American Legion Hall, 393 E. College Ave. Free and open to the public. Dinner reservations are available. westervillehistory.org Nov. 21 St. Paul’s Christmas Bazaar The holiday event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. St. Paul the Apostle School and Activity Center, 313 N. State St.
Nov. 28 Jazz Brew Concert Series The performance of Latin, Brazilian/ Afro-Cuban Jazz is part of a series highlighting different styles, artists and locations. The concerts are presented by the nonprofit SEMM Foundation. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Westerville South High School, 303 S. Otterbein Ave. $15 adults, $8 students. myjazzbrew.com
Nov. 29 Swim with Santa Get your photo taken with Santa Claus as he joins kids in the pool with the lifeguard elves. Photo and swim time included. 6-7:15 p.m., Westerville Community Center Watering Hole, 350 N. Cleveland Ave. $7.50, $5 discounted resident rate. Parents admitted free but must be in the water with their children. Registration is required. westerville.org
DECEMBER Dec. 1, 5-6 Christmas Open House Visitors can partake in decorations, refreshments, special music and a tour. 7-9 p.m. Dec. 1; 1:30-4:30 p.m. Dec. 5-6. Hanby House, 160 W. Main St.
parking lot of the Chase building on Brooksedge Boulevard and finishes on State Street, just south of County Line Road. $25. 614-794-0401 or runsignup.com/race/oh/westerville/ westervillesertomarudolphrunwalk
Dec. 4 Holiday Jazz Showcase Otterbein University will host this musical performance. 8 p.m. Fritsche Theatre at Cowan Hall, 30 S. Grove St. $5 adults, students free. otterbein.edu
Dec. 6 Westerville Children’s Christmas Parade Welcome Santa during this annual family event, which immediately follows the Rudolph Run. 1:45 p.m. Brooksedge Boulevard to Schrock Road to state Route 3, north to County Line Road
Dec. 5 WARM/Rotary Holiday Food Drive The Rotary Clubs of Westerville, Otterbein Rotaract Club members and alumni, the High School Interact Clubs and the Westerville Area Resource Ministry will collect canned food donations for those in need this holiday season. Volunteers will canvass the city and also will accept nonperishable food and cash donations at the WARM office, 150 Heatherdown Drive; Westerville City School District administration building, 936 Eastwind Drive; and area Kroger stores. westervillerotary.com or warmwesterville.org Dec. 5 Holiday Craft Bazaar The American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Unit 171 presents its annual holiday bazaar. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. American Legion Hall, 393 E. College Ave. For vendor information, call 614-891-0171. Dec. 5 18th Annual Gingerbread Cottage The annual Gingerbread Cottage event will feature vendors selling items from Avon to woodworking as well as concessions, raffles, music and children’s activities. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Westerville South High School, 303 S. Otterbein Ave. gingerbreadcottage.org Dec. 5, 7-12 Snowflake Castle At this 31st annual event, children can 8
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Dec. 4 Tree-Lighting Ceremony Join fellow residents for carols, candles and family fun. 7 p.m. Westerville City Hall, 21 S. State St. westerville.org
work with elves to make a wooden toy, visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and enjoy trains, face-painting and a gift shop. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 5-8 p.m. Dec. 5; 9 a.m. to noon and 5-8 p.m. Dec. 7-12. Everal Barn at Heritage Park, 60 N. Cleveland Ave. $5 includes toy and photo. Tickets go on sale at 9 a.m. Nov. 2. Registration is required; go to mkt.com/ snowflakecastle. Dec. 5-6, 12-13, 19-20 Home for the Holidays Enjoy extended shopping hours and fun holiday activities in Uptown Westerville on the weekends leading up to Christmas. shopuptownwesterville.com Dec. 6 Rudolph Run 5K Run/Walk The Westerville Sertoma Club is the sponsor of this seventh annual event. 1:30 p.m. The race begins in the
Dec. 11 Progressive Christmas Concert Enjoy sights and sounds of the season as three Uptown Westerville churches host 25-minute concerts featuring choirs and other music. Caped guides with lanterns will lead participants; van transportation is available. 6:308:45 p.m. For tickets and information, call 614-794-0401. Dec. 11-13 A Miracle on 34th Street The Westerville Parks and Recreation Department will hold a second Westerville Civic Theatre production in 2015, A Miracle on 34th Street. The players at a fictional 1940s Westerville radio station will put their spin on the holiday classic. 7 p.m. Dec. 11-12, 2 p.m. Dec. 13. Westerville South High School, 303 S. Otterbein Ave. $10. westerville.org Dec. 13 Sounds of the Season The Westerville Symphony’s annual Sounds of the Season concert is a family holiday tradition. Assistant conductor Jim Bates will lead the chamber orchestra through holidaythemed classical works old and new and other Yuletide favorites, including audience sing-alongs. 5 p.m. Riley Auditorium, Battelle Fine Arts Building,