The Stroller, Nov. 25, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Boy Scouts to sell Christmas trees in Allegheny Township

Boy Scout Troop 551 of Hyde Park is conducting its annual Christmas tree sale at Stanford Home Center, 1173 Route 356, Allegheny Township.

Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Black Friday, 4 to 8 p.m. weekdays, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 21, or until the trees are all sold. Types of trees available include Douglas fir, Frasier fir, concolor fir, Canaan fir, grand fir, Norway spruce, blue spruce and Siberian spruce. Prices begin at $35.

Proceeds will benefit Scouting activities.

Community Library of Allegheny Valley plans virtual cookie exchange

Community Library of Allegheny Valley is sponsoring a virtual Christmas cookie exchange.

Cookie recipes and a photo if possible should be sent to mcintyret@einetwork.net by Dec. 9. Recipes will be shared in a printable Christmas cookie cookbook in PDF format. Those who submit a recipe will receive a free cookie cookbook. For details, visit alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

NK fire department to collect for Salvation Army

Members of the New Kensington Volunteer Fire Department will conduct a fill the boot drive collection for the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 to 8:30 p.m. Friday on Tarentum Bridge Road in the city.

Calendar

Freeport 

Today: 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

Today: 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/

Leechburg

Dec. 13: Leechburg Elks will have a vendor bingo at 1 p.m. at the lodge, 228 Market St. Doors open at noon. Admission: $20, includes 11 games with vendor prizes and one $250 must-go jackpot game. Food and beverages will be sold and there will be a silent auction, 50/50 raffle and small games of chance. Players must be at least 18 years old. Tickets: Ruth, 724-422-4913 or the lodge, 724-842-8071

Lower Burrell

Dec. 13: Lower Burrell Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary will hold its Christmas party at 1 p.m. at the post, Wildlife Lodge Road. All members welcome. Details and reservation information: see the post bulletin board.

Tarentum

Today: 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.

Today: 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.

Vandergrift

Fridays and Saturdays: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will sell takeout food from 1 to 8 p.m. at the post, 141 Sumner Ave. Curb-side delivery available. Members welcome to dine in. Menu: visit the post Facebook page. Orders: 724-568-1427 after 2 p.m.

Cancellations and changes

Harrison

All activities at Burtner House are canceled through the end of the year.

Lower Burrell

The St. Margaret Mary Parish nut and apricot roll sale is canceled.

Saxonburg

The annual Saxonburg Holiday Parade sponsored by the Saxonburg Area Business Association is canceled.

Tarentum

The annual joint Christmas Parade with Brackenridge is canceled.

Vandergrift

Christopher’s Light children’s charity has canceled the annual children’s Christmas party.