The Stroller, Nov. 8, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Annual Christmas for Vets event planned Dec. 5

Five Forces will host its fifth annual Christmas for Veterans event Dec. 5 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, raffles and merchandise available to purchase.

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, plus drinks.

For tickets and information, call 412-216-9511 or 724-882-9852 or email fiveforces14@yahoo.com.

Highway cleanup in Bell looking for volunteers

The Washington Bell Lions Club will conduct a highway clean-up event at 9 a.m. Saturday on Route 380 near the Beaver Run Dam in Bell Township.

Volunteers are welcome should meet at 9 a.m. at Beaver Run Dam. Those attending are asked to follow covid-19 prevention measures.

Drive-thru food distribution set for Tuesday at Pittsburgh Mills

Allegheny Valley Association of Churches and the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank will host a drive-thru food distribution for anyone in need from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday in the rear parking lot near Dick’s Sporting Goods at the Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills, Frazer. No cars are permitted to arrive before 4 p.m.

Reservations are required to ensure enough food is available. To make a reservation, visit pittsburghfoodbank.org/drive-up or call 412-460-3663, ext. 655. Have your license plate number of the car you will be in at the event, name, email, zip code, date of birth and current weekly income on hand. Bring your confirmation page or email for your reservation to the event.

Individuals must remain in their vehicle except to use the provided outdoor restrooms. After pulling up to the distribution area, recipients should put their car in park and unlock the trunk or backseat for the food the be loaded.

Volunteers are needed to help the distribution. For details, call 724-226-0606.

Calendar

Allegheny Valley School District

Tuesday: Allegheny Valley School Board will conduct the agenda meeting at 7 p.m. in the Springdale Jr.-Sr. High School Marshall Auditorium, 501 Butler Road. A live online link to attend virtually will posted on the district website: avsdweb.org

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.

Burrell School District

Tuesday: Burrell School Board will conduct the agenda meeting at 7 p.m. online. Access information: burrell.k12.pa.us/board

Deer Lakes School District

Tuesday: Deer Lakes School Board will conduct the agenda meeting at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Access information: Deerlakes.net

East Vandergrift  

Today: A rummage sale will be from noon to 1 p.m. 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

Harrison

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

Saturday: 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

Nov. 19: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer free a program, “Magic Tree House Adventures,” for children in first through fourth grade at 4:30 p.m. online at Zoom.us. This month’s book will be, “Thanksgiving On Thursday.” Registration required. An activity and craft packet can be scheduled for pickup. Registration: 724-226-3491

Indiana Township

Tuesday: Indiana Township Supervisors will conduct a budget workshop at 6:30 p.m. at the town hall, 3710 Saxonburg Blvd.

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

Tuesday: Burrellton Garden Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Grace Community Presbyterian Church, 2751 Grant St. The program, “Sharing the Christmas Spirit,” will be making cards for Meals on Wheels recipients. Bring a black pen. The cards are a print from an original painting done by a club member. Face masks required. Details: 724-335-3353

Saturday: 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

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

Today: 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

Springdale

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

Nov. 18: Springdale Free Public Library will offer, “Let’s Get Crafty,” at 1:30 and 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St., to make fabric trees. Attend either session. Reservations and face masks required. Reservations: 724-274-9729

Vandergrift  

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.

Winfield

Tuesday: A Caregiver Support Group will meet from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Lund Center at Concordia Lutheran Ministries, 134 Marwood Road, entrance 4. Face masks required. Details: 724-352-1571, ext. 8271

Cancellations and changes 

Harrison

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

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.