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Pittsburgh Philharmonic Winter Wonderland and Holiday Caroling Spectacular! Date: Dec. 13 Time: 7:30 p.m. Address: Quaker Valley Middle School, 618 Harbaugh Street, Sewickley Contact: pghphil.org From Humperdinck’s fairytale “Hansel and Gretel” to the dancing toys in Tchaikovsky’s iconic “Nutcracker Suite,” plus several composers’ takes on favorite Christmas carols! River City Brass Christmas Brasstacular Date: Dec. 6 Address: Carson Middle School, 200 Hillvue Lane, McCandless Contact: rivercitybrass.org North Hills Cares Presents ‘Community of Music’ Date: Dec. 7 Time: 2 to 9 p.m. Address: The Block Northway, 8013 McKnight Road, Ross Township Contact: theblocknorthway.com Family fun, musical performances, holiday crafts, a visit with Santa, and snacks! You can also help “Fill the Sleigh” with shelf-stable food items for families in need in nearby communities. Handmade for the Holidays 2019 Holiday Craft/Vendor Show River City Brass brings the magic each year with Christmas carols, holiday movie music, classic songs, and collaborations with local choirs. Date: Nov. 16 Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Address: A.W. Beattie Career Center, 9600 Babcock Boulevard, Allison Park Contact: beattiecraftshow.weebly.com Holiday Movies at The Strand: ‘The Polar Express’ and ‘Christmas Vacation’ Local artisans, crafters and popular vendors offering unique gifts and handmade items! Dates: Nov. 29–Dec. 1 (Express); Dec. 7 (Vacation) Address: The Strand Theater, 119 North Main Street, Zelienople Contact: thestrandtheater.org, or 724.742.0400 A couple of beloved holiday traditions! In ‘The Polar Express’ (G) a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole. ‘Christmas Vacation’ (PG- 13) sees the Griswold family’s plans for a big family Christmas predictably turn into a big disaster. The Strand’s Holiday Shows Dates: Dec. 8 – The Celtic Tenors; Dec. 13 & 14 – Yule TV; Dec. 14 & 15 – USO Christmas Address: The Strand Theater, 119 North Main Street, Zelienople Contact: thestrandtheater.org, or 724.742.0400 The Strand will host a variety of holiday shows for a variety of audiences! Details of each can be found on the website. Freedom Farms Christmas on the Farm Festival Dates: Dec. 7 & 8 Time: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Address: 434 Overbrook Road, Valencia Contact: freedomfarmspa.com Lots of vendors with unique Christmas gifts, holiday trees and wreaths, food and drink, kids’ activities and more! 9th Annual Holiday Giving Gift and Craft Expo Dates: Dec. 6-8 Address: Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills, 590 Pittsburgh Mills Boulevard, Tarentum Contact: giftandcraftexpo.com Deck the halls and grab some special gifts at this yearly expo! Hampton Bands Holiday Extravaganza Date: Nov. 23 Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Address: Hampton High School, 2929 McCully Road, Allison Park Contact: hamptonbands.org A holiday market, music, kids’ activities, cookies, food and drink, and more! I Made It! for the Holidays Last-Minute Market at The Block Northway Date: Dec. 14 Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Address: 8013 McKnight Road, Ross Township Contact: imadeitmarket.com, or theblocknorthway.com Featuring more than 80 local artisans, food and drink vendors, activities, and more! Over The Log Nature Crafts Dates: Nov. 21 – Vines; Dec. 19 – Gifts for the Birds Time: 4:30 p.m. Address: Latodami Nature Center, North Park Contact: alleghenycounty.us, or 724.935.2163 (Registration is required.) For ages 8 and up, help nature by ridding the trees of climbing, twirling, and clinging vines and create a beautiful wreath or other item! For ages 5 and up, help out our feathered friends by creating a beautiful feeder. Dress well for outdoor weather and please register. Make Your Own Wreath in Marshall Township Date: Dec. 4 Time: 7 p.m. Address: Marshall Township Municipal Building, 525 Pleasant Hill Road, Wexford Contact: twp.marshall.pa.us, or 724.935.3090 (Registration is required.) Make and decorate your own holiday wreath with Vicky Wiegand from Shenot’s Farm Market! Register on the website. Holiday Workshop at Northland Library Date: Dec. 2 Address: 300 Cumberland Road, McCandless Contact: northlandlibrary.org, or 412.366.8100 Get ready for the season by making a craft or ornament at the library! Check the website for upcoming details. Continued on next page > ROSS TOWNSHIP ❘ WINTER 2019 19