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NEWS FROM JACK.....

Hello All,

Please mark your calendars for Saturday, December 14^th (Note the Date Change), that is when the Carol Covi Children’s Event Committee along with the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall (ACFL&MH) and Carnegie Borough will sponsor Santa at the Library for “Carnegie Celebrates the Season”. See all the information below.

The Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church Pierogi Sale will continue Thursday and Friday’s 10 AM to 5 PM along with Wednesday’s from 9 to 2 PM at the Church on 730 Washington Ave. Stop by or call ahead at (412) 276-9897 to pre-order your pierogi or meal-to-go.

The Carnegie Boys and Girls Club is still accepting sign-ups for their Lil’ Dribblers, teen basketball program and youth basketball leagues. Contact the Club Athletic Director Brandon Bell for more information at (412) 276-3151 or bbell@bgcwpa.org or go to www.bgcwpa.org. Financial aid is available for all programs.

Events:

November 7^th, 8^th, and 9^th at 7 PM and the 10^th at 2PM, Sorry, Wrong Show!, Carlynton’s Fall Play, at Carlynton Jr/Sr High School. This is an original play written by beloved English Teacher Mrs. Tonilyn Jackson. For more info or tickets go to: https://www.carlynton.k12.pa.us/.

November 7-9 and 14-16 at 8 PM, Nov. 10 and 17 at 2 PM, Cinderella, presented by Stage 62 at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall (ACFL&MH). Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella is the new Broadway adaptation of the classic musical starring Carlynton Grad Maggie “Smith” Brashear. For tickets or more information go to: https://www.stage62.org/cinderella.html. 

November 8^th, 9^th, and 10^th, Annual Holiday Open House, kick-off your holiday shopping with Carnegie’s annual holiday open house. This holiday tradition will have many of our local businesses open and offering discounts, refreshments, and giveaways. Shop local and your money stays local.

Saturday, November 9^th, at 1 PM, 2nd Saturday Civil War Lecture: Black Slaves & Indian Masters: A New Story of Reconstruction in the West with Dr. Alaina E. Roberts; at the ACFL&MH. During this presentation, Dr. Alaina E. Roberts will discuss the history of Black slave-ownership among the Five Tribes (the Chickasaw, Choctaw, Cherokee, Creek, and Seminole Nations) and the Reconstruction project the United States enforced in Indian Territory (Oklahoma), which ended with Black people in this region becoming the only group of former slaves in the world to receive reparations in the form of land. In-Person at ACFL&MH or
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CarnegieCarnegie No Account Required!
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9370579279 Meeting ID: 937 057 9279

Monday, November 11^th, at 1 PM, Veteran’s Day Flag Service, at the ACFL&MH flag pole (in front of Library). Join members of Legion post 82 and VFW post 331 Honor Guard and the 9th Pennsylvania Reserves in honoring our Veterans.

Friday, November 15^th, 7 PM (Doors Open at 6), Comedy Night at the 3^rd Street Gallery, located at 220 3^rd St. in Carnegie. This awesome show features 3 amazing comedians: Mike Buzzelli, Gab Bonesso, and David Clinton. Tickets are only $15 and can be purchased at the door. BYOB

Saturday, November 16^th, 9 AM to Noon, Tree Planting, at Double Dog Studios located at 317 2^nd Ave. Volunteer to plant trees and help beautify our community. To volunteer contact Alicia Wehrle at awehrle@paconserve.org.

Saturday, November 16^th, 9 AM to 3 PM, St. Raphael the Archangel Holiday Craft Show, at the Parish Life Center at SS. Simon and Jude Church; free parking and no admission fee.

Saturday, November 16^th, 8 PM (Doors Open 5:30 PM), Carlynton Little Cougars Youth Football and Cheer presents Comedy Night Fundraiser, at the Chartiers Room, 307 Commercial St., Bridgeville. The $40 admission includes food and beer. For ticket info go to: carlyntonyfc@gmail.com.

Thursday, November 21^st, 7 PM, Carnegie Carnegie Studio Jazz Series – James Johnson III Jazz Ensemble, at the ACFL&MH. James Johnson III, a respected figure in the music industry, serves as Artist in Residence at The University of Pittsburgh School of Music. Don’t miss the chance to experience a fantastic evening of jazz with James’s own ensemble. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door; for more info go to: https://carnegiecarnegie.org/event/carnegie-carnegie-studio-jazz-series-james-johnson-iii-jazz-ensemble/.

Sunday, November 17^th, from 10 AM to 1 PM, Holiday Farmer’s Market, located on East Main Street between Broadway & Mary Streets. Shop your favorite farmer market vendors and local Carnegie businesses. For more information go to http://carnegieborough.com/.

Sunday, November 24^th, at 4:00 PM, Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service, The Carnegie Area Ministerium Association (CAMA) will be joining forces at Old St. Luke's Church in Scott Township (Old Washington Pike) for their annual Community Thanksgiving Service.  Fr. Bob Popichak will be preaching assisted by other CAMA Clergy. All are welcome.

Thursday, November  8^th, 12:30 to 4:30 PM, Thanksgiving Day Open House, at St. Peter and St. Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church on 200 Mansfield Ave. (golden domes). The Church will have their annual, free, in-person, buffet-style, Thanksgiving Dinner Open House. Takeout and local delivery available for those who are unable to pick-up meals. All takeout and delivery orders must be placed by Noon on November 27^th. To place a dinner order call 412-276-9718, or order via email at ssppdinners@orthodoxcarnegie.org. Please provide your name, address, phone number, and number of dinners needed.

Saturday, November 30^th, Small Business Saturday, keep your holiday shopping in Carnegie by supporting our local small businesses; many discounts and deals throughout the day. SHOP LOCAL because your money stays local.

Sunday, December 1st, from 8 AM to 1 PM, Pancake Breakfast at St. Raphael the Archangel at the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Worship Site, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus in St. Luke’s Hall. 330 Third Ave. Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, eggs, juice, coffee or tea.

Friday, December 6^th, at 6 PM – Carol and Lights - Carnegie Borough’s Annual Tree Lighting at the Carnegie Borough Building. All are welcome for this annual spectacle. For more information go to: http://www.carnegieborough.com/.

Saturday, December 7^th, 7:30 PM, Saturday Soirées: An Evening with Delana Flowers – Classy, Jazzy, and a Little Bit Sassy, at the ACFL&MH. Delana is a dynamic vocalist, actress, spoken word artist, model, and writer with a unique sound, amazing talent, and a wordsmith with beauty and brains. Tickets are $52; for more info go to: https://carnegiecarnegie.org/event/saturday-soirees-an-evening-with-delana-flowers-classy-jazzy-and-a-little-bit-sassy/.

Saturday, December 14^th, 10 AM to 1 PM, “Carnegie Celebrates the Season” – Santa comes to the Library. Enjoy crafts, cookies, free caricatures and other fun activities beginning at 10 AM in the studio below. Santa will be in Library in front of the scenic fireplace for free pictures. No waiting in long lines with our family-friendly, color-coded system. All Children receive a free gift and treat bag from the big guy. Sponsored by Carnegie Borough, The ACFL&MH, and the Carol Covi Children’s Event Committee. This is a free event. For more info email me.

Save the Date:

Saturday December 14^th, from 10 AM to 2 PM, Annual Cookie Walk, at Ss. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 200 Mansfield Blvd (gold domes); sponsored by the St. Matrona Sisterhood. Patrons go table-by-table and select your favorite homemade holiday cookies and pay by the pound.

Saturday, December 14^th, 10 AM to 2 PM, Holy Virgin Russian Food Festival, at Holy Virgin Russian Orthodox Church (Blue Domes) located at 214 Mansfield Ave.  Featuring award-winning pierogis, halushski, homemade kielbasa, vodka roasted chicken and Fr. George's famous mushroom soup. You can order online at https://hvroc.org/ or in person.

Best Regards,

Jack Kobistek