The Stroller, Nov. 9, 2019: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Food drive to benefit Rosedale Food Pantry

Lori Hummel of Howard Hanna Real Estate, Oakmont, will host a Thanksgiving food drive from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at REV22 Juice and Wellness Bar, 527 Allegheny Ave., Oakmont.

Most need items include flour, sugar, canned pumpkin, vegetables, fruit and sweet potatoes, boxed stuffing mix, cereal and monetary donations for turkeys and hams. Collected items be given to the Rosedale Food Pantry that serves over 700 families in Oakmont, Verona, Plum and Penn Hills.

Astronomers plan special Star Party

Amateur Astronomers of Pittsburgh will host a special Mercury Transit Star Party from 7:30 a.m. to 1:35 p.m. Monday in the Nicholas E. Wagman Observatory, 225 Kurn Road, in Deer Lakes Regional Park, Frazer, weather permitting.

If the weather is clear, visitors will have an opportunity to watch the planet Mercury pass in front of the sun. The event can only be viewed through a properly filtered telescope. Amateur astronomers, students and the general public are welcome.

Members will be available to answer questions about buying a telescope or binoculars for the holiday. Donations will be accepted. For information, visit 3ap.org.

Orders being accepted for AFS citrus fruit sale

Orders are being taken for the annual Highlands High School AFS citrus fruit sale.

Fruit available includes large and small boxes of California navel oranges and ruby red grapefruit, tangelos, clementines, pears, apples, pineapples and mixed boxes.

To order, contact Kathy Harenski at 412-848-3952, or email kharenski@icloud.com by Sunday. To order online or ship to someone, visit freshfruitorder.org/HighlandsAFSFruitSale by Nov. 17.

Delivery will be the week of Dec. 2 at Hilltop Hose Fire Hall, Harrison.

Calendar

Brackenridge

Monday: Generations House of Worship, 1160 Parkside Drive, will host a Nar-Anon meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the church. Nar-Anon is a support group for anyone whose life has been affected by someone else’s addiction. Details: Laurie, 724-895-3385

Cheswick

Monday: Springdale High School Alumni Association will meet at 7 p.m. in Cheswick United Presbyterian Church, 1401 Pittsburgh St. Officers and steering committee members will be elected. Please use side street parking or park across the street. Details: Mike, 724-275-7566

Freeport

Today: United Presbyterian Church, 411 High St., will host an evening social with games, snacks and spinning of 78 rpm records at 6 p.m. at the church. There will be a screening of an animated movie about the nativity, “The Star.” Public welcome.

Harrison

Today: A craft and vendor show to benefit the Highlands Varsity Marching Band will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the high school cafeteria and gymnasium. There will be over 70 vendors, a basket raffle and 50/50 raffle. Admission: $1

Tuesday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will have an adult craft workshop to make a greeting card at 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd., Natrona Heights. Materials fee: $3. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491

Kittanning

Monday: A free family support group for anyone struggling with the addiction of a loved one will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Richard G. Snyder YMCA, 1150 N. Water St., first floor. Sponsored by ARC Manor and the YMCA. Details: Cindy, 724-548-7607 or cmccrea@arcmanor.org

Leechburg

Monday: The Leechburg Public Library Board of Trustees will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the library, Siberian Avenue. Public welcome.

Lower Burrell

Monday: Alle-Kiski Multiple Sclerosis Support Group will meet at 7 p.m. in Faith Hall of Puckety Presbyterian Church, 1009 Puckety Church Road. Guest speaker Laurie Pullano, therapy manager for Concordia Visiting Nurses, will discuss, “Exercise Tips for All.” New members welcome. Details: Mary, 724-337-7133, or Carol, 724-335-7136

Monday: Overeaters Anonymous will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Bethel United Methodist Church, 150 Alder St. No weigh-ins, dues or fees. Everyone welcome. Details: 724-289-8044

Monday: Bethesda Lutheran Church, Leechburg Road, will sell hotdogs, chips and drinks during the Veterans Day parade.

Monday: St. Margaret Mary Church is taking orders for Christmas nut and apricot rolls through Monday for pick-up from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 19 to 21 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 22 at the parish center, 3055 Leechburg Road. Cost: $12. Orders containing apricot rolls can be picked up only on Nov. 21. No extra rolls will be available at time of pick up. Payment is due at pick up. Orders: smmlb.org, Toni, 724-339-0839; or Maureen, 724-335-6501

Springdale Township

Mondays: Se Jong Tae Kwon Do offers free tae kwon do classes at 6:30 p.m. in the social hall at Our Lady of Victory Church, 1319 Low Grade Road, Harwick. Details: 724-274-4170

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