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South Fayette Holiday Celebration Date: Dec. 6 Address: South Fayette Fire Department, 661 Millers Run Road, South Fayette Contact: southfayettepa.com Meet Santa Claus, see the tree light up, enjoy refreshments and activities, and socialize with neighbors to celebrate the holiday season! Washington Holiday Market Date: Dec. 6 Time: 4-9 p.m. Address: Community Pavilion, Downtown Washington Contact: visitwashingtoncountypa.com Kick off the season with a gift market, kids’ activities, food and fun! Holiday Festivities & Fun August Wilson African- American Cultural Center Holiday Community Day Date: Dec. 14 Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Address: 980 Liberty Avenue, Downtown Pittsburgh Contact: aacc-awc.org, or 412.339.1011 The AW Community Day: Holiday Edition usually features Santa and Mrs. Claus, arts and crafts, Kwanzaa activities, an artists market, live performances and more! 4th Annual Holiday Cookie Exchange at Bridgeville Library Date: Dec. 12 Time: 6 p.m. Address: 505 McMillan Street, Bridgeville Contact: bridgevillelibrary.org, or 412.221.3737 Swap recipes and treats, sample cookies and share stories. Three dozen cookies will be needed to share. Friends of Bridgeville Library Annual Festival of Trees Special Events Dates: Dec. 13 (Wine & Chocolate); Dec. 14 (Christmas Celebration) Address: Bridgeville Public Library, 505 McMillan Street, Bridgeville Contact: friendsofbpl.org The beautifully decorated trees will be on display Dec. 2-14. There will be an adults-only Wine & Chocolate event with music and surprises on Dec. 13, followed the next day by a family celebration with Santa, magic, music, auction and more! Chanukah Festival at The Waterfront Date: Dec. 23 (Tentative; check the website.) Address: The Waterfront, Bridge Street, Homestead Contact: jewishpgh.org Called the largest Jewish family event in Pittsburgh! JCC South Hills Seventh Night Chanukah Celebration Date: Dec. 28 Time: Noon Address: 345 Kane Boulevard, Mt. Lebanon Contact: jccpgh.org, or 412.278.1975 At the JCC, Chanukah usually includes daily candle-lighting, music and other activities. See the website for details on this celebration. Mt. Lebanon Nature Conservancy Winter Bird Count Date: Dec. 14 (Tentative; check the website.) Address: Bird Park, Beadling Road, between Cedar Blvd. and Washington Rd., Mt. Lebanon Contact: lebonature.org Bird watchers and nature enthusiasts are invited to take part in a census of birds. Check the website for upcoming details. Paula Altschul at this family-friendly storytime with crafts. Mt. Lebanon Library Noon Year’s Eve Date: Dec. 31 Time: 11 a.m. Address: 16 Castle Shannon Boulevard, Mt. Lebanon Contact: mtlebanonlibrary.org, or 412.531.1912 Get ready for the New Year with a countdown to 12 o’clock—noon, that is! Stories, songs, a craft, treats and more for families of all ages. Santa Trolley and Trolleys & Toy Trains Dates: Various December dates (Check the website.) Address: The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, 1 Museum Road, Washington Contact: pa-trolley.org, or 724.228.9256 Celebrate the season on a trolley with Santa and enjoy other special events and activities! For Trolleys & Toy Trains, see the Lionel® Toy Train layout, ride a trolley and take the tour. Peters Township Parks & Rec Senior Luncheon: Holiday Celebration Date: Dec. 11 Time: Noon to 2 p.m. Address: Recreation Center, 700 Meredith Drive, Venetia Contact: peterstownship.com, or 724.942.5000 Seniors, enjoy food, fun and entertainment! Bring a covered dish or dessert to share, plus an optional wrapped gift ($5 value) for this holiday- themed luncheon. Continued on next page > Mt. Lebanon Library Chanukah Celebration Date: Dec. 17 Time: 4 p.m. Address: 16 Castle Shannon Boulevard, Mt. Lebanon Contact: mtlebanonlibrary.org, or 412.531.1912 Celebrate the Miracle of Lights with PJ Library South Hills Ambassador Kate Louik and Temple Emanuel Librarian PETERS TOWNSHIP ❘ DECEMBER 2019/JANUARY 2020 45