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The McKeesport Symphony Orchestra Christmas concert is tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of McKeesport Area High School, 1960 Eden Park Blvd. There will also be a performance by the Mon Valley Children's Choir and a sing-along. The Joe Negri Trio is also scheduled to appear. For more information, visit the MSO website or call (412) 664-2854.
Meanwhile, just across the street at the Jacob Woll Pavilion in Renziehausen Park, the 21st Annual Festival of Trees is underway, today, tomorrow and Sunday. Dozens of themed, decorated Christmas trees from groups and individuals are on display from 12 noon to 9 p.m. each daily, and the Viking Lounge trolley bus will be shuttling visitors around Renzie Park.
Admission is $2 for adults, while children 12 and under are admitted with a canned good for donation to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. Visit the McKeesport Recreation Committee's website for details.
Finally, McKeesport Model Railroad Club, 2209 Walnut St. in Christy Park, is hosting its holiday train show weekends through Dec. 17. Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. Fridays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, and a donation of $4 for adults and $1 for children is requested.
The club's 40-by-80 foot layout will be fully operational, and free parking is available behind the club building on Kountz Alley or across Walnut Street at CP Industries. Call (412) 664-LOCO or visit the website.
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