The Stroller, Nov. 7, 2019: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Valley High School to present murder-mystery comedy

The Valley High School Drama Club will present the comedy, ”Madam’s Been Murdered, Tea Will Be Late,” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday in the high school auditorium, Stevenson Blvd., New Kensington.

Tickets are $5. For tickets, visit vhsdrama.org/boxoffice/ or at the door.

Night of comedy to benefit Autism Speaks

Monroe’s Pit Crew will host a comedy night fundraiser to benefit Autism Speaks at 8 p.m. Saturday at AK Valley Park, 600 Freeport Road, building 44, New Kensington.

Doors open at 7 p.m. Performers will include Gab Bonesso and David Kaye, along with headliner Dave Dugan. Tickets are $25, and include mixers. BYOB. A buffet dinner will be available and there will be basket auction and 50/50 raffle. Those attending must be at least 21 years old.

For tickets, call Linda at 724-448-0943 or email lkelley355@comcast.net, or visit slapsticksproductions.com.

Thanksgiving luncheon slated at Burrell High School

Burrell High School Student Government Annual Senior Citizen Thanksgiving Luncheon for district residents with valid Senior Citizen Blue and White cards will be at 1 p.m. Nov. 21 in the high school cafeteria.

For reservations, call 724-334-1403, ext. 2045, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservation deadline is Nov. 15. Only 200 reservations will be accepted.

Harrison diaper pantry in need of donations

The Diaper Pantry at Christ Our Hope Anglican Church, Harrison, is seeking donations of diapers in sizes 2 to 6 for its monthly diaper pantry distribution.

The pantry will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, 926 Painter Ave., Natrona Heights.

To qualify to receive a package of 50 diapers or 25 Pull-Ups per child, parents or guardians must present their own identification, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card.

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Saturday and Sunday: Markle Volunteer Fire Department will have its annual fall craft show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the fire hall, 470 Joyce St. Food will be sold and admission is free. No pets please. Details: 724-681-8467

Arnold

Saturday: Sheep Coffeehouse, 1821 Fifth Ave., will present the group Chalice in concert at 8 p.m. Lunch with Us from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Details: 724-339-8888

Fawn

Saturday: A lasagna dinner and auction to benefit Allegheny Valley Association of Churches will be at Center United Methodist Church, 1575 Donnellville Road. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. and the auction will be afterward. Menu: lasagna, salad, bread, dessert and beverage. Donations will be accepted. Details: 724-226-2300

Harmar

Saturday: Soup for the Soul, a fundraiser to benefit Lower Valley Community Food Bank, will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Crosspointe Church, 2581 Freeport Road. Cost: $7; children, $3; 3 and younger, free, includes two bowls of soup. Dine in or take out. Tickets: at Springdale and Cheswick churches and at the door.

Harrison

Saturday: The American Girl Zone at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will meet at 1:30 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Girls who are at least 7 years old and their dolls welcome. Free. Registration requested. Registration: 724-226-3491

Nov. 14: A Mass in memory of singer Tom Petty will be celebrated at 8:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, 48 Spruce St., Natrona. Everyone welcome.

Saturday: A free event for teens will be from noon to 5 p.m. at the Vine Event Center, 6003 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. There will be food, games, gift card give-aways and speakers. Sponsored by local Christian ministries.

Jefferson

Saturday: A craft show to benefit the Knoch High School Girls Basketball program will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the high school, 345 Knoch Road. There will be a 50/50 and basket raffles. Admission: $3; younger than 12 and veterans, free.

Lower Burrell

Saturday: The Clothes Line at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, Lower Burrell, will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Items will be sold for 25 cents each or five for $1. A variety of clothes for all members of the family will be available. Details: 724-335-0559

New Kensington

Saturday: The Community Clothes Closet, 1129 Kenneth Ave., offers winter clothing, including coats, shoes, boots, for men, women and children, linens and blankets, and uniforms for students of Mary Queen of Apostles School. First-time customers receive 15 free items. Hours: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays, noon to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. A drop-off container for donations is at the entrance.

Parks

Saturday: Kiddies’ Korner Nursery School will host a craft and vendor show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Parks Township Fire Hall, Dalmation Drive. There will be food, a basket raffle and cake walk. Free admission.

Vandergrift

Saturday: A bingo to benefit the Kiski Area Varsity Baseball spring trip will be at 7 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 141 Sumner Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Packages: $25, includes all games but early birds and quickies. The kitchen will be open. Donations of non-perishable foods, cleaning supplies, new men’s clothing and personal hygiene products will be accepted to benefit the Mechling-Shakely Veterans Center. Details: 724-664-2120

West Leechburg

Dec. 7: Bell Township, West Leechburg and Hyde Park volunteer fire companies will host a Cash Bash from 5 to 9 p.m. at West Leechburg Fire Department Recreation Hall, 1116 Gosser St. Doors open at 4 p.m. Tickets: $10 and include food and drinks. Tickets: 724-697-4873, 724-845-7995 or 724-845-4931

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