The Stroller, Nov. 18, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Tarentum homes and businesses welcome to enter decorating contest

Tarentum Recreation Board is sponsoring a holiday light decorating contest for homes and businesses.

Email a photograph of your decorated home or business with your address and contact information to tarentummagazine@gmail.com by Dec. 15. Winners will be notified by phone and will be posted on the recreation board Facebook page. A lawn sign and first-, second- and third-place prizes will be awarded in the residence and business groups. For details, call Carrie at 724-448-1470.

Cub Scouts to collect items for homeless veterans

Cub Scout Packs 137 and 554 are participating in the Homeless Heroes Stocking Project that will supply stockings to 2,500 local homeless veterans.

Donations for the project will be accepted from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday at Springdale United Presbyterian Church, 859 Pittsburgh St., Springdale. Items needed include shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrush holders, wash cloths, soap, plastic soap holders, socks, gloves and $10 gift cards to Giant Eagle or Walmart. Checks payable to Cub Scout Pack 554 are also welcome. An Amazon Wish List for items is at tinyurl.com/yw6cbv64.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Today: 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

Sunday: Arnold Fireman’s Band will host a luncheon bingo at 1 p.m. at 601 Drey St. Doors open at noon.

Bethel

Nov. 29: The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek will present a free screening of the film “First Snow in the Woods: The Movie” at 6 p.m. at the center, 142 Kerr Road. The movie is based on the award-winning children’s book by Carl R. Sams II and Jean Stoick. There will be snacks, drinks and a craft. Reservations required. Reservations: armstrongodc.org.

Brackenridge

Sunday: Sons of the American Legion will serve an all-you-can-eat community breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon in the American Legion, 845 E. First Ave. Cost: $9; younger than 12, $6.

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 54-number jackpot game, a 40-number picture frame game and a magic number game. Details: 724-478-4958.

Freeport

Dec. 1: Freeport Bumble Bee Learning Center, 325 Fourth St., is sponsoring an Angel Tree for the Salvation Army. The public is welcome to stop in between 6 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. weekdays, take a tag from the tree in the center lobby and return the tag and unwrapped gift to the center by Dec. 1. Details: 724-540-5340.

Hampton

Monday: The Greater Pittsburgh Civil War Roundtable will host a free program “The Attack and Defense of Cemetery Ridge, July 2, 1863” with Scott Mingus at 7 p.m. at the Hampton Community Center, 1301 McCully Road. Public welcome.

Harrison

Today: 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.

Tuesday: Allegheny Valley Hospital Auxiliary will host a Memory Makers memory board sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria, 1301 Carlisle St., Natrona Heights. Boards measure 9 x 12 inches and are created from a picture on your phone or a regular photo. Cash, checks and credit cards accepted. Proceeds will benefit auxiliary-sponsored hospital projects.

Tuesday: Tarentum Area Lions Club will meet at 6 p.m. in the banquet room of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane, Natrona Heights. A representative from the Lion’s Hearing Foundation will speak. Light snacks will be served. Members and guests welcome.

Dec. 5: Community Library of Allegheny Valley is accepting orders for a pasta sale through Dec. 5 online and at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Varieties include shapes such as animals, sports and more. Details: tinyurl.com/3saub7e4.

Kiski Township 

Today: 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: 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.

Today: 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.

Monday: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open.

Mondays: First Evangelical Lutheran Church is sponsoring a weekly GriefShare support group for anyone who has lost a loved one at 6 p.m. Mondays through Dec. 11 in the church social hall, 358 Main St. Participants can join at any session of the program. A special session for surviving the holidays will be at 2 p.m. Nov. 5 at the church. Details and registration: 724-845-7518 or visit GriefShare.org.

Nov. 30: Holy Innocents Anglican Church is accepting orders for a takeout soup sale. Varieties: wedding, beef vegetable and ham and bean soups, $7 per quart. Pickup: 3 to 6 p.m. Nov. 30 at the church, Third Street. Orders: 724-845-6165, 724-845-3305 or 724-882-5397. Leave your name and number and your call will be returned.

Dec. 16: Holy Innocents Anglican Church, 366 Third St., is accepting orders for its annual Christmas bake sale. Orders are being taken for assorted homemade cookie trays. Cost: large trays, $40; small trays, $30. Order deadline: Nov. 30. Orders: 724-882-2665, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.

Lower Burrell

Today: 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.

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

Today: 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.

Sunday: The American Legion, 1100 Wildlife Lodge Road, will be open for breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon. Menu: pancakes, creamed ground beef on toast, eggs made to order with toast, home fries, and sausage or bacon. Receive a 25% discount off your order with the donation of a new toy for the post toy drive.

Monday: Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary will meet at 7 p.m. in the post banquet room, Wildlife Lodge Road. Plans will be discussed for the auxiliary Christmas party.

New Kensington

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

Tuesday: Peoples Library will host an arts, crafts and STEM workshop for all ages at 11 a.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. Details: 724-339-1021.

Dec. 12: The Myrrh Bearing Women of St. George Orthodox Church are accepting orders for a Christmas sweets sale. Pickup: 11 a.m. to noon Dec. 12 at the church, 1150 Leishman Ave. Prices: baklawa, $14 per 10-piece section; and sambosic, $3 each. Quantities are limited. Order deadline: Dec. 5. Orders: 724-337-3918.

Parks Township 

Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will have a country music jam night from 5 to 8 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. Bring your favorite stringed instrument and sing along. Refreshments available. Public welcome. Details: 724-845-2390.

Plum

Dec. 6: Plum Community Center will host a holiday dinner dance from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the center, 499 Center New Texas Road. Cost: $10, includes holiday meal, cookie table, mocktails and dancing. There will be a guest appearance by Take Three. Ticket deadline: Dec. 1. Tickets: 412-795-2330.

Saltsburg

Today: 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: 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.

Nov. 28: The Tuesday Night Book Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. The selection will be “Rock Paper Scissors,” by Alice Feeney. New members welcome. Details: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum

Today: 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.

Today: 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.

Sunday and Tuesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St. An opportunity for silent prayer will be at 6:30 p.m.

Vandergrift  

Today: 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.

West Deer 

Today: 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.