The Stroller, Nov. 29, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Free groceries available for local veterans

Westmoreland County Marines will provide Christmas groceries to local veterans’ families in need.

Registration is required. To register, call Jim Walters at 724-681-6293 or email waltersusmc@comcast.net with full name, address, telephone number, type of discharge and branch of service.

Funds for the project come from local residents and businesses. To make a financial donation, mail a check payable to Westmoreland County Marines, in care of Jim Walters, 176 Hilltop Drive, Lower Burrell PA 15068.

Lower Valley Ambulance to host Stuff-A-Bus campaign

A stuff-a-bus collection will be Dec. 1 to 16 at Lower Valley Ambulance Station, 1201 Freeport Road, Cheswick.

The ambulance will be outside and donations should be taken to the front door at any time 24/7 during the drive. Items needed include toys, clothes and non-perishable food.

Drug take-back box located at Allegheny Valley Hospital

Allegheny Valley Hospital in Harrison offers a convenient and secure location to dispose of unused or expired medications.

A take-back box is located in the main lobby of the hospital, 1301 Carlisle St. Medications that will be accepted include Schedule II-V controlled substances, over-the-counter medications and pet meds. Schedule I controlled substances, illegal drugs, thermometers, aerosol cans, inhalers, needles, lotions, liquids and hydrogen peroxide are not accepted.

To search for other drug take-back receptacles, visit tinyurl.com/6ezyh9mp.

Calendar

Apollo

Today: Apollo Hose Company No. 2 will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $25 per packet. The kitchen will be open with a limited menu. Details: 724-478-4831.

Bethel Township

Dec. 8: The Outdoor Discovery Center at Crooked Creek will present “The Clever Corvid,” a program about the family of the American crow, raven and blue jay at 6 p.m. at the center, 142 Kerr Road. All ages welcome. Cost: $5. Reservations required. Reservations: armstrongodc.org.

East Deer

Monday: The Pittsburgh Huskies youth hockey team will conduct a fundraiser and canned food collection at 7 p.m. at the Pittsburgh Brewing Company’s Hockey Night on the Big Screen with Mark Madden at the brewery taproom, 150 Ferry St. Doors open at 6 p.m. A prize raffle and 50-50 will benefit the Huskies. BYO snacks. No outside beverages permitted. All ages welcome and admission and parking are free. Wear your Penguins gear.

East Vandergrift  

Dec. 6: Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish is selling tickets for a St. Nicholas Day lottery raffle. Winning numbers will be the first drawn Pennsylvania Daily Pick 3 numbers at 1:30 and 7 p.m. on St. Nicholas Day, Dec. 6. Winners will each receive $1,000 and a $100 gift certificate to Naser Foods. Cost: $10, includes two numbers. Tickets: Patricia, 724-568-3409 or Deborah, 724-859-3186, in the parish office or after Sunday Mass in the church vestibule.

Gilpin

Sunday: A Christmas craft show of all handcrafted items will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Gilpin Volunteer Firehall, 113 Firehall Road. Details: 724-845-7200.

Harrison   

Dec. 3: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will host a workshop to make giftable hot cocoa ornaments at 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Youth in fifth to 12^th grade welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Dec. 5: Christ Our Hope Church, 926 Painter Ave., will host a community Christmas party from 6 to 8 p.m. at the church. Dinner will be served and there will be crafts, activities and a video about the meaning of Christmas. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-895-3105.

Dec. 11: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer an adult paint class fundraiser from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Cost: $10, includes all supplies. BYO snacks and beverages. The subject will be a holiday ornament. Reservations: Alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Jan. 17: Tri-County Trout Club is accepting table reservations for its annual sport show and flea market planned at Patterson Hall at Guardian Angels Parish, 800 Montana Ave. Vendors must sell new, used or collectable fishing, hunting, camping or sports items. Cost: $25. Details: 412-298-0964 or tctcnews@gmail.com, leave a message with your name and phone number.

Kiski Township

Monday : A Red Cross community blood drive will be from 11 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. at Kiski Township Volunteer Firehall, 1037 Route 56 Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and search with ZIP code 15613.

Leechburg   

Sunday : Holy Innocents Anglican Church, 366 Third St., is accepting orders for its annual Christmas cookie tray sale. Cost: large trays, $42; small trays, $32. Order deadline: Sunday. Orders: 724-882-2665, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.

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.

Dec. 13: A Christmas bingo will be hosted at Leechburg Volunteer Firehall, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. and food will be served at 4 p.m. Early bird bingo will begin at 4:30 p.m. Cost: $35 in advance; at the door, $40; include 20 games that pay $75, four specials that pay $200 and a light meal. There will be a $300 early bird jackpot, a $1,000 regular jackpot game and 50-50. Details: Melissa, 724-332-9090. Tickets: lvfc150.square.site or at Monday night bingo.

Lower Burrell

Wednesday: Redemption Church, 3400 Garvers Ferry Road, will offer a GriefShare Surviving the Holidays program for anyone who has lost a loved one from 6 to 8 p.m. at the church. Details: Brenda Heinz, 412-398-1622.

Through Dec. 31: The works of members of the Allegheny Valley League of Artists will be on display during operating hours at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details: 724-339-1021.

New Kensington   

Dec. 31: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley is selling 2026 lottery calendar tickets. Tickets are $25 and include one number for each day of the year. Special number requests will be granted if the number is available. Tickets: jlessig@animalprotectors.net or animalprotectors.net.

Sunday: The Myrrh Bearing Women of St. George Orthodox Church are accepting orders for a holiday sweets sale. Prices: baklawa, $14 per 10-piece section; and sambosic, $3 each. Pickup: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 10 at the church hall, 1150 Leishman Ave. Quantities are limited. Order deadline is Sunday. Orders: 724-335-9988.

Wednesday: A veterans service officer will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the office of state Rep. Jill Cooper, 356 Freeport St., suite 100. Services available will include disability and pension claims, benefit questions, assisting spouses with survivor benefits issues and applications for veterans grants. Appointments will be accepted, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: 724-472-4102.

Oakmont

Today: Oakmont Volunteer Fire Department will conduct a boot drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during Small Shop Saturday event. Donations: oakmontfiredepartment.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.

Plum  

Through Dec. 25: Allegheny County Parks Department is sponsoring a holiday food drive for local food banks. Non-perishables can be taken from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays to the Four Seasons Lodge in Boyce Park.

Saxonburg

Monday: Bingo will begin at 7 p.m. in the ballroom of Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company, 210 Horne Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m. The kitchen will be open.

Springdale 

Monday : The Geraldine Yanni Science program for children in second through sixth grade at Springdale Free Public Library will offer a free program, “Science of Toys” with Mad Science of Pittsburgh at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum

Today: Bethel AME Church serve 85 free spaghetti dinners from noon to 3 p.m. at the church, 250 Western Ave. Chili and haluski will be sold for $4. Breads available for $5 each include garlic cheddar, pumpkin and cornbread.

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: First Baptist Church, 410 E. Third Ave., will distribute free detergent, bleach and scented beads to anyone in need after the service.