Two groups opposed to the Federal Reserve System gather at the church for a peaceful protest march to the Federal Reserve Building on Grant Street.

Created in 1913, the Federal Reserve System ensures the value of the U.S. dollar and the stability of the nation's commercial banks. Some people have questioned the legality, transparency and function of the system.

Presented in part by We Are Change Pittsburgh. For more information, visit www.wearechangepgh.org

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Celebrate Thanksgiving with this 2 1/2-hour cruise along Pittsburgh's three rivers while enjoying a turkey buffet with all the trimmings.

For more information, call (412) 355-7980.

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Festive floats, musical merrymakers and holiday happiness will make its way Downtown Pittsburgh for the 29th annual Celebrate The Season Holiday Parade.

The parade starts at Mellon Arena and traveling down Fifth Avenue past the historic store --- and bringing Santa to town for the season.

For more information, call (412) 232-2000.

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Relax in the Strand's plush theater seats with a glass of wine while enjoying a fashion show, gift showcase and live music by local artist Ben Hardt in a night celebrating Zelienople.

Zelienople is a town of 4,000 people in rural Butler County named for the eldest daughter of Baron Dettmar Basse (1762-1836), whose given name was Zelie. The baron laid out the village that is now the town.

Tickets are $20 each. For more information, call (724) 742-0400.

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International recording artist Mark Milovats celebrates the holidays with his 12th anniversary Christmas show.

This year's show includes the Santa Belle Dancers, The Vat Pack Orchestra, international singing sensation Gina Picnic, Duquesne University Dance Team and some special surprises and Nashville guests. Unique to the Pittsburgh show is the Children's Choir, comprised of 110 students from 18 local Pittsburgh school districts.

Tickets start at $24.50 and can be ordered by calling (412) 456-6666.

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Grab your kilt and join the church for their annual St. Andrew's Day Service featuring bag pipes, Scotish scripture readings, singing and communion.

The patron saint of Scotland, Russia, Romania and other countries, Andrew was one of Jesus' Apostles. According to the Bible, he was present at many important moments in Jesus' life.

Following the service there will be having "A Taste Of Scotland" which will includes many traditional Scottish treats and goodies.

Admission is free. For more information, call (724) 935-5650.

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Organized by the Knights Of Columbus, this three-day event includes a variety of free activities open to the surrounding communities, churches and schools, as a way to come together and give reason for the season.

It begins Thursday evening December 3, with the blessing of the Crèche at the church entrance, followed by a Christmas chorus concert presented by the upper-class students of St Maurice Elementary School; Entertainment on Saturday includes outdoor caroling followed by the 7th annual "No Room At The Inn" display of Nativity scenes; Sunday features a breakfast with Santa and choral concert.

Founded in 1882 and named after explorer Christopher Columbus (1451-1506), the Knights Of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic fraternal service organization with more than 1.7 million members. For more information, call (412) 271-0809.

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Celebrate the arrival of the holiday season in this Pittsburgh suburb.

The festivities will include an opening ceremony presented by the Penn Hills NJROTC Color Guard, Christmas Caroling with the Penn Hills High School Choral Ensemble and the official lighting of the Christmas Tree by the mayor of Penn Hills. Ron Antill of WISH 99.7 will be present.

Children can visit with Santa, his elves and Rudolph. The Penn Hills Rotary will present "Pictures With Santa". Photos will be taken by Dream Photography and packages can be purchased that evening. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Penn Hills Rotary & Interact Club.

Admission to the train display is $1.00 per person. Proceeds from the Train Display benefit Police Helping People Daily, a non-profit organization sponsored by the Penn Hills Police Department.

Light Up Night is sponsored by the Municipality Of Penn Hills and the Penn Hills Quality Community Project.
For more information contact (412) 798-2129.

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The 4th annual show features over 150 booths of arts & crafts from the region's finest artists & craftsmen.

Enjoy displays of holiday floral arrangements, jewelry, clothing, candles, tole & decorative painting, photography, soft sculpture, ceramics, dips & drink mixes, candies, home-baked goods and much, much more.

Presented by Family Festivals, Inc. For more information call (724) 863-4577.

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Share in an afternoon of colonial preparations for the holidays, with period music, displays and demonstrations.

Be especially sure to visit the school house for a traditional "Punch & Judy" puppet show, featuring fabulous handcrafted puppets.

Admission is $3.00 for adults and $1.00 for children. For more information call (412) 486-0563.

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