Sunday, December 30, 2012
Upper St. Clair Patch needs a new cover photo. Any ideas?
Christmas is over, and it's time for Upper St. Clair Patch to change its Facebook cover photo. We need your help! Upload the photo you think should replace Santa Claus on our Facebook page by click the "Upload Photos & Video" tab above. Don't have a photo, but have a good idea? We'll take those, too. Just leave your thoughts in the comments below. Thanks in advance for your help. And, while you're at it, be sure to "like" our Facebook page.
Monday, December 24, 2012
The North American Aerospace Defense Command has a website that now offers a Santa tracker mobile app to follow the jolly man's magical flight.
Monday, December 17, 2012
The North American Aerospace Defense Command has a website that now offers a Santa tracker mobile app to follow the jolly man's magical flight.
They sent him their wish lists, sat on his lap, and left cookies and milk for his arrival. Now the only thing left for children to do is track Santa's progress as he delivers gifts around the world on Christmas Eve. Thanks to the folks behind the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) website, families worldwide can now follow Santa's Christmas journey in real time. The tradition started in 1955 after an advertisement for Sears Roebuck & Co. misprinted a telephone number for a special "Santa hotline." Instead of reaching Kris Kringle, the number put kids through to the Continental Air Defense Command (CONAD) Commander-in-Chief’s operations, according to a description on the NORAD Tracks Santa Facebook page, which has more than …
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! …
Thursday, December 13, 2012
And he'll be riding behind a fire engine!
It's that time of year again! The Upper St. Clair Volunteer Fire Department will be helping Santa Claus around the township and handing out candy to children from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15. All you have to do is keep an ear out for the fire engine siren to sound in your neighborhood and bring your children to the curb. You will get treats and a chance to take pictures and say hello. The 2012 schedule the fire department will follow is located in the pdf attached to the media box. Follow us on Twitter | Like us on Facebook
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
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Your good little boys and girls will receive a letter postmarked from the North Pole.
Dutiful little boys and girls writing a wish list to Santa this holiday season can get a unique response from the big guy himself, postmarked from the North Pole. And all it takes is a little help from the post office—and you. The US Postal Service is once again keeping the magic of Santa Claus alive through its “Letter from Santa” program. Now in its 100th year, here's how the program works: NORTH POLE POSTMARK POSTMASTER 4141 POSTMARK DR ANCHORAGE AK 99530-9998 Letters from Santa must be mailed to the Anchorage, AK, postmaster no later than Dec. 10, 2012. Santa’s helpers in Anchorage will take care of the rest. The personalized letters that parents send to their children via the Letter from Santa program is not to be confused with the …
Friday, November 30, 2012
A private Santa Claus visit with no distractions is planned at South Hills Village.
Children with special needs are invited to a special, private visit on Sunday with the South Hills Village Santa Claus. The Caring Santa event will take place 9 a.m.—before the mall opens to the public—to provide a subdued environment to visit the Santa Photo Experience. Along with an early opening, many other steps are taken to reduce sensory triggers, creating a more comforting environment for the children’s magical visit with Santa. This environment is likely to include (specific elements or aesthetics may vary): This will be the second year for the Caring Santa program at South Hills Village. “Last year, we saw families who received a Santa photo with their child for the very first time,” said Sheryl Young, CEO of AbilityPath.org. “We …
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. …
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Norman Centre is holding a Light Up Night celebration on Thursday, Nov. 15.
Celebrate Light Up Night a night early this year! Norman Centre in Bethel Park is holding its first annual Light Up Night celebration from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 15. There will be holiday music, refreshments and a special appearance by Santa Claus in the Pier 1 Imports parking lot. Attendees are asked to bring an unwrapped gift to contribute to a Children's Hospital toy drive. The 52nd Annual Light Up Night in downtown Pittsburgh is Friday, Nov. 16.
william atwell
8:53 am on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Hmmm now maybe we can actually see the big fellow! more ›