costs. Stop by the library the week before Thanksgiving to view the trees and baskets and place your bids! Winners will be announced in mid-December. Visit the website for more information.
NORTHLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES Address: 300 Cumberland Road, McCandless Township Contact: northlandlibrary. org, or 412.366.8100
Check out the fun and festive activities at the library this holiday season! For more information on registration and details, call, or visit the website: Christmas Markets: A European Tradition Nov. 30, 7 to 8:30 p. m. Ring Pittsburgh Holiday Concert Dec. 3, 3 to 5 p. m. Wine Tasting Dec. 14, 7 to 8:30 p. m. Make and Take Craft Dec. 18, 7 to 8:30 p. m.
SNOWFLAKE FESTIVAL AT SOERGEL ORCHARDS Date: TBA, December. Check the website for the exact date and time. Address: 2573 Brandt School Road, Wexford Contact: soergels. com, or 724.935.1743
Celebrate the winter season at Soergel’ s with the annual Snowflake Festival. Visit with Santa, and take a tractor ride, or a horse-drawn carriage ride. There will be kids’ activities, games, hot drinks and food, and more! Visit the website for more information.
ST. PAUL’ S PRESCHOOL SANTA EXPRESS FUNDRAISER Date: Dec. 2 Address: 1965 Ferguson Road, Allison Park Contact: santaexpress. weebly. com, or 412.486.5591
All aboard the annual Santa Express! This is a train-themed fundraiser and family-friendly holiday event at St. Paul’ s Preschool. All ages will enjoy the entertainment, which includes an indoor train, bounce house, hot cocoa bar, silent auction, and, of course, time with Santa himself! Visit the website for more information.
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA MODEL RAILROAD MUSEUM HOLIDAY TRAIN DISPLAY Dates: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, mid-November through mid-January Address: 5507 Lakeside Drive at Route 910, Gibsonia Contact: wpmrm. org, or 724.444.6944
The WPMRM’ s Mon-Valley System is the feature attraction of its popular“ A Railroad Journey in Miniature” holiday train shows. The layout replicates the actual route between Pittsburgh and Cumberland, Maryland. Visit the website for holiday show hours and other details.
CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT AT NORTH PARK Date: Dec. 30( Registration is required.) Time: 1:15 to 5 p. m. Address: North Park Rose Barn, East Ingomar Road & Babcock Boulevard, Allison Park Contact: sites. google. com / site / latodaminaturecenter, or 724.935.2170
Celebrating its 118th year, the Christmas Bird Count is an annual earlywinter bird census, where thousands of volunteers across North America go out to count birds. Participate in this valuable documentation of bird species for North Park. Individuals and groups of all ages are welcome. Call 724.935.2170 to register and see how you might assist.
FRIGID FIVE MILER Date: Jan. 8 Address: North Park Lodge, North Ridge Road, Allison Park Contact: lightspeed-racing. com / frigid-5- mile
The 12th Annual Frigid Five Miler will be a 5-mile run through scenic North Park beginning at the Lodge and using the fairly challenging Lodge Loop, passing the Boathouse and ice rink and finishing back up at the Lodge. Stay at the Lodge after the race for the awards ceremony and a post-race party with music and great food featuring a hot pancake breakfast! Visit the website for more information.
PENS IN THE PARK Date: Jan. 6 Time: 11 a. m. to 4 p. m. Address: North Park Ice Rink, 301 Pearce Mill Road, Allison Park Contact: alleghenycounty. us, pittsburghpenguinsfoundation. org, or 724.935.1780
Join in a day of hockey and family fun! Through the Penguins Foundation 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!
SILVESTER 5K RACE Date: Dec. 31 Address: 538 South Main Street, Harmony Contact: harmony-pa. us
Ring in the New Year by running in the Silvester 5K, an out-and-back race through the historic town of Harmony and its surrounding countryside. Visit the website for more information.
SNOW PRINCESS AND SUPERHERO SKATE Date: Jan. 27 Time: 11 a. m. to 4 p. m. Address: North Park Ice Rink, 301 Pearce Mill Road, Allison Park Contact: alleghenycounty. us, or 724.935.1780
Sing along and skate with your favorite snow princess and superhero! Visit the website for more details. ■
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