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WHAT’S NEWS IN SHALER 9TH ANNUAL MISSION MALL This year’s annual Mission Mall will be held on Saturday, Nov. 18, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, located at 1965 Ferguson Road in Allison Park. Over 34 tables representing 21 local and international nonprofit groups will sell both unique and practical handcrafted and fair trade items, made by local artisans and those in developing countries. All sales go directly to each group’s mission charity. Make your money work for good by shopping at the Mission Mall! MILLVALE’S 3RD ANNUAL YULETIDE TOUR IS SATURDAY, DEC. 2, FROM 10 A.M. TO 10 P.M. This family-friendly day hosts a variety of events, from a children’s party with Santa at the Community Center (pre- registration is requested), sleigh rides, crafts and s’more making at GAPP Park, to a stuff-your-stocking walking tour of the local business district, where visitors can acquire various trinkets, coupons, and promotions for their holiday shopping needs. The day winds down with Santa lighting the Christmas tree at 6 p.m. at the park in the town center. There also will be live entertainment throughout the day. The celebration continues into the evening where adults can warm themselves with holiday-inspired drinks at one of the many local establishments. 8 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE | Shaler 2018 LUCKY NUMBER TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR HOLIDAY SEASON The Sisters of Divine Providence are pleased to announce the availability of the 2018 Lucky Number tickets—a great holiday gift idea. The ticket is based on the day and evening Pick 3 (Daily Number) PA Lottery game. Each $25 number is valid from Jan. 1, 2018, through Dec. 31, 2018—yours for the entire year! Daily winners receive a minimum of $25 up to $150 on select days throughout the year. To participate in the 2018 Lucky Number fundraiser, call 412.635.5401 or visit cdpsisters.org/LuckyNumber. Your participation helps support the ministries and mission of the Sisters of Divine Providence. MEMORIAL PARK CHURCH ANNOUNCES FOURTH ANNUAL EDU-NATIONS BENEFIT CONCERT Memorial Park Church is pleased to announce the fourth annual EduNations Benefit Concert on Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. featuring Christian music artist Sara Groves. The concert will be held in the church sanctuary and is free of charge. A goodwill offering is encouraged and all proceeds will go to EduNations. Founded in 2004, EduNations is a nonprofit organization devoted to building schools and a future for the forgotten children across the continent of Africa, beginning in Sierra Leone. Motivated by compassion for “the least of these,” EduNations seeks to connect resources from affluent societies with the needs of the poorest in the world to provide education, opportunity and hope. The annual benefit concert is one of the primary fundraising events for the organization each year. Sara Groves is an American contemporary Christian singer, record producer and author. She has been an inspiration to many through her music. Groves recently announced the release of her 13th studio album, “Abide With Me,” on Nov. 17. Following her critically acclaimed album “Floodplain,” the record includes songs carefully selected from Groves’ personal list of hymns, with each song having provided a source of healing and comfort to the singer/songwriter throughout the years. Groves will perform songs from her current album, along with old favorites during this evening of music. To reserve a space for the EduNations Benefit Concert, visit MemorialParkChurch.org/SaraGroves. Concert details and additional information about EduNations are also available on the Memorial Park Church website. For questions, contact Memorial Park Church by phone at 412.364.9492. THE PITTSBURGH CAMERATA ANNOUNCES 2017-2018 SEASON The Pittsburgh Camerata will present four programs that encompass the breadth and depth of the choral literature—from the late Middle Ages to music hot off the press. The program will include a fall concert titled “Memories and Remembrances,” a Christmas concert titled “Magnificat (Bach!) and More,” a winter concert titled “Heaven to Earth: Earth to Heaven,” and a summer concert titled “How Can I Keep From Singing? An Evening of American Music.” Subscription tickets are $80 general admission, $75 for seniors and $20 for full-time students. They may be purchased in advance by calling 412.421.5884 or online at pittsburghcamerata.org. Individual tickets to the fall, winter and summer concerts are $20 online in advance, $25 at the door and $5 for full-time students. Tickets to the Christmas concert are $25 online in advance, $30 at the door and $10 for full- time students.   ■