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Merry Christmas

“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burden of another,” – Charles Dickens, from his novel “Our Mutual Friend.”

Thank you to all of the wonderful volunteers and organizations in the Alle-Kiski Valley who work daily to help their neighbors.

May you have a very Merry Christmas – Carol Pinto-Smith, The Stroller.

Calendar

Harrison

Today and Thursday: CommunityLibraryofAlleghenyValleywillbeclosedfortheChristmasholiday. 

Friday: 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.

Jan. 17: Tri-County Trout Club is accepting table reservations for its annual sport show and flea market planned at Patterson Hall at Guardian Angels Parish, 800 Montana Ave. Vendors must sell new, used or collectable fishing, hunting, camping or sports items. Cost: $25. Details:412-298-0964 or tctcnews@gmail.com, leave a message with your name and phone number.

Lower Burrell 

Through Dec. 31: The works of members of the Allegheny Valley League of Artists will be on display during operating hours at Peoples Library, 3052 Wachter Ave. Details:724-339-1021.

New Kensington

Today through Jan. 2: Knead Community Café will be closed for the holidays. The café will reopen for breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon Jan. 3.

Plum  

Through Thursday: Allegheny County Parks Department is sponsoring a holiday food drive for local food banks. Non-perishables can be taken from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays to the Four Seasons Lodge in Boyce Park.

Springdale

Today through Friday: Springdale Free Public Library will be closed for the Christmas holiday.

Washington Township

Friday: 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. The kitchen will open and card sales start at 6 p.m. Free coffee. Players must be at least 18 or accompanied by an adult.