The Stroller, Nov. 6, 2019: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Apollo-Ridge Area Food Bank seeks donations

November is Turkey Month at Apollo-Ridge Area Food Bank.

The food bank is seeking donations to help provide grocery gift certificates for Christmas dinner for Apollo-area families in need.

Donations of any amount are appreciated. If you would like to help, send donations to: Turkey Fund, Apollo-Ridge Area Food Bank, c/o Deborah Nicholas, P.O. Box 125, Spring Church PA 15686-0125.

Christmas event planned for veterans and military members

Five Forces will host its annual Christmas for Veterans event Dec. 14 at the School House Hall, 171 Thorn St., Oklahoma Borough.

Doors open at 5 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6. There will be a DJ, a basket raffle and giveaways.

All veterans and current members of the military are welcome. Veterans must show DD214 paperwork, current military ID or proper discharge paperwork. Tickets are free for veterans and current military. Guest tickets are $20 each.

For tickets and information, call 412-216-9511 or 724-882-9852.

Wine and beer tasting event to benefit Kiski band programs

“Taste of Kiski,” an evening of beer and wine tasting to benefit the Kiski Area band and guard programs, will be from 7 to 10 p.m. Nov. 16 West Leechburg Firemen’s Recreation Hall, 1116 Gosser St., West Leechburg.

Beer will be by Conny Creek Brewing Company and wine by Wooden Door Winery. Entertainment will be provided by the 56 East Band and Oktoberfest appetizers will be served. Dress is business casual and those attending must be at least 21 years old.

Tickets are $20. For tickets, call 412-423-8618 or email shanevolpe@gmail.com. Sponsored by the Kiski Area Instrumental Boosters.

Leechburg Library to sponsor Star Baker contest

Leechburg Public Library will sponsor a Star Baker Contest Nov. 17 as part of a spaghetti dinner fundraiser at the Marconi Club, 135 River Ave., Leechburg.

Any type of baked goods may be entered – pies, cakes, scones, cupcakes, nut rolls or whatever your specialty is. Create two of the same entry – one will be blind judged by a panel of judges and the other will become part of a baked goods raffle. The winner will receive $100, and a Star Baker apron.

Bring your entries by 11 a.m. Nov. 17 to the Marconi Club. For alternative arrangements on Nov. 17, call Karen Freilino at 724-845-0976 or 412-926-9515.

The spaghetti dinner will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Tickets are $8 and are available at Coco Coffeehouse, the library, the borough office, Gifted Garden and from member of Friends of the Library. Proceeds will benefit the library. For more details, visit Leechburg Public Library on Facebook.

Calendar

Oakmont

Friday: The free movie series at 7 p.m. at Oakmont Presbyterian Church, 415 Pennsylvania Ave., will feature the film, “Stan and Ollie,” rated PG. Details: 412-828-5770

Tarentum

Friday: Tarentum Book Club will meet at the home of Mary Jane Jaques. The selection, “A Walk in the Woods,” by Bill Bryson will be reviewed by Pat Henry. Mary Lou Beck, Cheryl Huet and Marianne Hetrick will be the committee.

Friday: The Elks will have bar bingo at 7:30 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. There will be regular bingo, specials and a jackpot game. Members and guests welcome.

Vandergrift

Friday: Vandergrift Public Library and Kiski Area Youth Network will host a free afterhours Teen Night from 6 to 10 p.m. for students in seventh through 12th grade at the library, 128C Washington Ave. There will be food, drinks and games. Details: 724-568-2212