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Museum’s Festival of Trees continues through Saturday
PAULDING — “Let’s Trim the Tree” is the theme for the annual Festival of Trees at Paulding County History Museum in Paulding_ The festival opened Nov_ 8 and continues through Saturday, Nov_ 16_ It’s not too late to enjoy the meals and local live entertainment on the schedule_ Admission and parking are free_ Donations are greatly appreciated_ The festival is open daily_ Explore 30,000 square feet of holiday trees, displays and decorations in three buildings_ This year, an incredible 90 unique trees – the most ever – have been decorated by local individuals, families, organizations and businesses_ Don’t miss the adjacent Barn 1 and Barn 2, both filled with trees, lights, animated figures, Nativity scenes, inflatable characters and 10 model train layouts_ The festival committee, led by co-chairmen Michelle Stanford and Elizabeth Miller, has been busy planning and preparing for the museum’s largest event and fundraiser of the year_ Museum volunteers started unboxing all the decorations Sept_ 24_ The trees came out of storage on Oct_ 1, thanks to Paulding FFA students _ It takes nearly six weeks to get everything ready to open the doors to more than 1,500 visitors_ Meals and special activities are planned for almost every day_ All meals are by free-will donation. Wednesday, Nov.
Vantage board hears about five-year plan
VAN WERT—Vantage Career Center’s Board of Trustees heard from district treasurer Denise Mooney about the school’s five-year forecast. She says she is “cautiously optimistic” about the plan.
Veterans homelessness reaches record low nationwide, down 5% in Ohio
WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the U.S.
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‘Tis the season at the Niswonger
VAN WERT — The holiday season is upon us, and the Niswonger Performing Arts Center is bringing the magic of music, story, and celebration to Van Wert with four fantastic shows to choose from! Whether you’re a fan of Motown, classic Christmas tales, or rock ‘n’ roll, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Let’s make this season one to remember with entertainment that brings friends and family together.
“A Taste Of Ireland”comes to Fort WayneNov. 9
FORT WAYNE, Indiana — One of the world’s top Irish dance shows, featuring a starry roster of international dance champions, A Taste of Ireland—The Irish Music & DanceSensation comes to Fort Wayne in November for one performance only: 7:30pm Saturday, November 9 at the Embassy Theatre in Fort Wayne.
Flag raising planned in Village of Scott
Everyone is invited to join the Village of Scott for a community Veterans Day flag-raising ceremony at Scott Village Hall on Saturday, November 9 at 10:00 a.m.All veterans are invited to participate and the community is encouraged to attend.