Community Events

Sunday, December 21 at 3:00 p.m. at Gay Street United Methodist Church – 18 N. Gay Street

Christmas Concert featuring musicians from Gay Street United Methodist Church –

Janet Guetle, organist

Wesley Ringers, bell choir directed by Mary Kepple

Free and open to the public

The Ohio Eastern Star Home invites residents, families, and the greater community to enjoy a lively afternoon of music with a FREE concert by In-A-Jam on Tuesday, December 23rd at 2:00 p.m. The performance will take place in the Community Room at the Ohio Eastern Star Home.

In-A-Jam, an eclectic acoustic/electric trio from Delaware, Ohio, features the musical talents of Ken Schwartz, Annette Schwartz, and Rolf Remlinger. Known for their engaging performances and wide-ranging repertoire, the group performs music spanning from the 1950s to today, offering a well-loved mix of rock, country, folk, and pop favorites.  Some seasonal tunes will also be included.

The Ohio Eastern Star Home is located at 1451 Gambier Road in Mount Vernon.

Gay Street and Green Valley Chapel UMC’s will hold their Christmas Eve Services at Gay Street United Methodist Church – 18 N. Gay Street

7:00 p.m. – Sanctuary Service – traditional Candlelight Service

9:00 p.m. – Chapel Service – Candlelight with Communion Service

Gay Street and Green Valley Chapel UMC’s will hold their Christmas Eve Services at Gay Street United Methodist Church – 18 N. Gay Street

7:00 p.m. – Sanctuary Service – traditional Candlelight Service

9:00 p.m. – Chapel Service – Candlelight with Communion Service

The Morrow Soil and Water Conservaiton District is holding their anuual Holiday Tree Collection through Jan. 20th, 2025.

Tree will be utilized in brush-habitat projects to benefit wildlife within the Headwaters Outdoor Education Center.

All trees must be live-cut and free of decorations (bulbs, strand-lights, tinnsel, etc.).

Drop-off can take place anytime from sunset to sundown from Dec. 26th to Jan. 20th.

Headwaters Outdoor Education Center

151 Home Road

Mount Gilead, Ohio 43338

Start your New Years Eve Celebration with us at The Kenyon Inn & Restaurant!

December 31 2025 5p-10p

Call 740.427.2202 to make your reservation today!

Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio is hosting a free wills clinic at The Station Break Senior Citizens Center for adults aged 60+ with low income. Meet one-on-one with an attorney to prepare simple wills, financial and medical powers of attorney, and transfer on death affidavits for those who own real estate. Calling to sign up is required.

To register, please call 614-737-0121.

Treat yourself to a tranquil and relaxing experience with Reiki, guided meditation, and aromatherapy in the BFEC garden with Sarah Spangler (Usui/Holy Fire III, Animal & Karuna Reiki Master, & Clinically Certified Aromatherapist). This free, one-hour experience offers a safe space that welcomes all.  Feel free to bring a blanket, yoga mat, or lawn chair, or use one of the BFEC mats.  Donations are welcome, and 100% of all contributions will be gifted to the Brown Environmental Center.  

Meet Sarah at the resource center (if weather permits, your session will be outside in the garden)

*What is Reiki?*

Reiki is a Japanese stress-reducing modality that works on both the physical body and the auric field. It is effective in engaging the parasympathetic nervous system to alleviate stress and its accompanying effects, whether chronic or temporary. This includes everything from burnout and compassion fatigue to depression and anxiety. Given that stress is a leading cause of various illnesses—mental, spiritual, emotional, or physical—Reiki works to repair, relieve, and heal the causes and stored states of stress within our bodies.  

Come and experience for yourself what Reiki is all about!

Dr. Allan Bazzoli, M.D. will offer the sounds of eighteen Himalayan singing bowls combined with harmonic chants from different cultures to immerse you in a very relaxing, transcendent experience of vibration and sound.  Dr. Bazzoli will chant a blend of Native American sounds, the OM chant (the universal chant), the Dragon chant and the Snow Mountain chant.  Cost:  $20 adults. $10 students.  Reserve your spot: schutte1@kenyon.edu.  Please meet at the resource center.

Dr. Allan Bazzoli, M.D. will offer the sounds of eighteen Himalayan singing bowls combined with harmonic chants from different cultures to immerse you in a very relaxing, transcendent experience of vibration and sound.  Dr. Bazzoli will chant a blend of Native American sounds, the OM chant (the universal chant), the Dragon chant and the Snow Mountain chant.  Cost:  $20 adults. $10 students.  Reserve your spot: schutte1@kenyon.edu.  Please meet at the resource center.