Mr. and Mrs. Santa will be there from 1 to 3 p.m.

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Bluffton Baptist Church, 345 County Line Road, will hold a Christmas bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 8, at the church.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit with youth of all ages from 1 to 3 p.m.

The event includes vendors and many crafters including: Thirty-One, Younique, Norwex, Paparazzi, Molly J Designs, Happy Place Felt Boutique, Homemade Jams and Cookies, Mary Kay, Tupperware, Lularoe, Kiley’s Krafts, Nana’s Keep It Natural, Scentsy, Origami Owl, Designs by Angela, Hand Sewn and Crochet, Vinyl Creations and more.

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The Pandora United Methodist Church Choir will  present a Christmas Cantata, “Morning Star” written by Lloyd Larson on Sunday, Dec. 9, at 9:30 a.m. during the worship service.

The church service and refreshments in the fellowship hall afterwards are open to the public. The choir is directed by Pat Basinger and accompanied by Pat Michel. The church is located on State Route 12 at 108 E. Washington Street in Pandora. The Rev. Duane Kemerley is the pastor. 

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Riley Creek United Methodist Church invites the community to its 47th annual Christmas Carol Sing on Sunday, Dec. 2, at 7:30 p.m., according to Rev. Duane Kemerley, pastor. 

The program will feature congregational singing of many traditional carols, as well as readings from scripture about Jesus’ birth, special performances by the Pandora United Methodist Church Choir, Ottawa Saints Peter and Paul Choir, other musicians, and a candle-lighting ceremony. 

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An array of nativities and angels will be on display in December at the Mt. Cory United Methodist Church, hosted by the church Friendship Circle.

The displays are open to the public on the following schedule:

Saturday, Dec. 1 and Dec. 8: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 2 and Dec. 9, 1 to 5 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 24, following Christmas eve service, approximately 8 p.m.

Appointments may be made for nursing homes and other groups by calling 419-581-8500 or 419-302-7863. Leave a message.

 

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A Thanksgiving Day service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 N. Main St., Jenera, at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 22. 

Pastor Al Schmitzer will lead the service centered around the theme “Do Not Forget the Lord.” The church will be decorated with harvest items and is handicapped accessible. More information is at www.tlcjenera.org

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Do your kids need a warm place to get some energy out? 

Join a free open gym for all pre-school aged children at Trinity Lutheran School, 105 Allen St., Jenera, on Monday, Nov. 26, from 10to 11 a.m. 

There will be balls to play with, ride-on toys, mats to crawl/roll around on, a mini-trampoline, infant toys and lots of space to run around and play. 

No registration is needed.  For more information please email [email protected]

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