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.
Annual lottery ticket fundraiser to aid Animal Protectors
Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley is selling its annual lottery calendar raffle tickets.
Tickets are $25. Payouts are $25 every day of the year except for 12 bonus days that pay $100. To order a ticket, visit tinyurl.com/ym3y8ykp or email [email protected].
Apollo-Ridge Area Food Bank seeks donations
November is Turkey Month at Apollo-Ridge Area Food Bank.
The food bank is seeking donations to help provide grocery gift certificates for Christmas dinner for Apollo-area families in need.
Donations of any amount are appreciated. If you would like to help, send donations to: Turkey Fund, Apollo-Ridge Area Food Bank, c/o Deborah Nicholas, P.O. Box 125, Spring Church PA 15686-0125. For information, email [email protected].
Leechburg to mark 175th anniversary celebration in 2025
The borough of Leechburg will celebrate its 175th anniversary in 2025 and events will be the week of June 9, 2025. The year was listed incorrectly in Thursday’s Stroller.
Community organizations, churches and businesses as well as members of the community are encouraged to help plan the celebration and associated fundraising events.
A planning meeting will be at 6 p.m. Nov. 15 at First Lutheran Church, 358 Main St., Leechburg. Everyone is welcome.
Calendar
Allegheny Township
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
Today: 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.
Today: 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.
Apollo/East Vandergrift
Nov. 28: Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish, East Vandergrift, and St. James Parish, Apollo, will sponsor a day trip to Steubenville, Ohio. The bus will leave at 8 a.m. from the St. James Parish parking lot, 109 Owens View Ave. and return around 8 p.m. The group will visit St. Peter Church, Fort Steuben, Franciscan University, Nelson Woodcraft and the Steubenville Nutcracker Village and Advent Market. Cost: $139 per person. Reservations: 724-478-4958.
Arnold
Today: There will be a fellowship hour at 7 p.m. at The Tomb, 1821 Fifth Ave. Details: 878-847-5646.
Today: 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.
Today: 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
Today: 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.
Wednesday: United Steel Workers Local 1196 Retirees will meet at 1 p.m. at Local 1196 Union Hall, 1080 Brackenridge Ave.
Freeport
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
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
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.
Monday: 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.
Mondays: 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. 11 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.
Thursday: The annual membership meeting for Lower Kiski Ambulance Service, serving residents in Allegheny Township, Gilpin, Hyde Park, Leechburg and West Leechburg, will be at 6 p.m. in the boardroom at the station, 80 Kiski Ave. Public welcome.
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
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].
Wednesday: Peoples Library will offer an online talk with author Tiffany Aliche at 2 p.m. She will discuss how to get good with money and reach your financial goals. Registration required. Registration: libraryc.org/peopleslibrary.
Friday: 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
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.
Wednesday: A veterans service officer will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the office of state Rep. Jill Cooper, 356 Freeport St., suite 100. Services available will include disability and pension claims, benefit questions, assisting spouses with survivor benefits issues and applications for veterans grants. Appointments will be accepted, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments: 724-472-4102.
Wednesday: A family story time will be at 11 a.m. at Peoples Library, 880 Barnes St. Details: 724-339-1021.
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
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
Today: 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.
Monday: Bingo will begin at 7 p.m. in the ballroom of Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company, 210 Horne Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m. The kitchen will be open.
South Buffalo
Nov. 11: The St. Mary Family Community Center will sponsor a free Creativity Club for children in kindergarten through fifth grade from 11 a.m. to noon at the center, 407 Freeport Road. There will be a book reading and a science and art activity. Reservations required by Thursday. Reservations: 724-295-2281.
Springdale
Today: 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.
Today: 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].
Nov. 15: Springdale Free Public Library will host a Wacky Wednesday program for children of all ages at 6 p.m. at the library, 331 School St. There will be a pumpkin pie craft and treat. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-274-9729.
Tarentum
Today: 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.
Today: 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.
Today: 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
Wednesday: A free Toddler Time will be at 11 a.m. at Vandergrift Public Library, 128C Washington Ave. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-568-2212.
Wednesday: Vandergrift Public Library, 128C Washington Ave., will host a CareerLink Day at the library from 1 to 5 p.m. Help will be available with resume building, interview skills, job searching, GED test preparation and more. Details: [email protected].
Wednesday: Vandergrift Community Watch will meet at 6 p.m. at the borough building, 109 Grant Ave. Updates will be given on upcoming community activities, the Active Transportation Plan and the Fight Blight Initiative. Residents are welcome to ask questions and discuss issues and good news.
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
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.