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CHRISTMAS COOKIE TOUR IN DOWNTOWN IRWIN Date: Dec. 8 Time: 5 to 8 p.m. Address: Main Street, Downtown Irwin Contact: downtownirwin.com/upcoming- events Walk the streets of Downtown Irwin while collecting holiday cookies! Each participating business will be open between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Download the printable map on the website to navigate your way through town. Visit the website for more information. KENNYWOOD HOLIDAY LIGHTS Dates: Late November through Late December. Visit the website for the dates of operation. Address: 4800 Kennywood Boulevard, West Mifflin Contact: kennywood.com, or 412.461.0500 Enjoy the most wonderful time of the year at Kennywood! See the park transformed with nearly two million dazzling lights. Enjoy songs of the holiday performed by local choirs and the spectacular light show on the lagoon choreographed to favorite holiday melodies. Visit Santa, ride the Gingerbread Express and more! Visit the website for more information. MONROEVILLE RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES FOR YOUR FAMILY Dates: Through December (Check the website, or call for the exact locations, dates and times.) Contact: monroeville.pa.us/parks/programs, or 412.856.1006 Exciting things have been planned by the Recreation and Parks Department! Letters to Santa – All good little boys and girls can send a letter to Santa and receive a reply! Drop-off boxes are located in the Monroeville Recreation Dept. and Monroeville Public Library. Snacks with Santa – Every child will have an opportunity to talk to Santa and give him their wish list. A snack will be provided! Gingerbread House Contest – Kids and adults, explore your talents and challenge your imaginations! It is divided into two groups, adults and kids ages 7 to 16. MURRYSVILLE NIGHT OF LIGHTS Date: Dec. 1 Time: 6 to 8 p.m. Address: United Methodist Church in Town Square, 3916 Old William Penn Highway, Murrysville Contact: murrysville.com/departments/ recreation, or 724.327.2100, ext. 131. Start the holiday season with a free, fun holiday night hosted by the Recreation Department. Enter the Gingerbread House contest, visit with Santa, make holiday crafts, enjoy delicious food and drinks, visit the train display, take a horse-drawn carriage ride, celebrate Murrysville as S.L.A.M. volunteers place luminaries around the letter “M” of the Murrysville tree sign and more! To enter the Gingerbread House contest, please contact the Recreation Department at 724.327.2100, ext. 131, or visit the website for more details. OVERLY’S COUNTRY CHRISTMAS Dates: Various dates through Jan. 1 Address: 116 Blue Ribbon Lane, Greensburg Contact: overlys.com Celebrate the season at Overly’s Country Christmas®, a nonprofit organization operated mainly by volunteers who are committed to creating holiday memories with a walk-around Christmas Village filled with an array of old- fashioned traditions and treats. Sing carols ‘round the bonfire, revel in the model train display, have your picture taken with Santa (in the days before Christmas), take a horse- drawn wagon/sleigh ride, or shop for gifts in the C. Edgar & Sons General Store plus much, much more! Visit the website for the schedule and other details. WHITE OAK RECREATION BOARD HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW Date: Dec. 2 Address: White Oak Athletic Association, 1798 Lower Heckman Road, White Oak Contact: woboro.com, or 412.672.9727 Take care of everyone on your holiday gift list by purchasing handcrafted and unique items created by local artisans, along with sweets and treats! Visit the website for more information. CANDY CANE CASTLE AT NORWIN HIGH SCHOOL Date: Dec. 9 Time: 9 a.m. Address: Norwin High School Cafeteria, 251 McMahon Drive, Irwin Contact: norwinsd.org/highschool Bring the kids for some holiday fun! Candy Cane Castle is presented by the Norwin High School Student Council and includes breakfast, a chance to have a photo taken with Santa and write a letter to Santa, crafts, games with members of the Student Council and more. Visit the website for more information on purchasing tickets and for more details. ‘THE LATSHAW POPS CHRISTMAS SHOW Date: Dec. 17 Time: 2 p.m. Address: The Lamp Theatre, 222 Main Street, Irwin Contact: lamptheatre.org, or 724.367.4000 The Latshaw Pops Christmas Show is an area tradition for more than 10 years. Celebrate the Christmas season with this heartwarming variety show featuring The Latshaw Pops, singers and dancers. Visit the website for information on purchasing tickets and other details. ‘THE NUTCRACKER BALLET’ PRESENTED BY THE WESTMORELAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND THE LAUREL BALLET COMPANY Dates: Dec. 9 & 10 Times: Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. Address: The Palace Theatre, 21 West Otterman Street, Greensburg Contact: thepalacetheatre.org/concerts-events, or 724.836.8000 Go on a magical, musical trip to the land of the Sugarplum Fairy, waltzing snowflakes and enchanted toys. You’ll experience Tchaikovsky’s magical score performed by the full orchestra. Whether going to “The Nutcracker Ballet” is a family tradition or once-in-a-lifetime visit, the experience will warm your spirit and stay with you forever. Visit the website for information on purchasing tickets and other details. Continued on next page > Greensburg Salem | Winter 2017 | icmags.com 21