The Stroller, Oct. 28, 2019: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Leftover Halloween candy to be sent to troops overseas

Military Connections in Oakmont is collecting leftover Halloween candy to ship to our troops overseas.

All types of candy, including chocolate, will be accepted. Leftover candy can be taken during business hours to Tomlinson Insurance Agency, 506 Allegheny River Blvd., Oakmont, or Military Connections, 312 Auburn St., Penn Hills.

Deadline to contribute is Nov. 15. For details, visit militaryconnections.org.

Sock collection continues through Thursday

Rivers of Life Church, Arnold, is conducting a “Socktober” sock collection drive through Thursday at the church, 204 McCandless St.

Donations of new socks of all colors, sizes and patterns are welcome and will be donated to local homeless shelters. Collection bins are placed at the door.

Oakmont museum to offer Christmas candlelight tours

Kerr Memorial Museum in Oakmont is accepting reservations for the annual Victorian Christmas Candlelight Tours scheduled for 7 p.m. Dec. 6 and 13 at the museum, 402 Delaware Ave.

This year’s theme is, “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Cost is $15, and paid reservations are required. For reservations, call 412-826-9295.

Let us know about your Veterans Day event

The Stroller is compiling a list of Veterans Day parades and events to be published online and in the print edition.

Submit information as soon as possible in writing to: Carol Pinto-Smith, Valley News Dispatch, 210 Wood St., Tarentum, PA 15084; email cpinto-smith@tribweb.com; or fax 724-226-4677.

Calendar

Brackenridge

Wednesday: Al-Anon and Alateen, programs for anyone whose life has been affected by someone else’s drinking, will meet at 8 p.m. in Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10th Ave. Details: 800-628-8920

Clinton

Nov. 10: Westminster Presbyterian Church, 210 Westminster Road, will have an all you can eat Thanksgiving buffet from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the church. Menu: baked, ham, roast turkey, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, stuffing balls, vegetables, rolls and butter, salad and dessert buffet. Cost: in advance, $10; at the door, $12; age 3 to 10, $5; younger than 3, free. Reservations requested. Reservations: 724-352-1376

Frazer

Wednesday and Friday: The Ultimate Car Cruise will be from 4 to 9 p.m. at Pittsburgh Mills Mall. Weather updates and details: carcruises.com

Freeport

Wednesday: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from 1 to 3 p.m. at the church. Cash only. Clothing donations welcome. Details: 724-295-2476

Leechburg

Wednesday: “Reads and Treats,” a Halloween celebration for children age 3 to 11 and their parents will be at 6 p.m. at Leechburg Public Library, Siberian Avenue. Parents must remain with children. Costumes welcome and there will be crafts, snacks and a storytime.

Saxonburg

Wednesday: Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company will sell fish, oyster and chicken dinners from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the fire hall ballroom, 210 Home Ave. Menu: choice of chicken or broiled or baked fish, choice of fries or baked potato, green beans, coleslaw, roll and dessert. Take-outs available at 4 p.m. Details: 724-352-9948

Springdale

Saturday: Springdale Free Public Library will offer a program, “It’s All About Candy,” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729

Tarentum

Wednesday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 400 Lock St., will present, “Census Records: What’s the Big Deal?,” at 1 p.m. at the library. Pamela Israel from unlockyourhistory.com will be the speaker. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-0770