parking.

Nov. 18, 19 and 20: Ss. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, 339 E. 10th Ave., is taking orders for its Thanksgiving nut roll sale. Nut, apricot and poppy seed rolls will be available. Pickup: Nov. 18. 19 and 20. Cost: $15 each. Orders: 724-224-3026, leave a message with your name, phone number and order; email tarentumbyzcath@gmail.com or visit tarentumbyzcath.org.

Nov. 22: Tarentum Recreation board is accepting registration from groups, businesses and clubs who would like to participate in this year’s holiday parade. Lineup will be at noon and the parade will begin at 1 p.m. Details: Carrie, 724-448-1470 or tarentummagazine@gmail.com.

Vandergrift

Saturday: A concert featuring Pure Gold, LTZ and the Nied’s Hotel Band will be at the Casino Theatre. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show will begin at 7 p.m. Cost: $20 in advance for reserved seats; $25 at the door if available. Non-perishable food will be collected for local food banks. Proceeds will benefit Vandergrift Public Library. Tickets: casinotheater.org.

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. The kitchen will open and card sales start at 6 p.m. Free coffee. Players must be at least 18 or accompanied by an adult.

Saturday: A holiday vendor show will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Quality Life Services, 151 Goodview Drive. Hot dogs and hot cocoa will be sold. Details: Robyn, 724-727-3451 or rplatt@qualitylifeservices.com.

Sunday : Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 will sponsor a super bingo at the firehall, 4078 Route 66. Doors open at noon and games begin at 2 p.m. Cost: in advance, $45; at the door, $55. There will be 18 regular games, four specials and 2 cover-all jackpot games, food, beverages, instant tickets and a 50-50. Reserved seating available for groups of six or more. Tickets: washington-township-vol-fire-company.square.site or from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Fridays at weekly bingo at the firehall.