The Stroller, Nov. 12, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Murder/mystery dinner to benefit local feline rescue group

A murder mystery dinner to benefit Kiski Valley Cat and Kitten Rescue will be Dec. 11 at the Lamplighter Restaurant, 6566 Route 22, Delmont.

Doors open at 5 p.m. and dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $55 and include dinner, entertainment, non-alcoholic beverages and gratuity. There will be a basket raffle and 50/50.

For tickets, call Kathy at 724-777-1220 or Shirley at 724-448-5523.

Voting to begin in Harrison gingerbread house contest

Harrison Township Recreation Board is sponsoring a gingerbread house contest for township residents.

Entries must be dropped off by Monday at Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Members of the community can vote by donation beginning Tuesday for their favorite house and prizes will be award to the top three entries.

Houses will be on display until Dec. 3 and winners will be announced at 1 p.m. Dec. 3. Individuals and groups are welcome to enter.

Calendar

Apollo

Today: First Lutheran Church, 214 N. Pennsylvania Ave., will have a craft show from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. Lunch will be available.

Arnold

Sunday: Arnold No. 2 Auxiliary and Arnold Fireman’s Band will host a luncheon bingo at 1:30 p.m. in the Arnold Social Center, 1702 Fifth Ave. Doors open at noon. Cost: $6, includes light lunch and one lapboard. Players must be at least 12 years old.

Avonmore  

Nov. 19: St. Ambrose Church is accepting orders for a pepperoni roll sale. Cost: $6, for a sandwich-sized roll. Specify provolone or hot pepper cheese and baked or ready-to-bake at home. Order deadline: Sunday. Pickup: 6 p.m. Nov. 19 in the church hall, 505 Cambria Ave. Orders: 724-697-4129.

Dec. 3: Space reservations are being accepted for a Christmas craft and vendor show planned from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Avonmore Senior Center, 458 Railroad St. Cost: $10, includes a table. Reservations: 724-697-4014.

Brackenridge

Nov. 20: A bingo to benefit Toys for Tots will be at the American Legion, 845 First Ave. Doors open at 1 p.m. and early birds begin at 2:30 p.m. Prepaid packages are encouraged. Cost: small package, $30; large package, $40. There will be food, drinks, a basket auction and giveaways. Bring an unwrapped toy for a child 12 and younger and receive a free jackpot card. Handicap accessible. Details: Deanna, 412-452-6596.

Cheswick

Monday: Springdale High School Alumni Association will meet at 7 p.m. in Cheswick Presbyterian Church, 1401 Pittsburgh St. Steering committee members and the officers for 2023 will be elected. Details: Mike, 724-275-7566.

East Franklin

Dec. 13: Country and blue grass artists Jeff and Sheri Easter will perform at 6:30 p.m. at Harvest Church, 143 Reed Road. Cost: $22. Reserved seating available. Tickets: harvestpa.org/events.

East Vandergrift

Dec. 6: Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish is selling tickets for a St. Nicholas Day raffle. Winning numbers will be the first drawn Pennsylvania Daily Pick 3 numbers at noon and 7 p.m. on St. Nicholas Day, Dec. 6. Winners will each receive $1,000, a $100 gift certificate to The Central Restaurant in Apollo and a $100 gift certificate to Naser Foods in Oklahoma Borough. Cost: $10, includes two numbers. Tickets: Deborah, 724-859-3186, in the parish office and in the church vestibule after Sunday Mass.

Gilpin

Tuesday : A Red Cross community blood drive will be from noon to 5 p.m. at Gilpin Volunteer Firehall, 113 Firehall Road. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code GTVFD.

Harrison  

Today: A fall craft and vendor show to benefit Highlands High School Marching Band will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the high school cafeteria and gymnasium, Natrona Heights. There will be over 70 vendors, food, a basket raffle and 50/50. Admission: $1.

Today: The Diaper Pantry at Christ Our Hope Anglican Church, Harrison, will distribute diapers from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 926 Painter Ave., and at Sheldon Park, both in Natrona Heights. Recipients must drive up and remain in their vehicles. First-time recipients must provide their own identification, the child’s birth certificate and a current WIC or SNAP card.

Sunday: The Knights of Columbus will host a pancake and sausage breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the council home, 28 Garfield St., Natrona. Cost: $6; younger than 6, $3.

Monday: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer a program, “Keeping Your Mind Sharp,” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Stefanie Dietrich, director of adult day services at Concordia Lutheran Ministries, will be the speaker. Reservations required. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.

Tuesday: The Who Knew? program at Community Library of Allegheny Valley will present, “Native Americans of Western Pennsylvania,” at 6 p.m. at the library, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-226-3491 or visit the calendar tab at alleghenyvalleylibrary.org

Jefferson

Today: GFWC Saxonburg District Woman’s Club will sponsor a card and game party at noon at the American Legion, 754 N. Pike Road. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. There will be a sandwich and salad luncheon and basket raffle. Reservations are being accepted but walk-ins are welcome. Cost is $9. Reservations: 724-713-7407. Proceeds will benefit local charities and organizations.

Today: A craft show to benefit the Knoch Knights Girls Basketball program will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Knoch High School, Dinnerbell Road. Local author C. William Davis will sell his books. Admission: $3; veterans and children younger than 12, free.

Leechburg  

Today : A turkey trot bingo to benefit Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will be at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 5 p.m. Cost: $30, includes card, dauber, food and drinks; extra cards, $5. There will be a $1,000 cover-all jackpot game. Reserved seating available for parties of eight or more. Must be 21 to attend. Tickets and reservations: John, 724-549-8867 or Melissa, 724-332-9090.

Mondays: First Evangelical Lutheran Church is sponsoring a weekly GriefShare support group for anyone who has lost a loved one at 6 p.m. Mondays through Dec. 12 in the church social hall, 358 Main St. Participants can join at any session of the program. Details and registration: 724-845-7518 or visit griefshare.org.

Monday: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open.

Dec. 10 and 11: Table reservations are being accepted for a Christmas craft and vendor show planned from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Leechburg Volunteer Firehall, 268 Canal St. Cost: $30 per day or $50 for both days, includes one table and two chairs. Details: Melissa, 724-332-9090 or allermelissa@comcast.net.

Dec. 17: Holy Innocents Anglican Church, 366 Third St., will have its annual Christmas Bake Sale. Orders are being taken for assorted homemade cookie trays. Cost: large trays, $40; small trays, $30. Order deadline: Nov. 30. Orders: 724-882-2665, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.

Lower Burrell

Today: A craft show will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Wildlife Lodge Road. Free admission.

Today: The ClothesLine Ministry at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Clothing, shoes and purses will be 25 cents each or five for $1. The jewelry room will be open.

Today: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature Julie and the 2^nd Offenders from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.

Today: A luncheon bingo will be at 1 p.m. at the Moose, 499 Reimer St. Doors open at 11 a.m. Admission includes lunch at 12:30 p.m., 15 games that win $20 each; four specials that win $30 each; and a $100 must-go jackpot. Details: 724-335-4131.

Monday: Alle-Kiski Multiple Sclerosis Support Group will meet at 7 p.m. in Faith Hall of Puckety Presbyterian Church, 1009 Puckety Church Road. Registered yoga instructor Tish Conroy will be the guest speaker. New members welcome. Details: Sharon, 724-393-1517 or Carol, 724-882-2817.

Tuesday: Westarm Physical Therapy will offer a free community lecture, “Treating Vertigo and Dizziness Using Physical Therapy,” at 6 p.m. at the facility, 3160 Kipp Ave. Facility director Will Jones will be the speaker. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-337-6522.

Thursday : The Adult Book Club at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave., will meet at 6:30 p.m. The selection will be “Educated” by Tara Westover. Next month’s book will be provided at the meeting. Details: 724-724-339-1021, ext. 12.

New Kensington  

Wednesday : Knead Community Café will conduct its online basket extravaganza fundraiser Nov. 1 to 15 online at kneadcommunitycafe.org. The drawings will be Nov. 16 and winners will be contacted. Must be 21 to participate. Details: kneadcommunitycafe.org.

Nov. 17: The Corner Launchbox will host a free program, “Grow with Google: Sell Online with E-Commerce Tools,” at 1 p.m. at the center, 701 Fifth Ave. Reservations requested. Reservations: facebook.com/TheCornerLaunchbox.

Parks

Sunday: Parks Township Sportsman’s Club will host 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.

Saxonburg

Monday: South Butler Community Library will offer a free Medicare seminar at 10:30 a.m. at the library, 240 W. Main St. There is no obligation to enroll. The facility is handicap accessible. No reservations required. Details: 724-352-4810.

Springdale   

Wednesday : Springdale Free Public Library will sponsor a craft workshop at 1 p.m. in the library, 331 School St. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.

Nov. 21: The Geraldine Yanni Science program for children in fourth through sixth grade at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. The topic will be, “Who Pooped in the Park?” Space is limited. Registration required. Registration: 724-274-9729.

Nov. 22: The Tuesday Night Book Club at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. The selection will be,” Women in White Coats – How the First Women Doctors Changed the World of Medicine,” by Olivia Campbell. New members welcome. Details: 724-274-9729.

Tarentum  

Today: Tarentum Masons will sponsor a pancake breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. at the lodge, 307 Lock St. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $10; children, $4.

Today: 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.

Today: Bridgepoint Church will host a spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. at the church, 400 E. Ninth Ave. Enter via the green door on Corbet Street. Dine in or takeout. Menu: spaghetti with meat or marinara sauce, salad, roll and dessert. Cost: $10; 4 to 10 years old, $5; 3 and younger, free. Cash only.

Sunday: First Baptist Church, 410 E. Third St., invites all family and friends of the church to a reunion and worship service at 10:30 a.m. at the church. Lunch will be served afterward.

Sunday and Tuesday: Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St. An opportunity for silent prayer will be at 6:30 p.m.

Vandergrift 

Monday : The Adult Book Club at Vandergrift Public Library will meet at 6 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. The selection will be “Anxious People” by Fredrik Backman. Details: 724-568-2212.

Nov. 22: Vandergrift Public Library will offer a Thanksgiving story time at 5 p.m. at the library, 128C Washington Ave. There will be a craft for children and a craft for families. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-568-2212.

Verona

Sunday : Holy Family Parish will have a Veterans Day Mass and breakfast at St. Joseph Church, 825 Second St. Mass will begin at 8:30 a.m. and a free pancake breakfast for veterans will be served afterward in the social hall. Veterans are encouraged to wear their uniforms if possible. Reservations requested, but walk-ins welcome. Reservations: Sharon, 412-512-4953.

West Deer   

Dec. 10: Deer Lakes Band Boosters are accepting table reservations for its ninth annual craft and vendor show. Details: deerlakesbands.org or dlbandshow@hotmail.com.