Dec 5, 2017 3 min read

West Newton Community Singers present “The Magic of Christmas” at 7:30 p.m., Friday at United Presbyterian Church, Third and Main Streets, West Newton. Tickets can be purchased at Dee Taylor’s State Farm office and are $6 for adults and $3 for students. Tickets willbe available at the door for $7. To order tickets by phone, call 724-487-2603.

South Hills Children’s Choir will present its annual winter concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Southminster Presbyterian Church, Mt. Lebanon. “We Merry Minstrels” will include a variety of songs, from traditional carols to pieces from France, Canada, Polynesia and Israel. Tickets are $5. Children 10 and younger are admitted free.

A drive-thru nativity will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Fairhill Manor Christian Church, 351 Montgomery Ave., Washington.

South Brownsville United Methodist Church, 412 2nd St., will hold a free Brunch With Santa from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the lower hall for all community children. There will be activities and a movie, with free hot dogs and snacks.

A Polar Express Pajama Party will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday at the Morris Township Community Center, Nineveh. This event is for residents of the Morris Township community, ages 1 to 14. There will be games, prizes, pizza, snacks and hot chocolate. Sign up at Hopkins Store in Nineveh or RSVP by calling 724-428-3882.

Taylorstown Christian Church, 32 Main St., will host a craft show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday with crafters, food and auction.

The Bach Choir of Pittsburgh presents HOPE at 8 p.m. Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday at St. Agnes Center, Carlow University, 3235 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh. Jazz artist Etta Cox will join the choir. Tickets are available in advance at 1-888-718-4253 or at www.bachpgh.showclix.com and at the door on the day of performance. Prices range from $12 to $30. For information, visit www.BachChoirPgh.org.

The McMurray Art League will host a Holiday Market from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at its gallery in the McDowell Shops, 4069 Washington Road, McMurray. A reception with light refreshments will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. For more information, call Carmen DiGiacomo at 412-606-8539 or Linda Van NewKirk at 724-941-5784.

Christ United Methodist, Bethel Park, will host a vendor craft show from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. A continental breakfast, lunch, refreshments, auction and cook bar will be available. Admission is free. Proceeds benefit Prime Time Adult Care, a nonprofit specializing in medical supervision for the frail elderly, those with impairments and Alzheimer’s disease. For information, call 412-835-6661.

“JOY: An Irish Christmas” concert will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at The Bible Chapel, 300 Gallery Drive, McMurray. The free concert will include Celtic music and fiery fiddlers, plus audience sing-a-longs, choirs, soloists, orchestra and the Upper St. Clair drum line. Registration is required for child care; visit biblechapel.org.