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Show! Free for the public to attend. It benefits Pennsylvania Parks and Recreation departments. Organized by RANP: Recreation Alliance of North Pittsburgh. Visit the website for more information. Holiday mART at Sweetwater Center for the Arts Dates: Nov. 27–Dec. 9 Address: 200 Broad Street, Sewickley Contact: sweetwaterartcenter.org, or 412.741.4405 Creative gifts from unique artisans! Support Sweetwater Center for the Arts this holiday season while shopping for handcrafted wares from local and national artists. Holiday mART features a large selection of jewelry, ceramics, glass, fiber arts, two-dimensional art and much more! Gifts to suit every style and budget, with the added benefit of supporting regional artists as well as your favorite community art center! Admission to the sale is free. Visit the website for more information. 2018 Mars Area Craft Show Date: Nov. 17 Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Address: Mars Area High School/ Middle School, Route 228, Mars Contact: marsk12.org This very popular craft show features more than 260 vendors with a variety of arts and crafts. Donuts and coffee will be sold in the morning and sandwiches and snacks in the afternoon. There is a small admission fee to this event sponsored by Mars International Students, Inc. North Hills Art Center Artisan Craft Market Dates: Nov. 17–Dec. 8 Address: 3432 Babcock Boulevard, Ross Township Contact: northhillsartcenter.org, or 412.364.3622 Just in time for holiday giving! Offering a large selection of one- of-a-kind, locally handmade crafts 30 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE ❘ and artwork from the talented artists of North Hills Art Center. Visit the website for more information. Historic Holiday Happenings Candlelight Mansion Tours at Hartwood Acres Mansion Date: Dec. 10 (More dates are available.) Address: 200 Hartwood Acres, Hampton Township Contact: alleghenycounty.us, or 412.767.9200 (Pre-registration is required for this event.) Take a walk back in time and experience the grandeur and elegance of Hartwood Acres Mansion decorated for the holidays by candlelight! Check the website for times, fees and to register. Christmas at the Village at Old Economy Village Dates: Dec. 1 & 2 Address: 270 16th Street, Ambridge Contact: oldeconomyvillage.org, or 724.266.4500 Walk along a candlelit cobblestone street and window-shop in the various stores that contain interpreters eager to show off wares from the time period. People looking for last-minute gift ideas will find unique handmade items for sale by vendors. Local choirs will be performing. Children’s crafts and activities along with Belsnickel (Pennsylvania Dutch Santa Claus) will be found in the Granary. Visit the website for more information. Harmony’s Silvester New Year’s Eve Celebration Date: Dec. 31 Address: Downtown Harmony Contact: harmonymuseum.org, or 724.452.7341 Harmony’s Silvester Celebration—New Year’s Eve, German time! Harmony celebrates with a family-oriented celebration reflecting the community’s historic German icmags.com roots, beginning with races of hundreds of runners and concluding with fireworks welcoming 2019 at 6 p.m.—midnight in Germany! Visit the website for more information. Experience a Winter Wonderland Christmas Bird Count at North Park Date: Dec. 29 Address: North Park Rose Barn, East Ingomar Road and Babcock Boulevard, Allison Park Contact: sites.google.com/site/ latodaminaturecenter, or 724.935.2170 (Registration is required.) The Christmas Bird Count is an annual early-winter bird census, where thousands of volunteers across North America go out to count birds. Participate in this valuable documentation of bird species in North Park. No previous experience is necessary. A parent or guardian must accompany children. Dress well for outdoor activity. 14th Annual Frigid Five Miler Date: Jan. 13 Address: North Park Lodge, North Ridge Road, Allison Park Contact: lightspeed-racing.com/frigid- 5-mile A fun but challenging event set to kick off the New Year with a smack to the old senses! Feel the seasonal cold and snowy air. See its signature uphill finish as you head to the start line, gaining nearly 300 vertical feet in only .6 of a mile. Hear the volunteers cheering you on! Finally, smell and taste the wonderful freshly made pancakes and hot chocolate waiting at the post-race party! Visit the website for more information. L.L. Bean Dog Hike Date: Jan. 13 Time: 1 p.m. Address: Middle Road Parking Lot, Allison Park Contact: llbean.com/llb/ shop/1000001727 (Reserve a space.) Treat your four-legged friend to an adventure, make new friends, get some “A True Professional with a Personal Flair” exercise and enjoy the beautiful outdoors. All dogs must be on leash for this short hike around the grounds. Activity level: Easy/moderate. Where to meet: Main Parking lot. What to bring: Weather-appropriate clothing (layers, no cotton), waterproof footwear, small daypack with extra clothes, snacks, lunch, water (for you and your dog), dog waste bags, personal medications. Optional recommended items: Sunglasses, binoculars, camera. Visit the website for more information. As a full time Realtor © & Licensed Agent, I believe my clients choose me because of my easy going approach, my persistence and success in getting them what they want, my resourcefulness, and my ability to build rapport and relationships quickly. With over 25 years in Consumer Product sales I have the background required to navigate a complex process and make it as stress- free as possible and fun! Pens in the Park Date: Jan. 5 Time: Noon to 4 p.m. Address: North Park Ice Rink, 301 Pearce Mill Road, Allison Park Contact: alleghenycounty.us, pittsburghpenguinsfoundation.org, or 724.935.1780 Regular rink admission applies; each paid admission earns an entry to a drawing for a pair of Penguins tickets! Enjoy a day of hockey and family fun. Through the Penguins Foundation’s “Give Hockey a Shot” program, kids can try on hockey equipment and hit the ice with former Penguin and Stanley Cup Champion Tyler Kennedy! Penguins mascot Iceburgh will greet fans from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and kids and families can enjoy face painting, balloon art, food and fun. Visit the website for more information. • • • • • Consistent Annual Multi-Million Producer Honor Roll Member Circle of Excellence Winner's Circle Leader in Online Sales Berskhire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty Deb Walton SRES © Realtor © Cranberry Township Regional Office 724-776-3686 724-480-6690 [email protected] Find Your Dream Home Here: www.debwaltonrealtor.com Sledding Day at Knobb Hill Park Date: Jan. 19 Time: 1 p.m. Address: 415 Knob Road, Wexford Contact: twp.marshall.pa.us (Registration is required.) Enjoy free hot dogs and hot cocoa during Marshall’s sledding party at the sledding hill in Knob Hill Park! Bring your family for an afternoon of outdoor fun. Registration is required. No fee. Visit the website for more information. n h Didn’t see your favorite winter event or activity listed? Help us include it next time! 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