HOLIDAY GO & DO


FRIDAY

NORTH GEORGETOWN: Small Town Christmas, eight shops in the North Georgetown area from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 27485 Main St. Pick up maps at The Old Stage Coach Inn Restaurant, 27425 Georgetown Road, or at any of the shops.

YOUNGSTOWN: “Journeys,” which examines the emotions and joys of those who experienced the first Christmas, at 3 p.m., Move Over Broadway, Ford Family Recital Hall, 260 W. Federal St.; 330-744-0264.

SATURDAY

LAKE MILTON: Shoppers mart from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at. Lake Milton Presbyterian Church, 924 Grandview Road; 330-654-3396 or 330-774-5982.

NORTH GEORGETOWN: Town Christmas, eight shops in the North Georgetown area from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pick up maps at The Old Stage Coach Inn Restaurant, 27425 Georgetown Road, or at any of the shops.

LEETONIA: Homespun Christmas Tour of selected area artisans, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch will be offered at the first stop. Flyers can be found at Wilms Greenhouse, 37563 Ohio 558, or go to the Facebook page “Homespun Christmas Tour.”

YOUNGSTOWN: Holiday Open Studio and Art Sale, noon to 5 p.m., Artists of the Mahoning Commons, Ward Bakery Building, 1024 Mahoning Ave. Admission is free.

MCDONALD: 31st annual Christmas in the Village from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Village tree lighting at 6:30 p.m. at the Ramsey Pavilion, and Santa will arrive soon after. Refreshments will be provided from 7 to 9 p.m. Guests are asked to drop off a cookie donation at the municipal building, 451 Ohio Ave., or Home Savings Bank, 427 Ohio Ave., beginning Wednesday. Drop off any cookies on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ramsey Pavilion; 330-530-5472.

SUNDAY

LEETONIA: Homespun Christmas Tour of selected area artisans, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch will be offered at the first stop. Flyers can be found at Wilms Greenhouse, 37563 Ohio 558, or go to the Facebook page “Homespun Christmas Tour.”

YOUNGSTOWN: “Journeys,” 3 p.m., Move Over Broadway, Ford Family Recital Hall, 260 W. Federal St.; 330-744-0264.

NOV. 29

MERCER, PA.: Friends of Children’s Aid Society annual fundraiser, Christmas Celebration for Children, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Children’s Aid Society, 350 W. Market St. Features homemade rolls, breads, pies, cookies and candy, holiday baskets, Christmas items, evergreens and poinsettias for sale.

MERCER, PA.: Annual Courthouse Christmas Concert Series, 12:30 p.m., Mercer County Courthouse Rotunda, 2 Court House. 25-minute performance by Grove City High School.

LEETONIA: Edible gifts, treats, and candy will be demonstrated by Liz Ross at 6 p.m. at Leetonia Community Public Library. Cost is $7 per person. Registration is necessary, call the library at 330-427-6635 by Saturday. Visit Facebook, Cooking with Liz Ross.

NOV. 30

WARREN: Children’s Youth Concert with Santa and Mrs. Claus, 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. NW.; 330-841-2936.

MERCER, PA.: Friends of Children’s Aid Society annual fundraiser, Christmas Celebration for Children, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Children’s Aid Society, 350 W. Market St.

MERCER, PA.: Annual Courthouse Christmas Concert Series, 12:30 p.m. Mercer County Courthouse Rotunda, 2 Court House. 25-minute performance by Sharpsville High School.

YOUNGSTOWN: Jingle Bell Bash and Holiday Trees of the Valley, 7 to 11 p.m., Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St. Adults only, performance by Donnie Iris and the Cruisers. Includes food, beer, wine tastings, live and silent auctions, and cash drawing. Cost is $75 per person. Purchase tickets at www.covellicentre.com; 330-746-9122.

YOUNGSTOWN: “In the Spirit of Christmas,” 7:30 p.m., Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave.; 330-746-5455.

COLUMBIANA: “The Christmas Carol,” 8 p.m., Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main St.; 330-482-9915.

YOUNGSTOWN: “How the Drag Queen Stole Christmas,” 8 p.m., Rust Belt Theater Company, Calvin Centre, 755 Mahoning Ave.; 330-507-2358.

DEC. 1

CANFIELD: Once Upon a Christmas Craft Show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Ursuline Center, 4300 Shields Road. Admission is free. Includes vendors, baked goods and candy, 50/50 raffle and themed basket raffles; 330-792-4150.

YOUNGSTOWN: Breakfast with Santa and Holiday Trees of the Valley display, 10 a.m. to noon, Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St. Include breakfast buffet, crafts, face painting, photo booth and gifts for children. Cost is $20 for adults and $10 for children 10 and under; 330-746-9122.

BESSEMER, PA.: The A.R.T.S. Club holiday craft show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mohawk High School, 385 Mohawk School Road. Holiday instrumental music and carolers will entertain. Lunch in the cafeteria.; 724-667-7782, ext. 2171.

YOUNGSTOWN: American Fine Arts and Craft Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Butler Museum of Art, 524 Wick Ave., lunch available. Admission: $5 for adults, free for children under 12. 330-743-1107, ext. 112.

YOUNGSTOWN: Santa Shuffle 2012, noon to 5 p.m., starts at the Royal Oaks, 924 Oak St. Team Santa Claws, the Little Steel Derby Girls and the ROCcK Choir will join to raise money for three local charities. Each registration enters you into a chance to win $1,000 gift card. Registration is $5 along with an additional $5 donation to charity; 330-550-4000.

POLAND: Annual Lighting and Village Christmas Celebration, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Lighting of the tree and Santa at Town Hall; crafts, carolers, Mrs. Claus reading a Christmas story and cider and cookies at Poland Library. Tickets are: adults $3, children $2 and free 2 and under free. Go to www.pjwc.org.

STRUTHERS: Christmas cantata “In Adoration of the King of Kings,” 6 p.m., Struthers Presbyterian Church, 110 Poland Ave. Free. Refreshments will follow.

CANFIELD: “Journeys,” 7 p.m. at St. Michael Church, Route 46. A free concert-style version by Move Over Broadway.

YOUNGSTOWN: “In the Spirit of Christmas,” 7:30 p.m., Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave.; 330-746-5455.

COLUMBIANA: “The Christmas Carol,” 8 p.m., Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main St.; 330-482-9915.

YOUNGSTOWN: Youngstown Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert with Phil Keaggy and Natalie Sprouse, 8 p.m., Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St.; 330-744-0264.

YOUNGSTOWN: “How the Drag Queen Stole Christmas,” 8 p.m., Rust Belt Theater Co., Calvin Centre, 755 Mahoning Ave.; 330-507-2358.

DEC. 2

YOUNGSTOWN: American Fine Arts and Craft Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Butler Museum of Art, 524 Wick Ave., lunch available. Admission: $5 for adults and free for children under 12 free; 330-743-1107, ext. 112.

CANFIELD: Santa’s Wintertime Barn, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., MetroParks Farm. Children can make a craft.; 330-702-3000.

POLAND: Christmas at the Lake, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Lake Club, 1140 Paulin Road, includes food, activities, entertainment and auction.; call Beatitude House at 330-744-3147 or email info@beatitudehouse.com.

WARREN: Miche Holiday Madness Sale, 1 to 5 p.m., Wing Warehouse, 3701 Elm Road. Includes 50/50 raffle and door prizes; 330-716-0096.

COLUMBIANA: “The Christmas Carol,” 2 p.m., Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main St.; 330-482-9915.

YOUNGSTOWN: “A Little Child Shall Lead Them” holiday concert by Seraphim Chorus, 2 p.m., St. Patrick Church, 1420 Oak Hill Ave. A freewill offering will be taken; 330-707-2144.

WARREN: Christmas Band Concert with Santa Claus, 2 p.m., Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. NW; 330-841-2931.

YOUNGSTOWN: “In the Spirit of Christmas,” 2 p.m., Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave.; 330-746-5455.

YOUNGSTOWN: “Journeys,” 5 p.m., Move Over Broadway, Ford Family Recital Hall, 260 W. Federal St.; 330-744-0264.

DEC. 3

YOUNGSTOWN: Stambaugh Youth Concert Band, 5 p.m., Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave.

DEC. 4

Trumbull County Travel Club trip to historic Riverside Inn in Cambridge Springs, Pa. Leaves at 10 a.m. from K-Mart in Niles and at 10:15 from Shepherd of the Valley in Howland. Seats are $75 per person. A full-course luncheon followed by a “Riverside Christmas” variety show are included. Call 330-856-5398 or 330-369-1898 to reserve a seat.

GREENVILLE, PA.: The UPMC Horizon Greenville Auxiliary’s Memories in Lights at 5:30 p.m. with the lighting of the tree in the Garden of Life, refreshments and entertainment. Light sponsorships are available for $7 each. To hang a personalized angel on the tree to honor or remember a loved one, arrive at 5.

DEC. 5

BOARDMAN: Supper with Santa, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Lariccia Family Community Center, 375 Boardman-Poland Road. Tickets are on sale at Boardman Park office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Tickets are $7 for Boardman residents and $9 for non-Boardman residents. Children 2 and under admitted free. No tickets at the door. Go to boardmanpark.com or call 330-965-0482 or 330-726-8105.

YOUNGSTOWN: Carols and Cocoa by YSU Dana School of Music, 7 p.m., Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave. Begins with a performance of seasonal favorites in the Grand Ballroom; cookies, coffee and cocoa will be available. After intermission, Dana Holiday Concert in the Concert Hall.

DEC. 6

BOARDMAN: Supper with Santa, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Lariccia Family Community Center, 375 Boardman-Poland Road. Tickets are on sale at Boardman Park office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Tickets are $7 for Boardman residents and $9 for non-Boardman residents. Children 2 and under admitted free. No tickets at the door. Go to boardmanpark.com or call 330-965-0482 or 330-726-8105.

DEC. 7

MERCER, PA.: Annual Courthouse Christmas Concert Series, 12:30 p.m., Mercer County Courthouse Rotunda, 2 Court House. 25-minute performance by Sharon High School.

YOUNGSTOWN: “Christmas Carol High School,” 7 p.m., Cardinal Mooney High School, 2545 Erie St.; 330-788-5007.

YOUNGSTOWN: “Nativity,” 7 p.m., Top Hat Productions, Fairview Arts and Outreach Center, 4220 Youngstown-Poland Road. Go to www.tophatproductions.org.

YOUNGSTOWN: “In the Spirit of Christmas,” 7:30 p.m., Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave.; 330-746-5455.

SHARON, PA.: “A Seussified Christmas Carol,” 7:30 p.m., Penn State Shenango Auditorium, 147 Shenango Ave.; 724-983-2836.

WARREN: Big Band Jingle Bell Swing, 7:30 p.m., Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. NW.; 330-841-2931.

COLUMBIANA: “The Christmas Carol,” 8 p.m., Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main St.; 330-482-9915.

SALEM: “Honky Tonk Angels Holiday Spectacular,” 8 p.m., Salem Community Theater, 490 E. State St.; 330-332-9688.

WARREN: “A Christmas Carol,” 8 p.m., Kent Trumbull Theater, 4314 Mahoning Ave. NW.; 330-675-8887.

YOUNGSTOWN: “How the Drag Queen Stole Christmas,” 8 p.m., Rust Belt Theater Company, Calvin Centre, 755 Mahoning Ave. 330-507-2358.

DEC. 8

CANFIELD: The Kiwanis Club of Western Mahoning County Club is sponsoring pictures with Santa at the Farmers Bank, 20 S. Broad St., from 9 a.m. to noon ; 330-502-1460 or cfsmith99@yahoo.com.

CANFIELD: Calla Community Church, 6482 W. Calla Road, Christmas cookie walk from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cookies will be $4.50 a dozen; 330-533-6007.

WARREN: St. William Parish Winterfest Craft Show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 5411 Mahoning Ave. NW. Ethnic food available; 330-847-0146.

YOUNGSTOWN: Lunch with Santa, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wick Park, 260 Park Ave., includes music, games, prizes, pizza, chips, and drinks for children 2 to 12.

CANFIELD: MetroMutts Jingle Hike, 11 a.m. to noon, MetroParks Bikeway Trailhead, MetroParks Farm. Hike with your canine companion; special jingle bell collars will be provided. Spiced apple cider and donuts after the hike; 330-702-3000.

YOUNGSTOWN: “A Winter Wonderland” brunch at noon with Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theater, 600 Playhouse Lane. Recommended for children 1 to 12. Cost is $7 for children, $10 for adults. Reservations required, seating limited; 330-788-8739.

FARRELL, PA.: The lighting of the Remembrance Tree, hosted by the UPMC Horizon Shenango Valley Auxiliary, at 2 p.m. in the Shenango Valley campus cafeteria. For a $5 donation, a loved one may be honored or remembered by placing his or her name on the tree.

WARREN: Christmas on the Patio, 2 p.m., Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW. Hot chocolate and music while decorating trees and the patio Registration is required at 330-399-8807, ext. 401.

YOUNGSTOWN: “Christmas Carol High School,” 7 p.m., Cardinal Mooney High School, 2545 Erie St. 330-788-5007.

YOUNGSTOWN: “Nativity,” 7 p.m., Top Hat Productions, Fairview Arts and Outreach Center, 4220 Youngstown-Poland Road. Go to www.tophatproductions.org.

YOUNGSTOWN: “In the Spirit of Christmas,” 7:30 p.m., Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave.; 330-746-5455.

SHARON, PA.: “A Seussified Christmas Carol,” 7:30 p.m., Penn State Shenango Auditorium, 147 Shenango Ave.; 724-983-2836.

COLUMBIANA: “The Christmas Carol,” 8 p.m., Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main St.; 330-482-9915.

SALEM: “Honky Tonk Angels Holiday Spectacular,” 8 p.m., Salem Community Theater, 490 E. State St.; 330-332-9688.

WARREN: “A Christmas Carol,” 8 p.m., Kent Trumbull Theater, 4314 Mahoning Ave. NW.; 330-675-8887.

YOUNGSTOWN: “How the Drag Queen Stole Christmas,” 8 p.m., Rust Belt Theater Company, Calvin Centre, 755 Mahoning Ave.; 330-507-2358.

DEC. 9

COLUMBIANA: “The Christmas Carol,” 2 p.m., Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main St. 330-482-9915.

SALEM: “Honky Tonk Angels Holiday Spectacular,” 2 p.m., Salem Community Theater, 490 E. State St.; 330-332-9688.

YOUNGSTOWN: “In the Spirit of Christmas,” 2 p.m., Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave.; 330-746-5455.

SHARON, PA.: “A Seussified Christmas Carol,” 2:30 p.m., Penn State Shenango Auditorium, 147 Shenango Ave.; 724-983-2836.

WARREN: “A Christmas Carol,” 3 p.m., Kent Trumbull Theater, 4314 Mahoning Ave. NW.; 330-675-8887.

YOUNGSTOWN: Holiday Concert of Giving, 4 p.m., Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave. Cash donations collected will benefit Second Harvest Food Bank. Performances by the Stambaugh Chorus and the Youngstown Area Community Concert Band, with a special appearance by Santa.

GROVE CITY, PA.: “Hear the Bells — Hymstory for Christmas,” Zeitgeist Drama Ministry, 5 p.m., Grove City Masonic Lodge, 1340 W. Main St. Includes dinner. Tickets are $15 each or $25 for couples.

YOUNGSTOWN: Winter Nights Walk, 5 to 7 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens. Music, cocoa and sugar cookies at the Davis Center afterward. Take a nonperishable food item to donate to Second Harvest Food Bank.; 330-740-7116.

CANFIELD: Victorian Christmas, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Loghurst Farmhouse and Museum, 3967 Boardman-Canfield Road. Includes jazz Christmas music, German dinner and tour of Loghurst. Admission is $7.50 or two adults for $10. Visit www.loghurst.org.

YOUNGSTOWN: “Christmas Carol High School,” 7 p.m., Cardinal Mooney High School, 2545 Erie St. 330-788-5007.

DEC. 10

MERCER, PA.: Annual Courthouse Christmas Concert Series, 12:30 p.m., Mercer County Courthouse Rotunda, 2 Court House. 25-minute performance by Farrell High School.

CORTLAND: “A Cortland Christmas,” 6 p.m., Cortland Branch Library, 578 Lakeview Drive. Special Christmas storytime, make an ornament and enjoy a holiday snack. For all ages. Registration required; 330-299-8120.

YOUNGSTOWN: “In the Spirit of Christmas,” 7:30 p.m., Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave.; 330-746-5455.

DEC. 11

MERCER, PA.: Annual Courthouse Christmas Concert Series, 12:30 p.m., Mercer County Courthouse Rotunda, 2 Court House. 25-minute performance by West Middlesex Oakview Middle School.

HOWLAND: Snowman Workshop, 5 p.m., Howland Branch Library, 9095 E. Market St. Crafts and hot cocoa. For children 5 and up. Registration is required; 330-856-2011.

YOUNGSTOWN: Holiday Concert by fifth and sixth grades, 7 p.m., Boardman Middle School Auditorium, 7410 Market St.

DEC. 12

MERCER, PA.: Annual Courthouse Christmas Concert Series, 12:30 p.m., Mercer County Courthouse Rotunda, 2 Court House. 25-minute performance by Hickory High School.

DEC. 13

MERCER, PA.: Annual Courthouse Christmas Concert Series, 12:30 p.m., Mercer County Courthouse Rotunda, 2 Court House. 25-minute performance by Commodore Perry High School.

DEC. 14

MERCER, PA.: Annual Courthouse Christmas Concert Series, 12:30 p.m., Mercer County Courthouse Rotunda, 2 Court House. 25-minute performance by Greenville High School.

BOARDMAN: Holiday Concert by seven and eighth grades, 7 p.m., Boardman High School Performing Arts Center, 7777 Glenwood Ave.

YOUNGSTOWN: “Nativity,” 7 p.m., Top Hat Productions, Fairview Arts and Outreach Center, 4220 Youngstown-Poland Road. Go to www.tophatproductions.org.

SALEM: “Honky Tonk Angels Holiday Spectacular,” 8 p.m., Salem Community Theater, 490 E. State St. 330-332-9688.

NEW CASTLE, PA.: B.E. Taylor Christmas Concert, 7:30 p.m., Scottish Rite Cathedral, 110 E. Lincoln Ave. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Special performances by Aliquippa Church in the Round Choir and the New Castle High School Drum Line. Tickets from $30 to $40 and available through the Heinz Hall Box Office, 800-743-8560.

WARREN: “A Christmas Carol,” 8 p.m., Kent Trumbull Theater, 4314 Mahoning Ave. NW. 330-675-8887.

YOUNGSTOWN: Judy Collins, presented by the Monday Musical Club, 8 p.m., Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave. Tickets are available by calling 330-743-2717.

YOUNGSTOWN: “The Ugly Christmas Sweater Revue,” 8 p.m., Rust Belt Theater Co., Calvin Centre, 755 Mahoning Ave.; 330-507-2358.

YOUNGSTOWN: “Miracle on Easy Street,” 8 p.m., Easy Street Productions, Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St.; 330-743-8555.

DEC. 15

CANFIELD: The Kiwanis Club of Western Mahoning County Club is sponsoring pictures with Santa at the Farmers Bank, 20 S. Broad St., from 9 a.m. to noon ; 330-502-1460 or cfsmith99@yahoo.com.

CAMPBELL: Gospel Temple Baptist Church, 279 Whipple Ave., will host a “Day of Blessings” from 2 to 5 p.m., free Christmas dinner and free gently used clothing. To register for the dinner, call 330-397-8530.

YOUNGSTOWN: Could-Be-The-End-Last-Chance-To-Dance Hafla, 6 to 10 p.m., Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church Pavilion, 1025 N. Belle Vista Ave. Open dance floor after the showcase. Visit threefacesofeve.org or call 330-426-3656 or 330-883-5094 for tickets.

SALEM: “Honky Tonk Angels Holiday Spectacular,” 8 p.m., Salem Community Theater, 490 E. State St.; 330-332-9688.

WARREN: “A Christmas Carol,” 8 p.m., Kent Trumbull Theater, 4314 Mahoning Ave. NW.; 330-675-8887.

YOUNGSTOWN: “A Winter Wonderland” brunch at noon, with Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theater, 600 Playhouse Lane. Recommended for children 1 to 12. Cost is $7 for children, $10 for adults. Reservations required, seating is limited; 330-788-8739.

YOUNGSTOWN: “The Ugly Christmas Sweater Revue,” 8 p.m., Rust Belt Theater Co., Calvin Centre, 755 Mahoning Ave.; 330-507-2358.

YOUNGSTOWN: “Miracle on Easy Street,” 8 p.m., Easy Street Productions, Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St.; 330-743-8555.

YOUNGSTOWN: “Nativity,” 7 p.m., Top Hat Productions, Fairview Arts and Outreach Center, 4220 Youngstown-Poland Road. Go to www.tophatproductions.org.

DEC. 16

SALEM: “Honky Tonk Angels Holiday Spectacular,” 2 p.m., Salem Community Theater, 490 E. State St.; 330-332-9688.

WARREN: “A Christmas Carol,” 3 p.m., Kent Trumbull Theater, 4314 Mahoning Ave. NW; 330-675-8887.

YOUNGSTOWN: Winter Nights Walk, 5 to 7 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens. Music, cocoa and sugar cookies at the Davis Center afterward. Bring a nonperishable food item to donate to Second Harvest Food Bank; 330-740-7116.

YOUNGSTOWN: “The Ugly Christmas Sweater Revue,” 8 p.m., Rust Belt Theater Co., Calvin Centre, 755 Mahoning Ave.; 330-507-2358.

YOUNGSTOWN: “Miracle on Easy Street,” 2:30 p.m., Easy Street Productions, Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St. 330-743-8555.

DEC. 17

MERCER, PA.: Annual Courthouse Christmas Concert Series, 12:30 p.m., Mercer County Courthouse Rotunda, 2 Court House. 25-minute performance by Mercer High School.

DEC. 18

MERCER, PA.: Annual Courthouse Christmas Concert Series, 12:30 p.m., Mercer County Courthouse Rotunda, 2 Court House. 25-minute performance by Mercer Elementary School.

DEC. 19

MERCER, PA.: Annual Courthouse Christmas Concert Series, 12:30 p.m., Mercer County Courthouse Rotunda, 2 Court House. 25-minute performance by Lakeview High School.

DEC. 20

MERCER, PA.: Annual Courthouse Christmas Concert Series, 12:30 p.m., Mercer County Courthouse Rotunda, 2 Court House. 25-minute performance by Reynolds High School.

DEC. 21

MERCER, PA.: Annual Courthouse Christmas Concert Series, 12:30 p.m., Mercer County Courthouse Rotunda, 2 Court House. 25-minute performance by West Middlesex High School.

SALEM: “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” 8 p.m., Youth Theater production, Salem Community Theater, 490 E. State St.; 330-332-9688.

DEC. 22

CANFIELD: The Kiwanis Club of Western Mahoning County Club is sponsoring pictures with Santa at the Farmers Bank, 20 S. Broad St., from 9 a.m. to noon ; 330-502-1460 or cfsmith99@yahoo.com.

AUSTINTOWN: Lunch with Santa, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Austintown Bounce, 4317 Kirk Road. Cost of $7; 330-793-5867.

YOUNGSTOWN: “A Winter Wonderland” brunch at noon, with Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theater, 600 Playhouse Lane. Recommended for children 1 to 12. Cost is $7 for children, $10 for adults. Reservations required, seating is limited; 330-788-8739.

YOUNGSTOWN: “The Nutcracker,” 1:30 and 7:30 p.m., Ballet Western Reserve, Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St.; 330-744-4269.

SALEM: “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” 8 p.m., Youth Theater production, Salem Community Theater, 490 E. State St.; 330-332-9688.

DEC. 23

YOUNGSTOWN: Winter Nights Walk, 5 to 7 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens. Music, cocoa and sugar cookies at the Davis Center afterward. Bring a nonperishable food item to donate to Second Harvest Food Bank. 330-740-7116.

ONGOING

BOARDMAN: Boardman and Austintown Starbucks locations are conducting a Giving Tree campaign through Dec. 21 to benefit the patients at Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley. Customers at both locations can select a gift tag from the trees and deliver their unwrapped toy donations on their next visit. Monetary donations also will be accepted; 330-726-0300. For items needed go to www.akronchildrens.org/giving.

CANFIELD: Marines Toys for Tots are collecting new unwrapped toys through Dec. 21 at Kennsington Golf Club, 4171 Westford Place. For every donation the club is offering a gift certificate for 9 holes of free golf. Go to www.KennsingtonGolf.com or call 330-533-8733.

COLUMBIANA: Joy of Christmas light show at 7 p.m. at Firestone Park through Dec. 25. Tree lighting at the circle will be at 6 p.m.; 330-482-3822.

LEETONIA: “Read for Santa” program at Leetonia Community Public Library, 181 Walnut St., through Dec. 22. for preschool through 12th grade. Stamps will be given on a bookmark, which allow the reader to earn candy, a cone from Dairy Queen and a selection of toys. Pick up an entry card at the library; 330-427-6635.

HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE: Professional Alliance of ReSalers is sponsoring a holiday food drive from through Dec. 14 to benefit Second Harvest food bank. Participating shops are: Deja Vu DeCor, 4742 Mahoning Ave., Austintown, 330-774-9967; Educational Consignment Plus, 4950 Mahoning Ave., Austintown, 440-715-0877; Second Time Around, 4954 Mahoning Ave, Austintown, 330-779-3733; Penny Pinchers, 6826 Market St., Boardman, 330-788-6736; Once Again Kids, 211 N. Main St., Columbiana, 330-482-3650; Savvy Chic Consignment Boutique, 6 Union St., Columbiana, 330-482-5247; Nona’s Family Closet, 36 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles, 330-759-0824; Stuff, 11734 South Ave., North Lima, 330-559-7776; Hannah’s Closet, 47 W. McKinley Way, Poland, 330-707-0919; Pretty & Plus Shop, 8 State St., Struthers, 234-201-2797; The Encore Shop, 4427 Logan Way, Youngstown, 330-759-8229.