What’s happening in our community (updated Dec. 30)

Lights in downtown Bowling Green

‘Beeker’s to host Holiday Homecoming, Dec. 27-31

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.

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.