Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to [email protected] or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number.
Volunteers needed to prepare income tax returns
AARP Foundation is seeking volunteers for its Tax-Aide program in Springdale and Westmoreland County.
Positions to be filled include tax return preparers, client facilitators who help organize tax documents and appointment schedulers. No experience is required.
Training will be Dec. 11 to 15 at Westmoreland County Community College in New Kensington and in January at the Youngwood campus of WCCC. To register and for information, call or text 724-889-3935 or visit aarpfoundation.org/taxaidevolunteer.
Calendar
Allegheny Township
Today: Alle-Kiski Day Quilters and Sewers will meet from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Allegheny Township municipal building, 136 Community Building Road. Bring your project. No dues or fees. Free parking, lighting, tables and electrical outlets available. Bring a lunch and drinks. The group meets the first and third Friday of each month. Details: Pat, 724-601-3089.
Sunday: Allegheny Township Historical Society will host speaker genealogist Rebecca Miller at 2 p.m. at the 1824 Walker Farmhouse, 2292 White Cloud Road. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-304-1271.
Apollo
Saturday: A craft and vendor show will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, 214 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Lunch will be available. Proceeds benefit the church outreach program. Details: Lisa, 412-554-5977.
Saturday: Grace Assembly of God, formerly Apollo Assembly of God, will host a free community spaghetti dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. at the church, 609 First St. Everyone welcome.
Nov. 10: St. James Parish, 109 Owens View Ave., is accepting orders for a nut roll sale. Cost: $15. Order deadline: Nov. 10. Pickup: 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15 in the activities center; or 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 16 or 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 17, both in the parish office; or. Orders: Rita, 724-478-2404; Missy, 412-760-4555; or Grace, 724-727-2201.
Nov. 17 and 18: Apollo United Presbyterian Church is accepting reservations for a Christmas tea planned at the church. There will be a craft show at 10:30 a.m. each day, entertainment at 11:30 a.m. followed by the luncheon, prizes and basket raffle. Cost: $17 and prepaid reservations are required. Reservations: 724-478-4807.
Arnold
Saturday: There will be a fellowship hour at 7 p.m. at The Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave. Details: 878-847-5646.
Saturday: Arnold United Methodist Church, 1801 Leishman Ave., will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon at the church. Menu: choice of plain, blueberry, pecan and chocolate chip pancakes or French toast, sausage and drink. Dine in or takeout. Cost: $9; 12 and younger, $7. Details: 724-339-2377.
Saturday: Homemade doughnuts will be sold from 6 to 10 a.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church, 1721 Victoria Ave. Cost: $8 per dozen. Orders: 724-335-0101.
Brackenridge
Saturday: Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10th Ave., will host a holiday country store from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church. There will be handmade crafts, baked goods, soups and other food.
East Vandergrift
Saturday and Sunday: A rummage sale will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and noon to 1 p.m. Sunday in the basement of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 420 McKinley Ave. There will be a full room of Christmas items. Details: 724-478-4958.
Freeport
Today : A bingo night to benefit the playground project in Freeport Community Park will be at 6 p.m. at Laube Hall, 115 Community Park Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Cost: $20, includes five bingo sheets, a dauber and entry into door prize raffle. BYOB. Must be 21 to attend. Prize winners must be present. There will be food trucks, a basket raffle and 50-50. Tickets: [email protected].
Sunday: A pancake and sausage breakfast will be served from 8 to 11 a.m. in the St. Mary Parish fellowship hall, 610 High St. Menu: buttermilk pancakes, sausage and coffee, orange juice or milk. Cost: $8; 5 to 12, $5; younger than 5, free. Dine in or takeout.
Harmar
Sunday : Addiction Recovery Ministry will have a bingo fundraiser at 2 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 2599 Freeport Road to benefit its brown bag lunch fund. Cost: $25, includes six cards per game. There will be 10 regular games, five specials and a $200 jackpot game. Reservations requested. Reservations: Rosemarie, 412-378-9290 or [email protected].
Sunday: A craft and vendor show will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Syria Shrine Center, 1877 Shriners Way. Free parking. Sponsored by the Daughters of the Nile.
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.
Sunday: A holiday craft show will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 894 Veterans Lane.
Leechburg
Saturdays: Leechburg Museum is closed for the winter months. To arrange a private tour, email [email protected] or call 724-845-8914 and leave a message.
Sunday: A spaghetti dinner to benefit Leechburg Public Library will be from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Marconi Club, 135 River Ave. Cost: $15, includes spaghetti, salad and bread. There will be a dessert bake-off for prizes, 50-50 and cash bar. Tickets: stop in at the library, 139 Market St.
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.
Dec. 9 and 10: Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company is accepting space applications for a Christmas craft and vendor show at the firehall, 268 Canal St. Cost: $50 for both days; or $30 per day, includes a table and two chairs. Applications and more information: Melissa, 724-332-9090 or [email protected].
Dec. 16: Holy Innocents Anglican Church, 366 Third St., is accepting orders for 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
Saturday : The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary will sponsor a dance in the post banquet room, 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the kitchen will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. The band will be Cool Change and there will be a cash bar and drawings. Cost: $10. Proceeds will benefit the scholarship fund. Tickets: Donna, 724-980-3222.
Sunday : Burrell High School Marching Band will host a Bowl With the Band fundraiser from 1 to 4 p.m. at Wildlife Lodge Lanes, 1000 Wildlife Lodge Road. Cost: $20, includes unlimited bowling and shoe rental. There will be a bake sale, a basket raffle, and 50-50. Tickets: [email protected].
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: [email protected] 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: Peoples Library will host a program Brixology Bridges with Mad Science of Pittsburgh at 11 a.m. at the library, 880 Barnes St. Test your architectural skills and collaborate to design the strongest bridge. All ages welcome. Details: 724-339-1021.
Sunday: The Holy Name Society at St. Mary of Czestochowa Parish will sponsor a bingo with cash prizes at 1 p.m. in the church Friendship Hall, 857 Kenneth Ave. Box lunches will be available for $6.
Sunday: Aluminum City Terrace Activities Group will host bingo from 2 to 4 p.m. in the activities center, 136 Aluminum City Terrace. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Cost: $3, includes one board, snacks and drinks; extra boards, $1 each. Public welcome.
Sunday: Knead Community Café will sponsor a pasta dinner fundraiser from noon to 5 p.m. at the cafe, 1011 Barnes St. Dine in or takeout. Menu: pasta with red or Alfredo sauce, one meatball, sausage, lasagna roll-up, bread stick, and salad, $15. Children’s dinner: pasta and meatball, salad and bread stick, $7. Free beverages with dine-in meals. Tickets: kneadonlineorders.org or at the door.
Monday: Pucketos Garden Club will meet at New Kensington United Presbyterian Church, 601 Fifth Ave. A workshop to make Christmas favors for homeless veterans will begin at 9:30 a.m. and the meeting will be afterward. A light lunch will be served. Guests welcome. Like us on Facebook. Details: Pat, 724-275-7207.
Tuesday : East Kensington Community Circle is accepting orders for its Election Day beef vegetable soup sale. Cost: $8 per quart. Pickup: Tuesday at the Community Circle Building, 1785 Seventh St. Road. Orders required by Friday. Orders: Tracy, 724-212-3933.
Nov. 20: East Kensington Community Circle is accepting orders for homemade pumpkin rolls for the holidays. Cost: $10, with nuts and without. Order deadline: Nov. 15. Pick-up: Nov. 20. Orders: Tracy or Courtnie, 724-212-3933.
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.
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.
Saxonburg
Saturday: Sponsor the Troops will host a night at the races at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 527 Main St. Doors open at 5 p.m. and races start at 6. Must be 21 to attend. Cost: $20, includes one horse, food, pop, water and beer; $10, includes food, pop, water and beer only. There will be strip tickets, a lottery tree, cash bar and a 50-50. Tickets: Melissa, 724-224-2646.
Springdale
Saturday : A Prince and Princess tea party for children in prekindergarten through sixth grade will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Springdale Free Public Library, 331 School St. Costumes optional. Parents must accompany their children. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.
Saturday: A rummage sale and bake sale will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 600 Pittsburgh St. Lunch will be available. A bag sale will be from noon to 2 p.m.
Saturday: The Knotty Knitters group at Springdale Free Public Library will meet at noon at the library, 331 School St. The group will now meet the first and third Saturdays of the month. Bring your unfinished knitting or crocheting project. All skill levels welcome. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.
Sunday: A purse bingo to benefit Feeding the Flock Ministries will be at Springdale Veterans Association, 1151 Pittsburgh St. Doors open at 1 p.m. and bingo starts at 2:30 p.m. Cost: $25, will be $35 at the door if available; includes 12 games and a door prize raffle ticket. There will be specials, extra books, a basket raffle and 50-50. Bring your own food and non-alcoholic drinks. Cash bar. Tickets: tinyurl.com/yk3ambs7. Details: Brittany Bock, 724-816-8937 or [email protected].
Tarentum
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.
Saturday: Streetlight Coffeehouse Ministry will host a spaghetti dinner from 1 to 3 pm. at the ministry, 203 W. Seventh Ave. There will be a basket auction and bake sale. Proceeds will help to fund the Christmas toy giveaway and community party.
Saturday: The Penn State New Kensington Alumni Society will host a free TV tailgate party to watch the Nittany Lions play the University of Maryland Terrapins at the Tarentum Elks, 219 E. Sixth Ave. Game time is 3:30 p.m. The event is family-friendly and there will be free food and a cash bar. Bring a non-perishable food item to support the Penn State New Kensington Lion’s pantry.
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.
Dec. 5, 6 and 7: Ss. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, 339 E. 10th Ave., is taking orders for its annual Christmas nut roll sale. Nut, apricot and poppy seed rolls will be available. Pickup: Dec. 5, 6 and 7. Cost per roll: $15. Orders: Lisa, 724-230-6504, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Weekdays: Free food and hygiene items are available at Highlands Family Center, 415 E. Fourth Ave., suite 12. Hours: noon to 8 p.m. Mondays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. Details: 724-224-9006.
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 Crusaders 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.
Sunday: An auto parts swap meet will be from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Washington Township Volunteer Fire Co., 4078 Route 66. Rain or shine. Items will include parts and accessories from anything automotive, classic, high performance, trucks, cars, motorcycles or boats. Food will be sold. Details: 724-727-3079, leave a message.
West Deer
Today: East Union Presbyterian Church will host a free family movie night with popcorn at 7 p.m. at the church community center, 292 East Union Road. Bring a sleeping bag and pillow or chair.