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The Salvation Army 1999 Allegheny County Christmas Calendar
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PITTSBURGH, Nov. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is The Salvation Army's
1999 Allegheny County Christmas Calendar:
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH THRU SATURDAY, DECEMBER 25TH from 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
MCKEESPORT KETTLES OUT
Two major locations: K-Mart, Routes 30/48 and Super Walmart, Route 30
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH THRU SUNDAY, JANUARY 16TH (After Dark)
ECKERD CELEBRATION OF LIGHTS - THE SALVATION ARMY/WTAE-TV PROJECT
BUNDLE-UP
Hartwood Acres, just off Saxonburg Boulevard - Call: 412-394-4849
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
SHARE THE WARMTH COAT DRIVE
Model Cleaners will be on hand at the 3WS Tailgate Party at the Hilton
prior to the Steelers game. They will collect adult coats and in return
supply the donor with gift coupons toward cleaning a coat and a free hot
dog at 7-11. Model cleaners will then clean the donated coat for free
and give it to The Salvation Army for needy adults in Allegheny County.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH at 5:00 pm
THANKSGIVING DINNER AND PHONE HOME PROGRAM
Homewood Salvation Army @ 8020 Franskstown Ave, 242-1434. Thanks to
Honeysuckle White and Aerial Communications, needy families will enjoy a
festive dinner and a free call home to family.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST at 12:00 Noon
THANKSGIVING DINNER AND PHONE HOME PROGRAM
Northside Salvation Army @ 100 West North Avenue, 321-0294. Thanks to
Honeysuckle White and Aerial Communications, needy families will enjoy a
festive dinner and a free call home to family.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST at 12:30 pm
THANKSGIVING DINNER AND PHONE HOME PROGRAM
East Liberty Salvation Army @ 6017 Broad Street, 361-3614. Thanks to
Honeysuckle White and Aerial Communications, needy families will enjoy a
festive dinner and a free call home to family.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST, at 5:45 pm
FESTIVAL OF THANKSGIVING
Pittsburgh Temple Corps @ 427 Boulevard of the Allies, downtown,
412-261-3975. Special worship and praise program by Pittsburgh Temple
Band and Songsters.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST at 7:00 pm
COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING WORSHIP SERVICE
Steel Valley Salvation Army @ 104 E. 9th Avenue, Homestead, 412-461-2460.
Special community worship service with reception to follow.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD at 6:00 pm
THANKSGIVING DINNER
Steel Valley Salvation Army @ 104 East 9th Street, Homestead,
412-461-2460. Thanks to Honeysuckle White, needy families will enjoy a
festive holiday dinner.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24TH, 1999 at 5:00 pm
Tarentum Salvation Army @ 209 Corbet Street, Tarentum, 724-224-7886.
Annual Children's Christmas Party
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25TH at 11:30 am
THANKSGIVING DINNER AND PHONE HOME PROGRAM
Westside Salvation Army @ 1821 Broadhead Fording Road, Westside,
412-921-9780. Thanks to Honeysuckle White and Aerial Communications,
needy families will enjoy a festive dinner and a free call home to
family.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25TH at 12:30 pm
FAMILY CRISIS CENTER THANKSGIVING DINNER
Downtown Divisional Headquarters Family Crisis Center (for the homeless),
424 Third Avenue, 412-494-4819. Thanksgiving turkey dinner courtesy of
Fred Honsberger/KDKA and Giant Eagle for residents of the Family Crisis
Center.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH at 9:00 am
ALLEGHENY COUNTY KETTLE KICKOFF - CELEBRATE THE SEASON PARADE
The Salvation Army of Allegheny County kicks off its 1999 Christmas Kettle
Season at the annual Kaufmann's Parade. Former Steeler Franco Harris is
featured on the organization's float, accompanied by The Salvation Army's
North York Temple Marching Band of Ontario, Canada.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH at 7:00 pm 7:45 pm
THE SALVATION ARMY'S NORTH YORK TEMPLE BAND PERFORMS AT CENTURY III MALL
This 38-piece band will play holiday selections on the lower level near
the Sears entrance.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
SHARE THE WARMTH COAT DRIVE
Model Cleaners will be on hand at the 3WS Tailgate Party at the Hilton
prior to the Steeler game. They will collect adult coats and in return
supply the donor with gift coupons toward cleaning a coat and a free hot
dog at 7-11. Model cleaners will then clean the donated coat for free
and give it to The Salvation Army for needy adults in Allegheny County.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3RD at 7:00 pm
MUNHALL CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION, Munhall Boro Hall, 1900 W. Street
Lighting of community Christmas tree, carol sing and Christmas message by
Steel Valley Salvation Army Corps Commanding Officer, Captain Craig
Haggerty.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4TH at 7:00 am and 8:00 am
PPG TOY PROGRAM
This toy program, sponsored by PPG for 25 years will give more than 2,000
toys to needy kids in Allegheny County. Toys will be loaded from the PPG
loading dock at 7:00 am and taken to The Salvation Army's Adult
Rehabilitation Center, 44 South 9th Street for distribution to Salvation
Army Corps at 8:00 am.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4TH from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
EDDIE EDWARDS TOYS FOR NEEDY KIDS DRIVE
Weeks of collecting new toys for needy kids in Allegheny County culminates
at Monroeville Mall, lower level in the Lazarus Court. Plenty of fun and
entertainment for the entire family.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8TH from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
73rd ANNUAL DOLLAR DROP AND CAROL SING
Mellon Bank II/Union Trust Building, Grant Street
Volunteers from the State Treasury Department, the Pirate Parrot and the
Pittsburgh Firefighters Local #1 hold a giant tarp while participants
throw change from high above the rotunda into a giant kettle.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8TH THROUGH WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15TH from 9:00 am -
7:00 pm
ANGEL TREE(R) TOY WAREHOUSE
Building is at 325 32nd Street in the Strip District, corner of Liberty
and 32nd Street
Hundreds of volunteers help to organize a massive toy drive, serving
25,000 needy kids in Allegheny County. Gifts from the "Adopt a Family"
program will also be distributed.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11TH at 8:00 pm
PITTSBURGH PENGUINS TOY DRIVE
Those attending the game are asked to bring a new toy for needy kids in
Allegheny County.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11TH from 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
14TH ANNUAL PROJECT BUNDLE-UP TELETHON
WTAE-TV Channel 4 studios - Call: 412-394-4849. A festive evening of fun
and entertainment benefiting project Bundle-Up.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19TH at 2:00 pm
CHRISTMAS SERVICE AND TOY DISTRIBUTION
Westside Salvation Army, 1821 Broadhead Fording Road, 412-921-9780
Needy families worship together and conclude with distribution of toys and
vouchers for food.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19TH at 5:00 pm
WORSHIP AND SERVICE CENTER COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PARTY
Tarentum Salvation Army, 209 Corbet Street, Tarentum, 724-224-6310.
Gathering for families and children.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19TH at 5:45 pm
HOLIDAY MUSICAL PRAISE
Pittsburgh Temple Corps, 427 Boulevard of the Allies, downtown,
412-261-3975. Sounds of The Season by the Pittsburgh Temple Songsters
and Band.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 20TH from 9:30 am until 12:00 Noon
COMMUNITY TOY DISTRIBUTION
McKeesport Salvation Army @ 812 Walnut Street, 412-673-6627
Needy families from McKeesport pick up holiday toys and gifts.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21ST from 9:30 am - 11:30 am
CARNEGIE COMMUNITY HOLIDAY DISTRIBUTION
Chartiers Valley Salvation Army @ 505 Washington Avenue, Carnegie,
412-276-4757. Food and toys to be distributed to needy families in the
Carnegie area.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23RD at 4:30 pm
FAMILY CRISIS CENTER HOLIDAY DINNER AND CHRISTMAS PARTY
Downtown Divisional Headquarters Family Crisis Center (for the homeless)
at 424 Third Avenue, 412-394-4819. Special holiday dinner, courtesy of
Hormel Foods for residents of The Salvation Army's Family Crisis Center.
Family holiday party to follow.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 25TH from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DAY HOTEL DINNERS AND PHONE HOME PROGRAM
Nearly 2,000 needy and lonely people will be served a first-rate holiday
meal and have the opportunity to phone home to family, courtesy of Aerial
Communications. Participating Hotels are: Doubletree, 1000 Penn Avenue;
Pittsburgh Hilton and Towers, Gateway Center; Holiday Inn-Select,
100 Lytton Ave, Oakland; Marriott City Center, 112 Washington Place; and
the Westin William Penn, 530 William Penn Place.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 26TH at 2:00pm
CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS MUSICAL
Westside Salvation Army, 1821 Broadhead Fording Road, 412-921-9780. A
spiritual musical performed by the children from the Westside Corps
SOURCE The Salvation Army
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