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Main Street Greenville plans variety of holiday events BY SUSAN HARTLEY STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com GREENVILLE – Main Street Greenville is spreading holiday cheer by promoting several events to bring shoppers downtown. “I think during the holiday season people like to find special gifts to give people they care about. We have a lot of unique businesses,” said Crysta Hutchinson Bloomindale, Main Street Executive Director. “We encourage people to shop at independently owned businesses for their holiday gifting.” The busy shopping season will kick off with Small Business Saturday on Nov. 24. The annual event was started in 2010, by American Express in collaboration with the National Trust for Historic Preservation as a counterpart to Black Friday (Nov. 23) and Cyber Monday (Nov. 26). The event encourages shoppers to visit locally-owned brick and mortar businesses. “A lot of our businesses will be having special sales,” on Small Business Saturday, Hutchinson Bloomingdale said. Details about the specials will be included in the Main Street Greenville e-newsletter as well as on their Facebook page. Also on Small Business Saturday, Main Street Greenville will be hosting free carriage rides from noon to 2 p.m. After purchasing that special gift, stop by the Main Street office in the Welcome Center on Broadway to have it gift wrapped for free, Hutchinson Bloomingdale said. Main Street also will have Small Business Saturday giveaways, including bags, buttons and stickers. The Main Street Win the Window kicks off on Black Friday and runs through Dec. 8. There will be more opportunities to win this year, Hutchinson Bloomingdale said.
“At the end we’ll be drawing three or four winners,” she explained, instead of just one. The prizes are provided by participating businesses. For every $5 spent at participating businesses, customers will receive a ticket to fill out and turn back in for the drawing. Tickets may be turned in at the point of purchase or at the Main Street office. Prizes will be displayed in the Welcome Center’s window, then divided into categories for the drawing. The First Friday event on Dec. 7 will last through Saturday, Dec. 8 and will be themed Cookie Cutter Christmas. “It’s an open house weekend for downtown businesses,” Hutchinson Bloomingdale said. “Some of the businesses will be offering free cookies with a purchase. We’ll have a window decorating contest around the theme.” Also, she said, some of the businesses are encouraging shoppers to wear ugly Christmas sweaters on Friday night. On Saturday, Dec. 8, the Greenville Public Library will be hosting a gingerbread decorating activity for children as part of the downtown open house. The event will take place at 2 p.m. Parents may stop by the library or call 548-2915 to register their child. Again on Dec. 8, Main Street will host free horse-drawn carriage rides from noon to 2 p.m. A first this year, Main Street will greet the new year from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Romer’s Catering. “This is the first year for our New Year’s Eve Party,” Hutchinson said. “We’re really excited about it.” The event, which is for ages 21 and over, will include hors d’oeuvres. a champagne toast and live music by the Kim Kelly Orchestra. Tickets for New Year’s Eve may be purchased at the Main Street office or on their Facebook page.
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4-H Camp Holiday Special makes perfect gift BY SUSAN HARTLEY STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com DARKE COUNTY –Got a 4-H member on your Christmas shopping list? The Darke County Extension office has the perfect gift – their 4-H Camp Holiday Special - or gift certificates for the 2019 4-H Camp. “This is our first year,” said Rhonda Williams, Darke County 4-H Extension Educator. “There are several counties who do it, and I thought ‘why not?’” The gift certificates are $130 - $20 off the regular camp price of $150 and must be ordered by Dec. 31. The county’s 4-H Camp is scheduled for June 17-20 and is held at Indian Hills 4-H Camp in Pleasant Hill. Those in grades 3-8 are invited to participate in the annual camp. To order online, visit darke.osu.edu. Scroll down on the left side, click on 4-H Youth Development. On the left side of that page, click on 2019 Darke County 4-H Camp. Scroll down and in the middle of the page, you’ll see 4-H Camp Holiday Special. A flyer and
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GREENVILLE – In conjunction with the Window contest, Main Street Greenville is once again serving as a Neighborhood Champion for Small Business Saturday on Nov. 24. Small Business Saturday is an American shopping holiday held on the Saturday after U.S. Thanksgiving during one of the busiest shopping periods of the year. To help celebrate the day downtown Give the gift of 4-H Camp to a kid on your Greenville the following events are Christmas list. scheduled: order form are available to print off. * All Day: Shop and dine at Gift certificates may be picked up participating businesses to be entered at the 4-H Extension office on Wagner into the Win the Window Contest! Avenue or mailed to the recipient’s * 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Small Business home. Bingo! Use the image Main Street Those who just wish to donate so Greenville will provide on Facebook any child may go to camp are invited to to play small business bingo. When do so, Williams said. you’ve completed a row, bring your “Absolutely,” Williams said. “Just receipts to the Darke County Welcome indicate that on the order form and we’ll Center and be entered for a chance to make sure it goes for that purpose.” win a $25 gift card to your favorite For more information, check our the downtown business. Darke County 4-H website at darke. * 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: The first 175 osu.edu or call 548-5215. shoppers who visit Main Street
Greenville’s office at the Darke County Welcome Center (located directly next to KitchenAid Experience) and show their receipts, will receive a free Shop Small Canvas Bag and goodies from the event sponsor, Second National Bank. * 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Bring in your items purchased at downtown businesses for free gift wrapping. Noon - 2 p.m.: Free Horse Carriage rides throughout historic downtown Greenville. Rides begin in front of the Darke County Courthouse. Main Street Greenville is a nonprofit 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. 425 Walnut Street Greenville
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Sweet Annie’s Cabin features local artisans GREENVILLE – At Sweet Annie’s Cabin they’ve always loved getting in their Christmas shipments from the trusted companies they’ve dealt with through the years. There are always many unique and beautiful items. This year, they are adding a new element for their Christmas season. They have met with three local artisans and are excited for you to see what they have to offer. The definition of an artisan is: “A person that makes a high-quality or distinctive product in small quantities, usually by hand or using traditional methods.” Kim Campbell, a licensed massage therapist from Ansonia, has found a new passion for crafting with her burlap flower wreaths. Her wreaths have been selling in the store since last Christmas and have been a huge success. What started as a project for herself has blossomed into a whole line of season and everyday flower-shaped burlap wreaths, perfect for the rustic farmhouse or the more modern home. Each season can bring a fresh new look with special holiday designs as well, such as pumpkins, reindeer and snowmen made from deco mesh. Randi Pheiffer, originally from St. Henry and now living in Germantown, has allowed her love of fabric to lead her into making cribsized quilts. Each handmade quilt starts with designer fabric brands, such as Art Gallery, Dear Stella and Birch Organics. Pieced and free motion quilted, each blanket has its own unique pattern and design. The 100 percent cotton fabric, batting and backing are used in every quilt. They are practical enough for everyday and yet special enough for a timeless
keepsake. They are also carrying her wrislet purses in varying sizes, each crafted with a unique sturdy closure element. Robin May is also from St. Henry. She recently rediscovered her love of drawing from years past. Specializing in pastels and watercolors, she captures the essence of rural life. Whether your home is French Country, Modern Farmhouse or Rustic, the animals featured in her drawings depict a warmth and simplicity of mid-western farm life that will compliment your style, making a welcome addition to your home. Sweet Annie’s Cabin is thrilled to add these local artisans and their wares the store – knowing that “shopping locally” not only means patronizing our downtown businesses, but also providing opportunities for local artisans. The staff of Sweet Annie’s Cabin truly loves this time of year and are ready for all your Christmas shopping needs. Their trees are decorated and brimming with ornaments and all the trimmings. They have many different style themes, including Victorian, Country or even the playful fun of gingerbread houses and s’mores. Pine branches and wreaths, sparkle and shimmer, and even Christmas fairy garden – it’s all there to see. For the little ones on your list, they have a great selection of Melissa & Doug toys, plush melamine diner sets and much more. Take time to shop the ladies fashion and accessory department. Whether it’s a gift for that special lady or you need the perfect party outfit, you’ll find it at Sweet Annie’s Cabin. Take time this season to stop in and see them. Sweet Annie’s Cabin is in the holiday spirit and invites you to visit They are ready to serve you. and see what their local artisans have to offer.
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Shop local in downtown Greenville to win GREENVILLE – This holiday season, shoppers can earn chances to win hundreds of dollars in merchandise and gift certiďŹ cates through “Win the Window,â€? a shop local campaign by Main Street Greenville and Second National Bank. “This promotion was created to encourage and remind people to shop local during the holiday season and to support our downtown businesses,â€? said Crysta Hutchinson Bloomingdale, executive director for Main Street Greenville. Between Nov. 23 and Dec. 8, shoppers can enter to win by spending money at any of the participating downtown Greenville businesses. Find the list of participating businesses and prizes on the Main Street Greenville website, www.mainstreetgreenville. org. Participating businesses have provided merchandise and gift certiďŹ cates to place under the Christmas tree in Main Street Greenville’s window, located in the Darke County Welcome Center at 421 S. Broadway. 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. New to the contest this year, there will be multiple winners. The bounty of merchandise and gift certiďŹ cates has been divided into categories such as home decor, hair care, apparel, and food & drink. Each category will have a winner for a grand total of four chances to win. Your chances are better than ever this year – so make sure you get your entries in. Participating businesses will have tickets available at the time of your purchases and a glass jar to collect all of the tickets for the drawing. The drawing for the winners will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 3:30 p.m. at the Main Street Greenville ofďŹ ce, located in the Darke County Welcome Center at 421 S. Broadway. You are not required to be present to win. Main Street Greenville is a nonproďŹ t organization that supports downtown Greenville, Ohio through stimulating and supporting revitalization efforts, historic
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Lighthouse to continue holiday Christmas tradition BY SUSAN HARTLEY STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com GREENVILLE – Again this year, Lighthouse Christian Center will host a Christmas Day dinner. “We’ve changed it up this year,” said Eric Fee, son of the event’s founders, the Rev. Hershel and Barbara Fee. “For 36 years my mom and dad have done it and now they’re retiring. We didn’t want to see it go away.” Fee, owner of Tribute Funeral Homes, has assumed the role of event organizer, but will still be relying on
local businesses and volunteers to make the dinner special for those needing companionship on Christmas Day. Around 350 dinners are served each year, Fee said, in addition to between 75-120 deliveries. This year’s event, which will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Christmas Day at Lighthouse Christian Center, 5256 Sebring Warner Rd., will include a visit from Santa, special musical entertainment, and Christmas dinner. “This year, instead of a buffet we’re going to have servers and menus and
they (guests) will be able to choose what they want to eat,” Fee said. “We’re going to serve them that day so they get a taste of being special.” The event also will include gifts for every child, including bicycles, which are donated by area businesses. Businesses or individuals who would like to support the Lighthouse Christmas dinner are asked to call 447-8193. Fee said two volunteer servers
are needed for each table. Donations from businesses for bicycles also may be made. “They can donate $100 to sponsor a bike, or purchase a bike on their own to donate. We’ll put a little tag on it with their name. We want the families to know the businesses that support them,” Fee said. Persons wishing to register to attend may call 564-6034. Leave your name and how many people will be attending.
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UC opens Community Christmas on Nov. 23 UNION CITY, Ind. — Opening night of the 13th annual “A Community Christmasâ€? is set for Friday, Nov. 23. At 5:30 p.m., Union City, Ind. and Ohio, Police and Fire Departments will escort Santa and Mrs. Claus from Sutton’s Supermarket on E. Elm Street to Harter Park. Everyone is invited to follow the lights and 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 2018 season. The drive-thru light display throughout Harter Park’s 60+ acres will be open Thursday-Sunday through Dec. 9 and nightly from Dec. 13 through New Year’s Eve. Hours are 6-9 p.m., Sunday-Thursday and 6-10 p.m. on Friday and 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 beneďŹ t local groups who volunteer to welcome visitors and also to make it possible to continue the Christmas display in the future. The Gift Shop, housed in the enclosed shelter house near the horse arena, will be open Friday and Saturday through Dec. 22 from 6-9 p.m. Inside, you’ll ďŹ nd all kinds of wonderful treasures, including baked goods, crafts, PAWS shirts, decorated dog biscuits, doggie apparel, jewelry, Tupperware, Avon,
Christmas decorations, candles, Gourmet Popcorns & Pretzels, avored coffees, & much more. Parking is available. Kids can visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus every Friday and Saturday through Dec. 22 from 6-9 p.m. A live Nativity will be located in the shelter house next to the Gift Shop on Nov. 23 and 24, Dec. 7, 8, 21, and 22, from 6-8 p.m. On Saturday, Dec. 22, several animals from the Idle-Hour Ranch of Troy, including camels, sheep, goats, chickens and a donkey, will be included with the live Nativity, with special thanks to South Salem Church of Christ and Sonny & Darlene Hunt. This year’s laser light show is sure to be a favorite for all ages. Its new location, at the soccer ďŹ eld, at the west end of the park, will afford vehicles the opportunity to park and watch for as long as they want. It will be open 6:30-9 p.m. every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting. For more information about “A Community Christmas,â€? call (765) 964-6302 or (765) 964-6080. It’s deďŹ nitely worth the drive. Located in Randolph County in east central Indiana, just across the Ohio border, we’re within driving distance from Muncie, Richmond, and Dayton. Buses are welcome. Be sure to “Likeâ€? us on Facebook and visit our page regularly for updates. Make it a family tradition to share the magic and joy of a winter wonderland during the 13th annual “A Community Christmasâ€? in Union City, beginning Friday, Nov. 23.
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Santa is coming to Apple Farm Service COVINGTON – Everyone at Apple Farm Service was excited to learn the big man in red is stopping by each Apple Farm Service location to fill up on his farm toys. To celebrate, Apple Farm Service
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Saturday, Dec. 1, from 9 a.m. until noon, and their Covington and West College Corner locations on Saturday, Dec. 8, from 9 a.m. until noon. Do you want to learn more about Santa’s visit? Go to AppleFarmService.com/Santa to view this year’s craft, Santa displays from last year, this year’s toy raffle, and their current selection of toys and apparel.
Village Green HC hosts Gingerbread Bazaar GREENVILLE – Village Green Health Campus, a Trilogy senior living community, invites community members to join them for their third annual Gingerbread Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Village Green Health Campus. Community members are welcomed to join in on the festivities free of charge. They may even enjoy cheesy potato soup in a bread bowl, hot chocolate bar, and assorted holiday cookies with Village Green Health Center residents for a suggested $5 donation benefiting United Way of Darke County. As the sweet smell of candy fills the air, guests will be invited to view the Gingerbread House contest entries. Contest participants are encouraged to show off their sugary skills, as they compete for one of the top three places and the Viewer’s Choice Award. Participants can bring their Gingerbread Houses to
the campus anytime Friday, Nov. 30 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. There is no entry fee, for complete rules call (937) 548-1993. In addition to the competition, the event will feature booths from local vendors and live entertainment by Dan Anderson. Village Green Health Campus is a proud member of the Greenville community and considers the opportunity to bring residents and community members together to make the holiday’s special an honor and a privilege. Village Green Health campus’ senior living services are delivered by staff specially trained to honor and enhance the lives of those they serve through compassion and a commitment to exceeding customer expectations. To learn more about Village Green, please contact the campus at (937) 548-1993, follow the campus on Facebook or Twitter, or visit www.villagegreenhc.com.
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T&C Motorsports opens new shop ARCANUM – T&C Motorsports is excited to announce they will open the doors to their new shop at 1854 St. Rt. 49, Arcanum, on Monday, Nov. 19. T&C Motorsports was ďŹ rst opened in 2006 by Tom and Melissa Hittle. They started the business as a parttime service and repair shop and as their customer base grew they decided to build on a showroom and go full time in 2008. Since then the business has continued to grow and they were out of space and knew they had to either eliminate some of the brands of equipment they service or relocate to a larger facility. In 2015, they purchased a property on St. Rt. 49 just ďŹ ve-minutes from their current location and worked for three years to get the property ready to begin construction on their new shop. They broke ground in June and after ďŹ ve months of construction they are ďŹ nally ready to open the doors. T&C Motorsports is a family-owned and operated business as their two kids, Lacy 13 and Carson 11, are starting to get involved in the business as well. T&C Motorsports offers sales, and fullystocked parts and service departments. They started out servicing motorsports equipment but customers would call wanting power equipment serviced. They decided to give it a try and it really took off fast. Now power equipment is a huge part of their business. They stock a wide selection of ATVs, UTVs scooters, motorcycles, lawn tractors, ZTR mowers, walkbehind mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, leaf blowers, hedge trimmers, snow blowers, generators and pressure washers. Currently T&C Motorsports is an authorized dealer of Husqvarna, Simplicity, Kymco, Briggs & Stratton
Engines, Kohler Engines, Kawasaki Engines, Tecumseh Engines, Honda Engines, LCT Engines, and most recently became an authorized dealer for Snapper and Snapper Pro. The new 7,800 sq. ft. shop and showroom will give them more room to display new products and hire more employees to be able to better serve their customers. The 2,700 sq. ft. storage building will give them more room to be able to keep customers equipment indoors and give storage for their additional inventory. They would like to thank all of their family and friends that have helped them get to this point; whether it be spending money in their shop, recommending others customers to them, or helping get the new shop ready, they really appreciate it. “We would also like to thank the people, businesses and contractors who helped make this possible – Jeff Rademachir from First Choice Realty, Brian Schlecty from Farmers State Bank, Wayne Douglas and all his construction crew, Calvin Electric, Brian Spurrier Insulation, Steven Douglas, Matt Drew Drywall, Lavy Plumbing, Custom Exteriors, Wiley Well Drilling, and Dave Kessler from Alliance Engineering,� said Hittle. Their new hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon, and closed Sunday; call (937) 692-8741. They will be having a grand opening celebration on Saturday, Dec. 1 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. T&C Motorsports will offer a free meal from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and will have door prizes, discounts on products, and manufacturer reps onhand.
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Changes coming to annual luminary event GREENVILLE –Darke County Parks invites you to their 11th annual Walkin’ in a Winter Wonderland at Shawnee Prairie Preserve. On Saturday, Dec. 1, 6–9 p.m., join them for one of their favorite events of the year, including many of your favorite festive actives with over 500 luminaries, log house visitations and refreshments, marshmallow roasting, campďŹ res, children’s crafts, gingerbread cookie decorating, nature gift shop sales, a visit from Santa and more. After last year’s record number of attendees a few changes were required to ensure this popular event continues to run smoothly. A new parking destination will be located at the 130 Winchester entrance (look for the signs), just east of the main entrance to Shawnee Prairie on OH-502. From the new parking area, illuminated wagons pulled by tractors will be available to provide transportation to and from the main trail or if you choose, you can extend your walk in the woods by just a short distance all while enjoying even more luminaries. The main park entrance
The 11th annual Walkin’ in a Winter Wonderland returns to the Darke County Parks on Dec. 1.
will be blocked and only those with handicap parking placards or plates will be able to enter. On top of the hill, between the Log House and the Nature Center, the Stillwater Stargazers will have telescopes set up and allowing for stunning views into the heavens above. The winter night sky always is spectacular.
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Also new for 2018, the Park District is also asking that you call to register for this free event. Registrations only require a moment of time and will allow for more accurate planning regarding the amount of supplies needed for activities and how many vehicles can be expected. To register, call the Nature Center at (937) 548-0165 or email at info@
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On November 30, Wendy Lady of “Consider the Lilies” from New Carlisle will be making beautiful wreaths, garlands, swags and bundles made from bay, pine, magnolia, boxwood, eucalyptus, and other greens to make your home smell wonderful! Come in and have your own greens crafted just the way you want!
Refined brings in fresh greens on November 30 GREENVILLE – RefinedPurveyors of Fine Goods is excited to welcome Wendy Lady of “Consider the Lilies,” of New Carlisle, into the store on Friday Morning, Nov. 30 for two hours. They had the pleasure of partnering with Wendy for the last three years in selling her beautiful fresh Holiday Greens in the form of wreaths, garlands, swags and bundles. Having wonderful smelling bay, pine, magnolia, boxwood, eucalyptus, and other greens that she has gathered in their home and business has brought beauty inside with the artistic ability she uses to create. They are offering this opportunity for the public to come in and have their greens crafted the way they want.
Wendy will construct her products for the couple of hours allotted, take orders and leave a surplus of creations for you to shop from over the next week and weekend. This is a lovely way to have the homemade fresh feel of a true Christmas experience hands-on. They will be serving cinnamon rolls and coffee until they run out for the two-hours on Friday morning. Come in and enjoy. Their regular store hours are Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. They also will open by appointment if they are available. We are located at 322 South Broadway, Greenville. Their website can be found at https://www. refinedgoods322.com/
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Greenville BPW Club “Breakfast with Santa” Committee members are shown with Santa, Mrs. Claus and children.
BPW hosts Breakfast with Santa GREENVILLE – The Greenville Business & Professional Women’s (BPW) Club is planning its annual Breakfast with Santa. The club invites the public to join them for this special event on Dec. 1, 9 a.m., at the Greenville VFW Hall, 219 N. Ohio St. The menu, consisting of scrambled eggs, sausage, donut holes and a beverage, 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 also join him again this year. The club invites the public to help them collect new or “gently used” stuffed toys as well as donations of any of the following items or cash for the Darke County Shelter from Violence: paper products, shampoo and conditioner, tide laundry soap, kitchen trash can and bags, diapers, children or family oriented videos or DVD’s or cash donations are items needed. Items will be collected at the breakfast. The Greenville BPW Club will continue the collection at their December meeting. There will be limited reservations, taken on a first come, first served basis. Reservations must be made by Nov. 26. 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 name, age, and indicate whether a boy or girl of each
child who will be attending along with the first and last name of any others attending with them. If you have questions concerning this event, call (937) 548-1414. Please plan to join them for this fun morning. 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.
Eaton hosts Window of the Year contest EATON – Downtown Eaton is spreading Holiday Cheer just in time for White Christmas on Nov. 23. Many downtown businesses will have their windows decorated for the season and are competing to be named 2018 Window of the Year. The winner will be chosen by downtown visitors who can cast their ballot at the 1808 Café. Voters will be given the opportunity to enter to win a gift basket of goodies donated by downtown businesses. Voting begins November 23, during Downtown Eaton Inc.’s White Christmas event. Votes will be tallied Dec. 14 and the winner will receive a holiday trophy to commemorate their status. A raffle ticket will also be drawn this date to determine the winner of the gift basket. The Holiday Window Contest is coordinated by the 1808 Café and the Preble County Art Association. More information can be found at www. facebook.com/preblearts or www. facebook.com/The1808Cafe.
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GREENVILLE – A Singles Dance and Carry-in will be hosted by the Darke County Singles Group on Saturday, Nov. 24. Dinner begins at 7 p.m. and the dance will be from 8-11 p.m. at the Post 7262 VFW Ballroom, 219 N. Ohio St., Greenville. Triple Nickle will provide the music. This popular band plays a wide variety of music, something
for everyone. Bring your favorite dish to share. The group will provide meat and table service. There will be good food and great dance music. Singles 21 and older or are invited - no membership is required. Admission is $6. For more information, call/text Phyllis at 937-901-3969.
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