The Stroller, Nov. 24, 2019: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Alle-Kiski HOPE Center collecting clothing and personal items

The Alle-Kiski HOPE Center is seeking donations of clothing and personal items for the clients that it serves.

Items most needed include new pajamas, slippers, socks, underwear for all sizes and genders, full-size shampoo and body wash, hair brushes, combs and Chapstick.

Donations can be dropped off from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays at the center, 500 E. Eighth Ave., Tarentum. For details and alternate arrangements, call 724-224-1100.

Volunteers needed to serve as tax aides

Allegheny Valley Association of Churches and United Way of Allegheny County are looking for people to give their time as volunteer tax preparers.

Many of our neighbors don’t have access to affordable tax help, fall victim to rapid refund loans or are not aware of state and federal tax credits. Free training and certification are provided.

For details, call Tracey at 724-226-0606, ext. 16 or email tburton@avaoc.org or freetaxes@uwac.org.

Calendar

Arnold

Friday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is taking orders for its potato and kraut pierogi sale. Orders will be taken from 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Pickup will be from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Friday at the church. Cost: $9 per dozen. Orders: 724-339-9257

Leechburg

Tuesday: Leechburg Public Library will host a Thanksgiving party for children age 3 to 11 and their parents at 6 p.m. at the library, Siberian Avenue. There will be crafts, games and snacks.

Lower Burrell

Tuesday: Bethesda Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lower Burrell, will offer, “Prime Time for Seniors,” from 1 to 4 p.m. at the church, 3084 Leechburg Road. Anyone who is at least 55 years old is welcome to share conversation, a card game, puzzles and crafts. Details: 724-335-0559

New Kensington

Monday: St. John Orthodox Church is accepting orders for a pie sale. Varieties: pumpkin, apple and peach. Cost: $12. Advance orders required. Pick-up will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday at the church, 150 Elmtree Road. Order deadline: Monday. Orders: 724-226-0942 or saintjohnnewken@gmail.com

Springdale

Nov. 27: The Wacky Wednesday program Springdale Free Public Library will screen the movie, “Free Birds,” at 5:30 p.m. Rated PG. All children welcome. Registration required. Registration: 724-274-9729

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