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West Allegheny Community Library’s Gingerbread House Workshop Date: Nov. 26 Time: 10:30 a.m. Address: 181 Bateman Road, Oakdale Contact: westernalleghenylibrary.org, or 724.695.8150 It’s a WACL winter tradition, the annual Gingerbread House Workshop! The library provides the grahams and the container upon which you’ll build your gingerbread house. You bring your sweet tooth and an eye for sugary architecture! Please provide your own can of white icing and contribute a fun decorating material, which the library will need by Nov. 19. Visit the website for more information. Christmas at Old Economy Village Dates: Dec. 1 & 2 Address: 270 16th Street, Ambridge Contact: oldeconomyvillage.org, or 724.266.4500 Walk along a candlelit cobblestone street and window-shop in the various stores that contain interpreters eager to show off wares from the time period. People looking for last-minute gift ideas will find unique handmade items for sale by vendors. Local choirs will be performing. Children’s crafts and activities along with Belsnickel (Pennsylvania Dutch Santa Claus) will be found in the Granary. Visit the website for more information. Christmas at Woodville Plantation Date: Dec. 9 Address: 1375 Washington Pike, Bridgeville Contact: woodvilleplantation.org, or 412.221.0348 Step back in time at Woodville Plantation as this living history museum presents a special holiday event. An 18th century Christmas will come to life with costumed guides, holiday displays and traditional decorations. Visit the website for more details. Friends of Bridgeville Library Annual Festival of Trees Date: Dec. 3 Address: Bridgeville Public Library, 505 McMillan Street, Bridgeville Contact: friendsofbpl.org A Bridgeville tradition with a new twist! On display for part of December, this event includes a kick-off evening of festive fun for the whole family. Enjoy beautifully themed Christmas trees, a silent auction, live music, and even a visit from Santa! Benefiting the Bridgeville Public Library, visit the website for more information on getting involved and other details. Holiday Inspiration Christmas Craft Show Date: Dec. 2 Time: 9 a.m. Address: Heidelberg Fire Hall, 456 First Street, Carnegie Contact: facebook.com/pg/Heidelberg- Volunteer-Fire-Department Sponsored by the Heidelberg VFD, there will be over 50 vendors selling unique arts and crafts items and lots of delicious foods from the department’s kitchen. Visit the Facebook page for more information. Holiday Extravaganza Date: Nov. 24 Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Address: Imperial Volunteer Fire Department, 111 Pine Street, Imperial Contact: Facebook.com/ events/171936063446087, or [email protected] The Holiday Extravaganza will have various arts, crafts and direct sales vendors. The winter show is always held on “Black Friday” weekend and is open to the public. Bring a friend! There will be 50+ tables so there is something for everyone! Visit the website for more information. Moon Township Garden Club Greens and Things Holiday Sale Date: Dec. 1 Address: 949 Thorn Run Road, Moon Contact: moontownshipgardenclub. com/category/community-activities Take the stress out of holiday decorating and purchase exquisitely decorated wreaths, swags, arrangements, and much, much more made by the artisans of Moon Township Garden Club. Proceeds benefit the club’s community beautification projects and other charitable activities. Visit the Facebook page for more information. Stuff-a-Bus with Mikey and Big Bob at Robinson Town Centre Dates: Nov. 26-30 Address: Park Manor Boulevard, Robinson Township Contact: Facebook.com/ RobinsonTownCentre, or 1.800.878.0262 Give back this holiday season and join 96.1 KISS FM DJs Mikey and Big Bob from “The Morning Freak Show” as they broadcast live from an RV in the parking lot (HomeGoods side) in an effort to stuff as many buses as possible with toys to benefit the Marines’ Toys for Tots program. Visit the Facebook page for more information. West Allegheny Community Library’s Holiday Vendor, Craft and Cookie Sale Date: Nov. 24 Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Address: 181 Bateman Road, Oakdale Contact: westernalleghenylibrary.org, or 724.695.8150 Get a head start on your holiday shopping and support the library! A number of vendors will be featured, plus a wide variety of handmade crafts, jewelry, accessories, and treats sure to please the whole family. Visit the website for more information. Hozak Farms Dates: Through December Address: 488 Anderson-Hozak Road, Clinton Contact: hozakfarms.com, or 724.899.2400 Spruce up your decorating with a beautiful Christmas tree from the farm’s Cut-Your-Own fields, or choose a tree from the fresh precut lot. Balled and burlapped trees are also available. The farm has everything you need for your holiday decorating. Pine roping, boughs, and fresh wreaths are made on the farm daily. Visit the Christmas Barn for everything you’ll need to decorate your beautiful fresh tree, including ornaments, lights and garlands, plus gifts, antiques and collectibles. Continued on next page > WEST ALLEGHENY ❘ WINTER 2018 15