Community Calendar for Nov. 18 | Lifestyles

(visitlawrencecounty.com contributed to this listing.)

ONGOING

•DANCE: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays, Scott Township Firehall, 3712 Harlansburg Road (Route 108). Sponsored by the New Castle Country Music Association.

•SQUARE DANCES: 7:30 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays, Nov. 30, Dec. 7 and 14, sponsored by Castle Paws and Taws at Grace United Methodist Ministry’s church, 135 Decker Drive. Howard Williamson will call the squares and instruct new dancers, and cuers will be Kathy Mansell and Nathan Parrott. Refreshments will be served. Contact Tom and Kathy Mansell at (724) 971-0921 or Ron and Sandra Webster at (724) 971-8923 or visit castlepawsandtaws.org or the group’s Facebook page.

•PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY: 12:30 p.m. fourth Wednesday of every month, First Presbyterian Church, 125 N. Jefferson St. All faiths and skill levels from beginner knitter/crocheter to experienced welcome. Pray as you knit/crochet comfort shawls. Call the church office for more information, (724) 652-7706.

•COMMUNITY BIBLE STUDY: 1 to 3 p.m. Thursdays, The Confluence, 214 E. Washington St. Lunch available for purchase. One chapter a week from the Book of Romans. Bring Bible or phone with a Bible app. Sponsored by First Presbyterian Church.

•GLORY GRILLE: free meal, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. first and third Saturdays of each month, First Presbyterian Church, 125 N. Jefferson St. The meals are partially funded by the Carolyn Knox Foundation. 

•GOSPEL JAM: Sundays, Fellowship Church, Route 62 between Mercer and Hermitage. Church service at 3:30 p.m., snacks and social hour at 4:30 p.m., gospel jam from 5:30 to 7:30. Live band. Open mic.

NOVEMBER

•SHENANGO TOWNSHIP CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING EXTRAVAGANZA: 5:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 18, township municipal building, 1000 Willowbrook Road. Live performances by Shenango High School chamber choir and brass ensemble, Christmas music by DJ Glo, arrival of Santa by fire truck, SkyKing fireworks, photos with Santa and holiday giveaways. Stuff the police car holiday toy drive, Chiefs Pretzels food truck.

•DRIVE-THRU FOOD GIVEAWAY: 8 a.m. Nov. 19, Cascade Galleria (former Towne Mall), 200 S. Jefferson St. Food for 1,500 families will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Boxes will be loaded into cars by volunteers. Boxes will contain milk, shelf-stable food and fresh produce. Line will form at intersection of West Washington Street and Columbus Innerbelt. Sponsored by Jubilee Ministries’ Nourishing Others Well-being Project and the Christian Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania.

•HOMETOWN HOLIDAY PARADE AND LIGHT UP NIGHT: 2 to 9 p.m. Nov. 19, downtown New Castle. Activities for the annual holiday season kickoff will start as early as 2 p.m. in downtown establishments. The Hometown Holiday Parade will step off at 3 p.m. A series of “pop-ups” will entertain between the parade and Light Up Night, which begins at 5 p.m. with entertainment on Kennedy Square. The tree will be lit with help from Pyrotecnico. Some establishments will be open until 9 p.m.

•HOMETOWN MERRY MARKET: Noon to 8 p.m. Nov. 19, Cascade Galleria, 100 S. Beaver St. Refreshments, scavenger hunt, photos with Santa, caroling, vendors, food, arts and crafts.

•SING THE SONG OF CHRISTMAS: 3 p.m. Nov. 19, River Valley Community Resource Center (former Pulaski Elementary School). Dinner at 3 p.m. and vocal choir competition at 4 p.m. Combo tickets $35, concert only $5. rivervalleycomplex@gmail.com or (724) 762-6183.

•LITERARY LUNCHEON: hosted by the Ellwood City Area Public Library, Nov. 19 at the Connoquenessing Country Club, 1512 Mercer Road, North Sewickley Township. Tickets are $30 each. Doors open at 11 a.m. with lunch at noon. Door prizes and raffle gift baskets.

•ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST: 8 to 11 a.m. Nov. 19, Wampum American Legion Post 749, 436 Beaver St., Wampum. $10. Menu includes scrambled eggs, hash browns, french toast, sausage, biscuits and gravy, bacon and toast. Drinks are coffee, tea and orange juice

•HOLY SPIRIT PARISH CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 19, Holy Spirit Parish Center, 117 N. Beaver St. Craft show with vendors. Hot foods to eat-in or takeout including cavatelli, meatballs, pizza, sausage, eggplant and meatball sandwiches. Frozen favorites to take home including pierogies, nut rolls, Easter bread, stuffed shells, stuffed cabbage. Basket and cash raffles. See www.holyspiritparishoflawrencecounty.org for full details.

•VARIETY SHOW: 7 p.m. Nov. 19, Union Area High School. Students and alumni showcase their talents in fundraiser for the district’s theater program. $10 tickets available at the door.

•AMERICAN LEGION CRAFT SHOW: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 19, American Legion Post 343, 134 N. Jefferson St. 50-plus vendors, basket auction, food available for purchase.

•HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 19, Wayne Township Fire Hall, Route 65, Ellwood City. Sponsored by the Municipal Woman’s Club. Basket raffles. Takeout soup sale for $9 per quart. Chili, chicken pastina and vegetable with vegetarian options available. Please wear masks. Proceeds go toward scholarships and area civic needs.

•SPAGHETTI DINNER: fundraiser for Jordi Bethle to help with medical expenses, noon to 6 p.m. Nov 20, Sons of Italy Lodge 1171, 905 S. Mill St.

•HOYT HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 20, Alexander Crawford Hoyt Mansion, 124 E. Leasure Ave. Tour the decorated halls, make holiday crafts, visit with Santa, shop the gift shop, explore the galleries. 

•THANKSGIVING PRAISE BREAKFAST: 8 a.m. Nov. 22, Lawrence County YMCA, 20 W. Washington St. Free community breakfast by Medure’s Catering. The speaker will be Deacon Dr. Joseph E. Ross of the Divine Grace Parish of the Diocese of Pittsburgh. Doug McIltrot will present special music. RSVP is encouraged, but not required. Call (724) 658-4766.

•THANKSGIVING DAY WORSHIP SERVICE: 10 a.m. Nov. 24, Rose Point Reformed Presbyterian Church, 1166 Church Alley, Slippery Rock Township. Open to the community. (724) 924-9519.

•FREE THANKSGIVING DINNER: 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 24, Clinton United Methodist Church, 1147 Old Route 18, Wampum. Dine-in, curbside pickup or delivery available. Orders will be taken until Nov. 22. Call (724) 657-4328.

•PEARSON PARK PARADE OF LIGHTS: 5 p.m. to midnight, Nov. 24 through Jan. 8, Pearson Park, 179 Pearson Park Drive. Listen to Christmas carols as you drive through at 97.9.

•FESTIVAL OF TREES: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 25 and 26, Neshannock School District, 3834 Mitchell Road. Admission $5; those 5 and under admitted free. Christmas tree and wreath display, raffles, vendors, crafts, food and entertainment. Proceeds benefit the New Castle Public Library and Neshannock Township Education Foundation.

DECEMBER

•CASCADE OF LIGHTS: 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 1-4, Cascade Park. Drive through the park to view a display of holiday lights. Photos with Santa Dec. 3. $5 per car.

•BLOOD DRIVE: 1 to 6 p.m. Dec. 2, New Beaver Borough Fire Hall, 898 Wampum New Galilee Road, Wampum. In memory of Stevie Grinnen. Appointments recommended and may be made by calling (412) 209-7000 or visiting donateblood.centralbloodbank.org. A bake sale during the drive will benefit Grinnen’s children.

•31st ANNUAL GARDNER CHAPEL/KEYS TO THE KINGDOM CHRISTMAS BANQUET: 6 p.m. Dec. 2, Gallo’s Italian Villa, 2420 Wilmington Road. Featuring the Down East Boys. Cost is $35. For reservations, call Wilma Robinson at (724) 971-7550 by Nov. 23.

•HOLY SPIRIT PARISH FIRST FRIDAY CELEBRATION: 5 p.m. Dec. 2,  
St. Mary Church, 124 N. Beaver St. 
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, adoration and confessions, benediction, Mass
. Sponsored by Holy Spirit Men of Faith
See www.holyspiritparishoflawrencecounty.org for full details.

•WAMPUM AREA CHRISTMAS PARADE: 1 p.m. Dec. 3, marking the 50th parade and the Wampum’s 225th anniversary. 

•GIFT OF CHRISTMAS: Dec. 3, River Valley Community Resource Center, Pulaski (former Pulaski Elementary School). Third annual event with proceeds going to local non-profits. Tree display, kids arts and crafts, performances, games, food. For more information, contact Zenia Goodge at (724) 652-6183. 

•FREE CHRISTMAS CONCERT BY THE KING’S BRASS: 7 p.m. Dec. 7, 
St. Vitus Church, 910 S. Mercer St.  See www.holyspiritparishoflawrencecounty.org for full details

•CASCADE OF LIGHTS: 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 8-11, Cascade Park. Drive through the park to view a display of holiday lights. Photos with Santa on Dec. 10. $5 per car.

•BRIAR BROOK BARN MONTHLY BARN SALE: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 10-11, 330 Eastbrook Neshannock Falls Road. Women’s clothing, metal sign maker, handmade soaps, farmhouse signs, antiques, vintage items, refurbished furniture, home decor. Food and coffee vendors both days. Amish doughnuts on Saturdays. 

•”SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL”: Dec. 9-11 and 15-18, New Castle Playhouse, 212 E. Long Ave. For tickets and information, visit newcastleplayhouse.org or call (724) 654-3437.

•CASCADE OF LIGHTS: 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 15-24, Cascade Park. Drive through the park to view a display of holiday lights. Photos with Santa on Dec. 17. $5 per car.

•”CELTIC ANGELS CHRISTMAS”: Dec. 16, Orr Auditorium, Westminster College. Part of the Celebrity Series. For tickets, call (724) 946-7354.

•CASCADE OF LIGHTS: 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 29-30, Cascade Park. Drive through the park to view a display of holiday lights. $5 per car.

JANUARY

•MISSIONARY IMAGE OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE VISIT: 6:30 p.m. Jan. 12 and 17, St. Mary Church, 124 N. Beaver St. Contact Cathy Frank at (724) 654-9371, ext. 1, or cfrank@hsplc.org. See www.holyspiritparishoflawrencecounty.org for full details.

FEBRUARY

•DRUMLINE LIVE!: Feb. 11, Orr Auditorium, Westminster College. Part of the Celebrity Series. For tickets, call (724) 946-7354.

APRIL

•POSTMODERN JUKEBOX’S “LIFE IN THE PAST LANE”: April 1, Orr Auditorium, Westminster College. Part of the Celebrity Series. For tickets, call (724) 946-7354.

MAY

•”THE GRUFFALO”: May 15, Orr Auditorium, Westminster College. Celebrity Series for Kids event. For tickets, call (724) 946-7354. 

(visitlawrencecounty.com contributed to this listing.)