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Event Calendar

December 17, 2014


WOOD CO HIST MUSEUM HOLIDAY TOUR, BG

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The Wood County Historical Museum has transitioned into Holiday mode and is ready to accept our members and visitors for the annual festivities. The Museum staff hopes to see you at a special event or at the tour itself – and we hope you enjoy what all is new this year! Of course our website has all the details: http://woodcountyhistory.org/pr_holidaytour.html The Old Home Holiday Tour starts Saturday, Dec. 7 and runs thru Dec. 19. Special activities on select days include the popular visit from Santa, live music performances, and a working train exhibit, but new this year are Log Cabin activities such as a Civil War Christmas interpretation, and storytelling from nationally-renowned storyteller and author, Csenge Zalka. The “immersive experience” continues throughout the tour, adding our unique history into the festival holiday season.

AMERICAN RED CROSS HOLIDAY GIFT WRAPPING

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Who: American Red Cross of Hancock, Seneca and Wyandot Counties What: Holiday Gift Wrapping Booth. Volunteers will be wrapping gifts for a donation to the Red Cross. When: Weekends starting December 4 and daily starting December 18 through Christmas Eve Where: Findlay Village Mall next to Journey’s Why: All proceeds support local Red Cross services – Disaster Relief, Service to the Armed Forces and Military Families, Blood Services and Health & Safety training How: To volunteer for the Gift Wrapping Booth, visit www.redcross.org/hancock, visit our Facebook page facebook.com/HancockCountyRedCross or call 419.422.9322

FRIENDS HELPING FRIENDS COPE IN FOSTORIA

MOVIE MATINEE, RITZ THEATRE, TIFFIN

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What: Golden Age of Hollywood Matinee Movie Series – The Stratton Story (1949) When: Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014 Prices: All tickets $3 Where: The Ritz Theatre - 30 S. Washington St. - Tiffin, OH 44883 Before television, movie complexes and the internet - there were movie theatres. Grand movie palaces were built with great excess including elaborate interior design, conditioned air and the incredible ambiance that became an important part of the movie-going experience. Built in 1928 to capture the huge demand for "talkies," The Ritz Theatre became "the" place to see movies in Tiffin. Take a Wednesday afternoon to enjoy a nostalgic journey down memory lane with the movies that played an integral role in the history of The Ritz. This season's matinee movie series features leading men of classic Hollywood films. December 17, 2014 Movie: The Stratton Story (1949) - Based on a true story, this inspirational sports drama centers on Chicago White Sox pitcher Monty Stratton (Jimmy Stewart), whose career came to an abrupt and premature end when a hunting accident in 1938 forced doctors to amputate his right leg. With a peg leg and the encouragement of his wife (June Allyson), Stratton made a successful comeback in 1946, pitching in the minor leagues well into the 1950s. The film won an Oscar for Best Screenplay. (Netflix.com) Starring: James Stewart, June Allyson, Frank Morgan Director: Sam Wood Genre: Biography, Drama, Romance Running Time: 106 minutes Rated: NR

SENECA COUNTY HEALTH DEPT. ANNOUNCEMENT

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Flu usually peaks in January or February, but can occur throughout the spring. There is still time to get protected! Call the Seneca County General Health District for more information at 419-447-3691 or 419-435-6673.