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Darke
County Visitor’s Bureau
Holiday
Headquarters
December 2012
With
the holiday season right around the
corner, many communities and organizations are hosting winter walks,
open
houses, holiday markets and special events over the next few weeks.
Read on for
details! It's the perfect time to shop locally, and support U.S. based
businesses.
For
more information on events taking place
throughout the year in Darke County, visit our website at
VisitDarkeCounty.org
You can also catch up with us on Facebook.
December
1 - KristKindle Market at The Winery
at Versailles. Bring the whole family to The Winery At Versailles to
enjoy this
German holiday tradition complete with the jolly fat man himself, gift
vendors,
homemade German Nuremburg sausages and savings galore on Christmas
items. Bring
in a non-perishable food item to get a FREE picture with Santa.
WineryatVersailles.com
December
1 - Winter Wonderland at Shawnee
Prairie. Join Darke County Parks for an evening stroll through a
'Winter
Wonderland.' Enjoy more than 300 beautiful luminaries lighting the way
along a
wooded trail to the Pioneer Log House, as well as a roaring fire,
holiday
snacks, warm drinks and music from Christmas Past. Guests can also
enjoy a
peaceful winter’s hike through the woods with the crisp air and bright
stars of
an early December eve. (937) 548-0165 DarkeCountyParks.org
December
1 - Winter Wonderland Walk. Join the
designers at Spencer Landscaping for 'A Sparkling Christmas Beginning.'
Enjoy
the holiday cheer, home-made spiced apple cider & Christmas
treats and
Spencer's one-of-a-kind, live Christmas Tree and custom lighting
display. Bring
the family and make beautiful memories as you pick one of Spencer's
picture,perfect Frazier or Douglas Firs to take home. Call (937)
548-1800 for
more details.
December
1 - Live & Local Music - Danny
Schnieble at The Inn. Michael Anthony's at The Inn offers an atmosphere
brimming with authentic flavors including the sounds of Danny Schnieble
on
Saturday, December 1 in Versailles. Call (937) 526-3020 for more
details.
December
1 - 24 - Garst Museum Holiday
Celebrates Christmas. The museum complex will feature eight trees
decorated by
local garden clubs and other organizations and seasonal artifacts from
the
museum's collection. GarstMuseum.org
December
1 - 15 - Seventh Annual Community
Christmas - Drive Through Light Display. Start a new family tradition
by taking
a drive through Harter Park in Union City to see a spectacular light
display
with more than 3 million lights. Visit the Gift Shop, open Friday and
Saturday
evenings through December 15 from 6-9 p.m. Parking is available. Kids
can visit
Santa and Mrs. Claus every Friday and Saturday through December 15 from
6-8
p.m. Call (765) 964-6302 for more information.
December
1 - 31 - 'Art at the Mill' Exhibit for
December. A narrative of Midwestern inspired art by Zach Medler will be
on
display at historic Bear's Mill every day during normal Mill Store
&
Gallery business hours from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. The show will feature
his use
of functional ceramics, assemblage paintings, prints on paper,
sculpture and
interactive installations, "Midwestern Landscapes."
BearsMill.com
December
2 - Organ by Candlelight. As the trees
have lost their leaves and the winds turn cold, the familiar
candlelight
welcomes family, friends and strangers alike. You too are warmly
invited to
join us for the return of “Organ by Candlelight”! Trinity of Versailles
will
welcome the Advent Season with the return of “Organ by Candlelight”.
Trinity will
be decorated for the season with its beautiful trees and Nativity
awaiting the
birth of the Christ Child. To further enhance the evening, soft
candlelight
will abound in the sanctuary. Following the recital, refreshments will
be
served in the rear sanctuary to allow time for fellowship and
celebration of
the season. Trinity is located at the corner of Steffin and Wood
Streets in
Versailles. This free concert event is an outreach project of Trinity’s
Worship
& Music Committee. Call (937) 526-3091 for more information.
December
7 - FirstFridays: A Christmas Night.
Enjoy carriage rides through the brightly decorated streets of downtown
Greenville from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Locally-owned shops and restaurants
will be
open for your shopping and dining pleasure.
December
7 - Candlelight Open House at Bear's
Mill. You are invited to enjoy the romance of the holidays at this
historic
landmark during an evening in the country with The Friend of Bear's
Mill. The
Mill Store & Gallery will be decked out in holiday splendor
with many new
tempting treats and gifts. BearsMill.com
December
7 - Illumination Celebration at BRC.
The Brethren Retirement Community campus will be transformed into a
winter
wonderland for the residents and visitors. Our goal is to have 20,000+
lights
surrounding our pond and the back of our building for the residents to
be able
to enjoy from their windows. Brethren Retirement Community invites
community
groups, businesses, churches, service organizations, employees and
individuals
to be a part of this magical celebration by placing a decorated
Christmas tree
inside or outside the facility for all residents, families, guests, and
staff
to enjoy throughout the holiday season. Call (937) 547-7655 for more
information.
December
9 - Christmas with The Wavaires. The
tradition continues with Catering by Michael, silent auction, and a
wonderful
Christmas performance by The Wavaires. Doors will open at 4:30 pm with
dinner
service at 5:30 pm, and the performance at 7:00 pm. Adult tickets are
$20 which
includes the dinner, silent auction and the performance. Tickets for
children
10 yrs & under are $10, and includes the silent auction, dinner
and the
performance. Performance only tickets are $8 each. Contact Katie
Netzley at
548-5675 or 547-9659 for tickets. Tickets can also be purchased at The
Flower
Patch, and from any of the performers.
December
13 - Christmas in the City. Enjoy a
day of fun and shopping in downtown Union City from 5:00 until 8:00 pm.
Activities include carriage rides, carolers, pictures with Santa and
bargains.
For more information, call (765) 964-6080.
December
14 - Live & Local Music - Eric Loy
at The Coffee Pot. The Coffee Pot offers an atmosphere brimming with
rich,
authentic local flavor including the jazz traditionalist, avante
adventurer,
and rock rebellion of Mr. Eric Loy. Come and experience our renaissance
in
downtown Greenville. Call (937) 459-5498 for more information.
December
15 - Darke County Parks Holiday Open
House. The Darke County Parks invite family and friends to their
Holiday Open
House. Learn to make unique, holiday décor and gifts using natural
materials
such as branches, pine cones and fruits. The Log House will also be
open for
visitors to try their hand at candle dipping. All materials will be
provided,
all at no charge to visitors. Please call the Nature Center to
pre-register so
enough craft supplies will be available. (937) 548-0165
DarkeCountyParks.org
December
17 - GHS Choirs Present Christmas
Concert. The GHS Vocal Music Boosters present the 2012 Christmas Choir
Concert
on Monday, December 17 at 7:00 p.m. at Memorial Hall. Featured on the
program
will be the Wavaires, Concert Choir, Girls Glee, Women’s Choir, and
Men’s
Choir. Pre-sale tickets are $5. Tickets at the door will be $6. Call
(937)
548-2084 for tickets.
Sundays
in December - Rocking Around the
Christmas Tree at The Museum at Versailles. Thanks to all of the
hardworking
elves at the Museum at Versailles, the museum will be open every Sunday
in
December 30 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. The theme for the season is "Rocking
Around the Christmas Tree: A tribute to Christmas in the 50's". For
more
information, call (937) 526-4222.
Saturdays
in December - Arcanum Historical
Society Open.
The
Arcanum Wayne Trail Historical Society is
open on December 1. The Christmas tree is up along with Korean Conflict
Display
and house tours. The Research Library is open with knowledgeable staff
to
assist you in getting those family heirlooms together in time for
Christmas and
helping you write your story. What a great Christmas gift for your
children and
grand children! Call (937) 692-6462 for more information.
Where's Santa?
December
1
Santa
visits the New Madison Library at 6 pm.
December
8
Breakfast
with Santa at The Bistro Off
Broadway.
9
am to 11 am. Reservations required.
Call
(937) 316-5000. Children $5
Under
Age 2 Free
Adults
$10
December
8
Breakfast
visits the Railroad Museum in
Bradford at 11 am.
December
15
Breakfast
with Santa at the Greenville VFW.
Reservations required. Call (937) 548-1414.
$5
per child.
December
15
Santa
will stop by The Coffee Pot in downtown
Greenville from 2 - 4 pm.
December
22
Santa
will stop by The Coffee Pot in downtown
Greenville from 2 - 4 pm.
Mark
Your Calendar
New
Year's Event
Pre-Party
at The Winery at Versailles
December
29
7:00
to 9:00 pm
Dig
out your old prom dresses and ruffled, tux
jackets from the 80's, put on the Madonna get-up, big hair and hooped
earrings
for The Winery's New Year's Eve Pre-Party! Enjoy great music, food,
dancing and
more. NO entry fee and reservations not required, but highly
recommended.
(937)
526-3232
New
Years Eve
at
The Bistro
December
31
4:00
pm - 12:30 am
Ring
in the New Year at The Bistro Off
Broadway! Enjoy Surf & Turf Dinner special from 4:00 pm to
12:30 am, along
with the sounds of The Dick Helman Trio from 9:30 until 12:30.
Reservations are
required. More Information.
(937)
316-5000
Check
us out on-line at VisitDarkeCounty.org
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photo provided by Look Here Photography.
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