Murrysville area: Santa at Sardis, Dr. Zoot at Symphony East, ‘Advent Adventure’ and more
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‘Santa at Sardis’
The Murrysville Recreation Department will host its annual “Santa at Sardis” event from 1-4 p.m. Dec. 2.
It will take place at Sardis Park, on Rocky Hill Lane near the Sardis Volunteer Fire Department in Murrysville. The afternoon will include a bonfire, children’s activities, s’mores, carriage rides courtesy of Gearhard Farms and photos with Santa.
Parking is limited, and recreation officials ask that participants carpool if possible.
For more, call 724-327-2100, ext. 131 or 115.
‘Advent Adventure’ at Newlonsburg church
Newlonsburg Presbyterian Church will host an “Advent Adventure” at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 3.
The event will include a Nativity treasure hunt, as well as an Advent dinner at 6 p.m. There is no cost to attend.
The church is at 4600 Old William Penn Highway in Murrysville.
For more, email catharine_weiss@comcast.net.
Dr. Zoot at Symphony East
Symphony East’s annual “Sounds of Joy” holiday luncheon will take place at 11 a.m. Dec. 4.
The program will feature Sal Ventura’s Pittsburgh-area dance band Dr. Zoot, who will perform at 1 p.m. There will be an 11 a.m. holiday basket raffle, and a buffet lunch at 11:45 a.m.
It will be at The Lamplighter, 6566 Route 22 in Salem. Tickets are $35 and reservations are required by Nov. 30 by calling 724-327-4864 or going to SymphonyEast.org/events to find a mail-in reservation form.
Wellness checks in Delmont
Independence Health System staff will offer wellness checks from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 29 in Delmont.
The checks include a multi-phase blood analysis and simple diagnostic screening. The cost is $55 and includes detection of problems including anemia, bleeding disorders, electrolyte imbalance, diabetes and heart/kidney/liver/neuromuscular/parathyroid diseases. Participants can also request additional screenings for thyroid disease, diabetes (hemoglobin A1c), vitamin D deficiency or prostate cancer.
Screenings will be at Trinity United Church of Christ, 39 East Pittsburgh St. in Delmont. Appointments can be made by calling 877-771-1234. Walk-ins will not be seen.
Monticello Lights’ set for December
Residents in Delmont’s Monticello neighborhood will host their annual “Monticello Lights” fundraiser Dec 9 and 10 to benefit the Salvation Army & WTAE’s Project Bundle Up and the Delmont Recreation Committee.
It will take place from 6-9 p.m. both nights. Visitors can “vote” for their favorite decorating scheme by donating at the box in front of each house. Proceeds will be split between the two charities.
For more, see MonticelloLights.org.
‘A Patriotic Thanksgiving’
The Murrysville Cantata Choir will host its annual concert, “A Patriotic Thanksgiving,” at 4 p.m. Nov. 19.
The concert will be at First Presbyterian Church, 3202 North Hills Road in Murrysville. There is no cost to attend, but donations are welcome.
For more, call 724-327-0728.
Upcoming library programs
The Murrysville Community Library will host the following upcoming programs:
• Financial Aid Night, will take place at 6 p.m. Nov. 20 with representatives from the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency discussing higher education costs and how to apply for the types of financial aid that are available.
• After School Art will take place at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 27, for children in grades 1-6. The topic will be artist Claude Monet and participants will paint a water lily pond.
• A Medicare information session will take place at 10 a.m. Nov. 30. A session will take place at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 21. The sessions will be hosted by Charles DeAngelis of Bankers Life. No registration is required and the sessions are free to attend.
All programs are free to attend. Registration is requested. For more, call 724-327-1102.
Foundation seeking grant applications
The Community Foundation of Murrysville, Export and Delmont is accepting applications through Dec. 15 for grants to nonprofit organizations in all three towns.
Grants in the range of several hundred dollars will be awarded to groups demonstrating a need for small sums to make a significant, long-term impact on the local community.
Email rcook109@gmail.com for an application.