Kids called to elf training

Jay County Public Library is calling all kids for elf training.

Children are invited to visit the library from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 12 for a variety of activities to test their skills and become official elves. Participants will make gifts for Jay County Country Living residents, family and friends and teddy bears for local foster children. They’ll also decorate wrapping paper, practice wrapping gifts and receive their own elf name.

Also at the library, Cookies and Canvas for Kids is slated for Monday, with sessions at 4 to 5:30 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. Recommended for elementary students, the experience includes painting a cow picture, reading a story, hearing an agricultural lesson and eating cookies.

Mrs. Claus is also visiting the library from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday. Attendees will hear Christmas stories, make ornaments and a towel reindeer and special gifts for the local homeless shelter.

Senior learning

John Jay Center for Learning has another senior learning event coming up. 

Steve Bishop, a Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps leader, and JROTC cadets will share a presentation Thursday, Dec. 5, on the JROTC program offered at Jay County High School. The luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m. with the presentation to follow. 

Tickets are $5 and intended for anyone 55 years old and older.

Festival of trees

It’s nearly time for another Fort Recovery tradition.

Fort Festival of the Trees, an annual holiday celebration in Fort Recovery, will be celebrated at Fort Recovery Public Library from Dec. 9 through Dec. 31 during normal business hours. Visitors to the library during that time may vote on their favorite decorated tree.

To learn more call (419) 375-2869 or email [email protected].

Jayland party

Jayland Partners is hosting its annual Christmas party next month. The free event, slated for 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 14 at Bryant Wesleyan Church, is open to people with special needs, friends, families and caregivers. There will be music, snacks and drinks.

Shows scheduled

Charles W. Brown Planetarium has a variety of shows scheduled for December.

Upcoming offerings include:

One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure — Follow Sesame Street's Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky — 3:30 p.m. Saturdays Dec. 7 and 14

The Christmas Star — Discussion of natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem — 5 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 7 and 14, and 6:30 p.m. Fridays, Dec. 6 and 13, and Saturdays, Dec. 7 and 14