Do you observe a unique Thanksgiving tradition? Do you spend the holiday in a special way?

Whether your family has Thanksgiving-themed rituals or deviates from the mainstream each year, we would like to hear from you.

To share your traditions in a holiday story, call Sandy Marwick at 724-282-8000, Ext. 252.

CRANBERRY TWP Plains Presbyterian Church, 326 Plains Church Road, will host a mystery dinner fundraiser at 7 p.m. Nov. 19.Favorite book characters come alive to solve “Who Stole the Cookies” in the family friendly event.For tickets, call 724-538-8785.Attendees can dress as a favorite book character.Proceeds benefit the Salvation Army's Treasurers for Children.For information, visit www.plainschurch.com.

HARMONY The Harmony Museum, 218 Mercer St., will host its 20th annual WeihnachtsMarkt, or German Christmas Market, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Free activities for children will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days at the Ziegler log house.

BUTLER TWP Crafters and vendors are needed for a holiday craft show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 4 at the Oneida Valley Volunteer Fire Department, Route, 38.The event includes an activity table and Santa and Mrs. Claus to entertain children while parents browse.\For information, call 724-290-5196 or 724-282-3492.

BAKERSTOWN The Opus I Music Society will hold “Giving Thanks for Music,” a concert of piano, organ and choral music, at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20 at Bakerstown United Methodist Church.The concert benefits the Opus I Music Scholarship Fund. A reception will follow.For tickets or information, call 724-865-2548.

EAST BRADY The East Brady United Methodist Church is seeking crafters for a show Dec. 3 and 4.The show will occur during the communitywide “We Believe in Christmas Houses” celebration.For information, call 724-526-3457 or 724-526-5458.