The Stroller, Nov. 23, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church accepting donations

The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, Tarentum, is accepting donations of clothing for men, women and children, as well as purses, shoes and belts.

Donations will be accepted during Closet operating hours from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at the church, 305 Allegheny St., and by appointment.

For an appointment or to arrange a pickup, call the church at 724-224-9220. For details, visit the church website.

New Kensington garbage pickup delayed this week

Garbage pickup in New Kensington is delayed one day this week due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Pickups scheduled Friday will be collected Saturday.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Today: 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

Avonmore

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

New Kensington

Today: 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.

Freeport

Wednesday: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from noon to 3 p.m. at the church. Winter clothing is available. Cash only. Donations must be laundered. Details: 724-295-2476

Harrison

Wednesday: Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank will be open to anyone in need from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Pull into the center parking lot and food will be placed into your vehicle. Senior boxes are now being distributed Wednesdays instead of Thursdays. Those who are not yet registered should come after 3 p.m. Proof of income is no longer required. Donations: avaoc.org/donate/financial-support/

Tarentum

Tuesday: Allegheny Valley Joint Sanitation Authority will conduct the committee meeting at 7 p.m. followed by the regular meeting at the office, 320 Fourth Ave.

Wednesday: Tarentum Elks will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open.

Wednesdays: BridgePoint Church, 400 E. Ninth Ave., will host a parent-led learning pod from 1 to 4 p.m. in the church hall located on the lower level. Free high-speed internet, meals and access to the church children’s library will be provided. Use the Corbet Street entrance.