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WHAT’S NEWS IN SOUTH FAYETTE HOLIDAY CELEBRATION PRESENTED BY DUNKIN’ AND WASHINGTON FINANCIAL BANK Friday, Dec. 6 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. South Fayette Fire Hall (Cuddy), 661 Millers Run Road Enjoy real-life reindeer, crafts, music, games, food, and visits with Santa! This South Fayette Township event is presented by Dunkin’ and Washington Financial Bank. Santa should arrive at 7 p.m. to light the tree. For more information, call 412.221.8700, ext. 217. STURGEON VFD ANNUAL LUNCH WITH SANTA Sunday, Dec. 8 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sturgeon Volunteer Fire Department 526 Main Street Everyone is invited to the annual Lunch with Santa fundraiser at the Sturgeon Volunteer Fire Department in South Fayette. Highlights of the event include photo time with Santa, selfie stations, a free gift from Santa to each child and a craft workshop. There’s free admission, free parking, and free activities (optional $5 lunch combo purchase available). PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT SPONSORED BY SOUTH FAYETTE LADY LIONS BASKETBALL BOOSTERS Saturday, Dec. 14, 6 -10 p.m. This SFLLB team fundraising event is for South Fayette residents only at the Middle School gym. Children aged pre-K through 4th grade are eligible. Leave the child care to the team! Just drop your children off and allow them to enjoy a magical, fun-filled evening with the “elves” of the Lady Lions basketball team. You can shop or just have a night out! Photo ID and sign in/out is required upon arrival and dismissal. No child will be turned over to another parent, designated 6 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE ❘ icmags.com guardian or family member without valid photo ID and written permission. In the event of a cancellation due to inclement weather, refunds will be provided. Adults and coaches with approved clearances will be chaperoning this event. The night will include food and drinks, gluten-free snacks, face painting, cookie decorating, crafts, jumbo bowling, G-rated movie (“The Polar Express”), and who knows…Santa himself may stop by! Space is limited. Register now by making your check payable to Lady Lions Basketball and mailing it to 5863 Longview Circle, Bridgeville, PA 15017. In the note section of your check, list your child or children’s names and age. Cost: 1 child – $30 / 2 children – $45 / 3 children – $55 (family rate). SOUTH FAYETTE TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT SOUTH FAYETTE POLICE EARN TRAFFIC SAFETY AWARD The South Fayette Township Police Department has earned a 2019 Community Traffic Safety Gold Award from AAA East Central. The award recognizes efforts to reduce motor vehicle injuries and fatalities by encouraging safe driving through educational programs and promotional campaigns. Police Chief John Phoennik accepted the award Nov. 4 from AAA East Central President Jim Lehman. The chief acknowledged Sgt. Mike Wesolek for coordinating programs related to safe driving. SOUTH FAYETTE CHILDREN’S AUTHOR PENS ‘CHRISTMAS CHILD’ “Christmas Child” is a beautifully written and illustrated children’s book that begins in a cozy, woodland cottage and tells the story of Christmas through the eyes of a contemporary mother as she teaches her child about a special young mother long ago and far away, and her child, baby Jesus. The love, so evident between both mothers and their babies is tenderly expressed as in human nature and also among the woodland and desert animals that romp joyfully over the pages of the book. Little fingers will delight in following the concept of love as shown through the illustrator’s use of tiny dots that children can trace with their finger on each colorful page through to the readers’ guide for children at the end of the story. “Christmas Child” will be available at local holiday fairs, through the website stonecottagestories.com, or by contacting the author or illustrator directly via email at [email protected] or [email protected]. CROSSROADS CHURCH ANNOUNCES CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE TIMES Crossroads Church, 1120 Boyce Road, 15241, has announced Christmas Eve service times. Services will take place at 2, 3:30, 5, and 11 p.m., on Tuesday, Dec. 24. Go to crossroadsumc.org for more information. LIFESPAN’S TENTH ANNUAL ‘SWEET HOLIDAY WISHES’ COOKIE CAMPAIGN Help provide area seniors with a delicious holiday tradition! Donate 2-3 dozen homemade holiday cookies at your local LifeSpan Senior Resource Center or Meals on Wheels kitchen no later than Monday, Dec. 9. The organization needs 365 dozen cookies in order to distribute some