The Stroller, Nov. 7, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Leechburg church to offer two grief seminars

First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Leechburg, will offer two free GriefShare support seminars in the church sanctuary, 358 Main St.

• “Surviving the Holidays” will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 22. If you or someone you know is coping with the loss of a loved one, holidays and special events can be difficult.

• “Surviving the Loss of a Spouse” will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 13 for anyone who has lost an important person in their life and may need assistance dealing with the grief and hardships that this loss may have caused..

Face masks will be required and social distancing will be observed.

Registration is required. To register, call 724-845-7518 or email felc@windstream.net.

Donations being accepted for holiday vouchers

Allegheny Valley Association of Churches is accepting donations to help with the food bank turkey voucher distribution.

To donate, send a check with “Thanksgiving” in the memo to Allegheny Valley Association of Churches, 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights, PA 15065. All donations will be acknowledged.

Donations welcome for the Friendship Garden Food Pantry

Donations for the food pantry in the Tarentum Friendship Garden can be dropped off at the pantry on First Avenue or at the side doors to First United Presbyterian Church, 913 Lock St., Tarentum.

Items needed include cereal, bread, canned vegetables, soup, macaroni and cheese, rice, spaghetti and pasta sauce.

Springdale football team collecting clothing for veterans

The Springdale Dynamo Football team is collecting sweatshirts, sweat pants, socks and toiletries through Wednesday to donate to veterans.

Sweatshirts and sweatpants are needed in sizes XL to 5X. Donations can be dropped off at Springdale Free Public Library, 331 School St.

Calendar

Arnold

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

Today: 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

Bell

Monday: Bell Supervisors will hold a budget workshop during the regular monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the municipal building, 2324 Route 380.

Brackenridge

Today: 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 

Today 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

Nov. 17: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will present a virtual encore performance of the Who Knew? program, “Winterizing Your Garden,” at 6 p.m. online. Registration required. Registration: 724-226-3491

Leechburg 

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

Lower Burrell

Monday: Lower Burrell Council will conduct the regular council meeting at 7 p.m. in city hall, 2800 Bethel St. Public welcome. Face masks required and social distancing will be observed. Details: 724-335-9875

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.

Monday through Friday: Members of the Eagles will celebrate the club anniversary at the aerie, 2134 Freeport Road. Activities will include free food Monday and Tuesday. A free spaghetti dinner for members and their families will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday. A Monte Carlo night with free fish sandwiches will be Friday. Face masks required in the aerie and social distancing will be observed. Indoor and outdoor seating will be available.

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

Today: 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

Today: 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.

Nov. 17: The Tuesday Night Book Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. The featured book will be, “There There,” by Tommy Orange. New members welcome. Reservations and face masks required. Reservations: 724-274-9729

Tarentum 

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

Upper Burrell

Today: 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 

Today: 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.

Today: 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: Vandergrift Council will conduct the regular meeting at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. This is the rescheduled meeting from Nov. 2. Meeting code: 7674634644. Audio only: 408-638-0968

Washington Township

Monday: Washington Township Supervisors will have a budget workshop at 5 pm. in the municipal building, 285 Pine Run Church Road.

Cancellations and changes 

Harrison

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

Leechburg

Today: 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.