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Where?/When?: , 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday
Why Go?: Join the library for the 1st Annual Cookie Exchange. Please register with the circulation desk. Participants should bring three dozen homemade cookies plus the recipe. Coffee and hot tea will be served. There will be some time to sit and talk about cookies and family traditions at the holiday.
Pricing: Three dozen homemade cookies and the recipe.
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Where?/When?: Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2 p.m. on Saturday
Why Go?: Come welcome the holidays with an afternoon concert by the Char Val Singers! Under the direction of Mary Helen Barr, the chorus will sing old favorites, a classical piece and beautiful lesser known Christmas songs. A reception follows the concert.
Pricing: Free.
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Where?/When?: , 1 p.m. on Sunday
Why Go?: South Hills Junior Orchestra will perform at a Benefit Concert at Boyce Middle School in Upper St. Clair. The theme of the event is Holiday Music and Giving, and the student members of the orchestra will conduct and play seasonal carols such as Sleigh Ride, Chanukah Celebration, Joy to the World, Deck the Halls and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. The concert is a fundraiser for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, the Upper St. Clair School District Performing Arts and specifically the Boyce Theatre. The organization is requesting that those who attend the concert and all SHJO members bring food items as a donation to the Food Bank. In addition, monetary gifts will be used to help purchase a new piano for Boyce Middle School. The Boyce Middle School would like to raise $6000 for an upright piano for music performances.
Pricing: A food item donation or monetary gift.
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Where?/When?: , 2 to 3 p.m. on Sunday
Why Go?: Calling all Hansels and Gretels! Come join the library and build your very own Gingerbread House. Registration is required and open to all children. Participants should bring holiday spirit, a can of icing and extra candy. Milk carton base, graham crackers and candy will be supplied. Call 412-429-5380 to register.
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Where?/When?: , 4 p.m. on Sunday
Why Go?: The Academy of Dance by Lori presents "A Magical Holiday Dance Spectacular." Join Clara and her brother on a magical trip through your favorite holiday stories. Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and Santa's elves take you on a wonderful trip. This production highlights your favorite holiday characters through wonderful dancing. The best of ballet but a lot of jazz combine to entertain the whole family. The story ends with Pittsburgh's own "Rockerettes" in a magical fun-filled event.
Pricing: $12/General Admission, Children under 2 are free. Click here to purchase tickets.
