IN Peters Township December 2018/January 2019 | Page 48

Hogmanay and Scottish Dancing at Oliver Miller Homestead their trays with a variety of goodies. Oh, and you’ll sample a few, too! Please register for this festive event. 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. December Fridays at South Park Shops Dates: Check the website. Address: Corner of Library and Baptist Roads, Bethel Park Contact: southparkshops.com Join South Park Shops for a night of family holiday fun! Featuring horse- drawn carriage rides with Santa and Mrs. Claus, music, and lots of entertainment for the kids. There will be face painting, balloon twisting, cookie decorating, Selfies with the Elfies, and more! 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. 46 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE ❘ Date: Dec. 2 Address: 2301 Corrigan Drive, South Park Contact: olivermiller.org, or 412.835.1554 Celebrate the end of the year with a traditional Scots New Year celebration (Hogmanay)! This festive Scottish New Year’s Eve celebration shoos out the old and welcomes the new. Haggis will be prepared at the open hearth. Participate in Highland games and join the Scottish dancers in the barn. Visit the website for more information. Holidays at the C&RC Date: Dec. 1 Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Address: Upper St. Clair Community and Recreation Center, 1551 Mayview Road, Upper St. Clair Contact: twpusc.org/crc/special_ events, or 412.221.1099 Celebrate the holiday season with musical performances, craft making, sweet treats and a special visit from Santa at noon. Be sure to bring along your camera! Free for all participants. Visit the website for more information. Peters Township Senior Luncheon featuring a Holiday Celebration Date: Dec. 12 Address: Peters Township Community Center, 700 Meredith Drive, Venetia Contact: peterstownship.com, or 724.942.5000 Bring a friend to join in on the food, fun, and entertainment! Luncheons are held from noon to 2 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. This is a free event, but bringing a covered dish or dessert to share is appreciated. For the holiday celebration bring a $5 gift (optional). Preschool at the Park: Holiday Celebration Date: Dec. 4 Time: 1 p.m. Address: Mingo Creek Park, 558 Mingo Creek Road, Finleyville Contact: co.washington.pa.us, or 724.228.6867 (Pre-registration is required.) For kids ages 3 to 5 – have fun at the park’s second annual holiday party! Enjoy stories, snacks, and complete a winter- icmags.com themed craft on this special day. Pre- registration is required, not more than 30 days in advance. Fee is $2. Visit the website for more information. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Party hosted by Whitehall Library Date: Dec. 3 Address: Whitehall Community Room, 100 Borough Park Drive, Whitehall Contact: whitehallpubliclibrary.org, [email protected], or 412.882.6622 (Registration is required.) You know Dasher and Dancer, and Prancer and Vixen…but do you recall the most famous reindeer of all? It’s Rudolph of course! The library is celebrating the most famous reindeer with a party. Join in reindeer-themed games, crafts, snacks and a visit from Santa. Registration is required. Visit the website for more information. SNACKtivities: Build Your Own Gingerbread Dream Home! at Mt. Lebanon Library Date: Dec. 19 Address: 16 Castle Shannon Boulevard, Mt. Lebanon Contact: mtlebanonlibrary.org, or 412.531.1912 (Please register.) For 6th grade and up – Enjoy constructing your own Gingerbread Dream Home to take home! Gingerbread houses are a German tradition that dates back to the 1600s, and they are made with tasty ingredients. All basic crafting and decorating materials will be provided. Bring any (nut-free) treats you may need! Please register to reserve your spot. The Spirit of the Season Holiday Party at Baldwin Library Date: Dec. 15 Address: 41 Macek Drive, Baldwin Borough Contact: baldwinborolibrary.org, or 412.885.2255 (Registration is required.) In the spirit of the season of giving, the library invites your family to join in holiday festivities: ornament making, holiday stories, a special visit from Animal Friends, a spirited sing-along, refreshments and a visit from the jolly guy in the red suit! Visit the website for more information and don’t forget to register – it’s required for this fun event.