Too Tired to Leave Your Couch? Try a Thanksgiving Movie at Home

Patch brings you a list of Thanksgiving-themed films to view from the cozy comfort of your home. Laugh, cry and give thanks for video verification that other people's families are every bit as quirky—if not more so—than yours.

You're stuffed, and the tryptophan is kicking in. You're beat from battling for all those Black Friday bargains. You just can't face those lines yet for Silver Linings Playbook or Red Dawn. Your couch may be calling, but some members of your family are likely to be clamoring soon for entertainment alternatives to football. Why not keep the spirit of the day alive with a stock of Thanksgiving-themed films to watch in the cozy comfort of home sweet home? Christmas may be tops in holiday movies, but Thanksgiving isn't far behind in providing cinematic backgrounds or plot twists. Patch brings you a list of films about other people's Thanksgivings that should satisfy your need to laugh, cry, warm your heart—and give thanks that other families …

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Celebrate St. Patrick's Day Thursday at Peters Library

Get in the spirit of green with your neighbors and these festivities!

Is St. Patrick's Day one of your favorite holidays? Start celebrating early with your kids, family and friends. Peters Township Public Library is hosting three events on Thursday—all of which can be enjoyed by PT residents of all ages. Teen St. Patrick's Day Party When: 3:30-5 p.m.  What: Join neighbors in the Teen Reading Room for an afternoon of crafts, food, movies and fun!  Bagpipe Performance  When: 4-5 p.m.  What: Peters resident Liam O'Toole will perform traditional Irish music on the bagpipe in the main lobby. Check out Sean O'Donnell's performance from last year here. Family Pajama Story Time When: 6-6:45 p.m.  What: Bring the whole family to this monthly evening story time. Arrive in your pajamas for a night of crafts, snacks, …

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Top Redbox Movie Rentals for 15317, 15367

What have your neighbors been watching?

It's Saturday, and if you're looking to unwind with a movie rental this weekend, you might think about hitting up a Redbox, which has three locations in Peters Township—inside and outside of the Giant Eagle at Donaldson's Crossroads, and outside of the Walgreens on East McMurray Road (near the Crossroads). If you need some tips for which movie to rent this weekend, here are the top 20 Redbox rentals for 15317 and 15367 over the past seven days: Of course, you can also rent flicks from the Peters Township Public Library. The library offers free movie rentals to those with a valid library card. Don't have one? Fill out this form, and take it to the library to apply. Have you seen any of these movies? What did you think? Tell us in the …

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Great Escape

Drive Out to the Drive-In

Lush theaters and DVDs dominate the movie-viewing world. The drive-in is your chance to escape the ordinary and have a nostalgic movie experience.

This week’s Great Escape takes us to the silver screen—and, it takes us back in time. We’re going to the drive-in theater. Once upon a time, drive-in theaters were all the rage. Nowadays, they’re mighty hard to come by. But, just because they’re hard to come by, that doesn’t mean they’re not worthwhile. These outdoor cinemas have been around since the 1930s, with peak prevalence in the 50s and 60s. Over time, the economy and real estate market made drive-ins less and less feasible, and technological advents diminished the need for what soon became seen as nothing more than a novelty form of entertainment. While the history of the drive-in is interesting, what’s more interesting are the nostalgic thoughts that come to mind when a person …

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At Pittsburgh Comics, Every Day is Thor’s Day!

Thor, Norse God and iconic Marvel superhero, thunders onto the silver screen May 6. Colin McMahon, owner of Pittsburgh Comics, gives us mere mortals the lowdown on the titular Thunder God.

Local comic book shop, Pittsburgh Comics, formerly New Dimensions Comics, is abuzz with several upcoming superhero movies this summer. First up is "Thor" starring Chris Hemsworth as the Norse-god-cum-superhero. Owner Colin McMahon will be passing out a free Thor/Captain America comic book on May 7, a day after the movie opens theatrically. "Thor is a character who should appeal to more than just superhero fans." McMahon said. "From trailers, the movie looks like it will have all the elements from the comic book, including fantasy, romance and comedy. It’s 'Lord of the Rings' with a superhero spin." "There’s an entire pantheon of gods and kings. It’s a story on a grand scope." The superhero version was created by Stan Lee (legally changed …

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Valentine's Date No. 1: No Babysitter? No Problem

Our first date night suggestion for you and your honey this holiday.

Just when you thought the holidays were long gone, Valentine’s Day comes sneaking up around the corner. It’s time for roses, romance and a bit of planning ahead to get that Valentine’s Day date just right. The life of busy parents can be hectic, demanding, and at times, just plain thankless. Every now and then, it’s important to take time off from soccer practice pick-ups and ballet recitals to spend a few hours just focusing on being a couple, relaxing and having fun together. But not everyone can afford the luxury of a babysitter for a full night off and frankly, sometimes a good sitter can be hard to find. But don’t worry, you can still have a romantic evening together with a special stay-at-home date -- you just may want to put the …

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