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Christmas plays scheduled for Freeport Theater Festival
The Freeport Theater Festival presents “Christ” at the theater located at the Steele Family Farm, Route 356, White Cloud Road, Allegheny Township, on Fridays and Saturdays, December 3rd at 7 p.m. The Nativity – The Joy of Christmas” will be performed.
Donations are accepted, but reservations are required. For reservations, please call 724-295-1934.
Now accepting donations at HOPE Center
Alle-Kiski HOPE Center is accepting donations for the clients it serves. The center provides free and confidential services to victims of domestic violence and their families.
Items needed include new socks, underwear, slippers, and pajamas in all sizes for adults and children.
Donations will be accepted weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the administrative office, 500 E. Eighth Ave., Tarentum. If you order online, please request delivery to this address. For more information, call 724-224-1100 or visit akhopecenter.org.
Toy Drive Helping SD Families in the Kiski Region
The Kiski Area School District will hold a toy drive, “Toys for Cavs,” at Allegheny Township High School on Dec. 8 from 4 to 7 p.m.
There will be photos with Santa and the Grinch, food trucks, face painting, crafts, snacks and more. Your donation will benefit Kiski Area School District students and families. For more information, contact Jodi at 724-882-3381 or jodi.king@kiskiarea.com.
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apollo
December 9th: Apollo Memorial Library will host a free visit event with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the library, located at 219 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Sessions will take place at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. There will be story time, photos, crafts, and refreshments. Reservations are required and space is limited. reservation: 724-478-4214.
arnold
Friday: St. Vladimir’s Church, 1610 Kenneth Ave., is accepting orders for pierogi sales. Variety: potato or sauerkraut. Pickup: Friday from 12:30pm to 4pm in the church social hall. Price: $12 per dozen. order: 724-339-9257, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
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December 9th: Breakfast with Santa will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at Fawn No. 1 Social Hall, 1948 Firehouse Lane. Price: $10, free for ages 2 and under. We will hold a Christmas basket raffle. ticket: Please email fawnfireevents@gmail.com or Venmo @fawnfire-Department with your name and number of tickets requested.
harrison
December 5th: Allegheny Valley Community Library is accepting pasta sale orders through Dec. 5 online and at the library at 1522 Broadview Blvd. Variations include shapes of animals, sports, etc. detail: tinyurl.com/3saub7e4.
Kiski township
Tuesday: The diaper storage room at Spring Church Lutheran Church (3623 Lutheran Church Road) will be distributing diapers at the church from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Delivery will be on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. Recipients must register in advance. First-time recipients must provide their girlfriend’s ID, child’s birth certificate, and current girlfriend’s WIC or SNAP card. Registration: 724-478-1528.
new kensington
Tuesday: Arts, crafts and STEM workshops for all ages will be held at 11 a.m. at the People’s Library, 880 Burns Street. detail: 724-339-1021.
Tuesday and Saturday: Community Clothes Closet (1129 Kenneth Ave.) will be open Tuesdays from noon to 2 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. We have clothing, shoes, linens and other items for the whole family. First-time customers will receive 15 free items. Donations of winter clothing are accepted during business hours.
December 12th: The Myrrh-Holding Women of St. George’s Orthodox Church are accepting orders for their Christmas sweets sale. Pickup: 11 a.m. to noon Dec. 12 at the church, 1150 Leishman Avenue. Price: Baklawa, $14 per 10-piece section. and Sambo Chic, $3 each. Quantities are limited. Order deadline: December 5th. order: 724-337-3918.
oakmont
Tuesday: Taking Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) will be held at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1261 Pennsylvania Avenue. A private weigh-in will be held from 5:45 to 6:10 p.m., followed by a rally. The first interview is free. Please note the new location. detail: 412-828-3854 or jmjkwj@gmail.com.
vandergrift
Tuesday: The Vandergrift Public Library’s Yo-Yo Needle Arts Group will be held in the library reading room, 128C Washington Avenue, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. No reservation required. All skill levels are welcome. However, this is not an educational program. detail: 724-568-2212.
December 31: Vandergrift Public Library is running a 100,000 Penny Collection Challenge until the end of the year. Bring your change to the library, 128C Washington Ave., or TinyCause or Champion’s Crusaders Rescue. Funds raised will be distributed among three organizations.