The Stroller, Oct. 31, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Happy Halloween!

Many municipalities will have trick-or-treat tonight. Some will also have high school football playoff games going on.

Please watch out for the children as you drive through local neighborhoods.

Donations welcome for Thanksgiving food baskets

East Union Presbyterian Church in West Deer is collecting donations to prepare Thanksgiving food baskets for those in need in the community.

A donation of $70 will purchase a whole basket, but contributions of any amount are welcome. Cash, checks and Venmo are accepted.

Volunteers are needed at 8 a.m. Nov. 22 to assemble baskets. No job is too small and everyone is welcome. For more information, call 724-265-1381 or visit eastunionchurch.org.

Backyard composting to be discussed at free workshop

Friends of Harrison Hills Park will offer a free backyard composting workshop from 10:30 a.m. to noon Nov. 8 at the park Environmental Center in Harrison Township.

Topics will include the science behind composting and how to set up your own backyard composting station. The workshop will end with a walk to the township yard waste composting site nearby.

Reservations are required. To reserve your spot, email friendsofharrisonhills@gmail.com.

Calendar

Apollo 

Saturday: Apollo Hose Company No. 2 will have an autumn vendor fair planned from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the firehall, 325 N. Fourth Ave. Details: Shelby, 724-549-1601.

Nov. 11: St. James Parish is accepting orders for a nut roll sale. Cost: $15. Order deadline: Nov. 7. Pickup: after 2:30 p.m. Nov. 11 in the parish activities center. Orders: Rita, 724-478-2404, Charlene, 412-289-8903 or Jennifer, 412-860-5349.

Brackenridge

Saturday: Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10^th Ave., will host its annual holiday country store from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church. There will be crafts, baked goods, soups and lunch food. Dine in or take out.

Delmont

Nov. 6: Rep. Jill Cooper will sponsor a firearms safety and rights seminar from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Lamplighter Restaurant, 6566 Route 22. Jim Stoker, president of Firearms Owners Against Crime, will be the speaker. Reservations requested but not required. Reservations: 724-387-9113 or aadams@pahousegop.com.

East Vandergrift   

Today, Saturday and Sunday: A rummage sale will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and Saturday and noon to 1 p.m. Sunday in the basement of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 420 McKinley Ave. Details: 724-478-4958.

Saturday : Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish will sponsor a cash bash in the church social hall, 411 McKinley Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the first number will be drawn at 7 p.m. Cost: $30, includes food, beverages and five numbers to win cash prizes. Must be 21. There will be pull tabs, a basket raffle and 50-50s. Tickets: Crystal, 724-882-9212 or stop in at the parish office in Apollo.

Freeport

Saturday: St. Mary Mother of God Church will sponsor a diaper pantry for those in need from 10 a.m. to noon on the lower level of the church Family Community Center, 407 Freeport Road. Use the back door entrance. First-time recipients must provide their ID, the child’s birth certificate and their current WIC or SNAP card. Registration required. Registration: 724-448-6880.

Gilpin 

Nov. 3 and 10: Christ the King Parish is accepting orders for nut, apricot, poppy seed and crescent rolls for the Thanksgiving/Christmas season. Long rolls are $15 each with an order deadline of Nov. 3. Crescent rolls are $6.50 a dozen with an order deadline of Nov. 10. Pickup dates will be assigned when ordering. Orders: 724-309-1976 or 724-845-7588.

Harmar   

Nov. 9: Daughters of the Nile are accepting vendor reservations for a holiday craft show planned at the Pittsburgh Shrine Center, 1877 Shriners Way. Details: Peggy Addleman, 724-709-9916 or peggyaddleman@gmail.com.

Harrison 

Today: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer Toddle Time for children 3 and younger at 10 a.m. No reservations required. Details: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Today: Natrona Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 6 p.m., and there will be specials, a 50-50 raffle and final game jackpot.

Sunday : St. Joseph High School will host a purse bash at 1:10 p.m. in Patterson Hall at Guardian Angels Parish, Most Blessed Sacrament site. Doors open at noon. Cost: $25, includes a light lunch and chance to win 10 purses. Winner need not be present. Tickets: 724-226-7872, ahaugh@saintjosephhs.com or SaintJosephHS.com. Proceeds will be used to update cafeteria equipment.

Kiski Township

Sunday: An all-you-can-eat breakfast will be served from 8 to 11 a.m. at Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department, 1037 Route 56. Menu: bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, pancakes, French toast, biscuits & gravy and hash browns. Cost: $12; 4 to 12, $6; and 3 and younger, free.

Leechburg   

Nov. 15 and 16: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company is accepting space reservations for a holiday craft and vendor fair at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Cost: $30, includes an 8-foot table and two chairs for one day; two days, $50. Reservations: Melissa, 724-332-9090 or allermelissa@comcast.net.

Lower Burrell

Today: A Halloween karaoke party will be from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. There will be costume prizes, singing and dancing. Members and qualified guests welcome.

Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature the Shot O’Soul band from 7 to 10 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.

Saturday : A Harvest Bingo will be at 1 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Cost: $40, includes lunch, regular and special games and the $1,000 jackpot game. Tickets: Marianne, 412-337-0841 or at the lodge.

Nov. 7: The fall bingo planned byWestmoreland BMX is canceled. Details: Jessica Holmes, 724-472-7758.

Nov. 10: Westmoreland County Marine Detachment is selling raffle tickets to win two rolls of $20 Pa. Lottery scratch-off tickets or $1,000 cash. Cost: $10, for two numbers. The winning number will be the Nov. 10 evening Pa. Pick 3 lottery number. Tickets: Jim Walters, 724-681-6293 or waltersusmc@comcast.net.

Lower Burrell/New Kensington

Nov. 19: Peoples Library is selling chances to win a collection of Pennsylvania Lottery scratch-off tickets. Cost: $5 each; or three for $10. The drawing will be Nov. 19. Tickets are available at both library locations. Details: 724-339-1021.

Murrysville

Saturday: A car show and toy drive to benefit Kiski Area Toys for Cavs and Plum School District will be from noon to 4 p.m. at Pro Trucks and Cars, 4166 William Penn Highway. Sponsored by Head Turners Pittsburgh, there will be food, a hot chocolate bar, photos and appearances by Mr. and Mrs. Claus and the Grinch. Admission: one new, unwrapped toy for a child age 12 or younger. Details: thompsonjt1018@gmail.com.

New Kensington

Saturday : Knead Community Café is seeking donations of baked goods and sweet treats for the bake sale table at its Fall Harvest Dinner Fundraiser. Drop off: 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 1 at the cafe, 1011 Barnes St. Goodies should be labeled with the name of the item and the donor’s name and telephone number. Details: 878-847-7997.

Sunday: Aluminum City Terrace Bingo Committee will host bingo from 2 to 4:30 p.m. in the activity center. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Cost: $5, includes one board, snacks and drinks; extra boards, $1. There will be a 50-50 raffle. Public welcome.

North Apollo

Sunday: A rummage sale to benefit Champion’s Crusaiders Rescue will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at North Apollo Firehall, 311 16^th St. Please note the change of venue. Most sales will be by donation and baked goods will be available.

Parks

Today: Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department will host bingo at 7 p.m. in the firehall, 1119 Dalmation Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m.

Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will have a country music jam night from 5 to 8 p.m. at the club, 1111 Shipman Road. Bring your favorite stringed instrument and sing along. Refreshments available. Public welcome. Details: 724-845-2390.

Plum  

Nov. 6: A self-defense class for women will be offered from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Plum Community Library, 445 Center New Texas Road. Grand Master Michael Caruso from ATA Martial Arts in Murrysville will be the instructor. Participants should dress comfortably and be able to move freely. Reservations required. Reservations: plumlibrary.org.

Sharpsburg

Nov. 9: A bingo to benefit the brown bag lunch program of Light of Life Rescue Mission will be at 2 p.m. at the John Paul I Center, 201 Ninth St. Cost: $25, includes six cards for 10 regular games that pay, $25 each; five specials that pay $50 each; and one $200 jackpot game. Tickets: Rosemarie, 412-378-9290 or rhaasarm@gmail.com.

Springdale

Saturday: A rummage sale will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 600 Pittsburgh St. Baked goods and lunch will be available.

Tarentum   

Wednesdays and Saturdays: The Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society, 224 E. Seventh Ave., is open from noon to 3 p.m. and other times by appointment. Details: 724-224-7666.

Today: Free bread and baked goods will be distributed at 10 a.m. while supplies last at Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., suite 12. Details: 724-224-9006.

Saturday: The Clothing Closet at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Details: 724-224-9220.

Nov. 18, 19 and 20: Ss. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, 339 E. 10th Ave., is taking orders for its Thanksgiving nut roll sale. Nut, apricot and poppy seed rolls will be available. Pickup: Nov. 18. 19 and 20. Cost: $15 each. Orders: 724-224-3026, leave a message with your name, phone number and order; email tarentumbyzcath@gmail.com or visit tarentumbyzcath.org.

Nov. 22: Tarentum Recreation board is accepting registration from groups, businesses and clubs who would like to participate in this year’s holiday parade. Lineup will be at noon and the parade will begin at 1 p.m. Details: Carrie, 724-448-1470 or tarentummagazine@gmail.com.

Washington Township   

Today: Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company will have bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 4078 Route 66. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The kitchen will open and card sales start at 6 p.m. Free coffee. Players must be at least 18 or accompanied by an adult.

Sunday: An auto parts swap will open at 7 a.m. at Washington Township Volunteer Fire Co., 4078 Route 66. Rain or shine. Items will include parts and accessories from anything automotive, classic, high performance, trucks, cars, motorcycles or boats. Free admission. Food will be sold by the fire department. Details: 724-727-3079, option 9.

Nov. 9: Friends of Cub Scout Pack 500 will sponsor a pancake breakfast and basket bash at 9 a.m. at Washington Township Volunteer Firehall, 4078 Route 66. Cost: $15, includes breakfast and one sheet of raffle tickets. The raffle will start around noon. Tickets: washtwsppack500@gmail.com.

Nov. 15: Quality Life Services, 151 Goodview Drive, is accepted space reservations for a holiday vendor show set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center. Details: Robyn Platt, 724-727-3451 or rplatt@qualitylifeservices.com.

Nov. 16: Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 will sponsor a super bingo at the firehall, 4078 Route 66. Doors open at noon and games begin at 2 p.m. Cost: in advance, $45; at the door, $55. There will be 18 regular games, four specials and 2 cover-all jackpot games, food, beverages, instant tickets and a 50-50. Reserved seating available for groups of six or more. Tickets: washington-township-vol-fire-company.square.site or from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Fridays at weekly bingo at the firehall.