The Stroller, Nov. 15, 2019: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Concert to benefit local food bank

A concert featuring mezzo soprano Marianne Cornetti and pianist Bryan Sable will be at 4 p.m. Sunday at Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10th Ave., Brackenridge.

Donations will be accepted to benefit the Allegheny Valley Association of Churches food bank.

Leechburg Library to host spaghetti dinner and baking contest

Leechburg Public Library will sponsor a Star Baker Contest Sunday as part of a spaghetti dinner fundraiser at the Marconi Club, 135 River Ave., Leechburg.

Any type of baked goods may be entered – pies, cakes, scones, cupcakes, nutrolls or whatever your specialty is. Create two of the same entry – one will be blind judged by a panel of judges and the other will become part of a baked goods raffle. The winner will win $100, and a Star Baker apron.

Bring your entries by 11 a.m. Sunday to the Marconi Club. For alternative arrangements on Sunday, call Karen Freilino at 724-845-0976 or 412-926-9515.

The spaghetti dinner will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Tickets are $8 and are available at Coco Coffeehouse, the library, the borough office, Gifted Garden and from member of Friends of the Library. Proceeds will benefit the library. For details, visit Leechburg Public Library on Facebook.

Violin concert to be presented in Leechburg

Leechburg First Evangelical Lutheran Church will host a concert, “Beethoven In the Face of Adversity,” featuring Carnegie Mellon violinist Monique Mead at 5 p.m. Sunday at the church, 358 Main St.

Donations will be accepted to benefit the Leechburg Food Bank.

Toy drive to benefit local children

Children’s charity Christopher’s Light is conducting a Christmas toy drive for children living in Westmoreland, Armstrong and Indiana counties through the end of November.

For details, call or text 724-980-2840.

Calendar

Arnold

Sunday: Arnold No. 2 Auxiliary and Arnold Fireman’s Band will host a luncheon bingo at 1:30 p.m. in the Arnold Social Center, 1702 Fifth Ave. Doors open at noon. Cost: $5, includes light lunch and one lapboard. Players must be at least 12 years old.

Saturday: Arnold United Methodist Church, 1801 Leishman Ave., will serve an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon at the church. Menu: plain, blueberry, pecan and chocolate chip pancakes, french toast, sausage and beverages. Cost: $7; younger than 12, $5. Details: 724-339-2377

Brackenridge

Sunday: A turkey bingo will be at 1 p.m. at Pioneer Hose Co., 124 Morgan St. Doors open at noon. Sponsored by Pioneer Hose Auxiliary, the event will have early birds, raffle items, 50/50 and food and beverages available for purchase. Cost: lapboards, $5; special packet, $5. Details: 724-224-6125

Harmar

Sunday: A crafter and vendor show will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Shriners Center, 1877 Shriners Way. Admission: $3. There will be free parking, a concession stand and silent auction. Sponsored by the Daughters of the Nile, a portion of proceeds will benefit Shriners Hospitals. Details: 724-864-2130

Harrison

Sunday: Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary will serve a spaghetti/ravioli dinner from 2 to 6 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Lane, Natrona Heights. Desserts available by donation. Proceeds benefit veterans’ charities. Cost: spaghetti, $7; meat or cheese ravioli, large, $9, small, $7; half portion of each, $8. Dine in or take out.

Indiana Township

Sunday: An all you can eat spaghetti dinner will be from noon to 5 p.m. at Rural Ridge Volunteer Fire Company, 135 Little Deer Creek Road. Cost: $10, includes spaghetti, rolls and butter, salad, dessert and beverage.

Leechburg

Sunday: The Leechburg Elks will host an all-paper bingo with a progressive jackpot at 3 p.m. at the lodge, 228 Market St. Doors open and early birds begin at 2:30 p.m. Cost: $20, includes four early-bird games, 18 regular games, three specials, jackpot game and cookie jar number. Public welcome.

Lower Burrell

Tuesday: A community blood drive will be from noon to 6 p.m. at the American Legion social hall, 1100 Wildlife Lodge Road. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: call 877-258-4825, or visit vitalant.org, click on the Donate button and search for group code C0180045.

New Kensington

Tuesday: The Corner and Penn State New Kensington will host, “Coffee and Conversations,” with Innovation Works from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at The Corner, 701 Fifth Ave. Guest speaker Alessandra Hartkopf, communications coordinator with Innovation Works, will discuss branding principles. Free. Reservations requested. Reservations: eventbrite.com

Springdale

Sunday: Cub Scout Pack 554 will host a spaghetti dinner and soup sale from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Krivan Club, 628 Garfield St., to benefit scouting activities in the community. Cost: $7; children, $3; soup, $6 per quart. Dine in or take out.

Tarentum

Thursday: Holy Martyrs Church Merry Martyrs will host a turkey dinner at 12:30 p.m. in the church hall, 353 W. Ninth Ave. Menu: turkey, salad, potatoes, rolls, dessert, coffee and tea. There will be door prizes and games. Cost: $9. Public welcome. Reservations required by Monday. Reservations: 724-224-0770 or 724-224-1626

Tuesday and Wednesday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 400 Lock St., will present, “Old-time Radio,” at 6 p.m. as part of the library, Who Knew? Series. Attend either session. Audience participation welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-0770

Vandergrift

Sunday: A holiday vendor fair will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Vandergrift No. 1 Fire Hall, 278 Franklin Ave. Sponsored by Kiski Area East Primary PTO, there will be food trucks, a children’s craft table and silent auction.

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