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DECEMBER 3

FREE COMMUNITY DINNER & CHRISTMAS SING-ALONG - The California United Methodist Church invites you to a complimentary dinner and fellowship event, featuring a special Christmas Sing-Along! Wednesday, December 3, at 6:00PM at 227 Third Street, California, PA (Across from Dairy Queen). Main Meal will be Chicken with Vegetable Lasagna. To Share (Optional). Please bring your favorite side dish or dessert. ALL ARE WELCOME! Bring your family and friends for a wonderful evening. This community dinner is a monthly event, held on the first Wednesday of every month. For questions, please call the church office at 724-938-2270.

DECEMBER 4

MON VALLEY COING CLUB - The monthly meeting of the Mon Valley Coin Club will take place at 6:30PM on Thursday December 4 at VFW Post 1409, 793 E. Main St., Monongahela. The club will be holding its Christmas party at this time.  A 50/50 and raffle will be offered. For Additional information, call 724-503-8455 or 724-972-8464

DECEMBER 5

HOLLY DAY CELEBRATION - The California Borough Recreation Authority invites the community to their annual ‘Holly Day’ Celebration on Thursday, December 5 at 6:00PM at Hollywood Pavillion (on 3rd Street). Come enjoy a jolly good time packed with festive activities for the whole family. Free Admission! Highlights Include: A Special Visit with Santa! Bring your cameras to capture the moment. Free Activities for all the children. Complimentary Hot Chocolate & Cookies to keep everyone warm and merry. Gifts for the first 100 Children in attendance! For more information email CALBOROUGHRECAUTH@GMAIL.COM or on Facebook: Search for California Borough Recreation Authority

DECEMBER 5

CHRISTMAS CONCERT - The West Newton Community Singers Christmas Concert will be held on Dec. 5, at 7:30pm at the First Baptist Church, 6th and Vine Streets, West Newton. Tickets in advance $8 can be purchased at Maria's Alterations, Main St West Newton. $10 at the door students  $5.

DECEMBER 5 - 6

FAIR TRADE MARKET - Friday, December 5 from 6:00PM – 8:00PM  and Saturday, December 6 from 10:00AM to 2:00PM at 936 W. Main Street in Mt. Pleasant, Pa. Items from countries around the world. Come and support this mission. 724-547-7110 

DECEMBER 6

‘SOUP AND STROLL’ HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE AT PCHS - Sleigh bells are ringing and inviting you to "Soup and Stroll", the Peters Creek Historical Society's annual holiday open house, Saturday, December 6 from 12:00 noon to 3:30PM at the Enoch Wright House, 815 Venetia Road, Venetia. Kick off the Christmas season with a visit back in time to dine in 18th Century ambiance and Christmas charm.  Enjoy a meal of homemade soup, dessert and beverage in the keeping room and dining rooms.  Take the time to stroll through the mining room, Charity Wright's bedroom and enjoy an exhibit of "old barn paintings" by artist Margie Mersky.  Finish your visit in a stroll to the log cabin on site.  Cost: Adults, $12; children under ten, $5.  Tickets are sold at the door.  Docents will be on hand, Sunday, December 7th from 12:00 noon to 2:00pm to host a "Decor Tour Stroll" for those who would like to see the house bedecked in Christmas charm.  Cost: Adults, $5; Children: $1.  The log cabin will open for visiting "Strollers" on Saturday and Sunday!. For more information on the Enoch Wright House and log cabin, log in peterscreekhistoricalsociety.org 

DECEMBER 6

VISIT WITH SANTA - The Pleasant Hills Police Department is sponsoring a “Visit With Santa” event at Pleasant Hills Middle School on Saturday, December 6 from 11:30AM to 2:00PM.   Doors open at 11:30AM, and Santa arrives by firetruck at 12:00 noon. Free photo with Santa, snacks and drinks, free holiday face painting, Pirate Parrott appearance and performances by the South Hills Dance Academy.

DECEMBER 6

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA - The First United Methodist 200 State Street, Belle Vernon  will hold a free breakfast with Santa on Saturday December 6 from 9-11.  Open to the public.   Just bring your children and your camera. This is a church mission. 

DECEMBER 6

HOLIDAY IN THE HILLS - Celebrate the season at the Borough of Jefferson Hills ‘Holiday in the Hills’ event on Saturday, December 6, from 2:00PM to 7:00PM at the Jefferson Hills Borough Building (925 Old Clairton Road, Jefferson Hills, PA)! Enjoy festive fun for all ages with photos with Santa, touch-a-truck, vendors, live music, storytime and activities, and a holiday tree lighting celebration.

DECEMBER 6

PET PHOTOS WITH SANTA - Sat., Dec. 6, from 11:00AM – 2:00PM at Pet Supplies Plus, 101 Sara Way, Belle Vernon $10 donation per 4x6 digital magnetic framed print OR $5 if you’d prefer to take photo with your own phone. Open to ALL pets. No appointments necessary, cash only please. Proceeds benefit Southwest PA Pugs with Special Needs. Non-profit IRS 501c3 tax exempt no-kill rescue organization. Visit us on facebook. Non-aggressive pets only please.  All pets coming to see Santa must be under owner’s control at all times.

DECEMBER 6

MONESSEN CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION - The Greater Monessen Historical Society will participate in Monessen’s Christmas celebration: “A Thrill of Hope” on Saturday, December 6, from 10:00AM to 2:00PM.  The Monessen Heritage Museum, at 505 Donner Avenue, will be one of the stops during the downtown celebration.  There will be free gift wrapping offered for any present purchased in the Museum Shoppe.  For that one day, the Historical Society will offer a discount of 25% off each nationality cookbook purchased, as well as a Buy One Get One Free offer on Monessen postcards and CD’s.  Children will be given a small present by Santa’s helpers.

DECEMBER 6

HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR - The South Hills Pet Rescue is sponsoring a holiday craft show on Saturday, December 6, at Giant Oaks Winery, 3540 Washington Ave. in Finleyville from 11:00AM to 3:00PM.  The show will feature unique handcrafted items and basket raffle.  Food will also be available.  Admission is free.  All proceeds benefit South Hills Pet Rescue located on Old Rt. 88 in South Park.  

DECEMBER 6

CLOTHING SALE - The Olive Branch Baptist Church will hold a Clothing Sale on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 9:30AM to 11:00AM. 296 St Rt 981 Rostraver Twp. Pa 15012.

DECEMBER 6 - 7

CHRISTMAS CRAFT AND BAKE SALE IN UNIONTOWN - The Ethnic Craft Club of St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church, 201 E. Main St., Uniontown, PA, will be having its annual Christmas Craft/Bake Sale on Saturday, December 6 from 12:00 Noon to 4:00PM, and Sunday, December 7 from 10:00AM to 1:00PM, in the upstairs Social Room. The sale will feature decorations, wood crafted items, folk crafts, religious articles, parish cookbooks (Carpathian Cookery), imported items, homemade candy, various baked goods (long rolls, cookies, breads, etc.), and many other articles that would make fine Christmas gifts or holiday decorations. Raffle prizes available. There is no admission fee. Handicapped accessible. Parking in lot behind school. For information call: 724-438-1382 M-F between (9AM-3 PM - leave message). Check parish website for any updates: www.stjohnbaptist-byzcath-uniontown.org or visit the Facebook page www.facebook.com/StJohnByzUniontown.

DECEMBER 7

CHICKEN AND BISCUIT DINNER - The Historic Church of St. Peter will be having a Chicken and Biscuit Dinner on Sunday, December 7, from 12:00 noon to 5:00PM or until sold out.  TAKE OUT ONLY.  Meals are $14 each.  Pickup at St. Mary’s Social Hall, 118 Church St., Brownsville.  For take-out calls the day of the event - 724-364-7070.

DECEMBER 9

CLOTHES 4 U MINISTRY - The Clothes 4 U ministry of the First United Methodist Church, 200 State Street, Belle Vernon will be open to the public on Tuesday December 9 from 9:00AM to 12:00 noon. We do not charge for our clothing.  We have clothes starting at size 4 for girls, boys, women, and men.   Thank you to all who have donated to this ministry.  For more information please call the church at 724-929-4696

DECEMBER 9

SPHS CHRISTMAS PARTY - The South Park Historical Society will host their annual Christmas party on Tuesday, December 9 at the Library Fire Hall in South Park, for confirmed members and guests with reservations. The doors open at 5:00 PM, and Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus will be available for pictures. A buffet dinner, catered by Cyd West-Comfort Catering will begin at 6:00PM. This is a BYOB event, with entertainment provided by stand-up comedian Mr. David Kaye.   Door Prizes, 50/50 Raffle and a Christmas Tree-$200 +Value Raffle are all part of the evening's activities.

DECEMBER 9

SOUTH HILLS COIN CLUB - The monthly meeting of the South Hills Coin Club  will be held Tuesday December 9, at 7:30PM at the Bethel Park municipal building located at 5100 Library Avenue in Bethel Park. All members and the general public are invited. This month's program will be the annual Christmas pizza party. A 50/50 will be offered and children's prizes to be awarded.  Applications are now being accepted for membership. For more information call 724-984-6611. 

DECEMBER 11

DINE AND DONATE - Mon Valley Paws will sponsor a dine and donate event on Thursday December 11, 2025 beginning at 4:00 PM at the Small Town Tavern located at 110 Sara way in Belle Vernon, Pa. A percentage of  the evening's will be donated to MVP. There will also be a basket auction and a 50/50 drawing.  For more information call 724-493-8305. 

DECEMBER 11

FOOD GIVE AWAY - On Thursday, December 11, Fresh Fire Church will be sponsoring a food give away at the old Sears store at the Uniontown Mall. You cannot line up before 9:00AM. The distribution starts at 10:00 a.m. and lasts until noon.

DECEMBER 11

BLUE CHRISTMAS SERVICE – St. Andrew the Apostle Parish in Donora, 1 Park Manor Road in Donora is holding a Blue Christmas Service on December 11 at 7:00PM. This is a gentle, prayerful gathering for anyone who finds the holiday season difficult. Through scripture, quiet reflection and candlelight, we will hold space for grief, healing and the comforting hope of Christ’s presence. All are welcome. A social gathering with small bites will follow immediately upstairs in the social hall. Contact Nancy Cole with any questions at 412-398-9097.

DECEMBER 12

BLOOD DRIVE - ELKS LODGE # 2213, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2025 from 1:30PM - 5:30PM. Elks Lodge #2213 Banquet Hall located at 2789 South Park Rd., Bethel Park, PA 15102. Use reference code UC1130010 when calling or using website to schedule. For more information or to schedule a donation, call 877-25-VITAL or visit us at vitalant.org

DECEMBER 12

CHRISTMAS CONCERT - Local Christian women’s trio Shepherd’s Voice will present their annual Christmas concert on Friday, December 12 beginning at 7:00PM at Riverview Baptist Church, 405 Main Street (Rt. 88), New Eagle.  They have been spreading the good news of Jesus through their music for 20 years and look forward to celebrating this blessed time of year with many.  Come and enjoy an evening of festive holiday favorites and sacred songs that will remind you of the real reason we celebrate Christmas.  Admission is free; free-will offering will be taken. 

DECEMBER 12

BALDWIN HOLIDAY FESTIVAL 2025 - Everyone is invited to celebrate the season at the annual Baldwin Holiday Festival on Friday, December 12, from 5:30PM to 8:00PM at the Baldwin Borough Building, 3344 Churchview Avenue, Pittsburgh. Festivalgoers will enjoy holiday carols, visits with Santa Claus, fun games and crafts for children, hot chocolate & sweets, local vendors, and the festive lighting of the holiday tree. In the spirit of giving, guests are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items or a monetary contribution to support the local food pantry. This event is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Baldwin with special thanks to community partners. More details can be found at www.baldwinpakiwanis.org.

DECEMBER 12 - 13

HOLIDAY CONCERT - Celebrate the joy of the season with the South Hills Chorale's holiday concert, ‘With Love at Christmas’, A musical Holiday Greeting Card.  This festive program features beloved holiday favorites alongside fresh new pieces that capture the warmth and togetherness of the holidays.

Audiences will also enjoy an interactive sing-along of favorite carols, making this concert a perfect way to share the spirit of the season with family and friends. Performances will be held on Friday, December 12 at 7:00PM and Saturday, December 13 at 1:00PM at Christ United Methodist Church, 44 Highland Road, Bethel Park. Tickets are $25 and available online at southhillschorale.org , from any chorale member or at the door.

DECEMBER 13

CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST AND PUPPET SHOW - Thomas Presbyterian Church, Saturday, December 13, 2025. We begin serving breakfast at 9:00 AM. In addition to a great breakfast of waffles, French Toast, sausage, eggs, juice or coffee, we have a balloon twister, crafts, a puppet show performed by Pittsburgh Puppet Works and visit from Santa Claus. Tickets are $15 per person with a maximum of $60 per family (Cash or check only no credit cards). For tickets or more information, contact the church office at 724-941-8910. Tickets can be purchased at the door, but reservations are preferred. Thomas Presbyterian Church is located at 1068 Linden Road, Eighty Four, PA.

DECEMBER 13

BRUNCH WITH SANTA - South Brownsville United Methodist Church (412 Second Street, Brownsville) on Saturday, December 13, from 11:00AM to 1:00PM. Along with fun activities, there will be free hot dogs, macaroni and cheese, and drinks for the children.

DECEMBER 14

PANCAKE BREAKFAST WITH SANTA - On Sunday, December 14, there will be a “Pancake Breakfast with Santa” sponsored by St. Peter’s Knights of Columbus #3461 and the Society of Catholic Women from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Hall (118 Church St., Brownsville)

DECEMBER 14

CHRISTMAS CHOIR CONCERT - The Mon Valley Academy for the Arts Community Christmas Choir will hold a concert at the Fort Burd United Presbyterian Church (200 Thornton Road, Brownsville) on Sunday, December 14, at 7:00PM. The public is invited! For more information, please call 724-561-5616.

DECEMBER 14

HARMONY SINGERS HOLIDAY CONCERT - The Harmony Singers of Pittsburgh will present a holiday concert “Our Cherished Christmas Favorites” under the direction of Cynthia G. Pratt on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 3:00PM at Bethany Lutheran Church, 5303 Madison Avenue, Bethel Park, PA 15102. The concert will include an hour of entertainment for all ages with a mixture of joyful, sacred and secular songs. The concert is free and open to the public. Donations to benefit the charitable and entertainment efforts of the Harmony Singers will be appreciated.

DECEMBER 18

BLOOD DRIVE - The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive Thursday, December 18, from 10:00AM to 3:00PM at the St. Mary’s Social Hall/St. Peter and St. Cecelia Church Parish Center (118 Church Street, Brownsville) which is adjacent to the parish office of the Historic Church of St. Peter and St. Cecilia.  Appointments can be scheduled at 1-800-733-2767.

DECEMBER 22

JOHN BARBERO MEMORIAL AUCTION – 15th Annual John Barbero Memorial Auction will be held December 8 – 22, with the live drawing on December 22 at 12:00 noon via Facebook for the Mon Valley YMCA. Basket raffle, event tickets, and much more!

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