The Stroller, Nov. 24, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Santa needs help: You can ‘adopt’ a senior for Christmas

Concordia Lutheran Ministries has again opened its Adopt-A-Resident Program to the community.

Individuals, businesses or congregations may call the facility of their choice to “adopt” a resident and give him or her Christmas gifts. Gift suggestions include a sweatshirt, sweatpants, door wreath, stamps and stationery, digital clocks with large numbers, hair salon gift certificates and slippers and slipper socks. Monetary contributions are also welcome.

Participating local locations and contacts are:

• Concordia at Cabot, Jaime White, 724-352-1571, ext. 8302 for personal care residents, deadline is Dec. 3.

• Concordia of Fox Chapel, Kelly Ellena or Sharon Scott for memory care, 412-767-5808, deadline for gifts, Dec. 8. Call in advance for assistance on what to donate.

• Concordia of Monroeville/ Harmony Physical Rehabilitation, Janice Stavros for personal care, 412-373-3900, ext. 3413; or Diana McDade for skilled nursing, 412-373-3900, ext. 3463., deadline is Dec. 8.

Annual Christmas for Vets event planned Dec. 9

Five Forces will host its eighth annual Christmas for Veterans event Dec. 9 at the Lower Burrell Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road.

Doors open at 5 p.m. Dinner will be served and there will be entertainment, drinks, raffles, merchandise and prizes. Attendees must show DD214 paperwork, current military ID or proper discharge paperwork. Tickets are free for veterans and current military. Guest tickets are $25 each, plus drinks.

For tickets and information, call Jodie at 412-216-9511 or Mandy at 724-882-9852 or email fiveforces14@yahoo.com.

Calendar

Apollo

Dec. 9: Apollo Memorial Library will host a free visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus event at the library, 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Sessions will be at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. There will be a story time, pictures, a craft and refreshments. Reservations required and space is limited. Reservations: 724-478-4214.

Arnold

Dec. 2: Homemade doughnuts will be sold from 6 to 10 a.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church, 1721 Victoria Ave. Cost: $8 per dozen. This will be the last doughnut sale. The church would like to thank everyone who purchased doughnuts and Chuck Crawford for running the project for 25 years. Orders: 724-335-0101.

Harrison 

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.

Dec. 5: Community Library of Allegheny Valley is accepting orders for a pasta sale through Dec. 5 online and at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Varieties include shapes such as animals, sports and more. Details: tinyurl.com/3saub7e4.

Dec. 15: Tickets are on sale for a holiday basket raffle to benefit Community Library of Allegheny Valley. Cost: $2 each; or three for $5. The drawing will be Dec. 15. Details: 724-226-3491.

Lower Burrell 

Today: The Mobile Veterans Program will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. There will be a meet-and-greet, games, crafts and lunch. Sponsored by the Veterans Administration of Pittsburgh, all veterans are welcome.

Thursday: Peoples Library will offer an online talk with Naomi Alderman, author of “The Future” at 3 p.m. Registration required. Registration: libraryc.org/peopleslibrary.

Dec. 7: Tickets are on sale for a Design and Wine event planned for 6 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Attendees will create a pair of earrings and matching necklace and enjoy wine sampling. Cost: $40 includes materials. Members and guests welcome. Reservations required. Details: mooselodge053@gmail.com.

Parks Township 

Friday: 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

Thursday: A Girl Scout registration event will be at 6 p.m. at Springdale Free Public Library, 331 School St. A new Daisy troop for kindergarten and first grade pupils, and a Brownie troop for children in second and third grade are being organized. Details: Beth Ostrosky, call or text 412-713-5259 or bostrosky@gswpa.org.

Tarentum

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.

Sunday and Tuesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St. An opportunity for silent prayer will be at 6:30 p.m.

Upper Burrell

Dec. 16: Upper Burrell Senior Citizens holiday celebration will be from noon to 2 p.m. in the banquet hall of First Baptist Church, 3740 Seventh St. Road, across from the township building. Lunch will be served. Free for township residents who are at least 62 years old. Reservations required by Dec. 8. Reservations: 724-335-3517.

Vandergrift   

Dec. 31: Vandergrift Public Library is conducting a 100,000 penny collection challenge through the end of the year. Bring your pennies to the library, 128C Washington Ave., or TinyCause or Champion’s Crusaders Rescue. Funds raised will be split between the three organizations.

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. and sales start at 6 p.m. Free coffee. The kitchen will be open. Players must be at least 18 or accompanied by an adult.

West Deer

Dec. 16: Deer Lakes Cheer Boosters will host Donuts with Santa for children who are at least 4 years old from 10 a.m. to noon at Deer Lakes High School cafeteria. Cost: $30 per child. Children will be signed in and out. Do not arrive before 9:45 a.m. There will be doughnuts, juice, a craft and photos with Santa. Checks made payable to Deer Lakes Cheer Boosters can be sent to Sharon Fukas, 166 Partridge Run Road, Gibsonia PA 15044; or Venmo @DeerLakesCheerBoosters. Reservations required by Dec. 8. No walk-ins can be accepted. Details: deerlakescheerboosters@gmail.com.