The Stroller, Nov. 16, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Stuff a Cruiser event set at Harrison Walmart

A Stuff a Cruiser event to benefit Toys for Tots will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at the Walmart Supercenter in Highlands Mall, Harrison.

Monetary donations and new unwrapped toys will be accepted by Southern Armstrong Regional Police and Harrison Police.

Model train display planned at Appleby Manor Presbyterian Church

The 32nd annual model train display at Appleby Manor Presbyterian Church, 810 Main St., Manor Township, will open this weekend.

Hours will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 6 to 8 p.m. Monday through Nov. 24 and 2 to 6 p.m. Nov. 25.

The exhibit features operating model trains of N, HO, O, 027, S and On30 gauges and large Lego displays. Admission is either canned goods or a monetary donation that will be donated to the Ford City Food Bank.

For information, call the church at 724-763-1010 or 724-545-1892.

Food collection to benefit local families in need

Vandergrift Police Department is conducting its Feed the Families Project through Saturday.

Non-perishable food items and monetary contributions will be accepted from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the borough building, 109 Grant Ave., in care of Officer Joseph Gray.

Items collected will be distributed to residents who need help to put a meal on the table on Thanksgiving Day.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Friday: Alle-Kiski Day Quilters and Sewers will meet from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Allegheny Township municipal building, 136 Community Building Road. Bring your project. No dues or fees. Free parking, lighting, tables and electrical outlets available. Bring a lunch and drinks. The group meets the first and third Friday of each month. Details: Pat, 724-601-3089.

Saturday: The Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave., will present Jerry Cramer in concert at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Donations will be accepted.

Arnold

Friday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is accepting orders for its pierogi sale. Varieties: potato or sauerkraut. Pickup: 12:30 to 4 p.m. Fridays in the church social hall. Cost: $12 per dozen. Orders: 724-339-9257, 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Brackenridge

Today: The Allegheny Valley Salvation Army and Community Center will distribute free grab-and-go lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the center parking lot, 917 Brackenridge Ave. Free grocery items from Walmart and Aldi will be available. Everyone is welcome.

Today: Bingo will begin at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave.

Gilpin 

Today: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7:15 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road.

Harrison

Friday: 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.

Friday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature The Cool Change Band from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Drive. No cover charge. Public welcome.

Saturday: Building Block of Natrona will host its free Veggies for All and Cosmetics Closet outreach for residents in need at 1 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 28 Garfield St., Natrona. Free produce and personal care and hygiene products will be distributed, first come, first served, while supplies last. Arrive by 12:30 p.m. to line up; supplies go quickly. No income verification required. Everyone is welcome.

Jefferson

Today: Bingo will be at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 754 N. Pike Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Proceeds benefit post and auxiliary projects.

Kiski Township

Saturday: A craft and vendor show to benefit the Apollo-Ridge Middle School PTA field trips will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kiski Township Volunteer Firehall, 1037 Route 56. Admission: $3. There will be door prizes, a silent auction, food and a bake sale.

Leechburg  

Today: Holy Innocents Anglican Church will host a lasagna dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. at the church, 366 Third St. Menu: lasagna, salad, bread and dessert, $12. Dine in or takeout. A portion of proceeds will benefit local outreach programs. Details: 724-845-6165 or 724-845-3305.

Today: The free genealogy group at Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society will meet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the museum, 118 First St. Basic computer skills required. Details: Judy, 724-681-9154.

Saturday : A turkey bingo will be hosted by Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company at 6 p.m. at the firehall. Doors open at 4 p.m. and early bird games will begin at 5:30. Cost: $35 in advance; will be $40 at the door; includes packet for 20 $100 games, four $250 specials and a light meal. There will be a $1,000 must-go jackpot game. Tickets: Melissa, 724-332-9090.

Saturday: A barbecued pulled pork dinner to benefit cancer patient Marian Hogan will be from noon to 6 p.m. at the Marconi Club, 137 River Ave. Menu: pulled pork sandwich, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw and cupcake, $12.50. Pop and water will be sold and there will be a silent auction and 50-50. Orders: call or text Michele at 724-882-3077.

Saturday: The Clothing Closet at First Lutheran Church, 358 Main St., will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All items are 20 cents each. Please bring a bag. Donations welcome.

Saturday: Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church will have its free takeout monthly Pot Love Dinner at noon at the church, 271 Main St. Reservations required. There is a one dinner per family member limit. Those with reservations will be served first. Line-up will be outside and everyone is welcome. Reservations: 724-845-1901 or church@crcpc.org.

Lower Burrell

Today: Redemption Church, 232 Hillcrest Drive, will offer a GriefShare support group for anyone who has lost a loved one at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays through Dec. 14 at the church. Reservations appreciated, but not required. Reservations: GriefShare.org.

Today: The Alle-Kiski chapter of the American Wine Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. The featured speaker will be wine educator and consultant Adam Burghundy of Pittsburgh who will discuss wines of Israel and Lebanon. Six tastings will be paired with foods. Cost: $43. Reservations required. Reservations and details: allekiski@yahoo.com.

Friday: The Mobile Veterans Program will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. There will be a meet-and-greet, games, crafts, lunch and entertainment. Sponsored by the Veterans Administration of Pittsburgh, all veterans are welcome.

Saturday: A luncheon bingo will be at 1 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Doors open at 11 a.m. Admission includes lunch at 12:30 p.m., 15 games that win $20 each; four specials that win $30 each; and a $100 must-go jackpot. Details: 724-335-4131.

Saturday: A story time will be at 1 p.m. at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details: 724-339-1021.

Saturday: A craft show will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Free admission.

New Kensington

Today: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary Bingo will be at 7 p.m. at the aerie, 2134 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403.

Saturday: A story time will be at 1 p.m. at Peoples Library, 880 Barnes St. Details: 724-339-1021.

Nov. 20: East Kensington Community Circle is accepting orders for homemade pumpkin rolls for the holidays. Cost: $10, with nuts and without. Order deadline: Wednesday. Pick-up: Nov. 20. Orders: Tracy or Courtnie, 724-212-3933.

Parks Township 

Today: Parks Township Sportsman Club Association will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. New members welcome.

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

Saltsburg

Saturday: Saltsburg Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will sponsor a fall craft and vendor fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the River Hall, 313 Salt St. There will be a silent auction and food will be sold. No admission fee. Proceeds will benefit the fire department.

Springdale

Today: Lower Valley Community Food Bank will distribute food from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday from the rear entrance of the Springdale borough building, 325 School St. Do not arrive before 12:45 p.m. Anyone in need of food who lives in Springdale, Springdale Township, Cheswick, Harmar and the sections of Indiana Township and West Deer with a zip code of 15024 is welcome. New recipients can register today.

Saturday: The Knotty Knitters group at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at noon at the library, 331 School St. The group will now meet the first and third Saturdays of the month. Bring your unfinished knitting or crocheting project. All skill levels welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum

Weekdays: Free food and hygiene items are available at Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., suite 12. Hours: noon to 8 p.m. Mondays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. Details: 724-224-9006.

Saturday: Bethel AME Church, 250 W. Seventh Ave., will have a $1 spaghetti dinner from noon to 3 p.m. at the church. Also for sale will be stuffed pepper soup and potato corn chowder and banana and cheddar garlic breads. 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. The monthly dollar breakfast will be from 8 a.m. to noon. Details: 724-224-9220.

Vandergrift  

Today: St. Gertrude Church will host its monthly spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. in the church hall, 303 Franklin Ave. Menu: Dine in spaghetti and meatballs, salad, bread, dessert, $10; meatball hoagies, $7; quarts of sauce also available. Add 50 cents for takeout. There will be no dinner in December.

Saturday: A cash bash to help fund the Kiski Area High School production of its spring musical “The Phantom of the Opera” will be from 6 to 10 p.m. at The Center on Franklin Avenue, 262 Franklin Ave. Cost: $25, includes entry into the drawings, a drink coupon and light refreshments. Food and adult beverages will be sold. Must be 21 to attend. Cash drawings will be every 20 minutes and there will be a basket raffle, pull tickets and a 50-50 raffle.

Tickets: tinyurl.com/ys5zmxyz.

Dec. 31: Vandergrift Public Library is conducting a 100,000 penny collection challenge through the end of the year. Bring your pennies to the library, 128C Washington Ave., or TinyCause or Champion’s Crusaders Rescue. Funds raised will be split between the three organizations.

Washington Township

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

West Deer

Saturday: Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh will host a free star party at 6:15 p.m. at the Nicholas E. Wagman Observatory, 225 Kurn Road, in Deer Lakes Regional Park, weather permitting. Bring binoculars, a blanket and camping chair. Use only parking lights when entering through the park gate. Donations will be accepted. Details and weather updates: 724-224-2510 or 3ap.org.

Winfield

Friday: Concordia at Cabot will host a vendor showcase sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Haven I dining room, 112 Marwood Road. Free admission. Cash, credit and checks accepted. A portion of sales will benefit the Concordia Haven Apartments activities department. Free parking available. Details: Chantelle, 724-352-1571, ext. 8251