The Stroller, Nov. 23, 2019: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Cub Scouts to collect blankets for homeless veterans

Cub Scout Pack 556 Wolf Den will host a drive to collect new or gently-used blankets for homeless veterans from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Lower Burrell Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road.

To make a donation at another time, call Elisa at 724-826-0134 or Amy at 202-277-6406.

Allegheny Valley Hospital Auxiliary to host annual Christmas Market

Allegheny Valley Hospital Auxiliary will sponsor a Christmas market from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday in the hospital side cafeteria, 1301 Carlisle St., Harrison.

Vendors will include Popcorn Envy, Linda McCardle’s Jewelry Collection, Magnolia and Vine, Memory Boards Unlimited, Oakmont Olive Oil Co., Pink Zebra and more.

A portion of proceeds will benefit auxiliary projects.

Kiski Valley Turkey Trot to aid youth group

The Kiski Valley Turkey Trot 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Walk to benefit Kiski Area Youth Network will be Thanksgiving, Nov. 28 at Kunkle Park, 985 Pine Run Church Road, Washington Township.

Serious and casual runners and walkers of all ages are welcome to participate. Race day registration will be at 7:30 a.m. The 5K race will be digitally timed and begins at 9 a.m. The course is an out and back loop on a country road and begins and ends in Kunkle Park.

The 1-mile Fun Walk will not be timed and takes place on an easy open trail within the park. It will begin at 9:05 a.m. Come dressed in your favorite Thanksgiving costume. Prizes will be given for the best costumes.

For details and registration, visit kvturkeytrot.com.

Calendar

Avonmore

Monday: Avonmore Senior Center, 458 Railroad Ave., will have its monthly evening bingo at 6:30 p.m. at the center. Public welcome.

Brackenridge

Sunday: Sons of the American Legion will serve an all you can eat community full breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon in the American Legion, 845 E. First Ave. Cost: $7; younger than 16, $4.

Monday: Generations House of Worship, 1160 Parkside Drive, will host a Nar-Anon meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the church. Nar-Anon is a support group for anyone whose life has been affected by someone else’s addiction. Details: Laurie, 724-895-3385

Kittanning

Monday: A free family support group for anyone struggling with the addiction of a loved one will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Richard G. Snyder YMCA, 1150 N. Water St., first floor. Sponsored by ARC Manor and the YMCA. Details: Cindy, 724-548-7607 or cmccrea@arcmanor.org

Lower Burrell

Monday: Overeaters Anonymous will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Bethel United Methodist Church, 150 Alder St. No weigh-ins, dues or fees. Everyone welcome. Details: 724-289-8044

New Kensington

Dec. 1: The Myrrh Bearing Women of St. George Orthodox Church are selling Christmas sweets for pickup from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 10 at the church, 1150 Leishman Ave. Items and prices: sweet bread, $4 per loaf; baklawa, $10 per section; and sambosic, $1.50 each. Order deadline: Dec. 1. Orders: church office, 724-335-9988 or 724-337-3918

Oakmont

Monday: Oakmont Historical Society will host a free program with Phil Fraley the Dinosaur Man at 6:30 p.m. at Oakmont Carnegie Library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd. An Oakmont resident, Fraley reconstructs dinosaur exhibits for museums across the country. Details: Gary, oakmonthistory@gmail.com

Springdale Township

Mondays: Se Jong Tae Kwon Do will offer free tae kwon do classes at 6:30 p.m. in the social hall at Our Lady of Victory Church, 1319 Low Grade Road, Harwick. Details: 724-274-4170

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