Community Calendar Nov. 27, 2019
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Local Events
Pictures with Santa: The Coshocton County Humane Society will have Pet Pictures with Santa at Tractor Supply on Saturday, Nov. 30 and Sunday, Dec. 8 from 1 to 5 p.m. Two free wallet-sized photos with a donation of food or litter to the Coshocton County Humane Society. Other photo sizes available are one 5×7 for $10 or a three-inch pin back button for $5.
Village of Warsaw Christmas Celebration: 6 to 9 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 1. This year people can enjoy music playing in the gazebo from 6 to 6:30 p.m. prior to lining the street for the parade, which is scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m. The parade is open to anyone who wants to come and be involved. Anyone who would like to preregister for the parade can call Rose at 740-610-7922 or e-mail him at jrose547@gmail.com.
Concert: The University Chorus at The Ohio State University at Newark will present its autumn concert, “From Classical to Classic Horror,” on Monday, Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. in Founders Hall Auditorium, 1179 University Dr., at the Ohio State Newark campus. The concert is free and open to the public.
Christmas in the Village: West Lafayette will have Christmas in the Village on Saturday, Dec. 7. The Lions Club is having a pancake breakfast at the West Lafayette United Methodist Church from 7:30 to 10 a.m. A Reindeer Run will be at Burt Park with registration at 9 a.m. and the run at 10 a.m. Registration is $20. There will be a craft show at the First Baptist Church from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the Christmas parade begins at 1 p.m. The West Lafayette Royalty are doing a sensory toy dive and toys can be dropped off at the Baptist Church.
Bluegrass Music: Three Rivers Bluegrass Music and Relay for Life Team Alana presents bluegrass music at Coshocton Village Inn and Suites, 115 N. Water St., on SR 541 beside McDonald’s, once a month. Admission is $7 per person; those 12 and under, no charge. Featured band is from 7 – 9:15 p.m. Acoustic jam is 9:30 – 10:30 p.m. For information, call 740-498-8456. The next event will be Dec. 28 and will feature a jam session.
Announcements
Flu Shots: The Coshocton City Health Department, 400 Browns Lane, will have walk-in clinics for flu shots through the month of November on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 2 to 4 p.m. Insurances accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, Humana Medicare, Aetna Medicare, Medigold, The Health Plan (Medicare), Medical Mutual of Ohio, Molina, CareSource and Paramount. The cost for a flu shot is $25. Please call 740-622-1736 for questions or to make an appointment if unable to come during walk-in clinic hours.
Tuscarawas Township Meeting: Tuscarawas Township will have their second meeting for the month of November on Wednesday, Nov. 27 due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Meeting begins at 7 p.m.
Office Holiday Hours: All the offices in the Courthouse Annex Building, 349 Main Street, will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. This includes the County Auditor’s Office, the County Recorder’s Office, the County Treasurer’s Office, and the County Map and GIS Office. Regular hours will resume on Monday, Dec. 2 at 8 a.m.
Shoe Drive: Dr. Don Tupper’s Office, 1529 Walnut St., Coshocton, is having a shoe drive. Please drop off your gently used shoes or socks to their office until Dec. 1. For more information, call 740-622-8400.
Elks Ceremony: The Newcomerstown Elks BPOE 1515 will have a ceremony honoring the deceased members of 2019 on Sunday, Dec. 1 at 1 p.m. Call 740-498-6232 to make a reservation. This includes the family and friends of Floyd Gress. After the ceremony, refreshments will be served.
Free Family Law Clinic: There will be a free family law clinic for Coshocton County throughout the year. This advice clinic is for low-income individuals. Sign in is at 1:45 p.m. the day of the clinic and is limited to 16 qualified individuals. It will be held at the Coshocton County Juvenile Court, 426 Main St., Coshocton. Childcare and additional seating is not available. Call 740-622-8969 with any questions. The next clinic will be Tuesday, Dec. 3.
Produce Market: The Mid-Ohio Canal Lewisville Church Produce Market will be Wednesday, Dec. 4 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Three Rivers Fire Station, 24199 CR 621, Coshocton. Available for free to all families that meet income guidelines.
Sensory Toy Drive: Drop off sensory toys at First Baptist Church in West Lafayette on Dec. 7. Go to Destiny Sesser 2019-2020 West Lafayette Homecoming Queen Facebook page to shop and for more information.
CCRPC Meeting: The CCRPC Executive Committee meeting that was to be Monday, Nov. 11 in the Commissioners Conference Room at 3:30 p.m. has been cancelled. The next scheduled CCRPC Executive meeting will be Monday, Dec. 9. If you have any questions, contact Frederick T. Wachtel at 740-622-2135.
Board of Elections Meeting: Coshocton County Board of Elections will meet Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 8:30 a.m. to conduct an automatic recount for the Linton Township (Unexpired) Trustee Race, between Gene Jones and David Scott. Once the recount is complete, the board will immediately start the post-election audit. Also, the board has moved its regularly scheduled meeting that was set for Dec. 10 at 8:30 a.m. to Dec. 19 at 2 p.m.
Pretty Products Dinner: The next Pretty Products dinner will be at the Eagles on Friday, Dec. 13 at 5 p.m.
Toys Accepted: Coshocton County Firefighter Toychest is accepting new unwrapped toys for low income families in Coshocton County. Toys can be dropped off a Coshocton Fire Dept., South 7th St., Coshocton, or Walhonding Valley Fire, Bridge St., Warsaw. Monetary donations can be mailed to: Toy Chest, PO BOX 133, Coshocton. Donations are due by Dec. 15.
Board Meeting: Coshocton Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) will have their next board meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 5:30 p.m. in the CMHA Learning Center, 823 Magnolia St., Coshocton. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss regular business.
Free Baby Clothes: The Pregnancy Distress Center offers free baby clothing and baby items to county residents. Open Tuesday nights from 6 – 8 p.m., Friday mornings from 10 a.m. – noon or by appointment if necessary. They are located at 819 Main St. Coshocton. For 24-hour help, call 740-622-3808.
Chili Learning Center: Does your child struggle with reading or spelling? Chili Learning Center can help. Call for a free screening at 740-610-0828 or visit www.ChiliLearning.org for more information.
Hep C Testing: The Coshocton City Health Department, 400 Browns Lane, is offering free Hepatitis C testing. Call 740-622-1736 ext. 412 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Benefits
Spaghetti Dinner Benefit: There will be a benefit for Sabrena Smith-Weese on Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Coshocton Moose from 3 to 8 p.m. Spaghetti dinner is $6. Dinner includes spaghetti, bread, salad, drink, and dessert. There will also be a 50/50 raffle and an auction. Sabrena was diagnosed with malignant neoplasm of the upper third esophagus and lung cancer.
Fundraiser: There will be a chili dinner at the Elks Lodge, 434 Chestnut St., Coshocton as a fundraiser for Sabastian Wethy, who is recovering from baby shaken syndrome, from noon to 6 p.m. There will also be a 50/50 raffle and a bake sale. On Sunday, Dec. 15, there will be a pool tournament at noon with a Calcutta at 1 p.m., $20 entry fee. There will also be a spaghetti dinner at 1 p.m. and a live auction at 3 p.m. In the evening, Tyndal Creek Band will play and entry is by donation.
Sports
Perry Chapel Upward Sports: Perry Chapel Upward Sports, 19476 TR 380, Warsaw, will have their first practice the week of Jan. 6, 2020 and the first game will be Saturday, Jan. 18. Cost is $35. For more information, visit www.perrychapel.com.
School Events
Schools Closed: Coshocton City Schools will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28 through Monday, Dec. 2. School will resume Tuesday, Dec. 3.
Board Meeting: The River View Board of Education next meeting will be Thursday, Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. This meeting will be held in the River View High School Library.
Board Meeting: Coshocton County JVSD will have their next board meeting in the Board of Education Conference Room, 23640 Airport Rd., on Thursday, Dec. 19 at 7:30 a.m.
Pop Tabs: River View High School Teen Leadership Corps class will be collecting pop tabs to then donate to the Ronald McDonald Foundation in April. You can send pop tabs to the school with students or drop them off at the high school, junior high or the elementary schools including Warsaw, Conesville, and Keene. The goal is to collect 500lbs of pop tabs to donate for this foundation. If you have any questions, contact Stephanie Snyder at stephanie.snyder@rvbears.org or 1-740-824-3522.
Church Events
No AWANA: There will be no AWANA or adult Bible study at Chili Crossroads Bible Church on Wednesday, Nov. 27 due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
No Pizza: Chili Crossroads Bible Church, 29445 CR 10, Fresno, will not have pizza, salads, or subs on the following dates due to holidays: Nov. 27, Dec. 25, and Jan. 1.
Christmas Program: The annual Christmas program and treat will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1 at the New Moscow United Methodist Church.
Snowball Fight: Kids infant through 18 are invited to a snowball fight and pizza party at Chili Crossroads Bible Church, 29445 CR 10, Fresno, Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 6:30 p.m. Fun games, Bible memory, and snacks. Adults invited to Bible study with Pastor Neal. Free.
Christmas Hymn Sing: Bible Fellowship Church will host it’s first Christmas Hymn Sing at River Greens Golf Course Banquet Hall, 22749 S/R 751, West Lafayette. The singing will begin at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6. Bring your favorite Christmas cookies or refreshments for a time of fellowship.
Cookie and Candy Sale: Isleta UMC will have their 13th annual “Christmas Cookie & Candy” sale in the church basement on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 8 to 11 a.m. There will be hundreds of delicious holiday cookies and candies to choose from, and you can make up your own assortment of favorites. Price is $6.50 per pound. Isleta UMC is located at 58608 CR 9, Newcomerstown.
Cookie Sale: Prairie Chapel, 45494 CR 23 and ST 36, Coshocton, will have their annual cookie sale on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Chalfant Church Celebration: Chalfant Church will celebrate Christ’s birth at the annual Christmas program on Sunday, Dec. 8. A carry-in dinner will begin at 1 p.m. followed by a program of Christmas music and readings at 2 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
Helping Hands: Conesville United Methodist Church, 196 State Street, Conesville, will have Helping Hands on the third Thursday of each month from 6 – 6:30 p.m. The next distribution date will be Dec. 19.
Children’s Group: The Bible Explorers’ Children’s Group at the First Baptist Church West Lafayette is meeting at the church on Sunday nights from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Come join us for bible stories, games, food and a lot of fun. All children three years old to 5th grade are welcome. Earn points toward special prizes as well. Adults meet from 6 to 7 p.m. for bible study.
Pizza: Get pizza, salads and subs at Chili Crossroads Bible Church, 29445 County Road 10, Fresno, every Wednesday. This will help us help kids in the community every Wednesday, providing transportation and Bible memory. Pizza available every Wednesday from 3 to 8 p.m. Call ahead at 740-545-9707 or order in person. Dine in or carry out. Five-mile delivery available. See menu at www.chilichurch.org/pizza.
Student Ministry: All students 7 -12 grade are invited to the weekly youth group at Calvary Baptist Church of Coshocton, 46621 US Highway 36, Coshocton. This student ministry meets every Sunday night at 5 p.m. Contact Pastor Sam Brown at 740-623-0211 or just come to an upcoming Sunday night.
New Hours: Bible Fellowship Church, 22749 SR 751 (Rivers Greens Banquet Hall) has new hours. Sunday School, 9:15 a.m.; Worship, 10:30 a.m. Dinner following the service on the second Sunday of each month. Wednesday night Bible study, 7 p.m.
RU Recovery: RU Recovery meets every Friday night at 7 p.m. at the Chili Crossroads Bible Church. Free. Free childcare. Open program. 29445 County Road 10, Fresno. www.RuRecoveryFresno.com 740-545-9707. Rides are available at 6:30 p.m. Meet in front of 612 Walnut Street in Coshocton.
Healing Hearts Ministry: A group of individuals with the goal of helping one another through the dark times and focus on the light, Jesus Christ. They meet the third Saturday of each month at 6 p.m. at New Beginnings Ministries. Contact Sam Bennett at 740-502-4735 or Debbie Bennett at 740-610-6907 for more information.
Power of Prayer: Adults come enjoy a Bible study called the Power of Prayer on each Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Chili Crossroads Bible Church, 29445 County Road 10, Fresno. Contact: www.chilichurch.org or 740-545-9707.
Cooperdale Naz Recovery: Cooperdale Naz Recovery, previously Celebrate Recovery, is every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Men’s open share. Cooperdale Church of the Nazarene, Dresden, Ohio, 43821. Contact 740-502-9672. Email: cnazrecovery@gmail.com.
Clothing Room: The Church of Christ, 1800 Chestnut St., Coshocton, has a clothing room with clothes, shoes, toys, and other items every Thursday from 9 – 11 a.m.
Community Meals: Presbyterian Church, 142 N. 4th St., Coshocton, first Thursday, 5:30 p.m.; Coshocton Nazarene Church, 1058 Orange St., Coshocton, second Thursday, 5:30 p.m.; Grace United Methodist Church, 422 Walnut St., Coshocton, third Thursday, 5:30 p.m.; Central Christian Church, 731 Main St., Coshocton, fifth Thursday, 5:30 p.m.
Bazaars
Frazeysburg Holiday Bazaar: The Frazeysburg Lion’s Club is hosting a holiday bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Frazeysburg Elementary School, 120 East Third St. at the east end of town. There will be handmade crafts, candies, baked goods, and other items. Food will also be served.
Clubs and Organizations
Community Center: Activities for November: Mondays – Gentle Flow Yoga, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.; NA meeting, 6 – 7 p.m.; Pop Pilates, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., AA meeting, 8 – 9 p.m.; Tuesdays – Zumba, 4:30 – 5:15 p.m.; Pound Fit, 5:30 – 6:15 p.m.; Nar-Anon, 7 – 8 p.m.; Wednesdays – AA Meeting, 1 p.m.; Strong by Zumba, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., Cardio Drumming, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.; Pound Fit, 6:30 – 7:15 p.m.; NA Meeting, 7 – 8 p.m.; Thursdays – Strength Training, 5:15 – 6 p.m.; Fridays – Pound Fit, 5:15 – 6 p.m.; Saturdays – Cardio Drumming, 8 – 9 a.m.; Pound Fit, 9 – 9:45 a.m., Zumba, 10 – 10:45 a.m., and various activities. Schedule subject to change.
Write-On Writers Meeting: The Write-On Writers Guild’s next meeting will be Monday, Dec. 2, at 6 p.m. in the public library’s large meeting room. The public is invited to join us as we bring refreshments and play Scrabble and other games. There may be a fun Christmas-themed writing activity.
Cub Scouts: On Thursday, Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m., there will be a meeting at the East School for the purpose of establishing a Cub Scout Pack in Newcomerstown. The mission of Scouts BSA is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the scout oath and law. Cub Scouting is open to all youth, boys and girls, in grades K-5. If you are interested in helping re-establish the Cub Scouts in our area, plan on attending. Questions can be directed to Lee Russel at 740-502-4529.
Breakfast Buffet: The West Lafayette Lions will have a breakfast buffet on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 7:30 to 10 a.m. at the West Lafayette United Methodist Church. Cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children, and children under two eat for free. The menu includes pancakes, sausage, French toast, scrambled eggs., orange juice, and coffee.
SWCD Meeting: The Coshocton Soil and Water Conservation District will meet Dec. 11 at 10 a.m. for a monthly board meeting. Meetings are held at the office, 724 S. Seventh St. Meetings are always held the second Wednesday of the month. Schedules are subject to change.
Chili Cook-Off: The Royal Butterflies Relay for Life Team will be hosting a chili cook-off and quarter auction at RHDD, 1517 Chestnut St., Coshocton, on Saturday, Dec. 14 from noon to 4 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Royal Butterflies Relay for Life Team’s effort. The chili cook-off fee is $5 for participant. Contact Mary Fergali at 740-294-1938.
Mental Health Support: NAMI Coshocton County will host a family and friends support and education event featuring Frank and Cece Cugliari, who will share their stories about having family members with mental health illness on Monday, Dec. 16 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the grand central station room at the Coshocton County Regional Medical Center. For more information, contact Gwen at 740-502-0470.
Make It, Take It: Saturday, Dec. 21 from 1 to 2:30 p.m., youth in grades kindergarten through eighth are invited to the Coshocton Community Center to prepare a mosaic tile candle base along with gift box and a card. This is a free event. However, make a reservation on the Coshocton Community Center’s Facebook page or call Emmanuel Lutheran Church at 740-622-2550.
Volunteers Needed: COAD/ RSVP (Retired Seniors Volunteer Program) seeking volunteers. Call Elaine Wilson at 330-204-4347.
Raffle Tickets: The Royal Butterflies Relay for Life Team will be selling raffle tickets for the makings of a Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas dinner, and Easter dinner. The drawings will take place at least one week before each holiday. Tickets are $5 each or five or $20 and can be mixed or matched. Contact Mary Fergali at 740-294-1938.
CoshoctonOhioRocks: The Facebook group, #CoshoctonOhioRocks meets on Saturdays at the community center on Browns Lane from 1 – 2:30 p.m. for rock painting and posting rocks for people who do not have or use social media.
RSVP: Retired Senior Volunteer Program. Contact: Elaine Wilson, event coordinator, 416 Main St., Coshocton, 740-622-0228.
Blue Star Mothers: Blue Star Mothers meet the second Monday of each month at The Church of The Nazarene Adult Ministry Center from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Canal Quilters: The Coshocton Canal Quilters meet on the first Tuesday of each month at the Roscoe United Methodist Church. Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. New members are always welcome!
Breakfast Buffet: Army Navy has a breakfast buffet every third Saturday of the month. Veterans and first responders eat for free. Children 12 and under eat for free. Adults, $5.
Vietnam Veterans: The Vietnam Veterans meet the second Saturday of each month at the American Legion at 9 a.m. If you are a Vietnam Veteran who served during the Vietnam War, whether you served in country or not, you are welcome to attend.
Kiwanis Club: Kiwanis Club of Coshocton meets Wednesdays, 12 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 434 Chestnut St., Coshocton. New members and guests welcome! Contact Sandy Jones, membership coordinator, for more information: bankersdj@gmail.com
John Bando Post 1330 VFW Auxiliary Meeting: 12:15 p.m., first Saturday of each month, 133 S. Sixth St. in Coshocton.
TOPS Meeting: Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets every Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church at 142 N. 4th St. in Coshocton. If you are interested in joining or sitting in on a meeting, contact Ann Lauvray at 740-502-7438 for more information.
TOPS Meetings: Another TOPS group has a meeting every Monday at 8:30 a.m. at Grace United Methodist Church, 422 Walnut St., Coshocton. Contact: 740-824-4156.
Al-Anon: Coshocton Al-Anon Family Group meetings are at Central Christian Church located at the corner of 8th and Main Streets, Coshocton from 7 – 8 p.m. every Tuesday.
Volunteers Needed: The Newcomerstown Historical Society is seeking new members and volunteers to act as tour guides and to help out on other tasks at the Olde Main Street Museum and Temperance Tavern. All volunteers will train for the task you choose. If you are retired or just have extra time a few hours each month, please contact Marianne at 740-498-5636. Membership in the organization is $10 per year.
Dance and Country Western Couples Classes: Second and fourth Wednesday of the month, beginning line dancing – 5:30 p.m.; couples class – 6:30 p.m. Cost is $5 each. Classes are held at the Blue Ridge Grange at Orange, located near the intersection of 36 and 751. Information: Call Donna at 330-827-5587 or find them on Facebook at Boots & Buckles Beginners’ Classes.
Library Events
Featured Art Exhibit, West Lafayette Branch Library, Nov. 1-30: Original artwork is featured monthly at the West Lafayette Branch Library by area artists. The featured artist for November is Esther Marie Versch. Stop by the branch during regular business hours to view the exhibit.
Elevator Out of Service, Coshocton Public Library, Nov. 1-30: The elevator is temporarily out of service at the Coshocton Public Library. Please be aware that the Books Galore Book Store and large meeting room in the basement can only be accessed by the stairs. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.
Books Galore Book Store, Coshocton Public Library: Basement, Mondays, 3 to 6 p.m.; Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Gently used books, DVDs, videos, and magazines for sale at rock bottom prices. The bookstore is located in the basement of the Coshocton Public Library and operated by the Friends of the Library. All proceeds benefit the library, the West Lafayette Branch, and the Bookmobile. Open to the public for cash sales only.
NO PLUGGED AND UNPLUGGED on Wednesday, Nov. 27
Coshocton Public Library System will close early at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27 and remain closed all day on Thursday, Nov. 28 in honor of Thanksgiving. For your convenience, return boxes are available outside of the library 24/7, plus you can still access the Ohio Digital Library, online catalog, and online databases even when the library is closed. The library will resume normal hours on Friday, Nov. 29.
Food for Fines, Coshocton Public Library, West Lafayette Branch Library, Dec. 2 – 30: During the month of December, the Coshocton Public Library and West Lafayette Branch Library will waive overdue fines on your library record when you bring a non-perishable food donation for people or pets. This offer only applies to overdue fines. It does not include lost or damaged items. Donations will go to the Salvation Army Food Pantry or Coshocton County Animal Shelter. Please call 740-622-0956 for more information.
Featured Art Exhibit, West Lafayette Branch Library, Dec. 2 – 30: Original artwork is featured monthly at the West Lafayette Branch Library by area artists. The featured artist for December is Halley Jones. Stop by the branch during regular business hours to view the exhibit.
Books Galore Book Store, Coshocton Public Library: Basement, Mondays, 3 – 6 p.m., Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. (except Wednesday, Dec. 25), Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.: The Books Galore Book Store has gently used books, DVDs, videos, and magazines for sale at rock bottom prices. The bookstore is in the basement of the Coshocton Public Library and operated by the Friends of the Library. All proceeds benefit the Coshocton Public Library, West Lafayette Branch Library, and Bookmobile. It is open to the public for cash sales only. The elevator at the Coshocton Public Library is temporarily out of service, so please be aware that the bookstore can only be accessed by the stairs. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Public Technology Education, Coshocton Public Library, Mondays, Dec. 2, 9, and 16, 2 – 4 p.m., by appointment: Individual assistance is available for those needing help with an app or software or who want to learn more about digital services the library offers. Call the reference desk at 740-622-0956 to schedule an appointment with our digital technology educator. Sessions are 30 minutes. This service is for educational purposes only. We cannot repair, fix, troubleshoot, or diagnose malfunctioning devices or software.
Monday Book Talk, Coshocton Public Library: Small Meeting Room, Monday, Dec. 2, 6:30 – 8 p.m.: Monday Book Talk is open to all adults who like to read. The December book is “The Heart is a Lonely Hunter” by Carson McCullers. With the publication of her first novel, Carson McCullers became a literary sensation. At the novel’s center is the deaf-mute John Singer who becomes the confidant for various types of misfits in a Georgia mill town during the 1930s. McCullers spins a haunting, unforgettable story that gives voice to the rejected, the forgotten, and the mistreated as well as giving voice to the quiet, intensely personal search for beauty.
West Lafayette Adult Book Discussion Club, West Lafayette Branch Library, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.: West Lafayette Adult Book Discussion Club is held on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the activities room at Lafayette Pointe, 620 East Main Street, conveniently located across the street from the West Lafayette Branch Library. The December book is “The Templars’ Last Secret” by Martin Walker. Call the branch library at 740-545-6672 to reserve a copy of the book. Registration is not required.
Senior Center Book Club, Coshocton Senior Center, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 1 – 2 p.m.: Join the Coshocton Public Library at the Coshocton Senior Center, 201 Browns Lane, for a book discussion led by Holli Rainwater. We meet at 1 p.m. on the first Wednesdays of September through December and February through May. Books are always better when shared among friends! Registration is not required.
Plugged and Unplugged, Coshocton Public Library: Large Meeting Room, Wednesdays, Dec. 4, 11, and 18,
2:30 – 5 p.m.: Games, snacks, friends, and fun! Teens grades 7 through 12 are invited to gather at the library for video games, internet access, board games, crafting, or just to hangout. This free weekly event is partially sponsored by Friends of the Library. Registration is not required.
Holiday Open House, West Lafayette Branch Library, Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Mingle and jingle with family and friends at the West Lafayette Branch Library Holiday Open House. Enjoy hot cocoa, cookies, a holiday craft, music, and a door prize drawing. Come and have fun before the West Lafayette Christmas parade, which will go past the branch library at 1 p.m. This holiday celebration is held in conjunction with the West Lafayette Chamber of Commerce ‘Christmas in the Village’ community event.
Chi Class, Roscoe United Methodist Church: Gym, Thursdays, Dec. 5 and 12, 10 – 11 a.m.: Join the Coshocton Public Library at the Roscoe United Methodist Church Gym to practice gentle exercises that reduce stress and increase vitality. Chi Class is taught by Holli Rainwater, a Certified Tai Chi Easy Practice Leader. Registration is not required.
Coffee Club, Presbyterian Church parlor, 142 N. Fourth Street, Coshocton, Monday, Dec. 9, 10 – 11:30 a.m.: Senior adults 55 and older are invited to join us for a hot cup of coffee and enlightening conversation. We explore a different topic each month: Armchair travel, history, biography, art, literature, popular culture, and more. The December topic is “Christmas in Old Salem.” Join us for the fun and fellowship. Bring a friend! Registration is not required. Call 740-622-0956 for more information.
Holiday Lights, Coshocton Public Library: Large Meeting Room, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 6:45 – 7:15 p.m.: Join us for a truly special holiday program that will ignite the light of this special season. Children ages 3-12 are invited to a holiday story time while the room is filled with beautiful holiday lights. Registration is required. Please call the library at 740-622-0956 or register online at www.coshoctonlibrary.org.
I Spy: Holiday Room, Coshocton Public Library: Small Meeting Room, Dec. 23, Dec. 26, Dec. 27, and Dec. 28, Open during regular library hours: Love to play “I Spy?” The small meeting room at the back of the children’s room at the Coshocton Public Library has been decorated for the holidays. Use your powers of observation to find the items listed on your questionnaire: Ten candy canes, a furry stocking, a gingerbread man, and so much more. Whether you are a preschooler, school-age child, or teen, there will be an age-appropriate challenge for you. Reservations are not necessary. Just drop into the library for a holiday-spirited activity.
Coshocton Public Library System will be closed on Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Dec. 31, and Jan. 1, Coshocton Public Library, West Lafayette Branch Library, Bookmobile: All locations of the Coshocton Public Library System will be closed in observance of the holiday season. For your convenience, return boxes are available outside of the library 24/7, and you can still access the Ohio Digital Library, online catalog, and online databases even when the library is closed.
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