The Stroller, Dec. 28, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Pa. Litter Hawk Youth Award accepting entries

Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful is accepting projects for its Litter Hawk Youth Award program for students in kindergarten through sixth grade.

Students complete a project specific to their grade level, individually or as a part of a lesson initiated by schools, scout troops or other organizations. Grades and projects include kindergarten through fourth grade, poster; and fifth and sixth grade, essay or video.

This year’s theme is “Show Us How Every Litter Bit Matters to You.” Two entries will be selected winners in each grade level. First place will receive a $50 gift card, first runner up will receive a $25 gift card, and all participants will get a certificate. Deadline is Jan. 31.

Winners will be announced in April in time for Earth Day celebrations. For details and entry forms, visit keeppabeautiful.org/grants-awards/awards/litter-hawk. For questions, call Michelle Dunn at 877-772-3673, ext. 113.

Calendar

Apollo

Wednesdays and Saturdays: Apollo Area Historical Society Museum, 317 N. Second St., is open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations of paper towels, stamps, envelopes, cleaning supplies, colored copy paper and trash bags are welcome. Details: ApolloPAHistory@gmail.com.

Saturday : Tickets are on sale for a New Year’s Eve bingo set for 8 p.m. at Apollo Hose Company No. 2, 325 N. Fourth St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Cost: $25 before Dec. 22; $30 at the door, includes hot dog and sauerkraut. Full kitchen will be available. There will be 17 regular games, four early birds, four specials, pull tabs and door prizes. Tickets: Shelby, 724-549-1601 or Gina, 724-594-6187.

Brackenridge

Today: Al-Anon will meet at 8 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10th Ave. The group offers help and hope for families and friends of alcoholics.

Lower Burrell

Today: Peoples Library will offer a coloring program for adults at 2 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Supplies are provided, but feel free to bring your own. Details: 724-339-1021.

Thursday: Peoples Library will host an arts and crafts hour for children 6 and younger and their caregivers at 1 p.m. at the library, 3052 Wachter Ave. No reservations required. Details: 724-339-1021.

New Kensington 

Today: Peoples Library will offer a coloring program for adults at 2 p.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. Supplies are provided, but feel free to bring your own. Details: 724-339-1021.

Thursday: Peoples Library will host an arts and crafts hour for children 6 and younger and their caregivers at 11 a.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. No reservations required. Details: 724-339-1021.

Tarentum

Today: The Elks will host bingo at 6:30 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. The kitchen is open to the public from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Menu: elks644.org/elks-kitchen-1. Orders: 724-226-1644 by 8:15 p.m.

Weekdays: Free food and hygiene items are available at Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., suite 12. Hours: noon to 8 p.m. Mondays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. Details: 724-224-9006.

Washington Township

Today: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 6 p.m. at Union Presbyterian Church, 656 Route 380.