The Delphos Canal Museum is holding their 25th annual "Celebrate Christmas." Featuring 100 Christmas trees, wreaths, and other holiday items decorated by local groups and organizations along with museum trustees and volunteers.
The holiday season is all about celebrating and being together, and that's what the Auglaize County Veterans Commission did on Sunday! They held their 4th annual brunch for Auglaize County veterans and their families. They love seeing new and returning veterans come and enjoy the meal with their loved ones, not only thanking the veterans for what they gave for our country, but giving them a group to celebrate the holiday season with.
Otterbein residents in Cridersville came together Tuesday afternoon for their annual Christmas gala. The residents gathered around decorated tables for a homemade gourmet dinner. During dinner, there was also entertainment including the Jazz Coasters traveling out to Cridersville to perform various Christmas-themed tunes for residents. Many residents look forward to this event each year as it brings them all together to enjoy the Christmas season.
Travel for the Thanksgiving holiday is expected to break records even prior to the pandemic. For the first time, AAA is including the Tuesday before and the Monday after Thanksgiving in the official holiday travel count. Eighty million people nationwide are expected to travel 50 miles or more from their home.
With Thanksgiving next week, some are already starting to celebrate the holiday. Otterbein Senior Life in Cridersville had their annual Friendsgiving for the residents. The main dish was provided, but the residents were tasked with bringing their favorite Thanksgiving side dishes. This is a great time for the residents to come together, share stories, and connect with one another.
The Allen County Veterans Commission is helping veterans' families get a turkey or ham for the holidays. This is the 10th year that they have been offering vouchers to Allen County Veterans for Thanksgiving and Christmas. If you have gotten a voucher in the past, you can call the Veterans Commission, or they will call you to re-up your application, and those vouchers can be mailed to you. But if you haven't taken part in the program, there is a process.
November 8, 2024, Press Release from Mix 103.3: Lima, OH - Mix 103.3’s annual holiday celebration, Flip The Switch, takes place on Friday, November 22 from 5:00-7:00 pm on Lima’s Town Square. One lucky radio station contest winner will get to “flip the switch” that turns on Lima’s Christmas tree as well as win a trip for four to Gatlinburg, TN.
October 28, 2024, Press Release from the Allen County Museum: Mark your calendars for the holiday event you cannot miss! The Allen County Museum, Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District, and the Allen County Master Gardener Volunteers are holding the 52nd Annual Christmas Tree Festival from Wednesday, December 4, to Sunday, December 8,2024. Over 100 individuals, organizations, and community groups’ trees will be decorated to the nines for all to enjoy.
SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP, OH (WLIO) - Hundreds in Shawnee Township gathered on Sunday for the first of many new annual traditions. The Shawnee Autumn …
The Village of Minster is gearing up for a weekend full of fun and celebration! Earlier on Friday, village residents were getting ready for the 50th Annual Minster Oktoberfest. The Minster Oktoberfest kicked off Friday evening and will continue through Sunday bringing plenty of beer, German food, and fun activities. It is estimated more than 80,000 people will flock into the southwestern Auglaize County village. In between setting up booths, we talked with the president of the Minster Oktoberfest to learn a little bit more about how the beloved festival began.