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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 Take advantage of the exciting things planned for families courtesy of the Monroeville 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! This is divided into two groups: adults, and kids ages 7 to 16. Monroeville’s 31st Annual Holiday Light Contest – All Monroeville residents are invited to participate. Holiday Inspiration Greater Pittsburgh Arts & Crafts Holiday Spectacular Dates: Nov. 16-18 Address: Monroeville Convention Center, 209 Mall Plaza Boulevard, Monroeville Contact: familyfestivals.com/Holiday- Spectacular Don’t miss one of the area’s biggest and best craft festivals! This well-established festival features over 290 indoor booths of arts & crafts in two huge exhibit halls. Whether you are looking for new decor items for the holidays or you are ready to start (or finish!) your Christmas shopping, you are sure to find something to suit your style and budget! 26 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE ❘ 2018 Holiday Cheer Craft & Vendor Show at Norwin High School Date: Dec. 1 Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Address: Norwin High School, 251 McMahon Drive, Irwin Contact: [email protected] Get ready for the 2018 Norwin Cheerleaders 3rd Annual Holiday Cheer Craft and Vendor Show! There will be 150+ vendors, a large basket raffle, 50/50, full concession, kids’ area, DJ, door prize and more. Holiday Open House in Irwin Date: Dec. 14 Time: 11 a.m. to noon Address: Main Street, Downtown Irwin Contact: downtownirwin.com/ upcoming-events Visit all of the great independent retailers in downtown Irwin...just in time for Christmas! Norwin Historical Society’s 2018 Homes for the Holidays Annual House Tour Date: Dec. 1 Addresses: Throughout the Irwin area Contact: norwinhistoricalsociety.org, or 412.759.9771 Don’t miss this annual event that supports the historical society’s programs and events throughout the year: a tradition for over 20 years! The homes on the tour range from very large and historic to very new and fabulous. Yes, the V.I.P. Shuttle will be available again this year, sold on a first-come basis. Tickets are available at the Norwin Public Library and the Norwin Chamber of Commerce. The continued existence of the society is greatly dependent on the support that both the host families and tour participants extend each year. Oakmont Home Tour Date: Dec. 2 Time: 1 p.m. Addresses: Throughout Oakmont area Contact: oakmont-pa.com, or 412.828.3238 Get some holiday decorating inspiration by touring the charming properties on the 2018 Oakmont Christmas Home Tour! Sponsored by the icmags.com Oakmont Chamber of Commerce, visit the website for information on purchasing tickets and other details. White Oak Recreation Board Holiday Craft Show Date: Dec. 1 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. Sights + Sounds of the Season A Carol Symphony presented by Edgewood Symphony Orchestra Date: Dec. 1 Time: 7:30 p.m. Address: First Presbyterian Church of Edgewood, 120 East Swissvale Avenue, Edgewood Contact: edgewoodsymphony.org, or 412.473.8880 Ring in the season with the symphony at the Annual Holiday Concert, featuring heartwarming music and magical moments. Experience this memorable concert as the combined forces of the ESO and the RCC present Rutter’s “Gloria,” a contemporary classic celebrating the season with expressions of joy and praise. Community Handbell Choir Concert at Penn Hills Library Date: Dec. 18 Time: 7 p.m. Address: 1037 Stotler Road, Penn Hills Contact: pennhillslibrary.org, or 412.795.3507 Listen to Christmas carols and other holiday favorites performed by the Good Shepherd Roman Catholic Parish Handbell Choir directed by Kelly Thompson. Contact the library to sign up.