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light up Moon Township’s Christmas tree and wait for a visit from Santa Claus! This is a free event. Visit the website for more details about the schedule of events. Ho Ho Ho Happenings North Fayette Tree Lighting Date: Dec. 8 (Tentative – check the website for the exact date.) Time: 8:30 a.m. to noon Address: Carlynton Junior-Senior High School Cafeteria, 435 Kings Highway, Carnegie Contact: carlynton.k12.pa.us, or 412.429.2500 x 2121 Enjoy breakfast, crafts and entertainment with Santa including a hot breakfast and your choice of beverage! Have your picture taken with Santa, and enjoy other fun and festive activities. All donations and proceeds benefit Food4Kids Backpack Program for families in Carlynton School District. Visit the website for more information. Date: Dec. 7 Address: North Fayette Community Center, 580 Donaldson Road, Oakdale Contact: north-fayette.com, or 724.307.3725 Celebrate the holiday season with the annual tree lighting ceremony! This free event features the tree lighting, caroling with the West Allegheny High School and Middle School Show Choirs, train rides in the gym, holiday crafts, pictures with Santa, and refreshments. Visit the website for more details about the schedule of events. Oakdale Christmas Light-Up Celebration Date: Nov. 24 Address: Gazebo Area, Downtown Oakdale Contact: oakdaleborough.com, or 724.693.9740 Come celebrate the opening of the holiday season, and welcome Santa to Oakdale! Enjoy carols, refreshments, musical entertainment and more with friends and neighbors. Visit the website for more details about the schedule of events. Robinson Township’s Christmas Light Up Night and Visit with Santa Date: Dec. 7 Time: 6:30 p.m. Address: Clever Road Park, 115 Robinson Pool Drive, McKees Rocks Contact: townshipofrobinson.com, or 412.788.8120 Enjoy a magical fireworks show! Enjoy some holiday time sipping hot chocolate and singing Christmas carols while waiting for the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus. Santa will arrive via VIP escort from the Forest Grove Fire Company on a decorated fire truck! Create holiday memories that will last for years to come. Visit the website for more details about the schedule of events. Breakfast with Santa Brunch with Santa Date: Dec. 1 Time: 10 a.m. Address: Moon Township Public Safety Building, 1000 Beaver Grade Road, Moon Contact: moonparks.org, or 412.262.1703 Bring the kids for a chance to meet the big guy at the firehouse! Kids can deliver their wishes to Santa. Tickets are $5 per person. Please register in advance by Nov. 26. Kennedy Township IVFC Breakfast with Santa Date: Dec. 9 Address: 1796 Pine Hollow Road, Kennedy Township Contact: kennedyvfd.us Show your support for the Kennedy Township Independent Volunteer Fire Company by taking the kids to see Santa at this annual breakfast fundraiser! Also included are treats and other goodies for the kids. Visit the website for more information. Santa Visits at the Mall at Robinson Dates: Mid-November through Dec. 24 Address: The Mall at Robinson, 100 Robinson Centre Drive, Robinson Township Contact: shoprobinsonmall.com, or 412.788.0819 Bring your list and have a visit and photo taken with Santa in the magical holiday area at the Mall at Robinson! Visit the website for information on photo fees and other details. Festive Family Fun Holiday Tea Party for Ages 5 Through 12 Date: Dec. 12 Address: Robin Hill Center, 949 Thorn Run Road, Coraopolis Contact: moonparks.org, or 412.262.1703 (Pre-registration is required.) Fee: $10 residents; $15 non-residents Enjoy holiday cookies, cocoa and crafts at a cozy holiday tea at Robin Hill Park. Carols and candy are just a few of the fun things you can look forward to as Moon Parks and Recreation decks the halls with comfort and joy! Everyone attending, adults and children, must be registered. Moon Area High School Marching Band and Orchestra’s Holiday Pancake Breakfast and Cookie Walk Fundraiser Date: Dec. 16 Time: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Address: Moon High School Cafeteria, 8353 University Boulevard, Moon Township Contact: moonband.org Support the talented musicians of Moon Area High School Band and Orchestra by taking the whole family for the Holiday Pancake Breakfast and Cookie Walk! Enjoy a delicious breakfast served by the students and dozens of homemade cookies that will be available for purchase at the Cookie Walk. There will also be spectacular entertainment provided by students of the band and orchestra throughout the morning. Check the website for more information. Western Allegheny Community Library’s Gingerbread House Workshop Date: Nov. 26 Time: 10:30 a.m. Address: 181 Bateman Road, Oakdale Contact: westernalleghenylibrary.org, or 724.695.8150 It’s a WACL winter tradition, the annual Continued on next page > MOON TOWNSHIP ❘ WINTER 2018 13