Live Nativity at OPC. Oreland Presbyterian Church will present their annual Live Nativity Drive-thru Saturday, Dec. 17 and their Nativity Pageant with Carols on Sunday, Dec. 18. Both presentations will feature live characters and animals (live camel included.) The Christmas story can be heard on your car radio during the Nativity Drive-thru as the Nativity is viewed from the comfort of your car. There is also a viewing area for those who would like to walk up to see the Nativity. On Sunday, children are invited to pet the animals and everyone is invited in for refreshments and fellowship after the Pageant. These events will happen, rain or shine, except in the case of extreme snow, rain or wind. The Nativity Pageant with Carols will be held inside if there is inclement weather. All are welcome to experience the awe and wonder of the humble birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. Oreland Presbyterian Church is located on the corner of Route 73 and Paper Mill Road about a mile east of Route 309. Call 215-887-7002 for information.

SANTA LOVES PETS: Santa Claus, aka Bruce Schmidt, will be present to take photos with your pets on Sunday, Dec. 18, 10 a.m. to noon, at The Hill Company, 8615 Germantown Ave. The cost is $8 for one Polaroid and one 35-millimeter photo.
Proceeds benefit Jack Russell Rescue. Also available will be a collection of gifts for dogs from Lighthouse Terrier Designs, as well as refreshments for both four-leggeds and two-leggeds. Call 215-247-7600.

A “TREASURES” CHECK FOR THE PENN MUSEUM. The Women’s Committee of the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology has presented a check for $100,000 to the Museum to support its educational programming. Pictured, left to right: Marguerite Goff, Women’s Committee Chair (Rosemont); Susan Catherwood, “Treasures” Co-chair (Bryn Mawr); Elizabeth Haimes, “Treasures” Co-chair (Chestnut Hill); Dr. Richard M. Leventhal, The Williams Director of the Penn Museum (Bryn Mawr) — receiving the check. The contribution was made possible bythe new annual benefit event “Treasures … From the Silk Road to the Santa Fe Trail,” which was presented by the Women’s Committee in the galleries of the Penn Museum.

The Chestnut Hill Community Association Holiday House Tour received a boost when Wissahickon Garden Club members rallied to decorate one of the homes the day before the tour. Sandy Greenwood, WGC President, offered the services of members, all of whom are award winners at the Philadelphia Flower Show. Shown in front of the large wreath they placed on Meadowbrook Lane are: front row: Cornie Walton of Philadelphia, homeowner Natalie Hirshorn, Bonnie McCausland of Villanova (formerly of Wyndmoor) and Cindy Affleck of Wyndmoor. back row: Jane Kilduff of Chesnut Hill, Joan Biddle of Flourtown, Anne Coste of Flourtown, Diane Drinker of Wyndmoor and Ann Stookey Waz of Chestnut Hill.

Germantown Jewish Centre is hosting the Soulfarm concert Dec.17. Soulfarm consists of 4 guys from New York forging an exciting new sound by combining the musical roots of their heritage with a shared passion for melodic song-writing and modern, progressive arrangements. Their unique sound offers the rare combination of a multi-generational and cross-cultural appeal. The band’s riveting world-beat energy turns heads and makes every audience take notice. Advanced ticket prices are $18 for adults and $10 for students/seniors. Tickets may also be purchased with a credit card online at www.eJewishTickets.com (convenience charges apply). Tickets may be purchased at the door for $25. Additional discounts available for groups. Call 215-844-1507 or e-mail program@germantownjewishcentre.org. Germantown Jewish Centre is located at 400 W. Ellet Street (corner of Lincoln Drive) in the Mt. Airy section of Northwest Philadelphia.