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Santa During COVID-19: Plexiglass and Social Distancing Did Not Keep Kids From Smiling
By: Claudia Cisneros
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — An unprecedented year yielded an unprecedented Christmas. No big reunions, not a lot of traveling and no Santa interacting with the kids. Ohio has seen more than seven hundred thousand people get COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic, nine months ago, and more than eight thousand died. Nearly all of… Read More
Classical Songs of Christmas
Join the River Cities Symphony for Classical Christmas Songs with soprano Tiffany CasaSante and pianist Jane Irvine. Tiffany will be performing classical standards such as O Holy Night and Gesu Bambino, and other popular carols. She dedicates this performance to the memory of her Mother, who especially loved the Holiday season. Tiffany has been entertaining… Read More
Last Minute Gifts and Gift Bags!
Need wrappings for that gift, or haven’t yet found something for the people on your list? Come to our drop-in time at Athens Makerspace and whip up a lovely reusable gift bag or choose from our array of sewn project ideas for practical last-minute handmade gifts. These include homemade produce bags, napkins, pot scrubbers, placemat/utensil… Read More
Wolfe Mountain Wonderland
OPEN HOUSE Event Wolfe Mountain Entertainment presents its spectacular Christmas displays featuring dozens of decorated trees, village collections, animated figures, and nativity scene. Free admission
Laser Engrave an Ornament
Come learn the basics of operating our laser engraver! Class takers will make and take two different ornaments that each demonstrate different possible ways of using the laser to achieve different effects: 3D ornaments and relief ornaments using different local woods to create depth. If you like you can bring your own designs, but they… Read More
Make Your Own Upcycled Holiday Stocking
Come learn how to craft your very own Upcycled Holiday Stocking – just in time to use it this December or give as a thoughtful handmade gift to a special person! In this 3 hour class, participants will learn how to create a fully-lined, one-of-a-kind stocking [with a secret pocket, for extra special gifts!] out… Read More
Candlelight Tour
Eight blocks of downtown Lancaster will be lit with luminaries Saturday, Dec. 14, for the 41st annual Candlelight Tour, presented by the Fairfield County Heritage Association Guides lead guests to seven historic churches, where each will present its own holiday music program. This year’s theme is “Behold His Birth.” The evening begins at 6pm with… Read More
Weld a Horseshoe Snowman
Still in search of a whimsical holiday gift for someone you love? Come join us to weld them a cheerful snowman out of upcycled horseshoes! Using MIG welder techniques, our talented instructor, Liz King, will guide participants through this Make-and-Take project. Having MIG welding experience is helpful but not necessary. Participants should wear close-toed shoes,… Read More
Christmas Open House At Ross County Historical Society
You are invited to our 2019 Christmas Open House! Featuring our one-of-a-kind Christmas tree decorated with hundreds of hand-cut paper ornaments by local Scherenschnitte artist Bonnie Grove, and a charming Victorian Christmas parlor with late 19th and early 20th century holiday decorations and toys. You can also enjoy our permanent exhibits, “Toys from the… Read More
Festive Twists and Tucks Holiday Pillow
In this fun 3-hr make-and-take class, students will create a pillow using a pin tuck twisting technique. Although this is a holiday craft, students can use this technique in a variety of other crafts and clothing construction projects. The look of the tucks can also be changed depending on the direction they are stitched in…. Read More
Holiday Junior Member Program
Join us for this hands-on program of holiday fun from the days of long ago. Learn the art of Scherenschnitte, cutting paper with scissors, to make beautiful holiday gifts and ornaments for you and your family to cherish for years to come. Play puzzling Victorian parlor games that will make you think while you have… Read More
Welded Horseshoe Star
Want to get a head start on making your holiday gifts this year? Come join us to weld a lovely star wall decoration out of upcycled horseshoes! Using MIG welder techniques, our talented instructor, Liz King, will guide participants through this Make-and-Take project. Having MIG welding experience is helpful but not necessary. Participants should wear… Read More
Starbrick Gallery Holiday Open House
Visit Starbrick on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 30th, for our Open House Gala event! Doorprizes will be given all day. Free gift with every purchase! The raffle begins for our beautiful Holiday gift baskets. Each basket is filled with incredible art from all of our artists. Hands-on Art activities throughout the day. 10 am to… Read More
Simply 3D Printed Jewelry and More!
Come on out on Small Business Saturday and learn to design and 3D print your own jewelry and holiday memorabilia! No complicated CAD programs skills necessary. Learn tips and tricks of 3D printing. Bring your creativity, laptop, your basic computer skills and have fun in this class! The class will work as follows: You can… Read More
Steubenville Nutcracker Village
The newest addition to holiday traditions: over 180 life-sized Nutcrackers depicting characters from history, the arts, entertainment, and local legends are on display under a canopy of colorful lights and music in beautifully decorated Fort Steuben Park, 24/7. On weekends, an Advent Market surrounds the 32′ Christmas tree where crafts, gifts and foods can be… Read More
Welded Horseshoe Star
Want to get a head start on making your holiday gifts this year? Come join us to weld a lovely star wall decoration out of upcycled horseshoes! Using MIG welder techniques, our talented instructor, Liz King, will guide participants through this Make-and-Take project. Having MIG welding experience is helpful but not necessary. Participants should wear… Read More
The Our Lady of Mercy CWC Craft Show
The Our Lady of Mercy CWC Craft Show will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Continuing with past tradition, we will be serving our famous chicken pie and equally famous homemade noodles and dessert pies. Many local vendors will have their unique crafts on display for purchase. Please… Read More
6th Annual Athens County Community Singers Christmas Concert
The Athens County Community Singers, “a choir for all voices” will present its 6th Annual Christmas Concert at ARTS/West on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. The choir elected to sing songs from around the world for this family friendly event. The suggested admission is $10.00 for this ARTS/West Presents event. Please come enjoy… Read More
Sensitive Santa: A Kinder, Gentler Kringle For Kids With Special Needs
By: Mary Meehan | Ohio Valley ReSource
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I’m not usually one to name-drop but my brother Pat Meehan is Santa Claus. A real, professional Santa. Sitting in his home office fresh from work, he’s wearing black suspenders and a red T-shirt. There at least six other Santa outfits in his closet including beach Santa. His thick, white beard (yes, a real one)… Read More
A Weed Grows In Toledo, And Residents Hang Their Christmas Hopes Upon It
By: Amy Held | NPR
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An attempt to bring a little Christmas cheer has grown to capture the imagination of the city.
Living Nativity
There will be a living nativity scene at Central Christian Church from 6:00 to 9:00 pm on Saturday, December 15th. A 30 minute program will repeat during each half hour segment. Free activities for children and snacks will be offered inside the church. Free admission and parking at the church located at 587 Mt. Vernon… Read More
Christmas Open House
The Ross County Historical Society invites you to come enjoy our annual Christmas Open House. Back by popular demand is our Scherenschnitte (the German art of paper-cutting) tree. Enjoy our Victorian parlor filled with toys and games of Christmases past, and our lovely holiday decorations as you tour the rest of the museum. The event… Read More
Holiday Children’s Program
‘Twas an Old Fashioned Christmas At the Ross County Heritage Center 45 w. 5th St. Chillicothe, OH 45601 Saturday, December 1, 2018 9:30-12:30 Join us for this program of holiday fun from days of long ago Enjoy a dramatic reading of the 1822 Christmas classic, A Visit from St. Nicholas (also known as The Night Before Christmas.) Then… Read More
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas : A Visit from St. Nicholas by Clement C. Moore
Please enjoy this traditional holiday poem, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas : A Visit from St. Nicholas by Clement C. Moore, directed by Karen M. Chan, read by Joe Balding and featuring the Harmony Connection choir. a barber shop choral group in Athens with Choral Director, Maxine Young. Feel free to follow along with the unabridged… Read More