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BY SUSAN HARTLEY STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com DARKE COUNTY – Treat yourself - and those on your Santa list - with a tasty gift from Darke County this Christmas season. From homemade wines and wine accessories to baking ingredients and old-fashioned bulk Christmas candies, you won’t have to travel far to find some locally produced gifts. The little village of New Weston is home to Harry Birt’s Store, where you’ll be sure to find something to fill those stockings and satisfy your sweet tooth. “We have over 500 varieties of bulk candies, 100 varieties of nuts and we have nuts in the shell,” said Brad Birt. The selections, Birt explained, includes “some old-fashioned, longtime-ago candies” only available during the holidays, including oldtime mix, hard tack, filled nougats and minty selections. During the holidays, Birt said, the store’s “most popular are double dipped chocolate covered peanuts followed by maple peanut clusters.” Harry Birt’s Store also features new varieties of candies mixed in with the traditional. “I’m carrying on what my grandfather and father started,” Birt said of his 98-year-old family business. Working directly with 23 candy manufacturers, Birt does not go through brokerages. “We have
quality candy at a reasonable price,” he noted. So take a trip to northern Darke County and stop in at Harry Birt’s Store, 501 Main St., New Weston, where shoppers can fill up a white paper bag with scoops of candy and nuts from the bulk bins this holiday. Over at Historic Bear’s Mill, 6450 Arcanum-Bear’s Mill Rd., you can build a gift basket of local flours, cornmeal, pancake mixes and syrups for the chef on your list. “We’ve already boxed up some gift boxes with three different pancake mixes and a small maple leaf jar of syrup,” said Sally Rudy, retail manager. Also available in the Bear’s Mill store are gift boxes with coffees as well as a variety of popcorns. The Mill also offers a selection of gourmet foods, including dessert sauces, jams, jellies and baking flours. The Mill’s Christmas preview weekend is currently taking place – Nov. 18-19 - with hours from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and from 1-5 p.m. Sunday. The Mill will be open regular hours for holiday shopping as well, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. The Mill’s Candlelight Walk will be Dec. 1, with a Ladies Evening planned sometime during the first week of December. Call the Mill for the exact date at 548-5112. The Give the taste... cont. on page 5
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Shop downtown Greenville to win GREENVILLE – Shoppers can earn chances to win over $2,500 in merchandise and gift certificates through “Win the Window,” the fourth annual shop local campaign presented by Main Street Greenville and sponsored by Second National Bank. “This promotion is a fun way to encourage people to shop at our local, independently-owned businesses this holiday season,” said Crysta Hutchinson, executive director for Main Street Greenville. “Instead of fighting the crowds in the big box stores you can shop small and enjoy the experience, and be entered to win some amazing prizes at the same time.” Between Nov. 15 – Dec. 15, shoppers can enter to win by spending money at any of the participating downtown Greenville businesses; a full list will be available on their website at www.mainstreetgreenville. org. Participating businesses have provided merchandise and gift certificates to place under the Christmas tree in Main Street Greenville’s window, located in the Darke County Welcome Center at 421 S. Broadway. During the Win the Window promotion in 2016, Main Street Greenville was able to track over
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ARCANUM – All are invited to attend the 2017 annual Arcanum Wayne Trail Historical Society Christmas Bazaar on Nov. 24, 6-8 p.m. and Nov. 25 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the historical house, 123 W. George St., Arcanum. Come and browse and enjoy shopping for one-of-a-kind treasures and delicious Bake Shoppe Goodies.
$630,000 spent in downtown Greenville. Shoppers will get a ticket entry for every $5 they spend at a participating downtown business, up to single purchases of $1,000. For example, if you spend $100 at a business, you will receive 20 tickets to enter into the contest to win the window of prizes. There is no limit to how many times you can shop to enter. The more you spend downtown at participating businesses, the more chances you have to win the window full of prizes! Participating businesses will have tickets available at the time of purchase and a glass jar to collect all of the tickets for the drawing. The drawing for the winner will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 3:30 p.m. in the Main Street Greenville office. You are not required to be present to win. Bring your holiday shopping downtown this year and enter to win BIG while supporting local businesses in the process! Main Street Greenville is a non-profit organization that supports downtown Greenville, Ohio through stimulating and supporting revitalization efforts, historic preservation and economic growth. Learn more about the organization and the contest on their website, www.mainstreetgreenville.org, or follow them on Facebook. You can contact them at info@ mainstreetgreenville.org or 937-548-4998.
CAP closed for Thanksgiving GREENVILLE – Community Action Partnership will be closed on Nov. 23 and 24 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Their office will reopen Nov. 27 for regular hours.
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Depression Era display at Versailles museum VERSAILLES – The Versailles Area Museum has chosen “A Depression Era Christmas” as its theme for this Holiday season. The museum is decked for the holidays from their 1930’s era lobby complete with a 1929 Model T Ford out doing some holiday shopping. Many of the tree decorations come from the 1930’s. Thanks goes to Tom & Norma Parin for sharing their wonderful collection of old period Santa’s. The Depression theme continues with beautiful Depression glass from the
collections of Joanne Eilerman and Janet Worz. Other Christmas themed areas include their miniature train display thanks to David Richart, their turn of the century Mercantile store, the 1900 kitchen, Toyland at Martin’s Department Store which is filled with toys from your childhood and so much more. Beginning Nov. 19 and each Sunday through Dec. 17 and by special arrangement, they will be excited to welcome you all home for Christmas!
TSC closed on Thanksgiving GREENVILLE – Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, will be closed on Nov. 23 in observance of Thanksgiving. Tractor Supply, which operates more than 1,600 stores nationwide with more than 26,000 team members, will reopen Friday, Nov. 24 at 6 a.m. “Tractor Supply Co. stores will
be closed on Thanksgiving so our team members can spend the holiday with their loved ones,” said John Ordus, senior vice president of store operations at Tractor Supply Company. “Our stores will be open on Friday for the holiday season and our team members will be ready to offer the legendary customer service and great products we’re known for.”
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Sweet Annie’s Cabin helps celebrate season GREENVILLE – This is the time of year that the leaves that burned fiery red and blazed bright oranges and yellows have escaped from the tree branches. We are now waking up to silvery frosted fields. The morning air has turned crisp. And as the garden falls asleep for the winter, our senses are awakened to that special time of year when our hearts turn to giving. Families come together to celebrate the warmth of Christmas. At Sweet Annie’s Cabin they seem to come alive a bit more at the holidays as they start to open the boxes that have been waiting patiently to be disturbed. Sweet Annie’s Cabin invites you to come in and experience all their store has to offer this holiday season. If you enter hoping to find that special decoration, take note of their five decorated Christmas trees. They have a country farmhouse area, a fun, whimsical area decorated with s ‘mores ornaments and gingerbread, a woodland tree decorated with a wildlife theme, plus decor for your mantle, etc., a Victorian themed tree, and in their kitchen area, a sweet little white “Charlie Brown” tree with the prettiest red kitchen ornaments. And as always, they have a nice selection of Christmas
greenery for any décor. If it’s gifts you’re on the hunt for, look no further! Starting with the man in your life, they’ve added a line of very nice matching winter hat, gloves, scarf and sock sets. Or take a walk back to their mancave area where you’ll find some nice choices for the outdoorsman (or indoors-man) on your list. Let’s talk ladies fashion for a bit. They’ve got you covered. Christmas party? Check! Family dinner? Yep! Something to relax in after a black Friday shopping trip? Yes ma’am! And they haven’t even touched that long list of presents you have to buy! Let’s see…a special piece of jewelry? They have it! Winter hats, gloves, scarves? You betcha! Purses? Wallets? Slippers? Boots? Yes, yes, yes, and yes! Plus so much more! Don’t finish that list without checking out their ladies fashion area! Now for those little tikes on that list. Remember these names: “Melissa & Doug.” If you have never seen Melissa & Doug toys, you are missing out! If you have, then you know that quality toys still exist. They just restocked their inventory with the cutest and most imaginative M&D toys. There is nothing more satisfying than watching a little one delving
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into his imagination while at play. They also have developmental toys, the softest blankets, and adorable outfits for the real tiny tots in your life. Well, they’ve touched on a lot of what Sweet Annie’s Cabin has to offer for your holiday shopping guide. Other gift ideas: kitchen gadgets, aprons, cookbooks, linens, inspirational items, candles, everyday décor
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LINDA MOODY CORRESPONDENT lmoody@earlybirdpaper.com GREENVILLE--They’re at it again. Sisters Caren Long and Connie Taulbee are decorating their home – inside and out – for the Christmas season. Since 2009, they have been decorating their home at the northeast corner of Honeysuckle at North Broadway in Greenville, and each year, it seems something new is added. This year, they have put up a lot more blow-ups as well as having put bulbs along their sidewalk. “It’s real pretty at night time,” said Long. “We will be lit up starting Thanksgiving night at dusk for four hours. They will shut of usually at 9:30 p.m. They are on timers.” Their uncle, Dan Hittle, helps with the outside projects. The decorating of the interior of their home took place throughout the month of October. There is a tree in every room of their home. “We usually put up 17 trees, but only put up 13 this year, with six outside,” Long said. Long revealed that as they get older, they have gotten some handy gadgets to use in their decorating. For one tree, all one has to do is blow on a Santa candle and it turns the tree’s lights on or off. Taulbee’s bedroom is decorated in her favorite color, purple. It’s
also Christmas-y in Long’s room, the master bedroom, especially with Santa Claus and other holiday memorabilia. Even both bathrooms are decorated for the yuletide season. Also decorated are their dining room, laundry room, family room (where they spend most of their time), kitchen and a back room. There are even Christmas pillows on the sofas, a Nativity scene in the living room, refrigerator magnets in the kitchen, a carousel under the television, animated Santas and snowmen on the fireplace and other Christmas items in windows. Wreaths, gingerbread items, carolers, and snow globes are among other items that can be seen around the house. Then, on the outside, they have an estimated 10 blow-ups of mostly Santas and snowmen, a Nativity set, and candy canes all around the yard. “Dan and I worked two Saturdays ago to put the lights up,” Long said. “We’ll probably be done in another four days. The kids are coming for Thanksgiving.” The two women didn’t just start decorating when they moved to Greenville; they also did it in their earlier days. The sisters, who are the two eldest children in the Jeffers family, grew up in the Bradford area with five other siblings. They chose to move to Greenville
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because they were spending an awful lot of time here taking care of several aging family members by doing their housework, paperwork and laundry. “We came up once a week, when one day Connie said ‘Let’s move up here,’” Long recalled. “I was on the village council two terms in Jamestown and was in a euchre club for 35 years.” “I lived on the farm five years after my husband passed,” Taulbee said. Caren Long, left, and Connie Taulbee enjoy decorating The two, at that for the Christmas holiday season and especially this tree, time, lived 60 miles they call the Springboro Kmart tree. They decorate inside apart. Taulbee, who and outside their home in Greenville. You can see more had been a seamstress pictures of their home on The Early Bird’s Facebook page. in Franklin, came from (Ryan Berry photo) Warren County and Together, they had decorations Long, who had retired from Greene Memorial Hospital, where she was of all kinds, plus they get a lot by a switchboard operator, worked in going to garage sales and checking billing and then worked in home out items that are half-price after health care, came from Greene Christmas. The sisters are planning an open County. Subsequently, they agreed to house by invitation only on the in move here and share a house. “I December. They make refreshments gave all my Christmas villages away for their guests. And, during that to my grandchildren,” Taulbee said. time, everything in and out of the And, Long said she gave her blow- house is lit up for the party. “I spend a lot of money on food, ups to her son and grandchildren but I enjoy it,” Long said. and got more.
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Funky Munky in bigger store this holiday season GREENVILLE – When Cheri Leonard and Nikki Spencer, co-owners, were ready to start a business they wanted to do something they knew about and enjoyed. So they started Funky Munky, 615 Walnut St., Greenville. Funky Munky opened April 30, 2016 on Martin Street with 10 vendors. This past summer, they had an opportunity to expand and move to their
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BPL holds dedication and Christmas Lighting BRADFORD – Bradford Community’s Hometown Christmas Celebration with the Christmas Lighting of Idding’s Park and two dedications at Bradford Public Library will take place on Saturday, Nov. 25. The evening will begin at 6 p.m. with the dedication of the library’s new digital sign, from donations by internationally known author and Bradford resident, John Scalzi and from Memorial gifts to the library.
The lighted Railroader located beside the digital sign, is donated by the GRO Garden Club of Bradford. The new Christmas lights at Idding’s Park, across from the library, were made possible from area contributions of businesses, organizations and individuals. Come share this hometown holiday spirit together— meaningful community dedications, the enjoyment of Christmas lighting at Idding’s Park, instrumental songs,
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through Saturday, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. The owners are pleased to let customers know they are always in for a treat when they visit the store. “You never know what you will find at Funky Munky,” they said. They have home decor, toys, furniture, unique and nostalgic items. Vendors also have craft items, dance items, Avon, tools, purses, jewelry, and much more. In other words, they offer a great variety. The store is very organized and they offer customers great items at reasonable prices. They enjoy having great support from our customers and Darke County. They love hearing people’s reactions when they hear the name Funky Munky. “’Funky Munky what’s that?’ is the usual response, and we just giggle,” they said. The owners concluded, “We know with hard work and a great support system we can continue.”
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Sears Hometown will continue selling Whirlpool BY SUSAN HARTLEY STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybitdpaper.com
GREENVILLE – Greenville’s Sears Hometown store on Russ Road is here to stay – and will continue to sell Whirlpool, Maytag and Kitchenaid appliances. Earlier this month, some news outlets reported confusing information regarding Sears no longer carrying some of these appliances, says Greenville’s Sears Hometown store owner Lavena Marker. It’s confusing, Marker notes. “The Whirlpool product I sell in my store is not provided by the Sears Holdings Corporation� mentioned in previous news articles, Marker explains. Marker’s Sears Hometown store is one of 700 independently owned and operated stores across the United States, she said, as part of Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores. Marker opened her Sears Hometown store in July 2001, constructing the building at its
current site at 1220 Russ Road. “I’m here to stay,â€? she said. “Our store operates under an agreement with Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores. And they are the source for the merchandise we sell. Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores have direct relationships with brands in many product categories. Whirlpool is one of those brands. Marker’s store will be open on Black Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and will be participating in the annual Sears Hometown & Outlet Stores Make-a-Wish promotion. From now through Dec. 31, customers may make a donation to Make-a-Wish to reach their $1 million goal to grant life-changing wishes to children battling critical illnesses. Customers who donate will be able to take advantage of promotions during the campaign. Besides kitchen and laundry appliances, shoppers in Greenville can ďŹ nd exercise equipment, a
Lavena Marker’s Sears Hometown store is gearing up for holiday shopping. (Susan Hartley photo)
selection of mattresses, tools, and garden/lawn tractors at their Sears Hometown store. Also, appliances not found in stock may be ordered, Marker said. Besides special Black Friday hours, Sears Hometown will be
open extended hours on Sunday, Nov. 26 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Regular store hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. The store will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.
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UC Community Christmas opens Nov. 24 UNION CITY – Opening night of the 12th annual “A Community Christmas” in Union City is Friday, Nov. 24. At 5:30 p.m., Union City, Ind. &
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Ohio, Police & Fire Departments will escort Santa & Mrs. Claus from Sutton’s Supermarket on E. Elm Street to Harter Park. Everyone is invited to follow the lights & sirens. The estimated time of arrival at Harter Park is 6 p.m., at which time the spectacular light display, with millions of lights, will be turned on, kicking off the 2017 season. Santa & Mrs. Claus will be anxiously awaiting kids of all ages to share their Christmas wish lists inside the Gift Shop until 9 p.m. The drive-thru light display, throughout Harter Park’s nearly 60 acres, will be open ThursdaySunday beginning Nov. 24 through Dec. 10 and nightly from Dec. 14 through New Year’s Eve. Hours are 6-9 p.m. SundayThursday and 6-10 p.m. Friday & Saturday. Vehicles may enter from either drive off of Jackson Pike on the east end of the park only. There is no admission fee; however donations are accepted at the gate. Donations will benefit local groups who have volunteered to welcome visitors and also to
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Try the holiday season Zero Weight Gain Challenge GREENVILLE – Are you interested in maintaining your weight or even losing a few pounds during this holiday season? Could you use some encouragement and guidance but don’t have time to attend classes? Give the Zero Weight Gain holiday wellness challenge a try. The “Zero Weight Gain Challengeâ€? is an on-line challenge designed to help participants get ďŹ t by encouraging regular
exercise, nutrition, and wellness tips during the upcoming holiday season. Participants will receive weekly e-communications and have access to supplemental information available on Blogs and Facebook. All participant information will be kept conďŹ dential. Each week participants will receive free weekly e-communications, containing nutrition, health and ďŹ tness tips. Additional food and activity logs will be available for
download to help participants track their progress. Pre- and post- onlinesurvey assessments are used to collect comments to improve future challenges and track participant progress. If you are interested in participating in this on-line challenge? Sign up by following this link to enroll: http://go.osu. edu/DarkeZWG17. You will be enrolled and begin receiving e-communications starting the week
Tesh headlines Holiday Evening at ESCC PIQUA – The Edison Foundation will welcome John Tesh to Edison State Community College as the entertainment for 20th annual Holiday Evening event. This year’s event will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 29 at the Piqua Campus and is held annually to support student scholarship opportunities. A four-time Emmy Award winner and two-time Grammy nominee, John Tesh has maintained a highly successful and varied career path that includes a 10-year run as anchor on Entertainment Tonight,
a string of number one radio hits, and his popular nationally syndicated radio show. John Tesh’s Grand Piano Christmas offers holiday favorites with Tesh’s signature style. Twenty-ďŹ ve years and 50-plus recordings into his multifaceted, ever-evolving musical career, John Tesh blends easy listening, classical, pop, and new age. Proceeds from the evening will directly beneďŹ t the Edison Foundation Scholarship Fund to support Edison State
students through scholarship opportunities. A limited number of tickets are available at $125 each and tend to sell out quickly. Each ticket purchased includes heavy hor de ‘oeuvres, wine, and admission to the show. Tickets may be purchased online at www.edisonohio.edu/ holidayevening. For more information, contact Julie Slattery by emailing jslattery@ edisonohio.edu or calling 937-7787805. The Edison Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonproďŹ t organization.
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of Nov. 20. While Facebook™ will be utilized; participants only need to have an email address. The program is funded by Ohio State University Extension. Ohio State University Extension embraces human diversity and is committed to ensuring that all research and related educational programs are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. This statement is in accordance with United States Civil Rights Laws and the USDA. Roger Rennekamp, Associate Dean and Director, Ohio State University Extension For Deaf and Hard of Hearing, please contact Ohio State University Extension using your preferred communication (e-mail, relay services, or video relay services). Phone 1-800-750-0750 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST Monday through Friday. Inform the operator to dial 614-292-6181.
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DCP’s Walkin’ in a Winter Wonderland coming soon GREENVILLE – This holiday season join Darke County Parks for an evening stroll through their winter wonderland at Shawnee Prairie Preserve. On Saturday, Dec. 2, from 6-9 p.m., there will be over 450 luminaries lighting your way along the wooded trails, allowing for a peaceful winter’s night in nature. As you hike along the illuminated trail toward the log house and blacksmith shop, you can enjoy the crisp air, the bright stars, and perhaps the
light crunch of snow on this early December evening. In the Log House the ďŹ re will warm you while enjoying pioneer music of Christmas past as you relax in the comforts of the 18th century. Stop and warm up by the campďŹ re and visit with the Parks Director. Holiday crafts for all ages will be available in the Nature Center to fuel the memories of this staff-favorite event. The Nature Center and gift shop will be open offering a selection of unique gifts
or that perfect stocking stuffer! Santa will once again pay a visit from the North Pole! New this year for the 10th anniversary, they will offer an extended path option for those who can’t get enough of the luminary trails. Don’t forget about their new Snowman Decorating Contest! Local businesses and non-proďŹ ts decorate their own “snowmanâ€? to compete in a people’s choice award! Call the Nature Center today to participate in this great
way to advertise your business/ non-proďŹ t to an estimated 1,000 luminary visitors! Walkin’ in a Winter Wonderland is the perfect free event for the whole family to celebrate the winter season. Don’t forget to bring a votive candle (or two) as a donation for next year’s path! For information on this event or other park district programs, visit www.darkecountyparks.org, ďŹ nd them on Facebook or call the Nature Center at 937-548-0165.
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BPW’s Breakfast with Santa is Dec. 2 GREENVILLE – The Greenville Business & Professional Women’s (BPW) Club is planning its annual Breakfast with Santa. The club invites you to join them for this occasion on Dec. 2, 9 a.m., at the Greenville VFW Hall, 219 N. Ohio St. The menu will consist of scrambled eggs, sausage, donut holes and a beverage and will be cooked and served with the assistance of Dara Buchy and Greenville High School Supply Chain Management students. Santa will be there and Mrs. Claus will be joining him this year. There will be limited reservations; taken on a first come, first served basis. Reservations must be made by Nov. 27. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The cost for this event will be $5 for each person attending. Please include a contact phone number or e-mail address in case there are questions. Reservations, along with payment, should be sent to Greenville BPW, c/o Susan Fowble, 5965 Willis Road, Greenville, Ohio 45331. Reservations must include a list of the first and last
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name, age, and indicate whether a boy or girl of each child who will be attending, along with the first and last name of each other person attending. If you have questions concerning this event, call 937-
548-1414. There will be presents for each child and lots of fun. All proceeds from this event will go to the BPW Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships to the young women of Darke County.
SCC will host annual Live Nativity Walk
COVINGTON – The Annual “Live Nativity Walk” at Stillwater Community Church will take place on Dec. 1 and 2 beginning at 6 p.m. The last walk will begin at 8:30 p.m., with walks every half-hour and six walks per night. Admission is free. The walk takes you back in time and tells the story of the birth of the Savior. Walk to the home of Mary, follow Mary to Elizabeth’s home, walk into the carpenter shop of Joseph, travel to the inn; visit with the shepherds and listen as the angels announce the birth of Jesus; and travel with the shepherds to the stable. After the walk stay warm by the fire and enjoy some hot chocolate, cookies and fellowship. SCC is located off SR48 between Covington and Pleasant Hill. Turn West off 48 onto Sugar Grove Road (473-5270). SCC’s Sunday services are 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.
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Gingerbread House Show & Bazaar slated GREENVILLE – Village Green Health Center, a Trilogy senior living community, invites community members to join them for their Gingerbread House Show and Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Village Green. From quaint cottages to sprawling mansions, Greenville community members are invited to build their best (and most delicious) gingerbread houses and submit their creations for the chance to win! Those who attend the day of the event will have the chance to indulge in cheesy potato soup served in a bread bowl, a hot coca bar, and gingerbread. Village Green encourages attendees to donate $5 for their lunch. All proceeds will benefit the United Way of Darke County. Vendors will be on hand for holiday shopping and there will be live music all day. Those who wish to drop off their Gingerbread homes to enter into
the contest can do so on Friday, Dec. 1 between noon and 6 p.m. Gingerbread houses will be judged on creativity, holiday spirit, and workmanship. First place will receive $100, second place will receive $75, and third place will receive $50. A&B Coffee Company and United Way of Darke County will provide the official judges for the event. In addition, attendees will have a chance to cast their vote for the viewer’s choice award. For the complete rules of the contest, call (937) 548-1993 or send an email to Nikki.Nealeigh@villagegreenhc. com. There are a limited number of vendor spaces still available. Contact Village Green at the number above for details. To learn more about Village Green, please contact the campus by calling (937) 548-1993, follow the campus on Facebook and Twitter, or visit the campus website at www.villagegreenhc.com.
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