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Let it Snow! Visit the website for more information. ‘Snow Queen and the Goblin’ presented by The Theatre Factory Kidworks Date: Jan. 19 (More dates are available.) Address: 235 Cavitt Avenue, Trafford Contact: thetheatrefactory.org/kidworks From her dazzling ice palace, the frigid Snow Queen sends her goblin to steal the human boy Kay, whose laughter, songs, and games will warm her frozen home. Armed with only her faith and her grandmother’s special song, Gerda sets out to save him in this touching fairy tale about the importance of family and friendship. Visit the website for information on purchasing tickets and other details. Children’s Art Class at The Westmoreland – Fraktur & Fun Date: Jan. 12 Time: 10 a.m. to noon Address: 221 North Main Street, Greensburg Contact: thewestmoreland.org, or 724.837.1500 (Pre-registration is required.) Have a tour of the museum’s Fraktur gallery, then move to the studio to try your hand at creating your own Fraktur- style artwork. The Westmoreland offers innovative and engaging monthly art classes for ages 7-10 taught by a professional art instructor, giving children the opportunity to expand and explore their creativity. For registration, fees and other details, visit the website. Health and Wellness Classes at Angora Gardens Dates: Check out the schedule on the website. Address: 3 Muse Lane, White Oak Contact: angoragardens.org, or 412.675.8556 A healthy mind, body and soul are essential to living a healthy lifestyle. Free classes and seminars are available that promote a healthy body as well as a healthy, relaxed and cheerful mind. Choose from classes such as Aromatherapy, Gardening, Junior Gardening, Painting, QiGong, Reflexology, Stress Relief, Yoga and more. 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE Date: Jan. 7 is the first day to submit an entry. Address: 1507 Library Avenue, McKeesport Contact: mckeesportlibrary.org, or 412.672.0625 Kids may submit a single entry in either the 5-8 or 9-12 age groups. Entries will be displayed in the Children’s Room for several weeks. They may be in any visual art medium. Voting will take place in February. Prizes available to the winner of each age group. Visit the website for more information. International Potluck at Wilkins School Community Center Winter Inspiration 12 Kids Art Contest at Carnegie Library of McKeesport ❘ Date: Jan. 12 Address: 7604 Charleston Avenue, Regent Square Contact: wsccpgh.org, or 412.244.8458 (RSVP is required.) Enjoy a wonderful night of international food and drinks! Meet some of the most interesting people in Pittsburgh, who also happen to be great cooks! Please bring an international dish or some drinks. Consider donating $3 at the event for the space rental and the evening’s supplies. Visit the website for more information, to RSVP, and for other details. Play Bingo at LifeSpan Dates: Second Saturday of each month Address: LifeSpan Mon Valley, Olympia Shopping Center, 4313 Walnut Street, McKeesport Contact: lifespanpa.org/Mon-Valley- Center, or 412.664.5434 Pack up your bingo good-luck charms and get out this winter for $1,000 Bingo and lunch! It is held the second Saturday of every month, open to the public and just $15 per person. The fee includes lunch, a bingo package and a door prize entry. All proceeds benefit LifeSpan Mon Valley at Olympia. Payout subject to change if less than 100 attendees. Visit the website, or call for more information. icmags.com Check Out Local History McKeesport Regional History and Heritage Center Address: 1832 Arboretum Drive, McKeesport Contact: mckeesportheritage.org, or 412.678.1832 A one-of-a-kind, local museum dedicated to the people, places and things of McKeesport and the Mon Valley. Founded in 1980 as a nonprofit organization, it is a museum and research facility dedicated to preserving and presenting the history of McKeesport and the Mon Valley region for public education, research and enjoyment. The center moved to its present facility in Renziehausen Park, next to the Rose Garden, in 1991. Visit the website for more information. Kerr Museum Address: 402 Delaware Avenue, Oakmont Contact: kerrmuseum.com Experience the warmth and charm of life as it was lived by small-town doctor Dr. Thomas R. Kerr, his wife Jessie, and daughter Virginia. The museum brings to life a story of 19th century America often overshadowed by that period’s extremes of fabulous wealth and grinding poverty. Visit the website for more information. Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area Address: The Bost Building, 623 East Eighth Avenue, Homestead Contact: riversofsteel.com/about/visit- the-museum, or 412.464.4020 Rivers of Steel Heritage Corporation conserves, interprets and develops historical, cultural and recreational resources throughout western Pennsylvania, including the eight counties that comprise the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area. Visit the website for more information on the hours of operation, tours and fees. n 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.