Holiday Go & Do

FRIDAY

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.

GIRARD: A Winterfest Dance will be Dec. 5 at Mahoning Country Club, 710 E. Liberty St. SE, for all high school aged special needs students in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties.There is no cost but reservations must be made to each school by Nov. 30. Semi-formal attire is requested. No sweatpants, jeans, shorts, school uniforms or tennis shoes, unless medically necessary. Drop off between 4:30 and 5 p.m.; dinner from 5 to 6; dancing and crowning of Snow Prince and Princess from 6 to 8:30. No parents permitted between 5 and 8:15. There will be chaperones, security and student helpers. For information call Jeanne Constantino at East High School 330-7400-4005, ext. 4146 or email jeanne.constantino@youngstown.k12.oh.us or jconstantino1@neo.rr.com.

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.

SATURDAY

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.

GIRARDE: “Christmas Trees through the Ages,” a display of trees with ornaments from the 1800’s through 1960, 1 to 5 p.m., Barnhisel House, 1011 N. State St. Refreshments will be available and Christmas music will be played. For information visit www.girardhistoricalsociety.org.

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.

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.

SUNDAY

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.

GIRARD: “Christmas Trees through the Ages,” a display of trees with ornaments from the 1800’s through 1960, 1 to 5 p.m., Barnhisel House, 1011 N. State St. Refreshments will be available and Christmas music will be played. For information visit www.girardhistoricalsociety.org.

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.

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

DEC. 3

YOUNGSTOWN: Cardinal’s Nest Christmas Open House and Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, 3:15 to 6:15 p.m., Cardinal Mooney High School, 2545 Erie St. Christmas carols will begin at 5:15 and 6:15, and Father DiLucia will host a prayer service, with tree lighting and refreshments to follow.

YOUNGSTOWN: Stambaugh Youth Concert Band, 7:30 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.

LEETONIA: At 6 p.m. Dec. 4 the train rolls in for children at Leetonia Public Library, 181 Walnut St. Attend dressed in pajamas and enjoy crafts, snacksand more. Call 330-427-6635 to register.

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.

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.