The Stroller, Nov. 19, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Christmas for Vets event accepting reservations

Five Forces will host its annual Christmas for Veterans event at 6 p.m. Dec. 13at the Lower Burrell Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road.

Doors open at 5 p.m. Dinner will be served and there will be entertainment, drinks, raffles, merchandise and prizes. Attendees must show DD214 paperwork, current military ID or proper discharge paperwork. Tickets are free for veterans and current military. Guest tickets are $25 each, plus drinks. Those attending must be at least 18.

Reservations are required. For reservations and information, call Jodie at 412-216-9511 or Mandy at 724-882-9852 or email fiveforces14@yahoo.com.

Free barbecue dinners available Saturday

Dynamic Community Foundation will distribute takeout free barbecue dinners from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday in rear lot of the NextHome Dynamic building, 237 Fifth St., Freeport.

The menu will include pork, macaroni & cheese and green beans. Meals will be first come, first served while the food lasts. No reservations are required.

Turkey Trot bingo to benefit three local fire companies

A turkey trot bingo will be at 7 p.m. Saturday at Oklahoma School House Hall, 171 Thorn St., Oklahoma Borough.

Doors open at 5 p.m. Cost is $30 and includes everything needed to play. There will be 15 regular games, five specials, a $1,000 full card jackpot game and a $500 full card jackpot game.

Proceeds will benefit Oklahoma and Vandergrift No. 1 and No. 2 volunteer fire departments. For tickets call Chris at 724-594-6799 or Donnie at 412-760-9364.

Calendar

Arnold

Friday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is accepting orders for its weekly pierogi sale. Varieties: potato or sauerkraut, $14 per dozen. Pickup: 12:30 to 4 p.m. Fridays in the church social hall. Orders: 724-339-9257, 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Saturday: A free dinner will be served from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave. Al and Dennis will lead praise and worship from 6 to 7 p.m. Everyone welcome.

Brackenridge

Today: Bingo will be at 7:15 p.m. at the American Legion, 845 First Ave. Details: 724-994-6030.

Butler County

Dec. 3 to Jan. 21: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will offer a free, eight-week online education program for family members and friends of adults living with mental health conditions. Topics will include anxiety, depressive disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, problem solving, treatment and recovery. Sessions will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays on Zoom. Reservations required by 1 p.m. Nov. 26. Reservations: namibutler.org.

Cheswick

Today: A veterans service officer will be available by appointment at the office of Rep. Mandy Steele, 1296 Pittsburgh St. Services available include state benefits, burial and survivor benefits, enrollment in the VA health care system and more. Reservations: 724-826-5151.

East Vandergrift

Dec. 6: Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish is selling tickets for a St. Nicholas Day lottery raffle. Winning numbers will be the first drawn Pennsylvania Daily Pick 3 numbers at 1:30 and 7 p.m. on St. Nicholas Day, Dec. 6. Winners will each receive $1,000 and a $100 gift certificate to Naser Foods. Cost: $10, includes two numbers. Tickets: Patricia, 724-568-3409 or Deborah, 724-859-3186, in the parish office or after Sunday Mass in the church vestibule.

Gilpin 

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

Harrison   

Friday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer Toddle Time for children 3 and younger at 10 a.m. No reservations required. Details: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

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.

Saturday: The Dungeons & Dragons group for students in seventh through 12^th grade at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Beginners welcome. All dice, premade characters and materials provided. Reservations required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Jefferson Township

Today: The Bereavement team at Concordia Lutheran Ministries will observe Children’s Grief Awareness Day with a live prayer service at 1 p.m. on Facebook page of Hopes Road @GSHHopesRoad. To submit the name of a bereaved child or share a note of encouragement to be read during the program email Julie Tuskan at jtuskan@goodsamaritanhospice.org by Tuesday. Details: concordialm.org.

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.

Friday: Concordia at Cabot will host a vendor showcase sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Haven I dining room, 1112 Marwood Road. Vendors will accept cash and checks; some will also accept credit cards. Free parking and admission. Public welcome. Details: Chantelle Sweeney, 724-352-1571, ext. 8251.

Leechburg   

Today: 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. The group meets on the first and third Thursday of each month. Bring a laptop or tablet. Basic computer skills required. Details: Judy, 724-681-9154.

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 Missing Link band from 7 to 10 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.

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.

Today: New Kensington Eagles Auxiliary Bingo will be at 7 p.m. at the aerie, 2134 Freeport Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Sales are from 6 to 6:50 p.m. Cost: $25 for a 12-on package; specials will be available. The kitchen will be open. Public welcome. Details: 724-448-7403.

Today: Knead Community Café in New Kensington will host its free monthly dine-in Breaking Bread dinner at 5:30 p.m. at the cafe, 1011 Barnes St. The meal will be sponsored by Harvest Baptist Church. No takeout meals will be available. Details: 878-847-7997.

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

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 

Today : 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.

Saturday: North Apollo Volunteer Fire Department will host a fall craft and vendor fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the firehall, 311 16^th St. The kitchen will be open and there will be a basket raffle and 50-50.

Oakmont

Saturday: A Christmas bazaar and bake sale will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Oakmont Methodist Church, 419 Maryland Ave. Details: 412-828-9499.

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.

Springdale 

Today: The Scrapbooking Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Details: 724-274-9729.

Today: Lower Valley Community Food Bank will distribute food from 1 to 3 p.m. 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 Thursday. Updates: lowervalleyfoodbank.org.

Tuesday: 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 “Listen For the Lie” by Amy Tinter. Copies available at the library. New members welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum  

Friday: 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. Details: 724-224-9220.

Saturday: 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.

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. 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.

Winfield

Today: The Matrona Family Resource Center at Cabot Church, 707 Winfield Road, will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. New and gently used clothing in sizes preemie through 10/12 will be available, as well as strollers, car seats, toys and more. No reservations required. Details: 724-524-1809 or tinyurl.com/mw9kd9cp.