The Stroller, Nov. 9, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Is your church or organization going to host a community holiday event? Send information to The Stroller as soon as possible to vndnews@tribweb.com. Please include a daytime telephone number.

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Let us know about your holiday happenings

The 2020 holiday season will be like no other we have ever seen. Non-profit and community groups are reimagining how to have fundraisers and free events while keeping the public safe from the virus.

The Valley News Dispatch is compiling a list events that will run in the print edition of the paper and online at Triblive.com. Send information to cpinto-smith@triblive.com; or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084.

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Toys for Tots sign-ups scheduled

Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots served by the Allegheny Valley Detachment will have sign-ups from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and 4 to 8 p.m. Nov. 20 in Springdale Marine Corps League Hall, 838 Pittsburgh St., for children 12 and younger.

The Allegheny Valley Detachment serves children in northeastern Allegheny, western Westmoreland and Armstrong counties. Online registration is encouraged at Tarentum-pa.toysfortots.org through Nov. 23.

Parents can go to their assistance webpage and look under, “My Compass Account,” and print out the benefit page. Bring a valid form of photo identification and the printed sheet. Otherwise parents must bring ID, verified proof of public assistance; proof of residency, proof of legal guardianship if other than parent; and children’s birth certificates.

The person signing up a child must provide valid identification and will be the only one authorized to pick up toys. Due to the pandemic, please do not bring children to the sign up.

To make a monetary donation, send a check payable to Toys for Tots to Allegheny Valley MCL 825, 838 Pittsburgh St., Springdale PA 15144.

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Knead Community Café welcomes donations and sponsorships

Knead Community Café in New Kensington offers free grab-and-go meals on Thursdays to members of the community, regardless of ability to pay.

About 230 meals are served weekly at a cost of $2.50 per meal. Full meal sponsorships are available at $450 per week. Smaller donations are always welcome.

Any business, organization, church or individual interested in supporting the mission of the café should contact Marcie at 878-302-3270.

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Driver license, photo centers closed for Veterans Day

PennDOT driver license and photo centers will be closed Wednesday in observance of Veterans Day.

Customers may still obtain a variety of driver and vehicle products and services online at dmv.pa.gov. There are no additional fees for using online services.

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Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church accepting donations

The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, Tarentum, is accepting donations of clothing for men, women and children, as well as purses, shoes and belts.

Donations will be accepted during Closet operating hours from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at the church, 305 Allegheny St., and by appointment.

For an appointment or to arrange a pickup, call the church at 724-224-9220.

For details, visit the church website.

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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

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

Buffalo Township

Wednesday: Buffalo Township Supervisors will conduct the regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. online. Access information: buffalotownship.com/

Burrell School District

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

Cheswick

Wednesday: Cheswick Council will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. at the borough firehall, 1411 Spruce St., to receive comment on the conditional use application to use property at 1608 Pittsburgh St. as a gasoline service station. Details: 724-274-5125

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

Fawn

Sunday: 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

Freeport

Wednesday: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from noon to 3 p.m. at the church. Winter clothing is available. Cash only. Donations must be laundered. Details: 724-295-2476

Harrison

Wednesday: Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank will be open to anyone in need from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Pull into the center parking lot and food will be placed into your vehicle. Senior boxes are now being distributed Wednesdays instead of Thursdays. Those who are not yet registered should come after 3 p.m. Proof of income is no longer required. Donations: avaoc.org/donate/financial-support/

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.

Kiski Township

Wednesday: Kiski Township Supervisors will conduct the regular meeting at 6 p.m. at the municipal building, 1222 Old State Road. Details: 724-478-2737

Lower Burrell

Today: 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

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

Today 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.

Tuesday: New Kensington Redevelopment Authority will conduct the monthly meeting at 7 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Meeting ID: 810 8147 7535. Audio only: 1-646-558-8656

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

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

Tarentum

Wednesdays: BridgePoint Church, 400 E. Ninth Ave., will host a parent-led learning pod from 1 to 4 p.m. in the church hall located on the lower level. Free high-speed internet, meals and access to the church children’s library will be provided. Use the Corbet Street entrance.

Tuesdays and Thursdays: Free food and Eat N Park meals will be given out from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Eat N Park meals will be distributed at the same time Thursdays. Free fabric face masks from Hanes will be available on both days. Distributions will be in the East Fourth Avenue parking lot beside Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St. No registration is required for either event.

Vandergrift  

Today: 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

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

West Deer

Wednesday: East Union Presbyterian Church will have a takeout spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. at the church, 292 East Union Road. Menu: spaghetti with alfredo, meat, meatball or mushroom sauce, salad, roll and dessert. Donations will be accepted. Details: 724-265-1381

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

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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.