Museum to host Christmas program


November 12, 2018 at 12:00a.m.

Museum to host Christmas program

SALEM

Charles Burchfield, watercolorist, spent his childhood and early adult years in Salem. From his bedroom window at his boyhood home at 867 East Fourth St., he sketched and painted. Each year, the staff at Burchfield’s home celebrates his vision with an array of Christmas trees inspired by his work. The annual show is coupled the first weekend with a collection of trains belonging to attorney Frederick E. Naragon. Guests to that exhibit are asked to enter the back of the building on Sugar Tree Alley. The cost of admission for both events is $3 for adults. Children are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. The combined Trees and Trains show will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The trees-only show will run Nov. 24 and 25 from 1 to 4 p.m. The same weekend hours will be maintained through the month of December. Special tours and group tours may be arranged by contacting Janis Yereb at 330-482-2305 or 330-717-0092.

New this year is a collection of Burchfield-inspired Christmas ornaments. They are priced at $3.50 each or three for $10.

Society to offer Christmas light tours

SALEM

The Salem Historical Society will offer a series of Christmas Light tours Nov. 29. Following the 6:30 p.m. Christmas parade and “Light-Up Salem” on the Village Green, the Quakertown Trolley will offer rides to view selected lighting of the city. These tours will begin at the conclusion of the lighting at approximately 8, 8:45, and 9:30 p.m. In addition, the tour will be offered in December with dates to be announced. Nov. 29 tours will load at the Salem Chamber of Commerce parking lot, located at the Village Green on East State Street. The cost is $3 per adult and $1 for children under 12. For information and reservations, leave a message at 330-337-6733. Walkups are welcome, but reservations have priority.

West Side Cats plans fundraiser

YOUNGSTOWN

West Side Cats, 4305 Market St., will host a fundraiser from noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 24. The event will feature Mrs. Claus. Participants can take pictures with their phones at no cost, but donations will be accepted. For information, call Marie at 330-519-5002.