IN West Mifflin Winter 2024 | Page 8

WHAT ’ S NEWS IN WEST MIFFLIN
KENNYWOOD FOR THE HOLIDAYS !
This is a great time of year to visit Kennywood and see thousands of twinkling lights ! The park becomes a magical place with fun events for the entire family and romantic strolls among the holiday lights . It has been nominated for “ Best Theme Park Holiday Event ” by USA Today . If you haven ’ t been to this local icon during the holiday season , it ’ s a whole different experience . Visit kennywood . com for special pricing and events .
FOR THE LOVE OF DOGS
Want to hear the latest news on the West Mifflin Dog Park ? It has its own public Facebook page , where you can get information on the park , pets , and updates for the community .
Local Boy Scouts would like to build a Rainbow Bridge memorial for dogs that have passed on . Learn more here : facebook . com / groups / 659407538333964 .
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FEEDING THE COMMUNITY
This time of year can be especially hard for those in need , with additional expenses and work often slowing during the colder months . The Cloverleaf Area Ecumenical Assistance program serves area families in need of food or other assistance . It operates out of the Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish with many individuals , churches and synagogues participating .
The food pantry is located at the St . Elizabeth of Hungary school building and distributes food every two weeks throughout the year , providing more than 120,000 lbs . of food annually . It is staffed entirely by volunteers . If you would be able to contribute to the mission of the pantry , or are willing to volunteer , visit cloverleafpantry . org for more information .
FOR THE LOVE OF THE SEA
Claude Debussy had a love of the sea and definitely connected with it when composing his music . His most famous work , the beautiful “ Claire de Lune ,” was inspired by moonlight upon the sea . The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra will present Debussy ’ s “ La Mer ” on Jan . 10 and 12 .
Also included in the program will be María Huld Markan Sigfúsdóttir , with the PSO premiere of “ Oceans ,” Prokofiev ’ s Violin Concerto No . 2 , and Sibelius , with the PSO premiere of “ The Oceanides .”
For more information and tickets , visit pittsburghsymphony . org .
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