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Westerville Tree Lighting, 7pm, Westerville Municipal Building, 21 S. State St. 614-901-6500

Each year a generous Westerville area resident donates a large spruce to serve as the community holiday tree, taking center stage at Westerville's annual tree lighting ceremony in the courtyard in front of the Municipal Building (21 S. State Street).

Over the River and Through the Woods, presented by Curtain Players Theatre, Nov. 25,26 & Dec. 2,3,9,10 at 8pm and Dec.4 & 11 at 2pm, Curtain Players Playhouse 5691 Harlem Road, Westerville, Ohio 43081. Tickets are $15 for adults and $13 for seniors, students and children. Contact 614-360-1000 or reservations@curtainplayers.com , publicity@curtainplayers.com for media info, or info@curtainplayers.com for general info. Or visit website.

Jazz Ensemble and Wohlwend Combo, 8pm, Old Bag of Nails Pub, Westerville. An evening of jazz, including music from Miles Davis's landmark album, Kind of Blue. www.otterbein.edu

Over the River and Through the Woods, presented by Curtain Players Theatre, Nov. 25,26 & Dec. 2,3,9,10 at 8pm and Dec.4 & 11 at 2pm, Curtain Players Playhouse 5691 Harlem Road, Westerville, Ohio 43081. Tickets are $15 for adults and $13 for seniors, students and children. Contact 614-360-1000 or reservations@curtainplayers.com , publicity@curtainplayers.com for media info, or info@curtainplayers.com for general info. Or visit website.

Blendon Lodge #339 Breakfast, 8:30-10am, 130 S. State St. Open to the public. First Saturday of each month. Call 614-392-2431 for more information.

Hanby Christmas Open House, 1-4:30, Hanby House State Memorial and Museum, 160 W. Main St. Christmas decorations, refreshments, special music and a guest sing-along. Stop by after Home for the Holidays! 614-891-6289

Home for the Holidays, 3-8pm, Historic Uptown Westerville. The Westerville Uptown Merchants Association invites you for an old-fashioned holiday celebration including music, entertainment, children's activities and more! Check out Uptown's quaint shops for perfect holiday gifts! 614-794-0401

14th Annual Gingerbread Cottage Craft Fair, Westerville South High School, 303 South Otterbein Avenue.

Hey Diddle Diddle -book siging on Dec 3rd with Mark Walter - "Buckeye A to Z, 4-6pm and on Dec 10th - a special visit with Santa - get pictures taken from 10-12:30. (614) 818-543, 38 N. State St.

Westerville Christmas Spectacular: Westerville Central High School: Dancing and Singing to all of your favorite Christmas Songs!! There is a children's concert in the morning. You'll see "Frosty The Snowman," tap dancing "Penguins" and the "Hippo" everyone wants for Christmas. The full-length show in the afternoon and evening feature Generations dancers in a musical celebration of the hustle and bustle of the season, including tap-dancing reindeer, dancing dolls and more! The show ends with an emotional scene in Bethlehem celebrating the true meaning of the season. Call 794-3298 to purchase tickets.

Blendon Lodge #339 Breakfast, 8:30-10am, 130 S. State St. Open to the public. First Saturday of each month. Call 614-392-2431 for more information.

Snowflake Castle, Westerville Senior Center, 310 W. Main St. Preschoolers and Kindergarteners can enjoy a movie, puppet show, toy trains, face painting, gift shop and a visit with Santa! Admission $2 per child, picture with Santa, $3. Call for times: 614-901-6560.

Over the River and Through the Woods, presented by Curtain Players Theatre, Nov. 25,26 & Dec. 2,3,9,10 at 8pm and Dec.4 & 11 at 2pm, Curtain Players Playhouse 5691 Harlem Road, Westerville, Ohio 43081. Tickets are $15 for adults and $13 for seniors, students and children. Contact 614-360-1000 or reservations@curtainplayers.com , publicity@curtainplayers.com for media info, or info@curtainplayers.com for general info. Or visit website.

SERTOMA Children's Christmas Parade, 1:30pm, North on St. Rt. 3 from Heatherdown to County Line. The Westerville SERTOMA Club invite you to welcome Santa during this fun family event. 614-794-0401

Camerata, Otterbein Singers, Otterbein Vocal Ensemble, and Women's Chorale, 7pm, Church of the Messiah United Methodist Church, 51 N State St, Westerville. www.otterbein.edu or 614-899-9000

Westerville Symphony Holiday Concert: Sounds of the Season, 2pm, Riley Auditorium at Battelle Fine Arts Center, Otterbein University. www.westervillesymphony.org or 614-899-9000

Hanby Christmas Open House, 7-9, Hanby House State Memorial and Museum, 160 W. Main St. Christmas decorations, refreshments, special music and a guest sing-along. 614-891-6289

Wild Women Workshops - Paraent Child Activity- More info, 7-9pm, instructions for holiday gifts, RSVP required 614-890-8202, email

Evening at the North Pole, Westerville Community Center, 350 N. Cleveland Ave. Ages 8 and under with Parent. $15 per child/$5 per adult. MUST REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS. Enjoy Christmas crafts, a sing-a-long, stories with Santa and a light meal with a special dessert and beverages with the elves. 614-901-6500

Over the River and Through the Woods, presented by Curtain Players Theatre, Nov. 25,26 & Dec. 2,3,9,10 at 8pm and Dec.4 & 11 at 2pm, Curtain Players Playhouse 5691 Harlem Road, Westerville, Ohio 43081. Tickets are $15 for adults and $13 for seniors, students and children. Contact 614-360-1000 or reservations@curtainplayers.com , publicity@curtainplayers.com for media info, or info@curtainplayers.com for general info. Or visit website.

9 Evening at the North Pole, Westerville Community Center, 350 N. Cleveland Ave. Ages 8 and under with Parent. $15 per child/$5 per adult. MUST REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS. Enjoy Christmas crafts, a sing-a-long, stories with Santa and a light meal with a special dessert and beverages with the elves. 614-901-6500

9 Lunch at the North Pole - Friday, December 9, 11 am - 2 pm, Westerville Community Center Contact: Lyn Kiger 614-901-6511

Over the River and Through the Woods, presented by Curtain Players Theatre, Nov. 25,26 & Dec. 2,3,9,10 at 8pm and Dec.4 & 11 at 2pm, Curtain Players Playhouse 5691 Harlem Road, Westerville, Ohio 43081. Tickets are $15 for adults and $13 for seniors, students and children. Contact 614-360-1000 or reservations@curtainplayers.com , publicity@curtainplayers.com for media info, or info@curtainplayers.com for general info. Or visit website.

Hanby Christmas Open House, 1-4:30, Hanby House State Memorial and Museum, 160 W. Main St. Christmas decorations, refreshments, special music and a guest sing-along. 614-891-6289

Hey Diddle Diddle - a special visit with Santa - get pictures taken from 10-12:30. (614) 818-543, 38 N. State St.

Over the River and Through the Woods, presented by Curtain Players Theatre, Nov. 25,26 & Dec. 2,3,9,10 at 8pm and Dec.4 & 11 at 2pm, Curtain Players Playhouse 5691 Harlem Road, Westerville, Ohio 43081. Tickets are $15 for adults and $13 for seniors, students and children. Contact 614-360-1000 or reservations@curtainplayers.com , publicity@curtainplayers.com for media info, or info@curtainplayers.com for general info. Or visit website.

Hanby Christmas Open House, 1-4:30, Hanby House State Memorial and Museum, 160 W. Main St. Christmas decorations, refreshments, special music and a guest sing-along. 614-891-6289

Westerville Community Bands Holiday Concert, 3pm, Westerville South High School Auditorium, 303 S. Otterbein Ave. www.westervillebands.org

Concert Choir, 7pm, Westerville Community United Church of Christ. The Concert Choir will present their annual holiday concert featuring harpist Jude Mollenhaur in a performance of Benjamin Britten's Ceremony of Carols as well as additional Christmas works by Grieg, Sweelinck, Dale Warland, Stephen Paulus. www.otterbein.edu

Tuesday 12/13/11

Phone Calls from Santa -Tuesday and Thursday, December 13 and 15, 6:15 pm - 7:45 pm, Westerville Community Center (350 N. Cleveland Ave).

Wild Women Workshops - Drink and Draw Nite- More info, 7-9pm, instructions, model and together time with friends, RSVP required 614-890-8202, email

Thursday 12/15/11

Phone Calls from Santa -Tuesday and Thursday, December 13 and 15, 6:15 pm - 7:45 pm, Westerville Community Center (350 N. Cleveland Ave).

Habitat Progressive Christmas Concert, 6:30-8:30pm. Enjoy three half-hour Christmas performances at three Uptown Westerville churches for just $5. Each concert will be performed three times so you can begin the evening at any of the churches: First Presbyterian Church, 41 W. College Ave.; Church of the Master, 24 N. Grove St.; and Church of the Messiah, 51 N. State St. Proceeds benefit the Westerville/Delaware Habitat Partnership. To order tickets call: 740-965-4999. For more information about the Partnership visit: www.habitatdelawareco.org

Solstice Sunday, Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd. Meet in Innis House. Celebrate the Winter Solstice at Inniswood. www.inniswood.org or 614-895-6241

20-28 - Celebrate Hanukkah - On Wednesday evening light one candle on your menorah

Wild Women Workshops - Friend night or Drink and Draw Nite- More info, 7-9pm, instructions, model and together time with friends, RSVP required 614-890-8202, email

20-28 - Celebrate Hanukkah - On Wednesday evening light one candle on your menorah

Westerville City Schools Winter Break begins

20-28 - Celebrate Hanukkah - On Wednesday evening light one candle on your menorah

-20-28 - Celebrate Hanukkah - On Wednesday evening light one candle on your menorah

20-28 - Celebrate Hanukkah - On Wednesday evening light one candle on your menorah

Christmas

20-28 - Celebrate Hanukkah - On Wednesday evening light one candle on your menorah

Kwanzaa is a week long African American celebration observed from December 26 to January 1 each year.

20-28 - Celebrate Hanukkah - On Wednesday evening light one candle on your menorah

Kwanzaa is a week long African American celebration observed from December 26 to January 1 each year.

20-28 - Celebrate Hanukkah - On Wednesday evening light one candle on your menorah

Kwanzaa is a week long African American celebration observed from December 26 to January 1 each year.

Kwanzaa is a week long African American celebration observed from December 26 to January 1 each year.

Kwanzaa is a week long African American celebration observed from December 26 to January 1 each year.

Kwanzaa is a week long African American celebration observed from December 26 to January 1 each year.