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November 23, 2009

Things to Do for Nov. 24, 2009

Holiday events

•Wimodausis Christmas party will begin with a luncheon at noon Dec. 9 at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in New Castle.

This year we will be blessed with the Choir from Shenango High School.

Reservations: Dorothy Bort, Fairmont Avenue or Judy Barron, Maitland Lane, both New Castle, by Dec. 5.

•Breakfast with Santa begins at 9 a.m. Dec. 5 in the cafeteria of Kennedy Catholic High School, 2120 Shenango Valley Freeway, Hermitage.

Come enjoy a breakfast of pancakes, sausage, milk, juice, coffee and tea and a visit from Santa.

Cost is $5 for adults and $4 for children. Reservations: 724-346-5531 by Dec. 1.

•Emmanuel Christian Church will host a community Christmas party from 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 12 in the Stoneboro Fire Hall, 38 Linden St. Free family fun for all. Children and adults of all ages will be treated to a Christmas musical, games, prizes, candy and refreshments. Numerous door prizes will be given away.

Fundraisers

•Holy Cross Church, Maple Drive, Hermitage holds pumpkin roll sales on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 6 p.m. through Dec. 2.

•Henderson United Methodist Church, Polk Road, Worth Township, is having a hunter’s chili dinner from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 30.

Meal includes homemade chili, bread, piece of pie and beverage.

Cost for adults is $7 and children younger than age 10 is $3. Chili will also be sold by the quart for $4.

•Vincent United Methodist Church, 20 Walnut St., Jackson Center, holds a hunter’s breakfast from 5 to 7 a.m. Nov. 30.

Menu includes eggs, pancakes, home fries, bacon, sausage, toast and beverage for $7 and fill your thermos for $2.

• UPMC Horizon Oncology Patient Care Fund will host a fundraiser featuring items from Mia Bella Traveling Boutique, Apple City Scents, and Huckleberry Hill from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 3 and 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 4 in the lobby at UPMC Horizon’s, Greenville.

Mia Bella Traveling Boutique includes “funky, traditional, and unique” jewelry, evening bags, and fashion accessories hand-picked from New York City and other major cities. Apple City Scents product line includes soy candles and Huckleberry Hill’s specialty is bath products.

All proceeds benefit the Oncology Patient Care Fund. Established in 1999, the Oncology Patient Care Fund provides emotional comfort and financial support to the hospital’s oncology patients and their families. The fund also supports charitable organizations such as the American Cancer Society, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

•Mercer Free Methodist Church, 519 Grant St., holds a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon Dec. 5.

Cost is $5.

•Stoneboro Methodist Church holds an all-you-can-eat hunters breakfast from 5 to 7 a.m. Nov. 30.

Hunters will also have their thermos filled up for free.

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