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Saturday, November 17, 2012

First Stop: Santa Hops a Fire Truck to Cranberry

Hundreds of residents join Jolly Old St. Nick in kicking off the holiday season in Cranberry.

It’s not even December yet, but Santa Claus already is making his debut in Cranberry. “I have a lot of houses to visit, but I always come to Cranberry first,” he told a cheering crowd in front of the Cranberry Township Municipal Center Friday evening. Arriving on a fire truck decked out in Christmas lights, Santa greeted and high fived area residents before throwing a switch to light the Community Tree on the center's front lawn. About 1,000 people attended the event, which was held the same night as Pittsburgh’s Light-Up Night. The family-friendly event also included performances by the Dutilh United Methodist Church chorus, crafts, cookies and other activities. Santa’s visit also launched the 2012 Cranberry Tree Gallery inside the …

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

You Better Watch Out! Santa Claus Ready to Arrive in Cranberry

Forget reindeer, Santa and Mrs. Claus will board a fire truck into to the township to kick off the holiday season.

We hope you’re on the nice and not the naughty list, because Santa Claus is coming to town. Santa and Mrs. Claus will make their first stop in Cranberry Friday, Nov. 16 in front of the Cranberry Township Municipal Center on Rochester Road. The event starts at 7 p.m. Arriving on a specially-commissioned fire truck at about 7:40 p.m., Santa will greet area residents before throwing a switch to light the Community Tree on the center's front lawn. In addition, the event will feature free family activities and crafts. All are welcome at the celebration. The Claus' arrival also launches the 2012 Cranberry Tree Gallery inside the building. After Thursday, Santa will not be back in Cranberry until the “Milk and Cookies with Santa” events on …

Monday, November 12, 2012

Five Things You Need to Know This Week

Patch gives you a rundown of what's going on around the community.

What’s going on in your child’s school? Find out in person when Seneca Valley school officials meet at 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5 at the Intermediate High School in Jackson Township. The Board of Supervisors will hold a 2013 Budget Meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 5:30 p.m. in the Cranberry Township Municipal Center, Administration Room 203. Santa Claus is coming to town! Help Santa light the tree and enjoy holiday crafts, activities and refreshments as Santa makes his first stop in Cranberry at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov 16 at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. Cranberry Township Emergency Medical Service will host a CPR training event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center in the council chambers. The …

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