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Local students to participate in annual Rotary Choral Festival

Highlands Area Rotary Club’s annual Choral Festival will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Highlands High School Auditorium, Natrona Heights, Harrison.

In addition to Highlands, participating schools are Springdale, Freeport Area and Burrell. Tickets are $5 and will be sold at the door.

For questions, contact John Peters at 724-224-7730 or petersffh@verizon.net. Proceeds will benefit Rotary charities.

Apollo Meals on Wheels seeking volunteer help

Apollo Area Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteers to help prepare meals and deliver meals to clients.

Hours for kitchen help are 7 to 9 a.m. and drivers 9 to 11 a.m., both Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays. For details, call the office at 724-478-3117.

Harrison Stuff A Bus event to benefit Toys For Tots

A Stuff A Bus event to benefit Toys For Tots will be from noon to 3 p.m. Dec. 2 in the parking lot by St. Joseph High School and Community Library of Allegheny Valley in Natrona Heights, Harrison.

New unwrapped toys and monetary donations will be accepted. The event is sponsored by the Highlands High School National Honor Society.

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

Today: There will be a fellowship hour at 7 p.m. at The Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave. Details: 878-847-5646.

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 

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.

Leechburg

Mondays: First Evangelical Lutheran Church is sponsoring a weekly GriefShare support group for anyone who has lost a loved one at 6 p.m. Mondays through Dec. 11 in the church social hall, 358 Main St. Participants can join at any session of the program. Details and registration: 724-845-7518 or visit GriefShare.org.

Monday: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open.

Thursday: Holy Innocents Anglican Church is accepting orders for a takeout soup sale. Varieties: wedding, beef vegetable and ham and bean soups, $7 per quart. Pickup: 3 to 6 p.m. Nov. 30 at the church, Third Street. Orders: 724-845-6165, 724-845-3305 or 724-882-5397. Leave your name and number and your call will be returned.

Lower Burrell 

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 

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

Today: 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   

Monday: Kiski Valley Community Center Inc. will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Vandergrift Public Library, 128C Washington Ave. New members welcome.

Thursday: Vandergrift Public Library, 128C Washington Ave., will host a free Light Up the Library event for children and their families at 5:30 and 6 p.m. There will be cookie decorating and outdoor tree trimming for children, photos with Santa, treats and refreshments. Choose either session. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-568-2212.

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.

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.

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