The Stroller, Nov. 6, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Drive-thru food drive to benefit Freeport Food Bank

Freeport Area High School Key Club will sponsor a drive-thru food drive to benefit the Freeport Food Bank from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday and Thursday in the front circle of the high school, 625 S. Pike Road.

Non-perishable food items, personal hygiene products and cleaning supplies will be accepted.

Contributions needed for homeless veterans’ project

Local veterans’ charity Five Forces is collecting personal items for the Homeless Heroes Stocking Project.

The Homeless Heroes Stocking Project works with the Veterans Leadership Program of Western Pennsylvania to supply stockings for Christmas to more than 2,500 homeless veterans in our area. Items needed include full-size shampoo, deodorant and toothpaste; wash cloths, soap, plastic toothbrush and soap holders, socks, gloves and $10 gift cards to Walmart or Giant Eagle.

Collection boxes are located at Citizens Bank inside the Allegheny Township Giant Eagle, Oklahoma Inn, Oklahoma Borough; Quality Inn, Tarentum Bridge Road, New Kensington; Elevate Sport and Spine Center, 2878 Freeport Road, Harrison; and Barefoot Bar and Grill, 614 Schenley Road, Gilpin.

Monetary contributions can be made through PayPal to VLPHomelessHeroes@gmail.com. To arrange a pickup, text Mindy at 724-882-8039.

Calendar

Arnold

Saturday: Homemade doughnuts will be sold from 6 to 11 a.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church, 1721 Victoria Ave. Orders: 724-339-4830

Saturday: Arnold United Methodist Church, 1801 Leishman Ave., will host a takeout spaghetti dinner from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the church. Menu: spaghetti, meatballs, bread, butter and dessert. Cost: $9.50; 12 and younger, $6. Orders and details: 724-339-2377, leave a message

Brackenridge

Saturday: Trinity United Methodist Church will host its annual holiday craft store from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 847 10^th Ave. There will be crafts, baked goods and takeout soups. All CDC guidelines will be observed.

East Vandergrift 

Saturday and Sunday: A rummage sale will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and noon to 1 p.m. Sunday in the basement of Our Lady, Queen of Peace Church, 411 E. McKinley Ave. Social distancing will be observed.

Fawn

Nov. 15: Space reservations are being accepted for the last Flea-tique of the season set for dawn to 1 p.m. at Tour-Ed Mine, off Bull Creek Road. Rain or shine. Sponsored by the Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society. No pets permitted. Spaces: $30. Reservations and details: fleatique82@gmail.com or 724-224-0178

Gilpin 

Sunday: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department will host a drive-thru turkey dinner from 3:30 p.m. till sold out at the firehall, 113 Firehall Road. Menu: turkey with light and dark meat, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, cranberry sauce, roll and dessert. Cost: $11. Advance orders recommended. Orders: 724-845-7200

Harrison

Sundays: Calvary Baptist Church, 1207 Pacific Ave., will have a worship service at 5 p.m. Details: 724-224-2880

Nov. 14: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer, “Fire and Ice,” at 1 p.m. online for children age 5 to 12. Children will learn about foggy dry ice storms, the power of air and a chemical flashlight. Registration required. Registration: alleghenyvalleylibrary.com

Kiski Township

Saturday: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department is accepting orders for pies and pumpkin rolls from The Pie Shoppe in Laughlintown. Cost: $9.50 and varieties available include chocolate meringue, coconut meringue, lemon meringue, apple, dutch apple, blackberry, wild blueberry, razzleberry, cherry, peach, raisin, pumpkin and harvest and pumpkin rolls. Paid orders due Saturday. Pickup: Nov. 18 at the firehall. Details and orders: call or text Morgan, 724-466-2812

Leechburg

Saturday: Leechburg Area Museum is closed for the season. To schedule a private off-season tour or visit, email lamahs@windstream.net

Lower Burrell

Tuesday: TryLife Center is sponsoring a baking contest. Entries must contain apple baby food and be submitted with the recipe from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the center, 1155 Wildlife Lodge Road. Pickup a free package of apple baby food from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday or Thursday. Winner will be announced Nov. 12. First prize is a kitchen-themed gift basket containing a $25 grocery gift card. Recipes will be compiled and distributed to center families. Public welcome. Details: 724-339-9399

Nov. 14: The ClothesLine ministry at Bethesda Lutheran Church will not accept donations until further notice. No indoor monthly events will be held until covid-19 conditions improve. The Nov. 14 event will be outdoors, weather permitting, and will be the final event until after winter.

Nov. 18: The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary is collecting non-perishable food for the Salvation Army through Nov. 18 at the post, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. A donation container is in the post canteen.

New Kensington

Saturday and Monday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Face masks required, and a maximum of 25 people can be in the store at one time. Donations welcome during operating hours.

Wednesday: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley will host a virtual Bow Wow Meow Bingo at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Cost: $25 for one card; $5 for each additional card for 10 games. A gift card prize will be announced before each game and prizes will be mailed to winners. Cards and instructions will be emailed. Registration: animalprotectors.net/events

Parks

Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will host a Music Night from 7 to 10 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. Bring your favorite stringed instrument and sing along. Refreshments available. Members and guests welcome. Details: 724-845-2390

Plum

Saturday: Penn Hills Alliance Church will host a free community giveaway from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 7605 Saltsburg Road. Items will include winter clothing, Christmas items, school supplies, bedding, towels and more. Details: 412-795-1818

Springdale

Saturday: A takeout spaghetti dinner to benefit Cub Scout Pack 554 will be from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Krivan Hall Association, 628 Garfield St. Cost: $8; younger than 12, $3; meatballs and sweet sausage, $2 extra.

Tarentum 

Today: Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., will distribute free diapers from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the center. Limit one distribution per child per month. Details: 724-224-9006

Saturday: 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

Upper Burrell

Saturday: Manchester Reformed Presbyterian Church, 204 Manchester Hill Road, will have an indoor flea market from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church. Proceeds will benefit the church Mercy Fund that benefits those in need.

Vandergrift 

Fridays and Saturdays: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will sell takeout food from 1 to 8 p.m. at the post, 141 Sumner Ave. Curb-side delivery available. Members welcome to dine in. Menu: visit the post Facebook page. Orders: 724-568-1427 after 2 p.m.

Saturday: Vandergrift Public Library will be open from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays beginning this week. The updated schedule is 2 to 7 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays. Senior Citizen hours are available by appointment from 1 to 2 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays; and 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays. Appointments: 724-568-2212

Monday: An American Red Cross community blood drive will be from 1:30 to 6 p.m. in the Masons banquet room, 113 Washington Ave. Appointments: 1-800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter Vandergrift

Washington Township 

Sunday: Space applications are being accepted for an auto parts swap meet set for 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Washington Township Volunteer Fire Co., 4078 Route 66. Cost: 12 x 24-foot space, $25; 12 x 48-foot space, $45; inside 32-foot space, $55. Vendor set up will begin at 11 p.m. Nov. 7. First come, first served. Items will include parts and accessories from anything automotive, classic, high performance, trucks, cars, motorcycles or boats. Reservations and details: 724-727-3079, leave a message

West Deer

Sunday: East Union Presbyterian Church, 292 East Union Road, is accepting orders for Christmas door swags made of fresh evergreen. Cost: $20. Order deadline: Sunday. Pick up: 10:30 to noon Nov. 29 or Dec. 6 at the East Union Community Center. Proceeds will benefit the church women’s ministry outreach programs. Order forms: facebook.com/EastUnionPCUSA/ or 412-973-8927

Cancellations and changes 

Harrison

The annual Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Festival of Faith is canceled.

All activities at Burtner House are canceled through the end of the year.

Leechburg

Saturday: The dance featuring the band 13 Stories at the Leechburg Elks is canceled.

Lower Burrell 

The St. Margaret Mary Parish nut and apricot roll sale is canceled.

Oakmont

Oakmont Hometown Christmas and Parade are canceled

Saxonburg

The annual Saxonburg Holiday Parade sponsored by the Saxonburg Area Business Association is canceled.

Tarentum 

The annual joint Christmas Parade with Brackenridge is canceled.

Vandergrift

Christopher’s Light children’s charity has canceled the annual children’s Christmas party.