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 . ■
Didn ’ t see your favorite holiday event listed ? No worries ! Let us include it in next year ’ s listings ! Email editors @ icmags . com to submit the information . All events are subject to change . Call , or visit the website , for the most current information .
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