Coming soon to Auglaize & Mercer Counties:

November Events

Arts Place Presenting Writing Workshops at Wright State University Lake Campus

 Arts Place is presenting two free writing workshops as part of the Innovations program.  The workshops will be held monthly at Wright State University Lake Campus beginning in September.  Registration forms, which are available at Arts Place, will be accepted in person or by mail at both facilities.  In St. Marys, registrations may be dropped off at the Collective Center, 138 East Spring Street.  Electronic versions of the registration brochure are available online at www.artsland.org.  For more information contact Arts Place at 260-726-4809 or 419-394-0707.

Memoirs Writing Course

Participants will be introduced to the basic elements of memoir writing: how to define an engaging and credible persona as the writer, how to focus and structure a memoir, how to develop topics within that structure in order to sustain interest, and how to make the writing consistent (and readable). Participants will be given some constructive feedback on their writing by the instructor and other participants.  Registration is required and space is limited.

The Memoirs Writing Course will meet the second Tuesday of each month from 7-8:30 p.m. at Wright State University Lake Campus, 7600 St. Rt. 703 in Celina, Ohio.  The workshops are free.  Class dates will be: September 14, October 12, November 9, December 14, January 11, February 8, March 8, April 12, May 10, and June 14

Poetry Workshops - Participants will be introduced to some of the elements of poetry writing, provided with models for discussion, and given some constructive feedback on their own work by the instructor and other participants. The materials will be adjusted, as much as possible, to the skill levels of the majority of the participants.  Registration is required and space is limited.

Poetry Workshops will meet the first Tuesday of each month from 7-8:30 p.m. at Wright State University Lake Campus 7600 St. Rt. 703 in Celina, Ohio.  The workshops are free.  Class dates are: September 7, October 5, November 2, December 7, February 1, March 1, April 5, May 3, and June 7.

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War Bonds

Sat. Nov. 6th 2010 7:00pm Lock One Community Arts, in New Bremen www.lockone.org War Bonds: The songs from WWII.  This stirring program is based on actual interviews and letters from WWII veterans.  This professional performance with a long list of credits will include many songs that are favorites of that period.  We are proud to celebrate Veterans Day by bringing this performance to you. 

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November 12

2010 German Family Christmas Open House at participating Golden Triangle Merchants12-14

November 13

2010 German Family Christmas Open House at participating Golden Triangle Merchants12-14

2010 Holiday Open Houses November 12th thru 14th  in Downtown Celina

November 14

2010 German Family Christmas Open House at participating Golden Triangle Merchants12-14

2010 Holiday Open Houses November 12th thru 14th  in Downtown Celina

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November 18

Wild Turkeys

 A series of family friendly nature programs created by Heritage Trails Park District in cooperation with the Wapakoneta YMCA7:00-8:00 p.m.

If Benjamin Franklin had his way, the wild turkey,

not the bald eagle, would be the symbol of our

nation. Learn more about the largest game bird

in North America from wildlife biologist Diana

Malas, ODNR Division of Wildlife. She will

share habits and facts of turkeys in the wild. For more information, contact: Allison Brady, Executive Director, Heritage Trails Park District info@htparks.org or 419.202.6053 Community Room, Wapakoneta YMCA, 1100 Defiance St.

These programs are FREE, no registration is required

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November 28

St Marys Winterfest 2010
(Admission is Free)

When: November (Sunday evening after Thanksgiving) at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Memorial Park in downtown St. Mary's, Ohio (Southwest Ohio)
• Phone: 419-300-4611 or 1-800-392-4883

Kick-off the holidays with a trip to this beautiful town decked out for Christmas. Don’t miss the Live Nativity at the park's grotto beginning at 6:00 p.m. followed by Santa’s arrival to start the holiday season off with kiddie excitement. Santa visits with children from his house (which remains in the park throughout the holiday season). The air is filled with warmth and tunes as groups gather to sing while the community Christmas tree undergoes its annual lighting ceremony. In addition, carriage rides are available throughout the evening as well as plenty of holiday refreshments.

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