IN Community is a publication dedicated to representing , encouraging and promoting the Cranberry area and its comprising municipalities by focusing on the talents and gifts of the people who live and work here . Our goal is to provide readers with the most informative and professional regional publication in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania .

20 Setting the Stage Andrea Jaecks provides life lessons and opportunities for kids both on and off the stage as the artistic director for Jeter Backyard Theater .

23 Special Section : Healthy Living A guide to staying healthy internally and externally .

33 Season of Giving Looking to give back or volunteer as an individual or a family this holiday season ? Here are just some of the organizations in your area that could use an extra hand to help those in need .

38 Special Section : Senior Living Finding the right adult day care center for your family ’ s needs .

42 Bringing Bird Lovers to Science The Neighborhood Nestwatch is expected to collect data on 1,500 birds in Pittsburgh ’ s suburbs this year .

44 Special Section : Winter Driving Safety Rules for dealing with winter road emergencies .

Area residents enjoyed Harmony Museum ’ s annual WeihnachtsMarkt in November . The German Christmas Market has become a major regional attraction in the heart of Harmony ’ s National Historic Landmark District . See story on page 14 . Photo by Kathy Rudolph .

6 From the Publisher 8 IN the Loop : What ’ s News in Cranberry 12 IN Good Taste : Matthew Porco , Executive Chef and Managing Partner , Emporio : A Meatball Joint

14 IN Events : Harmony ’ s German Christmas

Market 16 IN Events : Cranberry Puppy Plunge 18 IN Events : Zelienople & Harmony Country

Fall Festival 46 School District News 48 IN Focus : Cranberry at a Glance

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