The Update | Christmas Tree Arrives; Holiday Event at Lanterman’s Mill

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The city’s Christmas tree was delivered to Central Square, downtown, Friday morning.

The 30-foot tree was donated to the city by Bill West of Poland, who is the owner of Heck Ya! Hot dog shop on the East Side.

The tree will be lit at 7:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, immediately after the annual holiday parade on Federal Street.

Christmas Event at Lanterman’s Mill

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Old Fashioned Christmas at the Mill will take place Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, at Lanterman’s Mill, off Canfield Road, in Mill Creek Park. 

Hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission to the family event is free.

The mill will be decked out in holiday finery. The event will include fire roasted chestnuts and vendors selling unique handcrafted gifts. Santa Claus will visit both days from noon to 2 p.m.

To share the holiday spirit with others, guests can bring a new hat, scarf or pair of mittens to decorate the Giving Tree. Donated items will warm up children and adults in need this winter.

For more information about the holiday weekend events in the MetroParks, click HERE.

Another annual event in the park will take place on the day after Thanksgiving. Mill Creek Golf Course Golf Shop’s annual black Friday sale will take place from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 29. The shop is at 1 Golf Drive, Boardman.

Downtown Sharon Is Ready for Shoppers

SHARON, Pa. – Downtown Sharon will kick off its holiday shopping season on National Small Business Day, Saturday, Nov. 30.

A short ribbon-cutting ceremony will start the day at 10 a.m., with giveaways of 100 shopping totes filled with coupons and more. Contributors to the Sharon swag bags include: ACTS Performing Arts Center, Allie’s Sweet Tooth, the Buhl Club, CycleLife Studios, Daffin’s Candy, Firebean Espresso, Gifted at Applegate, Haitian Sensation, The Herald, Hope Center for Arts and Technology, Thyme in Your Kitchen, Penn Ohio Cigar, Giovanni’s, The Winner, discounts from Visit Mercer County and the Sharon CDC.

The variety of local businesses in Sharon include: books, gifts and home furniture and decor at The Wandering Soul; upcycled custom apparel at ReLoved by Kerri Rickard; a gift boutique with specialty coffee and loose leaf teas at Gifted at Applegate; vintage T-shirts, shoes and apparel at The Thrift Room; a selection of holistic apothecary items at AEtheric Alchemy/The Emerald Tablet; over 400 brands of cigars at the Penn Ohio Cigar Co.; the latest fashion and accessories at The Winner; school spirit wear at Custom Tees; and a variety of treasures at Beth’s Second Hand Store.

For a complete guide of the day’s activities, downtown Sharon businesses and restaurants, go to SharonPA.com. 

The return of the Downtown Shop Around will also begin on Small Business Saturday. Shoppers will be encouraged to make their way around and enter to win at participating businesses. 

Collectively, Sharon businesses are giving away more than $3,000 in prizes, gift baskets and more.

Each store will host a box for entries, and winners will be announced Dec. 20.  

Calendars Include Chance at Prizes

NEW CASTLE, Pa. – The Rotary Club of New Castle’s 10th annual calendar is available for purchase.

With the theme “Vintage Education and Religion (Year 1),” the calendar focuses on historic schools and religious buildings of New Castle.

According to the 1914 New Castle City Directory, there were 61 religious organizations and 20 schools (16 public and four parochial) in the city.

The calendars are numbered from 000-999 and will provide daily prizes all year based on the Pennsylvania Lottery’s three-digit evening number. All numbers are played straight as drawn, and daily awards are $25, except on five bonus days where winners receive between $100 and $500.

Calendars can be purchased at these locations:

• C.J. Cochran & Co., 409 N. Jefferson St.
• Cialella & Carney Floral Designs, 1006 S. Mill St.
• Lawrence County Historical Society, 408 N. Jefferson St.
• Phil Fitts Ford & Lincoln, 3250 Wilmington Road.
• Visit Lawrence County, 229 S. Jefferson St., Suite 101.

Calendars can also be purchased by contacting Heather Armstong at 724 510 1608 or [email protected].

YSU Wind Ensemble in Free Concert 

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Youngstown State University’s wind ensemble will present a concert titled “American Voices” at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, at Stambaugh Auditorium.

Tickets are $5 ($4 for seniors and students) and can be purchased at stambaughauditorium.com.

Directed by professor Michael Butler, the ensemble program will include “Amazing Grace” and “El Camino Real.”

Joining the 40-student ensemble will be Benjamin Hemming, a graduate conductor; Kate Ferguson, a guest conductor; and Caroline Oltmanns, a piano soloist and professor of music in the Dana School of Music.

Pictured at top: Workers secure the city of Youngstown’s Christmas tree Friday morning on Central Square, downtown.

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