The Stroller, Nov. 21, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Festival of Trees raffle supports hospital projects

Allegheny Valley Hospital Auxiliary will sponsor its annual Festival of Trees raffle Monday through Dec. 17 to benefit projects supporting the hospital, 1301 Carlisle St., Harrison.

Each hospital department decorates a tree to be raffled off and they are on display in the lobby. Tickets are 10 for $5 or 20 for $10 and can be purchased weekdays in the lobby of the hospital. Cash or checks will be accepted. Winners receive a fully decorated tree. The drawing will be at 3 p.m. Dec. 17.

Stuff a stocking project underway for assisted care patients

Magnolia Place of Saxonburg is sponsoring a Stuff a Stocking event for facility residents.

Members of the public are asked to adopt a resident and fill a stocking for them for the holidays. Wish lists are available. Items most asked for include slipper socks, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, emery boards, flash lights and batteries. Stockings should be returned by Dec. 5 to the center, 100 Bella Court.

To participate, call 724-352-2827 or email Bethany at bmravintz@magnoliaplaceofsaxonburg.com.

Calendar

Arnold

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.

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.

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.

Harrison   

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

Today: 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.

Jan. 17: Tri-County Trout Club is accepting table reservations for its annual sport show and flea market planned at Patterson Hall at Guardian Angels Parish, 800 Montana Ave. Vendors must sell new, used or collectable fishing, hunting, camping or sports items. Cost: $25. Details: 412-298-0964 or tctcnews@gmail.com, leave a message with your name and phone number.

Jefferson Township

Today: 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   

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.

Dec. 13: A Christmas bingo will be hosted at Leechburg Volunteer Firehall, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. and food will be served at 4 p.m. Early bird bingo will begin at 4:30 p.m. Cost: $35 in advance; at the door, $40; include 20 games that pay $75, four specials that pay $200 and a light meal. There will be a $300 early bird jackpot, a $1,000 regular jackpot game and 50-50. Details: Melissa, 724-332-9090. Tickets: lvfc150.square.site or at Monday night bingo.

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.

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 

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

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.

Springdale 

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.

Dec. 1: The Geraldine Yanni Science program for children in second through sixth grade at Springdale Free Public Library will offer a free program, “Science of Toys” with Mad Science of Pittsburgh -at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum  

Today: 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  

Today: 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.