• Author reading/illustrator signing, “The Tree of Hope” by Lori VanKirk Schue, Rostraver Public Library, 700 Plaza Drive, Rostraver Township, 6 p.m. Register at the library’s online site or call 724-...

Penn Highlands Healthcare welcomed board-certified pathologist Ziver Şahin, M.D., to its medical staff. He joins the team at Penn Highlands Mon Valley, located at 1163 Country Club Road in Carroll Tow...

• Free photos with Santa, Hoods Up Quick Lube, 1304 Country Club Road, Monongahela, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hoods Up is also participating in a toy collection drive, Stuff a Race Car Trailer, for the nonpro...

The Roscoe Sportsmen’s Association welcomes the public to a Breakfast with Santa at 10 a.m. Sunday at 1069 Sloan Lane, Coal Center. There will be pictures with Santa at the free event. Monongahela Hig...

Here’s a look at lunch menus for local centers for next week: (All menus may be subject to change.)

For the MVI If you have ever suffered from back pain, you know how miserable this discomfort can make your life. Now, there is new relief in the Mon Valley region for people with spinal and joint issu...

The Washington Area Humane Society, 1527 Route 136, Eighty Four, will have a Merry Little Holiday Party from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. Cost is $5 per person. There will be photos with Santa, holiday refresh...

• Holly Day, Hollywood pavilion, Third St., California, 6 p.m. • Living Nativity, held by HOPE Church, Harmony Acres, 355 Perryopolis Road, Belle Vernon, 6 to 8 p.m. • “Joy to the World,” all children...

• “Joy to the World,” all children’s clothing buy one, get one free, holiday decorations 50% off, coats half off, toys are free all month, Care & Share thrift store, California United Methodist Church...

Santa Claus will make return engagements to the Magic City on consecutive weekends leading up to Christmas. Charleroi Borough officials announced he will be greeting children from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Frida...

Valley Garden Club held its annual fundraising luncheon Nov. 14 at the Mon Valley YMCA in Carroll Township. The program, presented by the “Floral Rhythms” (members Diane Hughes, Mary Jane Martucci and...

• Drop-in holiday tag or bookmark craft for children, Belle Vernon Public Library, 505 Speer St., North Belle Vernon, 4 to 7 p.m. • Christmas bake sale order deadline, St. Mary’s Russian Orthodox Chur...

The Belle Vernon Volunteer Fire Co., 10 Main St., will have a pizza/pizza burger sale from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday. Debit/credit cards will be accepted. For advance order takeout, call 724-929-5511. Ernest...

Trying a new detox before the holidays? Forget juice cleanses and grueling workouts; this holiday detox is about letting go of stress and creating space for joy, connection and peace. With to-do lists...

Cooking is a huge source of stress during the holidays — planning, buying and spending long hours in the kitchen can take the joy out of hosting. This year, enjoy a holiday feast without cooking a sin...