The women’s Mission at uncommon Grounds located at 380 Franklin Ave. in Aliquippa is hosting its annual  Craft and Baked Goods Bazaar Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. All proceeds go to the women’s mission.

The Beaver Valley Choral Society has announced its 2016 Christmas concert schedule. “Christmas Is Coming” will be performed December 10th at Rochester High School, 540 Street in Rochester…December 11th at St. Cecilla Roman Catholic Church, 5450 Reno Street in Rochester…and December 18th at Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 409 11th Street in Beaver Falls. All shows begin at 4 p-m. The concerts are FREE to the public but a freewill offering will be accepted.

The Beaver Falls Recreation Board is holding a Holiday Light Contest. Go all out decorating your house for the holidays. Great prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Winner will be announced on December 18th. Register by December 16th by sending your name, address and phone number to the City of Beaver Falls, ATTN: Beaver Falls Recreation Board, 715 15th Street, Beaver Falls, PA. 15010.

Don Hixon, choral director at Western Beaver High School  announced the chorus will perform with the River City Brass Band  at Lincoln Park in Midland.  The event is Thursday, December 9. The band and chorus concert is  Wednesday, December 15 at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium.  December 16 the junior high chorus  will visit New Horizon School and sing in the community. The high school chorus will perform at the Beaver Valley Mall, Elmcroft Nursing Home , and  other area nursing homes.

Beaver Falls Christian Assembly, 814 Lincoln Place is announcing The Stevens Family, will be featured at the Christmas Eve service at 5:00 p.m. They are from Warren, Ohio, and have been traveling in music ministry since 1985. Rich, Tami and Erin effectively minister the gospel to people of all ages through a variety of musical styles. They have completed many recordings, which showcase their creative songwriting abilities. The service is open to the public and a free will offering will be taken. Questions or calls may be directed to 724-846-3751 Pastor Dale Russo.

Join the Center for Creative Arts Expression for “Ring in Christmas” on December 17th from 6 to 8 p.m. at 1201 7th Avenue, Beaver Falls. Entertainment will be provided by Echo Valley Band. For tickets information, please contact CCAE at (724) 847-5640.

The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at the Heritage Valley Beaver Education Center in the Main Room at 100 Dutch Ridge Road in Beaver…Tuesday, December 27th from 11 a-m to 4:30 p-m.  For more information please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)…or visit redcrossblood.org.

Aliquippa Diversity Council will host the monthly Veterans Breakfast Saturday  at Uncommon Grounds .  the event is held from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. All veterans in the area invited to stop by and enjoy breakfast and socialize with other veterans.  Anyone wishing to donate to the 501c3 organization  should speak to a Diversity Council member when visiting the event.  For more information you may contact Catherine Colalella , Diversity Council chairman at 724-622-3891.

(Brighton Township)  The CCBC Foundation will host it’s annual “Hollyday” fundraiser on Friday December 2nd at Seven Oaks Country Club. The event starts at 6 P.M. Tickets are $50 each.  The theme for this year’s event is “Christmas Through The Years”.  Attendees will enjoy heavy hor d’oeuvres, carving station and wine along with desserts prepared by the CCBC Culinary Arts Program.

The black tie optional affair will feature the chance to bid on great Christmas gift ideas and autographed sports memorabilia.

For more information, call 724-480-3561.