December 2012 events in the Ohio Valley:

December 1, 2012
All You Can Eat Breakfast
8 am - 12 pm
Paden City Fire Hall, Paden City, WVa
Public Welcome
304-337-9289

December 1, 2012
Holiday Kick-Off Celebration Wine Tasting
Doors open - 5:30 pm; Tasting begins at 6:30 pm;
Sons of Italy Lodge, 3348 Belmont Street, Bellaire, OH
Six wines available for tasting; Hors d'oeuvres will be served; Tickets available at the lodge; Wines tasted will be available for purchase;

December 1, 2012
Craft Fair and Market Day
9 am - 1 pm
Wheeling Jesuit University Troy Theater, 316 Washington Ave, Wheeling, WV
Great selection of gift items; Admission:  FREE
304-243-8166

December 1, 2012
Cookie Walk
11 am - 2 pm
Christ United Methodist Church, 3598 Pennsylvania Ave, Weirton, WV
Large assortment of Homemade Christmas and Holiday cookies; Come in make your own assortment up or call ahead with your order;  CALL 304-723-1438 or 304-723-0800; ONLY $5.00 a dozen; Lunch available including homemade soups, roast beef sandwiches, and beverages;

December 1, 2012
Jefferson County Genealogy Society Christmas Luncheon
12 - 3 pm
St. Florian Hall, Wintersville, OH
The Jefferson County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society invites the public to a Christmas luncheon; The theme of this years Christmas celebration is to honor our grandparents for the talents and treasures they have passed on to us; In addition to the luncheon, we will have live music and lots of treats and Christmas surprises; Anyone planning to attend should contact Judy Schmidt at 740-424-3835 or email judyschmidt50@hotmail.com by November 15; Admission - $17
740-424-3835

December 2, 2012
Old Fashioned Christmas Concert
6:30 pm
Brentwood United Methodist Church, 148 Stephens Street, Wintersville, OH
Featuring:  The Chrisagis Brothers, Ron Retzer, Leslie Thermes, JD. Garrison & more.

December 5, 2012
Fish Fry
3:30 - 6:30 pm
Paden City Fire Hall, Paden City, WVa
Public Welcome
304-337-9289

December 5, 2012
Jefferson Co. Veterans Service Commission
9 am - 12 pm
Dillonvale American Legion, Liberty Street, Dillonvale, OH
Assistance for veterans, dependents of veterans and/or veterans widows.
740-283-8571

December 7, 2012
Hancock County Community Blood Drive
12-6 pm
Church of the Nazarene on Washington School Road, RT. 8, New Cumberland, WV
Everyone welcome; Please bring picture ID;

December 8, 2012
"Beat the Holiday Rush" Sale
10 am - 2 pm
Bishop Donahue High School Cafeteria
Jewelry & Purses; Light refreshments; Raffle;   All proceeds benefit Bishop Donahue High School

December 9, 2012
Adena Lions Christmas Cantata
2PM - Adena St. Casimir's; 7PM - Harrisville Methodist
Adena, OH - St. Casimir's; Harrisville Methodist
The Adena Lions Club will present "Call Him Jesus," which includes performances by the Harrisville UMC Bell Choir and the community youth choir; Free Will Offering for Local Food Pantry;
740-546-4148

December 12, 2012
Jefferson Co. Veterans Service Commission
9 am - 12 pm
Toronto American Legion, 415 Market Street, Toronto, OH
Assistance for veterans, dependents of veterans and/or veterans widows.
740-283-8571

December 12, 2012
Jefferson Co. Veterans Service Commission
12:30 pm
War Memorial Bldg., 423 North Street, Steubenville, OH
All veterans and/or interested parties are welcome to attend.
740-283-8571

December 14, 2012
Operation Holiday Stuff a Bus
7:00am-5:00pm
Laurels of Steubenville Parking Lot, 500 Stanton Blvd., Steubenville, OH
Many families in our county have fallen on hard times and are unable to give their children Christmas presents. Let’s all work together to put smiles on the faces of these precious children. Stuff it with gently used or new toys, clothes of all sizes for boys and girls and non-perishable food items. All proceeds will go to the “Just Be-Clause” Charity located in Bergholz, Ohio. Bob and Sandy Baker, who dress up as Santa and Mrs. Clause, will go door to door to children in Jefferson, Harrison and Carroll Counties and deliver Christmas Presents and food to children and families, who otherwise would not have had anything at all.
740-264-5042

December 15, 2012
Glen Dale Elementary Quarter Auction
1-3 pm
Glen Dale Elementary
Amazing prizes valued up to $100 for only $.25 - $1.00;  

December 16, 2012
2^nd Annual Live Nativity
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The presentation celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, will be repeated at 30 minute intervals from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and each will be followed by a time of fellowship and refreshments.
The event commences at ‘Bethlehem Inn’ where visitors are greeted by the Inn Keepers.  A shepherd then summons the visitors to the Sanctuary where the narration of the birth of Christ begins.  The visitors are led outside by several shepherds where they view the manager scene, consisting of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus along with live animals. Angels are also at the manager and continue the narration.  The Three Kings make an appearance and bear gifts for all in attendance.
The event is free to the public.
Our goal is to put Christ back into Christmas.
Starkdale Presbyterian Church, 4600 Sunset Blvd in Steubenville. (next to Wendys)
For more information, call the church office at 740-264-5309 or visit their website at www.starkdale.org.

December 16, 2012
Silent Night, Holy Night Cantata
7 pm
Trinity Gospel Fellowship Church, 71101 Morristown-Flushing Road, Flushing, OH
FREE
740-968-3259