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NK Salvation Army to offer holiday assistance, coats
The New Kensington Salvation Army is accepting applications in-person by appointment for assistance for holiday food and gifts for children 13 and younger and WTAE-TV Project Bundle Up coats for children younger than 18 and seniors 62 and over.
Appointments will be available from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 23, 24 and 30, and 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 6 p.m. Oct. 26 and 31 at the New Kensington center, 255 Third St.
Applications will be accepted on a first-come and most-need basis. Bring photo ID, proof of residence, household income information, children’s birth certificates and three gift ideas for each child. Applicants must live in the following ZIP codes: 15068, 15613, 15629, 15630, 15641, 15673, 15686 and 15690. For an appointment, call 724-335-7221.
Bingo to benefit Lower Valley Community Food Bank
A harvest bingo to benefit the Lower Valley Community Food Bank will be at 7 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Acme Club, 230 Herron Ave., Harmar.
Doors open at 6 p.m. Admission is $25 and includes six cards for the 10 regular games, popcorn, soft drinks and water. Extra cards, food, specials, lottery sure tip tickets and 50-50 tickets will be sold. Cash bar.
Tickets are available at lowervalleyfoodbank.org/bingo and will be sold at the door. Bring a non-perishable food item and receive an extra bingo card.
Aspinwall gathering planned to support Israel
A multifaith and family-friendly community gathering in support of Israel will be at 5 p.m. today in Allegheny River Trail Park, 285 River Ave., Aspinwall.
Hold the Phone!
The USO Dance planned by the Tarentum Elks and Alle-Kiski Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society and Museum is Saturday. The date was was incorrect in Thursday’s Stroller.
Thank you
Burtner House Restoration Society would like to thank all of the donors, volunteers, artisans, demonstrators, patrons and reenactors who helped at the recent fall festival. Special thank you to Citizens Hose for providing parking, W.L. Roenigk Busing, Harrison Township for the crossing guard and Grays Signs. Anyone interested in being a volunteer can visit Burtnerhouse.org.
Calendar
Apollo
Oct. 21: A Night at the Races will be at St. James Parish activities center, 109 Owens View Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Must be 21. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. and races will start at 7 p.m. Cost: $20, includes food and drink. Menu: chili, chicken noodle soup, hot dogs, ham and turkey sliders, macaroni and cheese and dessert. There will be 11 races, a 50-50, themed basket raffle, instant lottery ticket raffle and pull tabs. Those attending will be eligible to win an extra $500 cash prize. Tickets: Linda, 724-882-8776.
Bethel Township
Saturday: A fall foliage hike will begin at 11 a.m. at Crooked Creek Park. Meet at 114 Park Road and join park ranger Amberlee for a hike through the park. Reservations required. Reservations: visit Crooked Creek Lake on Facebook.
Brackenridge
Saturday: A blessing of the animals service will be from noon to 2 p.m. at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 989 Morgan St. Pets will be blessed and free Father Frank’s Franks hot dogs distributed. Pets are also welcome to attend the 5:30 p.m. worship service and receive a special blessing at the 5:30 p.m. worship service. Details:724-224-9280.
Buffalo Township
Oct. 22: A fall festival will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at W.L. Roenigk Inc., 798 Ekastown Road. There will be vehicles to explore, food, games, bounce houses, face painting, pumpkin decorating and prizes. Reservations required. Reservations: send a message with the number of children and children who will attend to the W.L. Roenigk Inc. page on Facebook.
Clearfield Township
Saturday: St. Francis Parish will host an apple dumpling festival and bake sale from 8 a.m. until sold out in St. John Church Hall, 668 S. Clearfield Road, Fenelton. Menu: apple dumplings with cinnamon sauce, haluski, stuffed cabbage, homemade soups, hot sausage sandwiches and hot dogs. Takeout only. Proceeds support the church Marian Guild charitable activities. Details:724-352-0706.
East Vandergrift
Sunday: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish will have bingo at 6:30 p.m. in the church social hall, 411 McKinley Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. There will be a 51-number jackpot game, a 52-number picture frame game and a magic number game. Details:724-478-4958.
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Fawn
Sunday: The Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society’s final Flea-Tique antique and collectible show of the season will be from dawn to 1 p.m. at the Bull Creek Tour-Ed Mine site, off Ridge Road. Rain or shine. No pets permitted. Customer parking: $3. Marines will collect toys for their Toys for Tots program. No pets permitted. Follow us on Twitter at @fleatique82. Details:724-224-0178 or fleatique82@gmail.com.
Fox Chapel
Oct. 18: Fox Chapel Area High School will host a Vitalant community blood drive from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the high school large group instruction room, 611 Field Club Road. Appointments recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Donors must be at least 16 years old. Appointments: visit the Donate Blood button at vitalant.org and use group code UHS010025 or call 877-258-4825.
Harrison
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.
Saturday: A free fall fun day for children and their families will be from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in Natrona Park and Playground, River Avenue. There will be prizes, treat bags, pumpkin decorating kits, crafts and games. Sponsored by Fun and Freedom Youth Sports and Natrona Comes Together Association.
Saturday: A Pumpkin Fest will be from noon to 2 p.m. at Guardian Angels Parish, 800 Montana Ave., Natrona Heights. There will be pumpkin decorating, face painting, the Barnyard Petting Zoo and photo opportunities. Costumes encouraged and prizes will be awarded. Sponsored by the township recreation board.
Saturday: The Diaper Pantry at Christ Our Hope Anglican Church 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.
Saturday : A gun bash will be from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane. Doors open at 1 p.m. Cost: $15, includes food and beverages. Sponsored by the post and auxiliary. Must be at least 21 to attend. No outside alcohol permitted. Tickets: Debbie, 412-298-6175.
Oct. 30: A Teen Paint Workshop: Dia De Los Muertos Sugar Skull will be from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Community Library of Allegheny Valley, 1522 Broadview Blvd. Teens age 12 to 15 will learn how to paint a sugar skull with acrylics on canvas. Fee: $5. Reservations required by Oct. 23. Reservations: alleghenyvalleylibrary.org.
Nov. 5: Vendor applications are being accepted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary for a holiday craft show set for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the post, 894 Veterans Lane. Details: Deb, 412-298-6175.
Leechburg
Nov. 11: A gun and cash bash to benefit Gilpin and Leechburg volunteer fire companies will be from noon to 5 p.m. at the Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company truck building, 268 Canal St. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Cost: $25, includes music, food and refreshments. Must be 21 to attend. Tickets:724-845-1684 or John, 724-549-8867.
Nov. 18: A turkey bingo will be hosted by Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company at 6 p.m. at the firehall. Doors open at 4 p.m. and early bird games will begin at 5:30. Cost: $35 in advance; will be $40 at the door; includes packet for 20 $100 games, four $250 specials and a light meal. There will be a $1,000 must-go jackpot game. Tickets: Melissa, 724-332-9090.
Lower Burrell
Today: The Mobile Veterans Program will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. The Veterans Benefit Administration and Veterans Cemetery Administration will have open registration from 9 to 11 a.m. and there will be a meet-and-greet, crafts, lunch and brain and trivia games. Sponsored by the Veterans Administration of Pittsburgh.
Saturday: A story time for all ages will be at 1 p.m. at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details:724-339-1021.
Saturday: The ClothesLine Ministry at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 3084 Leechburg Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to noon. Clothing, shoes and purses will be sold for 25 cents each or five for $1. The jewelry room will be closed.
Saturday: The Veterans of Foreign Wars will feature DJ Zombi from 8 to 11 p.m. at the post. Members and three guests welcome.
Oct. 22: A Monster Match bowling fundraiser to benefit Freeport High School Competitive Club Bowling Team will be from 1 to 4 p.m. at Wildlife Lanes, 1000 Wildlife Lodge Road. Cost: $25 per person, includes three hours of bowling, shoe rental, a 12-cut pizza and pop. Prizes will be awarded for best team costume, best costume and high scores and there will be raffles and a bake sale. Reservation deadline: Saturday. Details:freeportbowling@gmail.com.
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Nov. 10: Westmoreland County Marines Detachment is selling raffle tickets to benefit its Christmas Groceries for Veterans Families in Need program. The winning number from the Pennsylvania Lottery afternoon three-digit drawing will receive a $500 gift card to Community Market and the winner of the evening three-digit drawing will get a $1,000 gift card to Community Market. Cost: $10, for two numbers. Tickets:waltersusmc@comcast.net or on weekends at Community Market, Hillcrest Shopping Center.
Nov. 11: Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley Cash Bash will be at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Doors open at 4 p.m. and dinner will be at 5 p.m. Cost: $35 in advance; $40 at the door. There will be a basket raffle, snacks, cash bar and 50/50. Tickets:animalprotectors.net.
New Kensington
Saturday: A story time for all ages will be at 11 a.m. at Peoples Library, 880 Barnes St. Details:724-339-1021.
Sunday: St. Mary of Czestochowa Parish will host its Polish Platter Dinner in the church Friendship Hall, 857 Kenneth Ave. Dine in hours: noon to 4 p.m. Takeout hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Menu: cabbage roll, pierogi, haluski, kielbasa and green beans Polonaise, $15. There will be a bake sale and basket raffle.
Oct. 20: Beverly’s Birthdays will host a free community baby shower from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at AK Valley Park Event Center, 600 Freeport Road. Expectant parents and families with a newborn up to three months old welcome. Reservations required. Reservations:tinyurl.com/mw882wfb.
North Apollo
Saturday: North Apollo Church of God will host an applefest from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church, 507 20th St. There will be food, crafts and children’s games. Details:724-765-0333.
Oakmont
Saturday: Oakmont Carnegie Library will offer Stories with Sandy the goldendoodle dog at 10:30 a.m. at the library, Allegheny River Blvd. Reservations required. Reservations:412-828-9532 or oakmontlibrary.org.
O’Hara
Oct. 28: A Roaring 20s murder mystery fundraiser to benefit Guyasuta Area Youth Football will be at the at the Comfort Inn, 180 Gamma Drive, RIDC Park. Doors open at 5 p.m. There will be appetizers, an Italian buffet dinner, raffles and awards for best dressed. Cost: $50. Tickets:tinyurl.com/3nt68aey.
Parks Township
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.
Saturday: House of Hope Worship Center will have a fall craft and vendor show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the center, 1164 Pleasant View Road, Kepple Hill. There will be a touch-a-truck, police car and bounce house. Takeout homemade soup and sandwiches will be sold. Cost: $7 per quart.
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
Sunday: A hard-to-read license plate event will be from noon to 2 p.m. at A-Amy Notary 2, 140 Sandune Drive, suite D. Sponsored by Plum Police Department and A-Amy Notary. Bring your current vehicle registration and a valid driver’s license. Details:724-519-2365.
Saxonburg
Saturday: A Rosary rally will be at noon in Roebling Park. Details: Shelley, 724-994-6170.
Thursday: South Butler Community Library will host a seminar “Interacting with Dementia” at 6:30 p.m. at the library, 240 W. Main St. Reservations required. Reservations: Michelle, 724-504-5512.
Springdale
Nov. 10: Springdale Free Public Library is accepting orders for pies and pumpkin rolls from The Pie Shoppe in Laughlintown. Varieties: chocolate meringue, coconut cream meringue, lemon meringue, apple, blackberry, blueberry, cherry, cherry crumb, Dutch apple, peach, raisin, razzleberry and pumpkin pies, and pumpkin rolls, all $11. All items arrive fresh and can be frozen. Paid order deadline: Oct. 30. Pick-up: Nov. 10. Orders: 724-274-9729.
Tarentum
Today: Tarentum Book Club will meet at the home of Kathy Brooke. This month’s selection “The Eighty Dollar Champion,” by Elizabeth Letts will be reviewed by Barbara Reuning. The committee will be Debbie Fugate, Barbara Reuning and Georgia Stewart-Gainor.
Saturday: Streetlight Café will host a free Oktoberfest from 1 to 3 p.m. at the cafe, 302 W. Seventh Ave. Chicken noodle soup will be served and there will be games. Public welcome.
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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.
Sunday: The Academy Concert series at Central Presbyterian Church, 305 Allegheny St., will host a concert at 4 p.m. featuring soprano Katy Williams, the Canzona Ensemble and cellist Paige Riggs. Donations will be accepted. Details:724-224-9220.
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.
Oct. 28: Space applications are being accepted from crafters and vendors for the annual Boo Fest planned from noon to 4 p.m. in Riverview Memorial Park. Details: call or text Tami, 878-302-5367 or tamisudy@gmail.com.
Vandergrift
Oct. 21: Master magician Tim Kutch will perform at 7 p.m. at the Casino Theater. Cost: $15. Tickets: casinotheatre.org or at Pomfret’s Paints, 149 Farragut Ave., Vandergrift.
Dec. 31: Vandergrift Public Library is conducting a 100,000 penny collection challenge through the end of the year. Bring your pennies to the library, 128C Washington Ave., or TinyCause or Champion’s Crusaiders Rescue. Funds raised will be split between the three organizations.
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. and sales start at 6 p.m. Free coffee. The kitchen will be open. Players must be at least 18 or accompanied by an adult.
West Deer
Saturday: West Deer Volunteer Fire Department No. 1 will have a fall festival from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the firehall, 1590 Saxonburg Blvd. There will be food, a basket auction, crafts and vendors. Free admission.
Saturday: Allegheny County Parks Department will sponsor a campfire with ghost stories at 7 p.m. in Deer Lakes Wagman Observatory. Wear a costume for a chance to win a prize. Bring a chair or blanket. A star party with the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh will be afterward.
Sunday: A community health fair will be from 1 to 4 p.m. at West Deer Volunteer Fire Department No. 1, 1520 Saxonburg Blvd. There will be flu shots, over 35 vendors, free massages and balloon animals. Details: 724-265-1632 or palmersmed@gmail.com.
Nov. 11: Reservations are being accepted for a Veteran’s Day breakfast set for 8 a.m. to noon at the American Legion, 57 Superior Road, Curtisville. Menu: pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee, orange juice and water. Guest charge: $5. Reservation deadline: Nov. 1. Reservations: Kari Biehl, 412-913-9326.
West Leechburg
Oct. 21: Lower Burrell American Legion will sponsor a gun and cash bash from noon to 5 p.m. at West Leechburg Volunteer Fire Department Recreation Hall, 1116 Gosser St. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Cost: $25, includes food and beverages. Winners need not be present. Tickets: stop in at the American Legion Post., 1100 Wildlife Lodge Road.
Winfield
Sunday: St. Francis of Assisi Parish will host an Aging Gracefully resource fair from noon to 4 p.m. at St. Joseph Church, 315 Stoney Hollow Road. An anointing Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Over 15 organizations will be present to hand out information.