Thursday, December 20, 2012
Need a quick holiday cookie recipe? Make one of these for your gatherings.
One of the most important questions to ask yourself is: What kind of cookies will you be baking for your get-togethers this holiday season? From sweet to savory, holiday cookies come in all shapes and sizes. And what’s better than to top off a tray of cookies than a glass of homemade eggnog? You can also check out myrecipes.com to learn how to host a successful cookie swap and view more holiday cookie recipes. Eggnog In a saucepan over low heat combine milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, cinnamon stick and clove. Bring to a slow boil (this will take between 5-7 mins). Once the milk mixture starts to boil remove from heat and leave cinnamon stick in for a couple of minutes, then remove. Put egg yolks and sugar into a bowl. Using a hand held …
Saturday, December 15, 2012
For $10.00, you can stop by Build-A-Bear Workshop in South Hills Village to make a bear for a child who is spending Christmas in the hospital.
You're invited to the fourth annual “Hugs for the Holiday” Party at South Hills Village Mall Saturday, Dec. 15. For only $10.00, you can stop by Build-A-Bear Workshop between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. to make a bear for a child who is spending Christmas in the hospital. Last year, “Hugs for the Holiday” donated 250 bears to Children’s Hospital—enough for each bed on Christmas morning, and 200 to all children receiving chemotherapy the week before Christmas. There were even enough bears left over to donate to 56 foster children and a local personal care home. This year, organizers are hoping to double those numbers. While you’re giving back, treat yourself to some holiday fun. The first 150 children to participate between 4 and 9 p.m. will receive…
Friday, December 14, 2012
An exclusive one-on-one with arguably the most popular man of December—Santa Claus.
Patch: What have been the most popular gift requests this year? Santa: Electronics. iPods, iPhone 5s, mini iPads, everything. Patch: How have gift requests changed over the years? Santa: All the electronics have been the biggest change. Even the small ones are asking for iPhones. Patch: What has been your most unusual and memorable gift requests? Santa: One wanted me to bring the parents back together. Another one wanted his family to have a very happy holiday. The best was two or three years ago, a four or five year old wanted a phone. It took a lot of time for me to figure out why he wanted a phone at such a young age. He finally told me he wanted a phone for when he had to call his friends because his mother was always on the phone! …
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
The Upper St. Clair High School Interact Club is hosting a holiday party.
The Upper St. Clair High School Interact Club is hosting a holiday party for kids—preschool through elementary—from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 11. The party will be held at the high school in the LGI room across from the theater. Admission is free, but attendees are asked to bring a toy donation for the Washington and Green County Toys for Tots. There will be crafts, games and a viewing of The Polar Express. Hot cocoa, cookies and popcorn will be available. Blankets and pillows are recommended for the movie. Parents are asked to stay for the party. For questions, email Doug Kirchner at dkirchner@uscsd.k12.pa.us or call him at 412-833-1600 ext. 2649. The Interact Club also hosted a party for Halloween. Follow us on Twitter | Like us on…
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
The Upper St. Clair Community and Recreation Center held its second annual holiday event on Saturday.
The Upper St. Clair Community and Recreation Center reports a great turnout for the second annual "Holidays at the C&RC." More than 400 people attended the event on Saturday. The event featured a visit from Santa Claus, free sweet treats, craft projects and a concert with the Community Band South under the direction of James Bennett and Dean Streator, the 40-member Fort Couch Middle School Chorus, Women's Ensemble under the direction of Tom Hunsberger and the Center for Theater Arts under the direction of Billy Hartung. Did you take photos or video at the event on Saturday? Click the "Upload Photos and Videos" tab above to contribute to the slideshow! Follow us on Twitter | Like us on Facebook
Monday, December 3, 2012
Mixing a concoction of things that can be found at the corner store will extend the life and luster of fresh firs.
Editor's Note: Our sister Patch in Stow, Ohio provided this article for us. If you're buying a live Christmas tree just this year, the following recipe will extend the life of a live tree, according to a Stow firefighter. Most Christmas trees are expected to live only a couple of weeks after being cut down. But Stow Fire Department Marshal Jim Leidel has a recipe, he says, that extends the life and luster of the fresh firs. "No fire-proofing technique works 100 percent of the time," said Leidel. But he believes the following recipe can make a living tree stay green longer. Ingredients: Instructions: So, how does this Christmas tree tea work? "The syrup provides the food necessary to allow the base of the tree to take up water," said …
The Upper St. Clair High School Pantheon Choir, and other local high school groups, will perform in the 45th Annual Holiday Choral Program.
Upper St. Clair and several other local high school music groups are scheduled to perform this holiday season in the 45th Annual Holiday Choral Program in Pittsburgh. The Upper St. Clair High School Pantheon Choir will perform Dec. 19 at 11:30 a.m. on the Grand Staircase of the Allegheny County Courthouse, at 436 Grant Street in downtown Pittsburgh. The following local high school groups also will perform: Performances will be held each weekday at 11:30 a.m. and 12:20 p.m. through Friday, December 19. Twenty-four local choirs and orchestras will participate in this year’s program. Each performance will also be broadcast on the Grant Street side of the Courthouse. Participating schools also are making donations of filled stockings to The …
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Drum roll please. A new poll shows the majority of Americans prefer ...
Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays? When it comes to season’s greetings, a new poll shows the majority of Americans prefer “Merry Christmas” to “Happy Holidays.” The survey from Rasmussen Reports finds that 68 percent of the people polled prefer the traditional “Merry Christmas” while just 23 percent like "Happy Holidays," which can cover a variety of occasions. It doesn’t end there. When it comes to holiday signs, a whopping 70 percent of shoppers polled said they prefer to be greeted with “Merry Christmas” in stores rather than the more neutral Happy Holidays, according to a Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey. The so-called “War on Christmas” has been a hot topic for years, with some saying “Merry Christmas” excludes non-…
Crafts, a concert and a visit from Mr. Claus will take place on Saturday, Dec. 1.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Crafts, a concert and a visit from Mr. Claus will take place on Saturday, Dec. 1.
'Tis the season! Upper St. Clair residents and the surrounding area are invited to celebrate the Holidays at the Community and Recreation Center on Saturday, Dec. 1. The fun begins wiht free sweet treats and arts and crafts at 11 a.m. Then—rumor has it—Santa Claus will be visiting for an hour starting at 11:30 a.m. (I hope you've been nice). At noon, families can enjoy a free family concert and singalong with the Community Band South under the direction of James Bennett and Dean Streator and the 40-member Fort Couch Middle School Chorus and Women's Ensemble under the direction of Tom Hunsberger. Ryan McCleaster, assistant director of recreation and leisure services, said with three planned performances, the music should cater to all ages. …
william atwell
11:23 pm on Thursday, December 6, 2012
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