PORTERSVILLE — The Portersville Christian School's elementary 2018 holiday program, “The Present is the Future,” will be staged at 7 p.m. Saturday at the school gymnasium, 343 E. Portersville Road.
The musical, created by Katie Combs, features Portersville Christian School's upper elementary students.
Tickets will be available at the door. The audience can enjoy refreshments after the performance.
BRADY TWP — Slippery Rock University's Old Stone House, at the intersection of Routes 8, 528 and 173,will have a Christmas open house from 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday.Hosted by the community volunteer group Friends of the Old Stone House, the open-to-all-ages event will feature tours of the house decorated in period-appropriate holiday decor, as well as the opportunity to learn about the foods, celebrations and holiday traditions of early America.Admission is free. Donations will be accepted. For more information, call 724-738-4964.
BRADY TWP — Jennings Environmental Center, 2951 Prospect Road, has slated December events.9 to 11 a.m. Dec. 15. The 119th annual Christmas Bird Count at Jennings. Count birds at the feeders while sipping “bird friendly” coffee by the fireplace. Discover what foods and feeders local birds prefer and make a variety of bird-related crafts to take home. This family-friendly program is free, but registration is required by Dec. 12. Register online at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov or by calling the center at 724-794-6011.10 to 11:30 a.m. Dec. 27 Winter Wonder Walk. Some family-friendly, freewheeling discovery is planned along the trails at the center. Admission is free, and no registration is required.
JEFFERSON TWP — Concordia Lutheran Ministries will host the sixth annual live Nativity scene Dec. 16 in front of the Haven II building at 148 Marwood Road. Performances are 15 minutes and will start at 4:30, 5:15 and 6 p.m. The event is free.The scene will feature people from throughout the Concordia family, both staff and residents, and live animals. Live Christmas music, hot beverages and refreshments will be provided indoors, as well as a gift for children age 12 and under. This will be a “walk-through” Nativity, so guests should dress warmly.Parking will be available at entrance 6 on Marwood Road. For more information, call Connor Hagey at 724-352-1571, Ext. 8343.
