‘Beeker’s to host Holiday Homecoming
Beeker’s General Store, Downtown Pemberville is set to host their annual “Holiday Homecoming” from Friday, Dec. 27 through Tuesday, Dec.31.
Patrons are invited to bring their family and out-of-town guests between Christmas and New Year’s to visit one of Ohio’s oldest general stores. At 148 years, Beeker’s is decked out for the holidays. The 1876 general store features: feather trees, old-fashioned candy, nostalgic Christmas décor, vintage finds, unique gifts and more.
Beeker’s will be open from 9 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. with Sunday hours being 12-4 p.m.
Guests will be treated to complimentary refreshments and samples. Photo opportunities will be available – bring your camera.
The original brick-and-mortar store is located in the heart of downtown Pemberville at 226 E. Front St. For more information call 419-287-3274 or visit the store’s Facebook page.
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’ on screen at Virginia Theater, Dec. 18
The North Baltimore free monthly show for December will be the classic “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.” The movie will be shown on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 6 p.m. at The Virginia Theater,119 N. Main St., North Baltimore The theater doors will open at 5:30 pm. Concessions will be available for purchase.
As the holidays approach, Clark Griswold wants to have a perfect family Christmas, so he pesters his wife, Ellen, and children, as he tries to make sure everything is in line, including the tree and house decorations. However, things go awry quickly.
Kiwanis to hear about ‘Ancient Myth & Modern Fantasy,’ Dec. 19
The Bowling Green Kiwanis Club will host James M. Pfundstein, a BGSU classics professor and fantasy author, as the guest speaker for its meeting on Dec. 19. The meeting will be held at noon in the Slater Family Ice Arena Lounge on the BGSU campus. The public is invited to attend, with lunch available from 11:30 a.m. for $15.
Pfundstein’s presentation, titled “Steal from the Best: Ancient Myth and Modern Fantasy,” will explore how classical myths and ancient traditions influence modern fantasy storytelling.
Under the pen name James Enge, Pfundstein has authored numerous works of fantasy fiction, including “Blood of Ambrose,” which was nominated for both the World Fantasy Award and the Prix Imaginales.
A teaching professor at BGSU since 1997, Pfundstein holds a Ph.D. in Classics (Latin and Greek) from the University of Minnesota. His research interests include Seneca’s dramatic poetry and ancient astronomy as represented in literature. At BGSU, he teaches courses on Latin, Greek, and classical civilization, bringing the ancient world to life for students while continuing his creative and academic pursuits.
Local dancers bring Black Swamp ‘Nutcracker’ to Marathon Center, Dec. 21
The Black Swamp Fine Arts School will stage “Mina and the Nutcracker” at the Findlay Marathon Center, 200 W Main Cross St, on Saturday, Dec. 21. Click for ticket information.
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There will be a matinee performance at 3 p.m. followed by an evening show at 7 p.m, Earlier in the day at 1 p.m., the company will present an abbreviated, 45-minute version for toddlers and those with sensitivity to stimulus. The music will be softer and the house lights will remain partially on.
April Varner featured in Toledo Jazz Orchestra’s holiday show, Dec. 21
The Toledo Jazz Orchestra will present “A Very Jazzy Christmas,” Saturday, Dec. 21 at 8 p.m. at the Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle.
The concert features Toledo native April Varner, winner of the 2023 International Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Vocal Competition, in an evening of holiday jazz favorites with the Toledo Jazz Orchestra. Led by guest conductor Andrew Bishop, the show offers toe-tapping arrangements of holiday classics. Click for tickets.
Toledo Symphony to perform in Rossford, Dec. 22
The Toledo Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Steven Jarvi, will conclude its series of free Neighborhood Concerts with Christmas in Rossford on Sunday, Dec. 22 at 4 p.m. at All Saints Catholic Church in Rossford.
Just Baby ‘N Me storytimes at library on Tuesdays
Just Baby ‘N Me is a lap-sit storytime ideal for babies. This unique storytime will be on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.in The Children’s Place at the Bowling Green Library.
This lap-sit storytime is great for babies from birth through early walkers (12 months). The focus during storytime is on rhymes, songs, finger plays, and exploring short books together, and is meant to facilitate interaction between you and your baby to develop their language and early literacy skills.
Library hosting Fiber Friends Creative Circle on Tuesdays
The Wood County District Public Library is hosting Fiber Friends Creative Circle on Tuesdays at 10 beginning in the 2nd Floor meeting room.
Fiber Friends is a fun and social program that meets to chat and create. People of all skill levels are welcome. Even if ysomeone has never picked up knitting needles or a crochet hook, this group can teach the basic skills to get started on your newest hobby.
Refreshments will be provided. No registration is required. For more information, call (419) 352-
5050 or email woodref@wcdpl.org.
