The Stroller, Nov. 30, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley – TribLIVE
Posted: November 30, 2020 at 3:58 pm
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Highlands Stuff A Bus event canceled
The Stuff A Bus event to benefit Toys for Tots that was scheduled Saturday at Highlands Middle School is canceled due to the districts change to remote learning.
Residents can take donations of new, unwrapped toys to dropoff locations in Heights Plaza near Community Market and Wireless Zone in the Highlands Mall Shoppes, both in Natrona Heights Harrison.
Virtual paint and sip event to benefit Myasthenia Gravis Association
The Myasthenia Gravis Association of Western Pennsylvania will host a virtual holiday paint and sip event from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 10.
Tickets are $50 and include a link to participate in the paint and sip event, supplies to create your own holiday snowflake wreath and two bottles of wine from Kavic Winery.
Checks payable to MGA of WPA should be mailed to 490 E. North Ave., Suite 410, Pittsburgh PA 15212. For details, call 412-566-1545.
Free drive-thru Nativity planned Sunday
Union Presbyterian Church will host a free drive-thru Nativity from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the church, 656 Route 380, Washington Township.
Church members will create five live scenes from the Nativity story. Participants can hear the story on their car radio or click a link to hear it on their cell phone.
Calendar
Apollo-Ridge School District
Tuesday: Apollo-Ridge School Board will conduct the reorganization meeting at 6:30 p.m. online at Zoom.us. Access information: apolloridge.com
Burrell School District
Tuesday: Burrell School Board will conduct the reorganization and regular meetings at 7 p.m. online. Access information: burrell.k12.pa.us/board
Cheswick
Friday: Springdale Free Public Library will host a free outdoor Family Fun Night holiday party for children in prekindergarten through sixth grade and their families from 5 to 7 p.m. in Rachel Carson Park. There will be crafts and hot chocolate and children can drop off their wishes for Santa. Face masks required and space is limited to allow for social distancing. Registration required by Tuesday. Registration: 724-274-9729
Frazer
Tuesday: Frazer Supervisors will meet at 7 p.m. in the township office, 592 Pittsburgh Mills Circle, Pittsburgh Mills Mall. Details: 724-274-4202
Freeport
Wednesday: The Thrift Store Clothing Ministry at Freeport United Methodist Church, 211 Fourth St., will be open from noon to 3 p.m. at the church. Winter clothing is available. Cash only. Donations must be laundered. Details: 724-295-2476
Harrison
Wednesday: Allegheny Valley Association of Churches Food Bank will be open to anyone in need from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Pull into the center parking lot and food will be placed into your vehicle. Senior boxes are now being distributed Wednesdays instead of Thursdays. Those who are not yet registered should come after 3 p.m. Proof of income is no longer required. Donations: avaoc.org/donate/financial-support/
Dec. 8: Community Library of Allegheny Valley will offer a virtual presentation of, Twas the Night Before Christmas, performed by Stage Right online at 6:30 p.m. Registration required. Access information will be emailed. Registration: 724-226-3491 or eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=ALVALLEY&curID=466653
Kiski Township
Dec. 21: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Department is accepting orders for pies, nut logs and pumpkin rolls from The Pie Shoppe in Laughlintown. Varieties: chocolate meringue, coconut meringue, lemon meringue, apple, dutch apple, blackberry, wild blueberry, razzleberry, cherry, peach, raisin, and pumpkin and pumpkin rolls, all $9.50; nut logs and pecan pies, $12. Paid orders due Dec. 9. Pickup: Dec. 21 at the firehall. Details and orders: call or text Morgan, 724-466-2812
Kiski Area School District
Wednesday: Kiski Area School Board will hold the reorganization meeting at 7 p.m. online followed by the agenda meeting. Details and access information: 724-842-0457 or john.tedorski@kiskiarea.com
Kiski Township
Dec. 31: Kiski Township Volunteer Fire Company is selling 2021 lottery calendars to benefit the company building fund. Cost: $30. Details: 724-478-4210
Leechburg
Wednesday: The free genealogy group at Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society will meet from 10 a.m. to noon at the museum, 118 First St. Basic computer skills required. Ancestry.com and Newspaper.com are available. Details: Judy, 724-681-9154
Dec. 13: Leechburg Elks will have a vendor bingo at 1 p.m. at the lodge, 228 Market St. Doors open at noon. Admission: $20, includes 11 games with vendor prizes and one $250 must-go jackpot game. Food and beverages will be sold and there will be a silent auction, 50/50 raffle and small games of chance. Players must be at least 18 years old. Tickets: Ruth, 724-422-4913 or the lodge, 724-842-8071
Lower Burrell
Dec. 13: Lower Burrell Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary will hold its Christmas party at 1 p.m. at the post, Wildlife Lodge Road. All members welcome. Details and reservation information: see the post bulletin board.
New Kensington
Tuesday: The Redevelopment Authority of New Kensington will meet at 7 p.m. online at Zoom. us. Meeting ID: 810 8147 7535. Phone access: 646-558-8656
Oakmont
Dec. 9: A Vitalant community blood drive will be from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Oakmont Borough Building, 767 Fifth St. Appointments strongly recommended. Donations are tested for covid-19 antibodies. Appointments: 412-209-7000 or visit the Donate Blood button at Vitalant.org and search with group code C5300082
Tarentum
Tuesday: Tarentum Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed multi-municipal comprehensive plan at 5:30 p.m. followed by the combined meeting at municipal building, 318 Second Ave. Details: 724-224-1818, ext. 100
Wednesday: Tarentum Elks will host bingo at 7 p.m. at the lodge, 219 E. Sixth Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. The kitchen will be open.
Wednesdays: BridgePoint Church, 400 E. Ninth Ave., will host a parent-led learning pod from 1 to 4 p.m. in the church hall located on the lower level. Free high-speed internet, meals and access to the church childrens library will be provided. Use the Corbet Street entrance.
Upper Burrell
Wednesday: Upper Burrell Supervisors will hold the regular meeting at 7 p.m. at the township building, 3735 Seventh St. Details: 724-335-3517
Vandergrift
Dec. 16: A Holly Jolly Holiday basket raffle will take place through Dec. 16 to benefit Vandergrift Public Library. The prize will include a gift certificate for a whole fresh turkey from Pounds Turkey Farm in Allegheny Township, gift cards from Oakmont Bakery and Shop N Save, Sweetlane Chocolate, holiday drink ware and wine, holiday dcor and more. Cost: $5; or three for $10. Ticket sales close at 10 a.m. Dec. 16 and the drawing will be at 1 p.m. Dec. 16 on Facebook. Tickets: stop in at the library, 128C. Washington Ave., or visit Venmo online.
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