The Stroller, Oct. 27, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Free Narcan distribution and resource fair planned in Harrison

The Building Block of Natrona and the Allegheny County Health Department will host a free Narcan giveaway and resource fair from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday in Natrona Community Park, 12-20 River Road, Harrison.

In addition to Narcan, materials available will include substance use resources, harm reduction materials and information, face masks, hand sanitizer and education by the health department’s STD/HIV program.

Leechburg Veterans Day committee seeking youngest veteran

The Leechburg Veterans Day committee is planning a small ceremony on Nov. 11 to dedicate the veterans’ banners in the borough at Freedom Square along Market Street.

The committee is looking for the youngest veteran who lives in Leechburg or Gilpin who can attend the ceremony. If you think you could be the youngest veteran and can be present, call Wayne Dobos at 724-842-3191 or message him on Facebook.

Knead Community Café to distribute grab and go dinners

Knead Community Café in New Kensington will hand out free grab-and-go dinners from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the café, 1011 Barnes St.

Sponsors for this week’s distribution are the Generations House of Worship Life Group Hub Leaders.

Those picking up meals are reminded to observe social distancing while they wait in line.

Vote for your favorite pumpkin at Community Library of Allegheny Valley

The staff at Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 1522 Broadview Blvd., Harrison, decorated book-themed pumpkins and is asking the public to stop in the library lobby during operating hours and vote for their favorite.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Visits in the library are by appointment only.

The winner will be announced on Halloween.

Salvation Army offers free lunches

The Allegheny Valley Salvation Army and Community Center in Brackenridge offers free grab and go lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays in parking lot at the center, 917 Brackenridge Ave.  

Calendar

Allegheny Township

Wednesday: Allegheny Township Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing at 7 p.m. at the township community building, 136 Community Building Road.

Apollo

Nov. 3: Apollo Hose Company No. 2 is accepting orders for a soup sale. Varieties: vegetable beef, wedding and sweet or spicy chili. Cost: $7 per quart; $4 per pint. Order deadline: 6 p.m. Saturday. Pickup: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 3 at the fire hall, 325 N. Fourth St. Orders: call 724-549-1601 or message the company Facebook page with name, phone number, type and size soup

Brackenridge

Dec. 10: Pioneer Hose Company is selling tickets for a holiday model train and $500 cash raffle. Cost: $5 for two numbers. Drawing will be based on the 7 p.m. Dec. 10 PA Pick 3 number. Tickets: send a message to the company Facebook page.

Buffalo Township 

Thursday: Zion United Methodist Church will host a Vitalant community blood drive from 1 to 7 p.m. in the family life center, 438 Bear Creek Road. Appointments recommended. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or visit the Log In button at Vitalant.org and search with group code C664

Cheswick

Wednesday: Cheswick Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing at 7 p.m. in the borough building, 220 S. Atlantic Ave.

Freeport 

Today: St. Mary Mother of God Church will host a Vitalant community blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. in the church hall, 608 High St. Appointments are recommended. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or visit the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org and search with group code G0040286

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

Gilpin

Saturday: Gilpin Volunteer Fire Department is taking orders for a drive-thru stuffed cabbage sale. Pick-up: 4:30 p.m. Saturday after the department trunk-or-treat. Cost: $2 each. Advance orders required. Orders: 724-845-7200, leave a message

Harmar

Thursday: Harmar Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. at the municipal building, 701 Freeport Road. Capacity will be limited to the first 25 people on a first come, first serve basis, with board applicants, presenters and witnesses having preference. Members of the public are encouraged to participate online at Zoom.us. Access information: harmartownship-pa.gov

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/

Thursday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer, “Mad Science Spooktacular,” for children in kindergarten through sixth grade at 6 p.m. online. Children will experience creepy potions and create their own cup of glow in the dark slime or Tootsie rolls. Registration required. Registration: click here.

Kiski Township 

Nov. 18: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department is accepting orders for pies and pumpkin rolls from The Pie Shoppe in Laughlintown. Cost: $9.50 and varieties available include chocolate meringue, coconut meringue, lemon meringue, apple, dutch apple, blackberry, wild blueberry, razzleberry, cherry, peach, raisin, pumpkin and harvest and pumpkin rolls. Paid orders due Nov. 7. Pickup: Nov. 18 at the firehall. Details and orders: call or text Morgan, 724-466-2812

Leechburg

Thursdays: A New Path Al-Anon Family Group, a free, confidential program for anyone whose life has been affected by someone else’s drinking, will meet at 7 p.m. in First United Methodist Church, 251 Main St. Face masks and social distancing required.

Nov. 7: The Leechburg Elks will feature the band, “13 Stories,” from 7 to 10 p.m. at the lodge, 228 Market St. Doors open at 6 p.m. Cost: $15. Tickets: 724-842-8071 or Ruth, 724-422-4913

New Kensington

Sunday: Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania will host a sign-up event from noon to 2 p.m. in Memorial Park. Details: gswpa.org or 800-248-3355

Nov. 3: East Kensington Community Circle is accepting orders for its Election Day beef vegetable soup sale. Cost: $7 per quart. Pickup: Nov. 3 at the Community Circle Building, 1785 Seventh St. Road. Advance orders strongly recommended. Orders: 724-339-7887

Oakmont 

Thursday: St. Paul Baptist Church, 180 Delaware Ave., will host a free drive-thru food box distribution from noon until supplies run out Thursday at the church. Boxes will include produce, dairy products and meat. No advance registration or appointment required.

Through Friday: Oakmont Carnegie Library invites residents to visit its outdoor garden area on the Allegheny River Blvd. side of the library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd. Laminated pages from a children’s book are attached to wooden stakes along an outdoor garden path. Details: 412-828-9532

Plum

Wednesday: A Vitalant community blood drive will be from 1 to 6 p.m. at the municipal building, 4575 New Texas Road. Appointments are recommended. Appointments: call 412-209-7000 or visit Vitalant.org and use group code C528

Plum School District

Today: Plum School Board has changed the 7 p.m. meeting to be online using Google Meet. Access information: pbsd.net/meetingagendaandminutes.aspx

Saxonburg

Wednesday: Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company will sell take-out fish and chicken dinners from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the fire hall, 210 Horne Ave. Menu: fried fish, baked fish, chicken or oysters, baked potato or fries, green beans, coleslaw, roll and cake, $12. Orders: 724-352-9948, after 2 p.m. Wednesday

Sunday: GFWC Saxonburg Woman’s Club is conducting a virtual purse bash through Saturday. A Facebook Live drawing will be at 2 p.m. Sunday. Cost: $20, for one chance to win one of 14 purses, four side raffles and a 50/50 raffle. Details: facebook.com/saxonburgwomansclub

Tarentum

Wednesday: Tarentum Elks will resume hosting bingo at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. Face masks required to enter the building and may removed while you are seated. The kitchen will be open.

Wednesday: The Tarentum Farmers Market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Face masks required. This is the last market of the season.

Washington Township 

Nov. 8: Space applications are being accepted for an auto parts swap meet set for 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Washington Township Volunteer Fire Co., 4078 Route 66. Cost: 12 x 24-foot space, $25; 12 x 48-foot space, $45; inside 32-foot space, $55. Vendor set up will begin at 11 p.m. Nov. 7. First come, first served. Items will include parts and accessories from anything automotive, classic, high performance, trucks, cars, motorcycles or boats. Reservations and details: 724-727-3079, leave a message

West Deer

Nov. 8: East Union Presbyterian Church, 292 East Union Road, is accepting orders for Christmas door swags made of fresh evergreen. Cost: $20. Order deadline: Nov. 8. Pick up: 10:30 to noon Nov. 29 or Dec. 6 at the East Union Community Center. Proceeds will benefit the church women’s ministry outreach programs. Order forms: facebook.com/EastUnionPCUSA/ or 412-973-8927

West Kittanning

Today: Harvest Community Church will host a Vitalant community blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. in the church hall, 143 Reed Road. Appointments are recommended. Appointments: 412-209-7000, 724-548-5643 or visit the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org and search with group code G0450037

In Our Schools

St. Joseph High School

St. Joseph High School, Harrison, will host an in person fall open house by appointment from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 7 at the school, 800 Montana Ave.

Those attending will have an opportunity to meet faculty, students and parents. Registration required by visiting SaintJosephHS.com. For more information, contact admissions director Shane Palumbo at admissions@SaintJosephJS.com.

Cancellations and changes 

Apollo

Apollo Area Historical Society has canceled all programs for the rest of the year.

Buffalo Township

Wednesday: Buffalo Township Supervisors meeting is canceled due to lack of agenda items. Details: buffalotownship.com

Harrison

The annual Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Festival of Faith is canceled.

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.

Oklahoma Borough 

Nov. 7: The 90s Bingo planned by North Apollo and Oklahoma volunteer fire departments is canceled. Details: 724-596-7293

Saxonburg

The annual Saxonburg Holiday Parade sponsored by the Saxonburg Area Business Association is canceled.

Tarentum 

November: The annual joint Christmas Parade with Brackenridge is canceled.

Vandergrift

Christopher’s Light children’s charity has canceled the annual children’s Christmas party.