The Stroller, Oct. 25, 2019: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Open mic event planned Sunday in Brackenridge

The Autism Society of Pittsburgh and Band Together Pittsburgh will host an Open Mic event from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday in the banquet hall at Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10th Ave., Brackenridge.

Microphones, keyboards, guitars, amps and percussion instruments will be available. No music experience is required. Pizza and soft drinks will be served and donations will be accepted. The public is welcome.

Banners to honor veterans in West Deer

West Deer Township is accepting orders for banners to honor township residents who served in the Armed Forces.

The double-sided banners will be printed by Gray Signs and measure 24 x 30-inches. Cost is $128.40 and includes tax.

For an application and instructions, visit the township website or stop in at the township office during business hours.

Applications being accepted for Project Bundle Up, Christmas

Allegheny Valley Salvation Army is accepting registrations for Christmas and Project Bundle Up from 10 to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. weekdays through Nov. 25 at the Salvation Army, 917 Brackenridge Ave., Brackenridge.

Slots fill up fast. Applicants are encouraged to register early.

Bring the Goodfellows letter you received in the mail with all the items listed, or photo identification, proof of address, and birth certificates for each child. Social Security cards are not acceptable.

If you have any questions, contact the Salvation Army at 724-224-6310, ext. 1.

Freeport Christmas parade seeks entries

Organizations and groups are being sought to participate in the annual Freeport Christmas parade.

For details, contact Sue Hunter at 724-295-2041 or hunter216@comcast.net.

Interview with local veteran to be presented

The Allegheny-Kiski Historical Society will present excerpts from the veterans video program, “Southwestern Pennsylvania Goes to War,” at 1 p.m. Monday at the Heritage Museum, 224 E. Seventh Ave., Tarentum.

Portions to be screened will include an interview with the late Chuck Booth.

Calendar

Buffalo Township

Sunday: A spaghetti dinner will be from 3 to 7 p.m. at the White Star Club. Homemade meatballs available for an extra charge. Dine in or take out. Take-out orders: 724-295-2656

Leechburg

Nov. 2: Leechburg Rotary Club will host a pancake and sausage breakfast from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the social room of Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church, 271 Main St. Cost: $6; students, $5; age 3 to 12, $2; younger than 3, free. Dine in, take out and delivery available. Proceeds will benefit the revitalization of the River View Park gazebo. Tickets: see any club member or at the door

Lower Burrell

Sunday: A spaghetti dinner will be served from 1 to 5 p.m. in the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Menu: spaghetti, salad, roll and coffee. Dine in or take out. Cost: $7; takeouts, $7.50. Details: 724-335-4131

North Apollo

Sunday: All you can eat breakfast will be from 7:30 a.m. to noon at North Apollo Fire Hall, 311 16th St. Cost: $9; 12 and younger, $5.

Thank you

Burtner House Restoration Society would like to thank the community, volunteers and everyone who contributed to making the recent harvest festival a success. The quilt was won by Pohla Smith of Pittsburgh. The lottery winner was Lisa C.