The Stroller, Nov. 16, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Toys for Tots sign-ups scheduled

Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots served by the Allegheny Valley Detachment will have sign-ups from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday in Springdale Marine Corps League Hall, 838 Pittsburgh St., for children 12 and younger.

The Allegheny Valley Detachment serves children in northeastern Allegheny, western Westmoreland and Armstrong counties. Online registration is encouraged at Tarentum-pa.toysfortots.org through Nov. 23.

Parents can go to their assistance webpage and look under, “My Compass Account,” and print out the benefit page. Bring a valid form of photo identification and the printed sheet. Otherwise parents must bring ID, verified proof of public assistance; proof of residency, proof of legal guardianship if other than parent; and children’s birth certificates.

The person signing up a child must provide valid identification and will be the only one authorized to pick up toys. Due to the pandemic, please do not bring children to the sign up.

To make a monetary donation, send a check payable to Toys for Tots to Allegheny Valley MCL 825, 838 Pittsburgh St., Springdale PA 15144.

Free grab and go lunch offered Wednesday at Allegheny Valley Church of God

Allegheny Valley Church of God, 216 Catalpa St., New Kensington, will serve free grab and go lunches at noon Wednesday.

Chili will be served for as long as the food lasts. There will be no luncheon in December. For details, call 724-335-0994.

Calendar

Allegheny Valley School District

Tuesday: Allegheny Valley School Board will conduct the regular meeting at 7 p.m. in the Springdale Jr.-Sr. High School Marshall Auditorium, 501 Butler Road. A live online link to attend virtually will posted on the district website: avsdweb.org

Apollo

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

Burrell School District

Tuesday: Burrell School Board will conduct the regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. online. Access information: burrell.k12.pa.us/board

Deer Lakes School District

Tuesday: Deer Lakes School Board will conduct the regular meeting at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Access information: Deerlakes.net

Freeport

Wednesday: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from noon to 3 p.m. at the church. Winter clothing is available. Cash only. Donations must be laundered. Details: 724-295-2476

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: 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

Tuesday: Burtner House Restoration Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Harrison Municipal Building, 1 Municipal Drive.

Wednesday: Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank will be open to anyone in need from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Pull into the center parking lot and food will be placed into your vehicle. Senior boxes are now being distributed Wednesdays instead of Thursdays. Those who are not yet registered should come after 3 p.m. Proof of income is no longer required. Donations: avaoc.org/donate/financial-support/

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

Today: 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

Wednesday: The free genealogy group at Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society will meet from 10 a.m. to noon at the museum, 118 First St. Basic computer skills required. Ancestry.com and Newspaper.com are available. Details: Judy, 724-681-9154

Lower Burrell 

Today: 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: 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.

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

Oakmont

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

Plum School District

Tuesday: Plum School Board will conduct a combined meeting at 7 p.m. in the high school library, 900 Elicker Road.

Sharpsburg

Tuesday: Allegheny Valley chapter of the Women’s Business Network will meet at 8 a.m. at the Gold Shield building, 817 Main St. Virtual attendance also available. Those attending can learn how the group supports the success and growth of women in business. Reservations required. Reservations and sign on information: Susan Kinger, 412-782-4848 or skinger607@dollarbank.com

Wednesday: The All Virtual chapter of the Women’s Business Network will meet at 7:30 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Those attending can learn how the group supports the success and growth of women in business. Guests welcome at no cost. Reservations required. Reservations and sign on information: Jennifer, 412-908-1663

Tarentum

Tuesday: Tarentum Planning Commission will hold a public meeting at 6 p.m. in the borough building, 318 Second Ave., to review, discuss and take public comment on the proposed multi-municipal comprehensive plan.

Tuesdays and Thursdays: Free food and Eat N Park meals will be given out from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Eat N Park meals will be distributed at the same time Thursdays. Free fabric face masks from Hanes will be available on both days. Distributions will be in the East Fourth Avenue parking lot beside Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St. No registration is required for either event.

Wednesday: Tarentum Elks will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open.

Wednesday: BridgePoint Church, 400 E. Ninth Ave., will host a parent-led learning pod from 1 to 4 p.m. in the church hall located on the lower level. Free high-speed internet, meals and access to the church children’s library will be provided. Use the Corbet Street entrance.

Westmoreland County

Tuesday: Westmoreland County Right to Education Local Task Force will meet online from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The topic will be, “Transition to Kindergarten.” Details: ccarlin@wiu7.org

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.