Norwin area happenings Nov. 26-Dec. 5
‘Christmas Tree Tour ‘set for Irwin
Irwin’s business organization is planning to replace its annual holiday Cookie Tour with a two-day Festival of Lights Christmas Tree Tour because of covid-19 restrictions.
Decorated trees will be in stores in downtown Irwin and available for viewing from 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 4 and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 5.
Each participating store will pair with a charity for the competition, according to the Irwin Business & Professional Association, event sponsor.
“Votes” for the best tree will be based on donations placed in collection containers by visitors and customers. The charities will collect all proceeds .
North Huntingdon board member resigns
A longtime member of the North Huntingdon Township Parks and Recreation Board has resigned.
The Norwin School Board accepted Sanford Bendix’s resignation from the panel at its Nov. 16 meeting.
Bendix is one of two school district representatives on the recreation board and was the member who would report on the parks and recreation activities.
Bendix’s five-year term expires in December.
West Newton Library plans Christmas party
The West Newton Library will hold a Christmas Party Dec. 5, featuring the movie “Frozen 2” from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Le Grande Ballroom, 105 S. Second St., West Newton, for children ages two to 8.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Parentsmust RSVP by Nov. 30 by calling 724-872-8697 or 724-799-0577.
Joe Napsha is a TribLive reporter covering Irwin, North Huntingdon and the Norwin School District. He also writes about business issues. He grew up on Neville Island and has worked at the Trib since the early 1980s. He can be reached at jnapsha@triblive.com.
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