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Fire truck parade planned in Oakmont

A fire truck parade with Santa, Mrs. Claus and Chip Chip will be from noon to 2:30 p.m. today on the streets in Oakmont that are named after states, such as Maryland, Delaware and Washington; Woodlawn Avenue, Hulton Road, College Avenue and Plum Street.

The event is sponsored by the Oakmont Chamber of Commerce and Oakmont Volunteer Fire Department. Listen for the fire sirens.

Stuff the Cruiser events scheduled in Saxonburg

Two Stuff the Cruiser events are scheduled next weekend in Saxonburg to benefit the Lighthouse Foundation of Butler County.

New, unwrapped toys, books and winter clothing for children will be collected by Saxonburg Police from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at South Butler Community Library, 240 W. Main St., and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 28 at Saxonburg Coffee and Tea, 211 W. Main St.

Lower Burrell Community Christmas event canceled

The Community Christmas celebration planned Sunday at the Lower Burrell American Legion is canceled due to the covid-19 pandemic.

Children are welcome to bring their letters to Santa and place them in his mailbox located at the American Legion, 1100 Wildlife Lodge Road. Letters received by Dec. 10 with a return address will be answered. 

Leechburg Thanksgiving service canceled

The Leechburg Ministerial has canceled the Community Thanksgiving Service planned for 2:30 p.m. Sunday due to the increase in covid-19 cases in the area.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Monday: Allegheny Township Supervisors will hold a special meeting at 7 p.m. online to present and approve the 2021 Preliminary Budget. Access information: primm@alleghenytownship.net

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

Avonmore

Monday: Avonmore Council will hold a budget workshop at 7 p.m. in the borough office, 437 Westmoreland Ave.

Harrison  

Today: A free clothing and toy distribution will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Word of Faith Christian Fellowship, 42 Chestnut St., Natrona. Incontinence diapers of all sizes will be available.

New Kensington 

Today and Monday: 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.

Saxonburg

Dec. 6: South Butler County Library, 240 W. Main St., has suspended in-person programs inside the library building through Dec. 6. Services are available only at the library express window, no appointment required. Window hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, and 9 a.m. to noon Fridays and Saturdays. Details: 724-352-4810 or director@southbutlerlibrary.org

Tarentum

Today: 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

Vandergrift

Today: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will sell takeout food from 1 to 8 p.m. at the post, 141 Sumner Ave. Curb-side delivery available. Members welcome to dine in. Menu: visit the post Facebook page. Orders: 724-568-1427 after 2 p.m.

Monday: Vandergrift Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. in the municipal building, 109 Grant Ave., to consider a change of use request to allow BBZ Custom Z to operate a motorcycle customization and repair business at 224 Sherman Ave.

  

Cancellations and changes 

Apollo-Ridge School District

The Apollo-Ridge School Board meeting scheduled Monday is canceled. The next meeting will be the board reorganization meeting at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 1.

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. 

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