IN Community is a publication dedicated to representing, encouraging and promoting the Cranberry area and its comprising municipalities by focusing on the talents and gifts of the people who live and work here. Our goal is to provide readers with the most informative and professional regional publication in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

20 Setting the Stage Andrea Jaecks provides life lessons and opportunities for kids both on and off the stage as the artistic director for Jeter Backyard Theater.

23 Special Section: Healthy Living A guide to staying healthy internally and externally.

33 Season of Giving Looking to give back or volunteer as an individual or a family this holiday season? Here are just some of the organizations in your area that could use an extra hand to help those in need.

38 Special Section: Senior Living Finding the right adult day care center for your family’ s needs.

42 Bringing Bird Lovers to Science The Neighborhood Nestwatch is expected to collect data on 1,500 birds in Pittsburgh’ s suburbs this year.

44 Special Section: Winter Driving Safety Rules for dealing with winter road emergencies.

Area residents enjoyed Harmony Museum’ s annual WeihnachtsMarkt in November. The German Christmas Market has become a major regional attraction in the heart of Harmony’ s National Historic Landmark District. See story on page 14. Photo by Kathy Rudolph.

6 From the Publisher 8 IN the Loop: What’ s News in Cranberry 12 IN Good Taste: Matthew Porco, Executive Chef and Managing Partner, Emporio: A Meatball Joint

14 IN Events: Harmony’ s German Christmas

Market 16 IN Events: Cranberry Puppy Plunge 18 IN Events: Zelienople & Harmony Country

Fall Festival 46 School District News 48 IN Focus: Cranberry at a Glance

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