The Stroller, Nov. 13, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

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Volunteers needed for River Road cleanup in Parks

Kiskiminetas Watershed Association will sponsor a litter cleanup at 9 a.m. Saturday along River Road in Parks.

Volunteers are needed. This is a roadside cleanup, so the event is not suitable for young children. Orange vests and gloves will be provided.

To offer your time, meet at the parking lot of Champion’s Crusaders, 2687 River Road. Visit Kiskiminetas Watershed Association on Facebook the day of the event for possible weather cancellation information.

Comedy night to benefit Dynamic Community Foundation

A comedy club night to benefit Dynamic Community Foundation will be Saturday at River Forest Country Club, 130 Club House Drive, Allegheny Township.

Lily’s restaurant will open at 5 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Wolfie’s Comedy Troupe will be featured and there will be dinner and drink specials. Admission is $15 in advance and $20 at the door.

For tickets, visit the events section at riverforestgolfclub.com.

Calendar

Arnold

Today: 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.

Friday: St. Vladimir Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is accepting orders for its weekly pierogi sale. Varieties: potato or sauerkraut. Pickup: 12:30 to 4 p.m. Fridays in the church social hall. Cost: $12 per dozen. Orders: 724-339-9257, 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

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

Wednesday: 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.

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.

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.

Freeport

Wednesday: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from noon to 3 p.m. All items are free, but donations will be accepted. Items available include clothing of all sizes, bedding and window items. Donations of fall and winter clothing, shoes and boots welcome. Donations must be laundered and free from pet hair. Handicap accessible. Details: 724-295-3095.

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: 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: Tarentum Area Lions Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane. Members and guests welcome.

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

Leechburg  

Today: 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.

Today: 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

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: Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave., will offer a preschool story time for children 3 to 6 and their caregivers at 1 p.m. at the library. Details: 724-339-1021.

Tuesday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary will collect non-perishable food items for the Salvation Army at 5 p.m. before bingo at the post, Wildlife Lodge Road. Donors will receive a ticket for a prize drawing.

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  

Tuesday: Peoples Library, 880 Barnes St. will offer a preschool story time for children 3 to 6 and their caregivers at 1 p.m. at the library. Details: 724-339-1021.

Tuesday: The Corner Launchbox will host Penn State New Kensington students as they present their Idea Challenge projects to the community. Judges will assess teams and projects and award prizes to the top three finalists. Public welcome. Details: amp7089@psu.edu.

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.

Oakmont

Tuesdays: Taking Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) meets at 6 p.m. at Oakmont United Methodist Church, 419 Maryland Ave. Monthly dues: $5; first meeting is free. Details: vrevilla@pointpark.edu.

Parks

Today: 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: 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.

Today 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.

Wednesday: 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.

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

Today : 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.