The Stroller, Oct. 30, 2019: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Orders being accepted for Highlands 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 Nov. 10. 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.

Gettysburg program planned Sunday in Apollo

Apollo Area Historical Society will host a program, “Discovering Gettysburg: Past and Present,” at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the society, 317 N. Second St., Apollo.

Author W. Stephen Coleman will be the speaker. Admission is $5 and there will be a question and answer session and refreshments afterward.

Volunteers needed to plant trees in Buffalo Township

Volunteers are needed to plant trees from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday along Little Buffalo Creek at the future site of the Buffalo Creek Nature Center, 135 Monroe Road, Buffalo Township.

All supplies will be provided and no experience is necessary. Families and groups are welcome. The planting will help to improve water quality and the habitat at the site.

Registration is requested. To register, visit aswp.org/events or call 412-963-6100.

Calendar

Lower Burrell

Tuesday: A community blood drive for humans will be from 2 to 6 p.m. at VCA Valley Vet Animal Hospital, 853 Falcon Park Road. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: call 877-258-4825 or visit vitalant.org, click on the Donate button and search for group code P915. Donors should stop in the office afterward to receive a free toy for their pet.

Manor

Friday and Saturday: A craft show to benefit the Lenape Life Skills Class will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in the gymnasium at Lenape Technical School, 2215 Chaplin Ave. Food, crafts, bake sale and silent auction. Admission: $1

New Kensington

Friday: East Kensington Community Circle will have a pajama party towel bingo at 7 p.m. in the community circle building, 1785 Seventh St. Road. Cost: $1.50, includes one board, cake and coffee or tea. Pajamas optional. Bring a snack to share. Public welcome.

North Apollo

Saturday: North Apollo Volunteer Fire Company will have a Polar Express Bingo at 7 p.m. at the fire hall, 311 16th St. Doors open at 5 p.m. Cost: $30, includes bingo, supplies, food and drinks. Must be 21 years old to attend. Parties of eight or more welcome. Tickets: call or text 724-596-7293

Oakmont

Friday: The free movie series at 7 p.m. at Oakmont Presbyterian Church, 415 Pennsylvania Ave., will feature the film, “The Upside,” rated PG-13. Details: 412-828-5770

Springdale

Monday: The Geraldine Yanni Science Club at Springdale Free Public Library will present a free Carnegie Science Center program for children in kindergarten through sixth grade, “Glow in the Dark,” about how color and light interact with a black light at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. Registration required. Registration: 724-274-9729

Tarentum

Friday: The Elks will have bar bingo at 7:30 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. There will be regular bingo, specials and a jackpot game. Members and guests welcome.

Saturday: The Elks will feature the Pittsburgh Belairs from 8 to 11 p.m. in the upstairs ballroom. Cost: $10, all seats reserved. Reservations: 724-226-1644 and leave a message or stop in at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. Public welcome.

Nov. 21: Holy Martyrs Church Merry Martyrs will host a turkey dinner at 12:30 p.m. in the church hall, 353 W. Ninth Ave. Menu: turkey, salad, potatoes, rolls, dessert, coffee and tea. There will be door prizes and games. Cost: $9. Public welcome. Reservations required by Nov. 18. Reservations: 724-224-0770 or 724-224-1626

Vandergrift

Nov. 9: A bingo to benefit the Kiski Area Varsity Baseball spring trip will be at 7 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 141 Sumner Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Packages: $25, includes all games but early birds and quickies. The kitchen will be open. Donations of non-perishable foods, cleaning supplies, new men’s clothing and personal hygiene products will be accepted to benefit the Mechling-Shakely Veterans Center. Details: 724-664-2120

Health News

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Allegheny Valley Hospital’s PriorityCare program will host a free Kidney Smart class at 1 p.m. Nov. 11 in the hospital Charles W. Young Conference Center, 1301 Carlisle St, Natrona Heights, Harrison.

Topics will include how kidneys function, chronic kidney disease, how to best manage the disease, treatment choices, help with diets and exercise.

To register, call 412-926-4875 or visit KidneySmart.org/class.