Church to hold live nativity

WINTERSVILLE — Starkdale Presbyterian Church will be holding its 13th-annual live nativity on Sunday at the church, located at 4600 Sunset Blvd. In Wintersville. Presentations will repeat at the following times: 5 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

For information, call (740) 264-5309 or visit starkdale.org or its Facebook page.

Tree lighting and concert planned

WINTERSVILLE — Two Ridges Presbyterian Church, located at 1085 Canton Road in Wintersville, will hold its annual tree lighting at 6:45 p.m. Sunday.

Following the tree lighting, at approximately 7 p.m., the Ron Retzer Trio will perform a concert.

Veterans commission to meet

STEUBENVILLE — The Veterans Service Commission of Jefferson County will hold its regular monthly meeting at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday. The meeting will take place at 500 Market St., Suite 310 in Steubenville. All veterans and interested parties are welcome to attend.

Christmas in the Village set

WELLSVILLE — Moving Wellsville Forward will present Christmas in the Village Wellsville from noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 14 inside the Wellsville Alumni Center, located at 201 Third St. In addition to an appearance by Santa Claus, more than 20 vendors will be selling various items in time for the holidays. Hot foods will be sold by the alumni committee, a coloring contest will take place and an ornament-making craft will be available for children.

A live concert given by Bill Crawford will be held from noon to 2 p.m., disc jockey Greg Pullie will play musical selections from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and trivia will be played throughout the day. Those answering correctly will win a gift card, officials stated. A chance auction is planned, as well as a 50/50 drawing.

The Eyes on Wellsville group will have a collection box set up for its toy drive for those wanting to contribute a toy for needy children this Christmas.

Slack’s Antique Mall will host an outdoor market, complete with vendors, food trucks and a basket auction on Main Street from noon to 4 p.m. The day will conclude with the Wellsville Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas parade at 6 p.m. Follow Christmas in the Village Wellsville on Facebook for updates.

Democratic women plan for holidays

WELLSBURG — The Brooke County Democratic Executive Committee and Brooke County Democratic Women will hold their annual Christmas party at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Station Grille in Wellsburg. Members will be celebrating the group’s 60th Diamond Jubilee. Michael Traubert will serve as the evening’s guest speaker.

Those planning to attend should RSVP to the Brooke County Democratic Women on Facebook. The group also will be collecting non-perishable items and small toys for community charities.

Buckeye North offering shopping

BRILLIANT — Holiday shopping opportunities will be available at Buckeye North Elementary School this weekend. Officials announced the event will take place from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. The North Elementary Parent Teacher Organization will hold its first Christmas Craft and Vendor Show in the school’s gymnasium. More than 30 vendors will offer a variety of gift ideas.

Jen Stenger, vision impairment aide and PTO member who is organizing the show, said the event is another activity community members can take part in prior to the Brilliant Christmas parade, scheduled for that afternoon.

“We have a little bit of everything,” Stenger said. “There is a nice variety of T-shirts, wreaths, handmade candles and lotions, wooden items, tumblers and embroidery.”

Among the local vendors participating are Becky’s Crafts, Stenger Sublimation & Style, Donna’s Wreaths and Sewing, B’s Barkery, Machine Embroidery by Georgi, Baking by Toni Fillippi, Oak Lane Designs, The Crafty Musicmaker, Color Street & Sweet Skye Creations, Bare Skin Naturals, Parr’s Treasures, Slaters Creations, Brittany Schaeffer’s Books and Blankets, Samantha’s Wicked Wicks, Pam and Kerri’s Homemade Joy, Crafty Queen, Jayna’s Jazzy Jewels, Koonce Woodworking, Tupperware in the Country with Emilee, Cole’s Crafty Clay, Edie’s Crafts, Charlene’s Bling Boutique/Paparazzi, Rustic Charm, Paintings by Donna, Alliance 3D Printing, LLC, Pampered Chef with Heather, Becky’s Bags, Maggie O’s and Tastefully Simple by Tracie.

Stenger, a longtime crafter herself, has participated in area shows and made connections with other vendors, enabling her to plan the upcoming event. She said this is the first time for the school’s vendor show, but noted the PTO conducted an Easter Basket Bingo last year that proved successful.

“I work here, my kids are here and I went to school here,” she said. “I craft as well, and I thought the day of the parade would be perfect. I hope it will become an annual event.”

A concession stand will be on hand to warm up show participants and parade-goers when Brilliant’s celebration gets underway at 4 p.m. The parade begins outside the school on Third Street.

Stenger said PTO members will sell hot drinks, hot dogs, chili dogs and nachos. Proceeds from the show and concession will benefit the PTO, which supports field trips, school dances and other activities.

Letters to Santa available

The Friends of the Brooke County Libraries are aiding Santa Claus in sending letters to area children through Dec. 17.

Addressed specifically to each child, the letters will cost $2.50 each and can be ordered by calling (304) 737-1551, (304) 527-0860 or visiting brookecountylibs.org/sl.