The Stroller, Nov. 4, 2019: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Volunteers needed to help with tree planting in Harrison

Volunteers are needed Saturday to help with a tree planting project in Harrison Township.

Volunteers will gather at 8:30 a.m. at the Highlands Community Center for coffee and breakfast rolls and sign in. A planting demonstration with the TreeVitalize staff will be at 9 a.m. The project should finish up around noon and lunch will be served at the community center. Shovels, gloves, mulch and other supplies will be provided.

To give your time, email Tom Cajka, Harrison Tree Committee Chairman, at tcajka@comcast.net or call 724-226-3559.

Spaghetti dinner to raise funds for service dog

A spaghetti dinner to benefit epilepsy patient 5-year-old Haley will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Nov. 17 at Oklahoma Volunteer Fire Hall, 171 Thorn St., Oklahoma Borough.

Money raised will be used to get a service dog to help alert an adult when she is having a seizure. Cost is $8, and children younger than 12, $5. For tickets, call or text Nathan at 724-393-7948.

Designer purse bingo planned Nov. 17 in Springdale

A designer purse bingo to benefit Feeding the Flock Ministries in Harmar will be at 2:30 p.m. Nov. 17 at Springdale Veterans Association, 1151 Pittsburgh St., Springdale.

Doors open at 1 p.m. There will be 15 regular games to win purses, specials, a basket raffle,, 50/50 raffle and cash bar. Bring your own snacks and non-alcoholic beverages.

Cost is $20 in advance and will be $30 at the door. For tickets, visit feedingtheflock.org or contact Brittany at 412-816-8937 or bbock5110@gmail.com.

Photography and jewelry sale planned at Allegheny Valley Hospital

Allegheny Valley Hospital Auxiliary will sponsor a fine art photography sale featuring the best of Pittsburgh landmarks by Sergio Zlotnikov Photography from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday in the hospital cafeteria, 1301 Carlisle St., Harrison. His wife, Alla, will sell sterling silver jewelry with natural stones. Cash, credit cards and checks will be accepted. A portion of proceeds will benefit the auxiliary.

Calendar

Brackenridge

Wednesday: Al-Anon and Alateen, programs for anyone whose life has been affected by someone else’s drinking, will meet at 8 p.m. in Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10th Ave. Details: 800-628-8920

Freeport

Wednesday: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. at the church. Cash only. Clothing donations welcome. Details: 724-295-2476

Jefferson

Wednesday: A Christmas vendor show will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Haven I dining room at Concordia at Cabot, 112 Marwood Road. Use Entrance 2A. Vendors will offer homemade jellies and salsas, cookies, Norwex, Tupperware and Magnolia and Vine. Table fees benefit the resident activity fund. Details: Chantelle Sweeney, activities coordinator at 724-352-1571, ext. 8251.

Leechburg

Wednesday: The genealogy group at Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society will meet from 10 a.m. to noon at the museum, 118 First St. All experience levels welcome.

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