LAST-MINUTE CHRISTMAS IDEAS WITH EMILY AT BBPL Date: Dec. 1( Pre-registration is required.) Time: 2 to 3 p. m. Address: Baldwin Borough Public Library, 41 Macek Drive, # 115, Baldwin Borough Contact: baldwinborolibrary. org, or 412.885.2255
Create a special holiday gift for someone special! Make a mitten, a wreath, a stocking or a star in knit or crochet as tree ornaments or package trim. To register for this program, find out the supplies to take, or to learn about other holiday activities at the library, visit the website.
MAKE YOUR OWN FELTED ORNAMENT Date: Dec. 12 Time: 7 p. m. Address: Upper St. Clair Township Library, 1820 McLaughlin Run Rd., Upper St. Clair Contact: twpusc. org / library / library-home, or 412.835.5540
Fiber artist Judé Ernest will teach you to create felted holiday ornaments in this hands-on workshop. Felted ornaments make wonderfully unique gifts! All materials are provided for this free class($ 5 donation is appreciated but not required) for adults. Please register online, or call the library.
PETERS TOWNSHIP AREA HOLIDAY HOME TOUR Date: Dec. 3 Time: 1 to 4 p. m. Addresses: Locations throughout the Peters Township area Contact: watchful. org, or 724.941.3339
Holiday ideas and inspiration while doing good! If you’ ve never gone on a Holiday Home Tour, you won’ t want to miss the 2017 event. It benefits Watchful Shepherd, a nonprofit that provides a child abuse and family violence prevention program. Visit the website for more information on purchasing tickets and other details.
SIMMONS FARM Address: 170 Simmons Road, McMurray Contact: simmonsfarm. com / christmastrees, or 724.941.1490
A large selection of Christmas trees available, from tabletop trees up to 15-ft.-tall trees. Cut-Ur-Own trees available in very limited sizes and varieties. Call ahead prior to visit. Wreaths, poinsettias and Christmas planters available daily. Visit the website for more information.
TRAX FARMS Address: 528 Trax Road, Finleyville Contact: traxfarms. com, or 412.835.3246
Trax Farms is a 400-acre working farm market and greenhouse. There is a limited number of cut-your-own trees, and you will need to schedule an appointment. The Christmas Shop offers trees, ornaments and decorating along with gift ideas for the holidays.
THE DEERSLAYER TRAIL RUN Date: Dec. 3 Time: 10 a. m. start Address: South Park Fairgrounds( under the Big Clock), Brownsville Road, South Park Contact: gprrc. com / schedule. php
Run off the holiday cookies by challenging yourself with a 4-mile or 8-mile race. Visit the website for more information on registration and other details.
INTRODUCTION TO SNOWSHOEING Date: Jan. 14( Pre-registration is required.) Address: Oliver Miller Homestead Parking Lot, 1 Stone Manse Drive, South Park Contact: county. allegheny. pa. us / parks, or 412.350.2455
Dress for the weather and learn to snowshoe this winter with the park rangers! This will be a basic instruction class with a trek through the woods( approx. 1 mile). Program is weatherdependent: if there is no snow, it will be a guided hike. Visit the website for more information on pre-registration, fees and other details.
SNOW PRINCESS AND SUPERHERO SKATE Date: Feb. 3 Time: 11 a. m. to 4 p. m. Address: South Park Ice Rink, 30 Corrigan Drive, Bethel Park Contact: alleghenycounty. us, or 412.833.1499
Sing along and skate with your favorite snow princess and superhero! Visit the website for more details.
WINTER READING FOR EVERYONE AT SCOTT TOWNSHIP LIBRARY Date: Dec. 1 Address: 301 Lindsay Road, Carnegie Contact: scottlibrary. org, or 412.429.5380
Warm up … to a good book! The Winter Reading Club for Everyone may be just the thing to keep you warm during the long winter months( December, January and February). Each time you read a book, simply return it with a completed entry form. A prize will be raffled off at the end of each month. Visit the website for more information.
WINTER WELLNESS DASH Date: Jan. 14( Registration closes Jan. 13 at 9 p. m.) Address: Boyce Mayview Park, 1551 Mayview Road, Upper St. Clair Contact: twpusc. org, or 412.221.1099
Start the new year off right by participating in this annual 1-mile run / walk. Open to all ages and fitness levels, it’ s a great way to bring friends and family together on a brisk January day. Visit the website for registration information, start time and other details. ■
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