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family and join the tradition of choose-and- cut Christmas trees. Walk through the farm’s thousands of live trees and find the one that’s perfect for your family this year. Sights + Sounds of the Season Carlynton High School Band Winter Concert Date: Dec. 12 (Tentative—check the website for the exact date and time.) Time: 7 p.m. Address: Carlynton Junior-Senior High School Auditorium, 435 Kings Highway, Carnegie Contact: carlyntonband.org Moon Area High School’s Winter Band Concert Date: Dec. 20 (Tentative—check the website for the exact date and time.) Time: 7 p.m. Address: Moon Area High School Auditorium, 904 Beaver Grade Road, Moon Contact: moonarea.net ‘The Nutcracker’ Dates: Dec. 7-9 and 14-16 Address: The Carnegie Performing Arts Center, 150 East Main Street, Carnegie Contact: carnegie.org/music-hall, or 412.279.8887 An Old-Fashioned Holiday Tradition! Christmastime brings the magical dream of a little girl named Clara and the Nutcracker Prince. Battling an evil Rat King and sledding through swirling snowflakes are just a few of the adventures leading them to the Candy Kingdom. Join in the holiday event of the season! Visit the website for information on purchasing tickets and more details. Robinson Township Library’s Tuesday Movie Matinee, ‘The Man Who Invented Christmas’ The PLACE TO BE for all your shopping needs! tells the magical journey that led to the creation of Ebenezer Scrooge (Christopher Plummer), Tiny Tim and other classic characters from “A Christmas Carol.” Directed by Bharat Nalluri (“Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day”), the film shows how Charles Dickens (Dan Stevens) mixed real- life inspirations with his vivid imagination to conjure up unforgettable characters and a timeless tale, forever changing the holiday season into the celebration we know today. West Hills Symphonic Band Holiday Concert Date: Dec. 9 Time: 3 p.m. Address: West Allegheny High School Auditorium, 205 West Allegheny Road, Imperial Contact: whsb.org, or 412.788.4713 Celebrate the season with the West Hills Symphonic Band! Visit the website for more information on purchasing tickets and other details. Other Winter Fun Chan An Restaurant | Dollar Bank Dollar Tree | Metro PCS Subway | Top Nails CRAFTON SHOPPES Glenn and Walsh Roads, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 A Zamagias Properties’ Entity Evergreen Hike with a Park Ranger at Settlers Cabin Park Date: Dec. 8 Time: 2 p.m. Address: Settlers Cabin Park Tomahawk Shelter, 608 Ridge Road, Oakdale Contact: alleghenycounty.us/parks, or 412.350.INFO (4636), Option 2 Experience a winter evergreen wonderland! Hike approximately two miles with moderate elevation changes. Learn how evergreen trees can endure the winter and remain vibrant year-round. Bring sturdy shoes and be prepared for cold weather. ■ h Didn’t see your favorite winter event or activity listed? Help us include it next time! Email [email protected] with the information. h We do our best to make sure the events listed are accurate, but always check the website for the most updated information. Date: Nov. 20 Time: 1 p.m. Address: 1000 Church Hill Road, Robinson Township Contact: robinsonlibrary.org, or 412.787.3906 Visit the library for a Christmas movie! “The Man Who Invented Christmas” Carlynton-Montour ❘ winter 2018 35