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Ohio Township Tree Lighting and Holiday Event Date: Dec. 10 Address: Ohio Township Community Park, 325 Nicholson Road, Ohio Township Contact: ohiotwp.org, or 412.364.6321 Celebrate the season at the park! This event may be a little different from previous years, so check the website. Sewickley Light Up Night Date: Dec. 6 Time: 5-9 p.m. Address: 418 Beaver Street, Sewickley Contact: sewickleyborough.org Live music, horse-drawn carriage rides, an ice carving, seasonal brews and lots of food vendors. Bring the family for entertainment, food and shopping! Sewickley Santa Parade Date: Dec. 7 Time: 10:30 a.m. Address: Beaver Street, from Grant to Chestnut, Sewickley Contact: sewickleyborough.org Welcome Santa back to Sewickley at this annual parade featuring the “Pride of Quaker Valley” High School Marching Band and more! Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland Dates: Through Jan. 5 Time: 6-10 p.m. Address: Big Butler County Fairgrounds, 1127 New Castle Road, Prospect Contact: shadrackchristmas.com/ pittsburgh-pa, or 866.856.8444 Tune in your car radio and watch the magic of hundreds of thousands of brilliant LED lights! The journey ends at kid- friendly Santa’s Village. Snowflake Festival at Soergel Orchards Date: Dec. 7 Time: 5- 8 p.m. (Tentative – check the website.) Address: 2573 Brandt School Road, Wexford Contact: soergels.com, or 724.935.1743 Celebrate the winter season at Soergel’s! Games, activities, food and drink, and more! North Hills Cares Presents ‘Community of Music’ Western Pennsylvania Model Railroad Museum Holiday Train Display Dates: Through early January (Check the website.) Address: 5507 Lakeside Drive at Route 910, Gibsonia Contact: wpmrm.org, or 724.444.6944 Visit the holiday train display of one of the oldest model railroad organizations in the nation! Holiday Festivities & Fun August Wilson African-American Cultural Center Holiday Community Day Date: Dec. 14 Time: 11 a.m.–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! Brunch with Santa at Cranberry Highlands Dates: Dec. 14 & 15 Times: 10 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. Address: 5601 Freshcorn Road, Cranberry Township Contact: cranberryhighlands.com, or 724.779.4386 (Registration is required.) Enjoy a delicious brunch with Santa and more! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please register. Franklin Park Lunch with Santa Claus Date: Dec. 14 Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Address: Blueberry Hill Park Activity Center, Blaine’s Way, Sewickley Contact: franklinparkborough.us, or 412.364.4115 (Registration and prepayment are required.) Have lunch, make a holiday craft, and see Santa! Registration and prepayment are required. Date: Dec. 7 Time: 2-9 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 help “fill the sleigh” with shelf-stable food items to help families in nearby communities. Skate with Santa Date: Dec. 22 Time: 1 p.m. Address: Baierl Ice Complex, 103 Marshall Drive, Warrendale Contact: twp.marshall.pa.us, or 724.935.3090 (Registration is required.) Bring non-perishable food items to donate to local food banks, and take a skate with the big guy! OTVFC Santa Night Date: Dec. 21 Time: 5-10 p.m. Address: Throughout Ohio Township Contact: ohiotwp.org, or 412.364.6321 The Ohio Township Volunteer Fire Company will be ushering Santa around the township to meet the children! Christmas at Old Economy Village Dates: Dec. 7 & 8 Address: 270 16th Street, Ambridge Contact: oldeconomyvillage.org, or 724.266.4500 Walk along a candlelit cobblestone street and find unique handmade items; enjoy music from local choirs; do crafts and activities; and see Belsnickel (the Pennsylvania Dutch Santa Claus)! Pine Community Center Holly Jolly Holiday Party (Ages 6-12) Date: Dec. 20 Time: 7-9 p.m. Address: 100 Pine Park Drive, Wexford Contact: twp.pine.pa.us, or 724.625.1636 (Registration is required for this event.) Jingle and mingle with games, hot chocolate, gingerbread houses, and more! Please register. SEWICKLEY Continued on next page > ❘ WINTER 2019 33