NOVEMBER 2017 CALENDAR
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NOV. 10–11 – Buckeye Farm Antiques Annual Swap Meet, Shelby Co. Fgds., 655 S. Highland Ave., Sidney, Fri. 8 a.m. till dark, Sat. 8 a.m.–5 p.m. $2 per day. Consignment auction Sat. 9 a.m. Tractor parts and related items, crafts, and antiques. 419302-6017, 937-726-2485, or www.buckeyefarmantiques.com.
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operating model trains, and see Santa and Mrs. Claus (on select days). 419-423-2995 or http://nworrp.org. NOV. 24–DEC. 31 – Firelands Festival of Lights, Sawmill Creek Resort, 400 Sawmill Creek Dr. (off U.S. 6), Huron, 5–10 p.m. Free drive-through light display. 800-729-6455, 419-433-3800 (ext. 784), or www.facebook.com/FirelandsFestivalOfLights.
NOV. 11 – Blade Holiday Parade, Summit and Jefferson Sts., downtown Toledo, 10 a.m.–12 p.m., staging at 8 a.m. One of the largest and best holiday parades in the Midwest. 419-724-6394, NOV. 24–JAN. 7 – Hayes Train Special Exhibit, Hayes Museum, Spiegel Grove, Fremont, Mon.–Sat. 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. 12–5 mpeddicord@toledoblade.com, or www.dotoledo.org/Events/. p.m. $7.50, Srs. $6.50, C. (6–12) $3. This operating model NOV. 11 – Veterans Remembered, Fulton County Museum, 229 train display runs through an intricate Victorian holiday scene. Monroe St., Wauseon, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Free to all who serve or Interactive buttons allow visitors to control aspects of the trains’ have served. 419-337-7922 or www.fultoncountyoh.com. movements. 419-332-2081 or www.rbhayes.org.
NOV. 4–5 – Homespun Holiday Art and Craft Show, Stranahan Great Hall, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo, Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Free admission and parking. Jump-start your holiday shopping! Also collecting household and food items to benefit Cherry Street Mission Ministries. www.toledocraftsmansguild or 419-842-1925.
NOV. 17–DEC. 31 – Lights Before Christmas, Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo, Sun.–Thur. 3–8 p.m., Fri. and Sat. 3–9 p.m. $14–$17, under 2 free. 419-385-5721 or www.toledozoo.org. NOV. 18–FEB. 2018 – “Glorious Splendor: Treasures of Early Christian Art,” Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., Toledo. Exhibit features some 30 masterpieces of Late Roman art: precious stones, metals, and jewelry. 419-255-8000 or www. toledomuseum.org/exhibitions.
NOV. 25 – Wauseon Christmas Parade, downtown Wauseon, 7 p.m. A beautifully lighted Christmas parade with floats, bands, and horses. Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus after the parade at the Wauseon Depot. 419-335-1735.
NOV. 7–9, 11 – “Angels in the Attic” Crafts Show, Ross Historical Ctr., 201 N. Main Ave., Sidney, Tues.–Thur. 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. $2. A one-of-a-kind show set in a beautiful Victorian mansion that is now the home of the Shelby County Historical Society. Handmade crafts of all kinds by local artists. Reasonable prices, complimentary refreshments, door prizes. 937-498-1653 (Historical Ctr.) or 937-658-1819 (Darla Cabe).
NOV. 25–26 – Crafts for Christmas, Lucas Co. Recreation Ctr. (LineDrive Sportz), 2901 Key St., Maumee, Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Our winter spectacular! A showplace of fine handmade juried crafts, gifts, and holiday decorations that will make your season bright. Also collecting donations for Toys for NOV. 19 – Farm Toy Show, Champaign Co. Fgds., 384 Park Ave., Tots. www.toledocraftsmansguild.org or 419-842-1925. Urbana, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. 937-826-4201. NOV. 25, DEC. 2, 8, 9 – Holiday Lantern Tours: “A 1920s ChristNOV. 24–DEC. 30 – North Pole Express, 12505 Co. Rd. 99, mas,” Sauder Village, 22611 St. Rte. 2, Archbold, 4–8:30 p.m. Findlay, Fri. and Sat. 5–9 p.m., Sun. 5–8 p.m. $3, C. $2. Closed Reservations required. Experience American Christmas traditions Christmas Eve, open Christmas Day. Take a ride on a quarof the 1920s. 800-590-9755 or www.saudervillage.org. ter-scale locomotive through our festive decorated property, see
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after the show. 440-248-3055 (Sam), jld464@yahoo.com, or www.cleveshows.com.
home décor fill the museum with an unrivaled holiday spectacle. 330-343-7513 or http://thewarthermuseum.com.
NOV. 9–11 – ’Tis the Season Christmas Open House, 4363 St. Rte. 39, Millersburg, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. 330-893-3604 or http:// tistheseasonchristmas.com.
NOV. 12 – Fort Laurens Veterans Day Ceremony, 11067 Fort Laurens Rd. NW, Bolivar, 1–4 p.m. Free. Wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Patriot includes honor and color guard, keynote speaker, and lunch provided by Friends of Fort Laurens. 330-874-2059 or www.fortlaurens.org.
NOV. 9–DEC. 16 – Our Christmas Dinner, Ohio Star Theater, Dutch Valley, 1387 Old Rte. 39, Sugarcreek, Wed./Fri. 7 p.m., Thur./Sat. 1 p.m. 855-344-7547 or www.dhgroup.com/theater.
NOV. 1–4 – The Confession Musical, Ohio Star Theater, Dutch Valley, 1387 Old Rte. 39, Sugarcreek, Wed./Fri. 7 p.m., Thur./ Sat. 1 p.m. 855-344-7547 or www.dhgroup.com/theater. NOV. 4 – Buckeye Book Fair, Fisher Auditorium, 1680 Madison Ave., Wooster, 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. $2. Meet nearly 100 Ohio writers, illustrators, and photographers. Literary activities and events for the whole family. 330-262-2103, buckeyebookfair@ gmail.com, or www.buckeyebookfair.com. NOV. 4 – Building a Model Railroad, Lakeland Community College, Athletic and Fitness Center (AFC) Gym, 7700 Clocktower Dr., Kirtland, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Free. Learn the basics of layout framing, laying track, wiring of layout, transformer wiring, and scenery. 440-256-8141 (Bob), promoday@mcr5. org, or www.mcr5.org. NOV. 4 – Canton Fall Avant-Garde Art and Craft Show, St. George Serbian Ctr., 4667 Applegrove St. NW, North Canton, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $3, under 12 free. This large show will feature artists and crafters selling their original handmade items. www. avantgardeshows.com/events. NOV. 4 – 2-Rail “O” Scale Train Meet, Lakeland Community College, AFC Auxiliary Gym, 7700 Clocktower Dr., Kirtland, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. $7, under 13 free, active military w/ID free. Come see the high end of “O”-gauge model railroading, with over 150 tables to view. Door prizes. Layout tours by reservation
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NOV. 10–12 – Christkindl Market, Canton Museum of Art, 1001 Market Ave. N., Canton, Fri./Sat. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. $7, under 13 free. Northeast Ohio’s premier juried, holiday-inspired fine arts and crafts show. 330-453-7666 or www.cantonart.org/christkindl. NOV. 11 – “Christmas by the River” Craft Show, Black River Education Ctr., 257 Co. Rd. 40, Sullivan. jmaslanka@blackriver.k12oh.us. NOV. 11 – Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens Free Tour, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Complimentary self-guided tour of the estate for all veterans and active military. All other days, members of military receive 50% off regular daytime tour with military ID. 330-315-3294, dspiegler@stanhywet.org, or www.stanhywet.org. NOV. 11 – Strongsville Fall Avant-Garde Art and Craft Show, Ehrnfelt Recreation Ctr., 18100 Royalton Rd., Strongsville, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $3, under 12 free. This large show will feature artists and crafters selling their original handmade items. www. avantgardeshows.com/events. NOV. 11–12 – Olde Stark Antique Faire, Stark Co. Fgds., Exhibition Bldg., 305 Wertz Ave., Canton, Sat. 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $5, under 13 free. Early-bird admission Sat. 7 a.m., $7. A large indoor exhibition of quality antiques and collectibles from over 100 dealers and collectors. 330-7949100 or oldestark@neo.rr.com. NOV. 11–19 – Warther’s Christmas Tree Festival, Warther Museum, 331 Karl Ave., Dover, 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; 19th only, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. $5. Over 100 predecorated trees, wreaths, and
NOV. 1–AUG. 2018 – “A Very Private Collection,” Ohio Glass Museum, 124 W. Main St., Lancaster, Tues.–Sat. 1–4 p.m. Exhibit features a wide variety of vintage glass items from 1875 to 1920 from an anonymous private collection. Glassblowing studio always open during museum hours. 740-687-0101 or https://ohioglassmuseum.org. NOV. 3–5 – The Drowsy Chaperone, Palace Theatre, 276 W. Center St., Marion, Fri./Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. $16. A loving musical send-up of the Jazz Age, masterfully poking fun at all the clichés that surround the musical theatre genre. 740-383-2101 or www.marionpalace.org. NOV. 3–19 – Seussical the Musical, Wagnalls Community Theater, 150 E. Columbus St., Lithopolis, Fri./Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. $10–$15. A family-friendly musical adaptation of Dr. Seuss tales. www.wagnalls.org. NOV. 4 – Dinner with the Presidents, Harding High School, 1500 Harding Hwy. E., 5:30–8:30 p.m. $26 single, $47 cou-
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NOV. 17–18 – Season’s Splendor Arts and Crafts Show, Fisher Auditorium, Shisler Conference Ctr., 1680 Madison Ave., Wooster, Fri. 5–9 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Free admission and parking. Lunch available. 130 booths showcasing handcrafted merchandise, including floral designs, Santas and seasonal décor, jewelry, wooden and fabric items, glass block and wine bottle lights, candies, stained glass, handwoven baskets and rugs, candles, and soaps. 330-682-2926. NOV. 18–19 – Rocky River Fall Avant-Garde Art and Craft Show, Memorial Hall (next to the Rec. Ctr.), 21016 Hilliard Blvd., Rocky River, Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. $3, under 12 free. This large show will feature artists and crafters selling their original handmade items. Full concession stand. www.avantgardeshows.com/events. NOV. 21–JAN. 7, 2018 – Steubenville Nutcracker Village and Advent Market, 120 S. 3rd St., Steubenville. Free. See the world’s largest collection of life-size nutcrackers on display at Fort Steuben Park. 866-301-1787 or www.steubenvillenutcrackervillage.com. NOV. 25 – Thanksgiving Train Show, Train Collectors Association–Lake Erie Chapter, UAW Hall, 5615 Chevrolet Blvd., Parma, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. $6, under 12 free. New and old trains to buy, sell, or trade. All-gauge show including O, S, HO, N, Z, and large scale. 440-845-2700 (David) or tcalakeerie@earthlink.net. NOV. 25, DEC. 2 – Christmas in the Alpaca Barn, 16800 Cowley Rd., Grafton, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. 440-477-4300 or www. ourlittleworldalpacas.com. NOV. 25–DEC. 30 – International Tree and Model Train Display, Black River Transportation Ctr., 421 Black River Lane, Lorain, Fri./Sat. 5–9 p.m., Sun. 3–7 p.m. Free. http://lorainwinterfest.com. ple. Step back in time as you dine with different presidents from U.S. history. 740-387-4255 or www.marionhistory.com. NOV. 9 – “The Original Flim-Flam Man: How Gaston Means Fooled the Nation,” lecture by Jon Anderson, Marion Public Library, Marion, 6:30 p.m. $5 for non-members. Learn about con man Gaston Means, the author of a 1930 book that extensively damaged the reputations of President and Mrs. Harding. 800-600-6894 or www.hardinghome.org. NOV. 11 – Christmas at the Cabin, 1482 Glass Rock Rd., Glenford, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Choose from unique hand-crafted gifts, decorations, and specialty items made by local artists. www.facebook.com/christmasatthecabin/. NOV. 11 – Veterans March and Ceremony, Stradley Park, 36 S. High St., Canal Winchester, 10 a.m. The march begins at Frances Steube Community Ctr., 22 S. Trine St., and ends at Stradley Park for the ceremony. 614-837-8276 or www. canalwinchesterohio.gov.