Hear heavenly music at county courthouse

The public is invited to attend the annual Christmas Concert Series at Mercer County Courthouse throughout December, performed by area middle school and high school students. Performances begin at 12:30 p.m. in the courthouse rotunda, and last about 25 minutes. Seating is available.

Performances continue: Dec. 14, Sharpsville High School; Dec. 15, Reynolds High School; Dec. 16, Lakeview High School; Dec. 17, West Middlesex Oakview Middle School; Dec. 18, Mercer High School; and Dec. 22, Kennedy Catholic High School.

Christmas party planned at counseling center

The Mercer County Chapter of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill will hold a Christmas party at 6 p.m. Dec. 17 at the Community Counseling Center 2201 E. State St., Hermitage. There will be games with small prizes and a pot luck supper. NAMI will provide soft drinks and ham. Please bring your favorite side dish. RSVP to 724-981-6193 ext. 167.

Go for a walk and pick out your holiday cookies

The Lakeview High School Students for Charity and the Lakeview Educational Foundation are sponsoring a Christmas Cookie Walk from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 18 in the cafeteria of Lakeview High School. Cost is $4 per dozen, or $9 per box (containers will be provided). Funds raised will provide scholarships to Lakeview students and assist community members and organizations in need. The Students for Charity profits are matched by the Shenango Valley Foundation.

Info: Andrea Hoovler, 724-376-7911.

Historical Society sets candlelight Christmas concert

MERCER -- The Mercer County Historical Society will present a free candlelight Christmas concert from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, December 18th at the Helen Black Miller Memorial Chapel, 119 South Pitt St., Mercer. This concert will feature a variety of seasonal selections and traditional carols performed by the Mercer County Historical Society Chamber Players. Details: 724-662-3490.

Join in community Christmas dinner

The deacons of Tower Presbyterian Church, 248 S. Broad St., Grove City, are planning their annual free Christmas Day dinner, to be held at 1 p.m. Dec. 25 in Williamson Hall at the church.

Social time begins at 12:30, and carol singing will follow at 1:45. Anyone from Grove City and surrounding areas is welcome to attend. Reservations are needed by Dec. 18; call the church office at 724-458-7260.

Flu clinic set

UPMC Horizon will host a public seasonal flu vaccination clinic from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 19 at the Womancare Center of UPMC Horizon, 875 N. Hermitage Road, Hermitage. Cost of the vaccine is $25 and only cash and checks will be accepted. Appointments are required. Info: 724-347-7700 or 1-866-347-7700.