• Santa visits the Sheriff — 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, lobby of Logan County Sheriff’s Office, 284 S. County Road 32, cookie decorating, coloring, treats served.
• Marmon Valley Farm’s A Country Christmas — Dec. 13, 14 and 15, at the 7754 S. State Route 292, Zanesfield, facility; wagon tour that captures the true meaning of Christmas, family activities, petting zoo, pony rides, live music, kids’ crafts; call for tickets, 593-8000, $10 per person.
• Logan County History Center Holiday Open House — Christmas at the Logan County History Center, 521 E. Columbus Ave. returns from 1 to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7 and 8; and Dec. 14 and 15, featuring festive holiday decorations, live entertainment, and free punch and cookies; approximately 25 hallway Christmas trees will be on display alongside beautfiully-decorated rooms throughout the history center and Orr Mansion, decorated by area non-profit groups, service organizations and students; the second floor ballroom will be decorated by the society committees, and featuring pre-1900s Christmas hymns and carols; visitors can vote for their favorite trees and room; admission and parking are free; call 593-7557 for more information.
• Green Hills Community Choir Christmas program — 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, Foundation Hall, during the family and friends open house; make reservations by calling 465-0700 or e-mail [email protected].
• Santa Claus visits Rushcreek Fire/EMS Department — 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, 108 S. Sandusky St., Rushsylvania.
• Santa Claus visits Bokescreek Fire/EMS Department — 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, 150 W. State St., West Mansfield.
• Valley Folk Players Christmas concert — 6:15 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, Bellefontaine First United Methodist Church, 201 N. Main St., with a 4:30 p.m. community dinner offered prior to the free concert; quartet features local musicians Leanna George on piano and harp, Ralph Guenther on cello and guitar, Fr. Mike Nartker on recorder, Elaine Newcomer on harp.
• Green Hills kitchen band Christmas concert — 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, Foundation Hall; no reservations are required.
• Santa in the Belle — Tuesday, Dec. 17, The Fun Company, 136 S. Main St., Santa reads books to children starting at 5 p.m., then he walks over to Just U’NeeQ for photo opportunities from 5:30 to 7 p.m., with free digital photos available through donation of hats or gloves for those in need.
• Calvary Baptist Church Christmas celebration concert — 7 p.m. Dec. 21, 1140 Rush Ave.
• Calvary Baptist Church — 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24., Christmas Eve service.
• Gretna Brethren Church — Candlelight Christmas Eve service, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24.
• Christmas Day Community Fellowship Meal — Noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 25, Adriel’s John L. Yoder Center, 400 N. Detroit St., West Liberty; West Liberty area churches join together again to host the meal, the facility is handicap accessible; to place a delivery request, call Oak Grove Mennonite Church at (937) 465-4749.