The Stroller, Nov. 26, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Alle-Kiski Kids Toy Drive donations being accepted

New, unwrapped toys are being accepted for the annual Alle-Kiski Kids Toy Drive through Dec. 12 in the vestibule of the Washington Township municipal building, 285 Pine Run Church Road.

For details, visit washingtontownship.com.

Hospice seeking volunteer help

Monarch Hospice, Lower Burrell, is seeking volunteers to help with personal companionship, emotional support, pet therapy, sewing and knitting and as an administrative assistant.

Schedules are flexible and no minimum hours are required. For information, call 724-335-1600 or visit monarchhospice.net.

Holiday kickoff event planned in West Leechburg

West Leechburg Crime Watch will sponsor a holiday kick-off event from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday in the borough park pavilion, 1015 Plazak St.

There will be hot cocoa and cookies, a craft to make an ornament for the community tree and carol singing. In case of inclement weather, the event will inside the borough building.

Calendar

Apollo

Dec. 23: Apollo Events Committee is seeking volunteers to help at the Hometown Christmas celebration set for 5 to 8 p.m. at Soldiers and Sailors Hall, 631 N. Second St. Tasks would include decorating before the event, handing out free goodies, supervising and cleanup. Details: email apollopaevents@gmail.com or visit apollopaevents.org.

East Vandergrift 

Sunday: The Sacrament of Anointing will be administered after the 11 a.m. Mass at Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church, 420 McKinley Ave.

Dec. 6: Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish is selling tickets for a St. Nicholas Day raffle. Winning numbers will be the first drawn Pennsylvania Daily Pick 3 numbers at noon and 7 p.m. on St. Nicholas Day, Dec. 6. Winners will each receive $1,000, a $100 gift certificate to The Central Restaurant in Apollo and a $100 gift certificate to Naser Foods in Oklahoma Borough. Cost: $10, includes two numbers. Tickets: Deborah, 724-859-3186 and in the parish office.

Gilpin

Sunday: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will host a Christmas craft show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road. Free admission. The kitchen will be open.

Harmar

Sunday: The Syria Shriners Band, Chanters, Highlanders and Stage Band will present a concert, Prelude to Christmas, at 3 p.m. in the Syria Shrine Ballroom, 1877 Shriners Way. Admission: $10, 12 and younger, free. Proceeds will be donated equally between Shriners Hospitals for Children and Syria Shriners Hospital Patient Transportation Fund. Tickets: visit the Shrine office.

Harrison

Monday: Allegheny Valley Hospital Auxiliary will sell White Green Cloths from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Carlisle Corner of the hospital cafeteria, 1301 Carlisle St., Natrona Heights. The cloths are streak-free and spot-free. Cost: $5, cash only. Proceeds benefit auxiliary sponsored projects.

Jefferson

Dec. 6: Saxonburg Goldenagers will meet at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Dinnerbell Road. A catered lunch will be at noon and the Knoch Choir will entertain. Reservations required by Dec. 3. New members welcome. Reservations: 724-352-1809.

Leechburg

Wednesday: Leechburg Museum is closed for the winter months. To arrange a private tour, email lamahs@windstream.net or call 724-845-8914 and leave a message.

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.

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. 12 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.

Lower Burrell

Today: A holiday vendor and craft show will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Kinloch Fire Hall, 915 New York Ave.

Today: The American Legion Riders host a karaoke night with DJ Brian Barbieri from 8 p.m. to midnight at the post, 1100 Wildlife Lodge Road. Members and two guests welcome.

Tuesday: Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave., will offer story time for all ages at 1 p.m. at the library. Details: 724-339-1021.

Dec. 10: The Christmas party for member’s children at the American Legion will be from noon to 2 p.m. at the post, 1100 Wildlife Lodge Road. Reservations required by Wednesday. Reservations: at the post.

Dec. 12: The American Legion Auxiliary Christmas Party will be at 6 p.m. at the post, 1100 Wildlife Lodge Road. Menu: prime rib and shrimp or chicken piccata. Cost: $10, refundable deposit. Send menu choice and paid reservations to Lori Barbieri, 301 Nebraska Drive, Lower Burrell PA 15068 or drop off at the post.

New Kensington

Today: Peoples Library will host a family arts and crafts time at 1 p.m. at the library, 88 Barnes St. No reservations required. Details: 724-339-1021.

Today: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be closed for Thanksgiving. The Closet will resume normal days and hours Tuesday.

Tuesday: Peoples Library, 880 Barnes St. will offer story time for all ages at 11 a.m. at the library. Details: 724-339-1021.

Dec. 14: The Myrrh Bearing Women of St. George Orthodox Church are accepting orders for a Christmas sweets sale. Pickup: noon to 2 p.m. Dec. 14 at the church, 1150 Leishman Ave. Prices: baklawa, $14 per 10-piece wedge; and sambosic, $2.50 each. Quantities are limited. Order deadline: Dec. 9. Orders: 724-337-3918.

Parks

Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will host 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

Dec. 2: Springdale Free Public Library will have a Merry Grinchmas holiday drop-off party from 6 to 8 p.m. for children in kindergarten through sixth grade. Children must be signed in and out of the event by a parent. Come dressed in your Grinchy attire or ugly sweater and bring non-perishable food item for the Lower Valley Food Bank. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum 

Today: The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will also be a used book sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and a dollar breakfast. 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.

Sunday: Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will observe Scottish Heritage Sunday at the 10:50 a.m. worship service. Piper Michelle Hardt will play and there will be a reception afterward. Visitors welcome. Details: 724-224-9220.

Upper Burrell

Dec. 10: Upper Burrell Senior Citizens Holiday Celebration will be from noon to 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church banquet hall, 3740 Seventh Street Road. Lunch will be served. Free for township residents 62 and older. Reservations required by Dec. 2. Reservations: 724-335-3517.

Vandergrift

Today, Dec. 2, 3, 4 and 10: Vandergrift Improvement Program will host a holiday market at 134 Grant Avenue. Hours: 4 to 9 p.m. Dec. 2, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Dec. 4 and 10, and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 3. There will be free photos with Santa Friday and Dec. 10.

Dec. 1: Vandergrift Public Library’s free Light up the Library event will be at the library, 128C Washington Ave. Children and their families can attend at 6 or 6:30 p.m. Activities for all ages will include visits with Santa, card making, ornament building, cookie decorating, refreshments and pictures with Santa. Funding for the event was provided by the Upsilon Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-568-2212.

Dec. 3: Tiny Topaz Cheerleaders will sponsor a holiday cosmic bingo and ugly sweater contest at 7 p.m. at the Bari Club, 329 Sycamore St. Doors open at 6 p.m. and there will be a buffet from 6 to 8 p.m. Cost: $40 or $280 for a table of eight, includes buffet and eight regular games that pay $100 each. Must be 18 to attend. There will be specials, a DJ. ugly sweater contest, a basket raffle, cash bar and 50/50. No outside food or beverages permitted. Tickets: holidaycosmicbingo.com.

Dec. 4: A free breakfast with Santa for children 10 and younger at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 141-143 Sumner Ave. Reservations required. Reservations and details: Vandergriftbackwhen@hotmail.com.

West Deer

Dec. 3: Pleasant Unity Presbyterian Church, 101 Millerstown-Culmerville Road, will have a pancake breakfast with Santa at 10 a.m. at the church. There will be a magician and visits with Santa. Bring a $5 wrapped gift with your child’s name on it. Reservations required by Wednesday. Cost: $5. Reservations: Darlene, 724-352-3615.