STEP INTO THE holiday spirit at the Oh Christmas Tree Workshop at Lendon Floral on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 6 p.m. This joyful, hands-on class is the perfect way to kick off the Christmas season surrounded by the scent of fresh pine and a flurry of creativity. Tickets can be purchased at https://lendonfloral.regfox.com/oh-christmas-tree-workshop.

COME IN YOUR PJS and enjoy cookies, cocoa, crafts, storytime, and a visit with Santa at the Ohio Valley Mall from 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17. This event is free. Reservations are not required, but are suggested. RSVP to 740-695-4526 x 102 or at marketingdirector@ohiovalleymall.net.

THE BARNESVILLE STATE THEATER Company invites you to a Winter Frost Gala on Friday, Dec. 19th. From 5:30-9:30, enjoy an elegant evening of dinner, live music, and holiday cheer in support of the Barnesville State Theater Restoration Project! Dress is semi-formal, and entertainment is provided by the Ron Retzer Trio. Tickets are $30 and must be purchased in advance.

BRING YOUR LITTLE ONES to have breakfast with The Grinch on Sunday, Dec. 21 at the St. Clairsville Moose Lodge. The breakfast will be from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. and will include pancakes, sausage, juice, milk, and coffee. The event is free.

THE MAGIC OF Christmas Tours return to the Belmont County Victorian Mansion Museum. Regular hours will be on Fridays from 5-8 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4 p.m. Private group tours are available with reservations. For more information, call the museum at 740-425-2926.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS for the Yuletide Holiday Gathering at the Belmont Hills Country Club. This event is open to members and includes a $32 buffet, a cash bar, bourbon, and live entertainment. Call 304-650-2264 to make reservations.

THE SHADYSIDE CHAMBER of Commerce is hosting a “Shopping in the Village” Day on Dec. 13 from 9 a.m. until noon. There will also be a golf cart parade beginning at noon; attendees are encouraged to decorate their own cart and join in the show.

JOIN THE OHIO VALLEY Farmers Market on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for our annual Winter Farmers’ Market & Craft Show. Find unique last-minute handmade & homemade gifts, shop from OVFM vendors and guest vendors, enjoy Christmas music by Laura Cramblet, and have a visit with Santa. There will be crafts, homemade jams & jellies, honey, baked goods, produce, teas, and so much more.

THE BRIDGEPORT VOLUNTEER Fire Department is happy to announce that the annual Christmas Parade will take place on Sunday, Dec. 14, beginning at 2 p.m. The line-up for the parade will begin at 12:30 pm along South Lincoln Avenue.

SONS OF Italy Uguaglianza Lodge 754 hosts a dance night from 7:30-10:30 p.m. the second Saturday of each month at the lodge, located at 3348 Belmont St., Bellaire.

A FREE clothing giveaway is offered on the second Monday of each month through November at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church Clothes Closet, located at 56381 National Road, Bridgeport (Brookside) from 8 a.m. to noon. Clothing ranges from newborn to adult plus sizes. If you have too many clothes in your closet, attic, spare room or basement and they are in good condition, the church is also accepting clothes donations as well. Everyone is welcome. For more information, leave a message at 740-635-2472.

THE BARNESVILLE Pumpkin Festival Committee is selling seeds from its King Pumpkin winners from 2022, 2023 and 2024. Seeds from the 2022 King Pumpkin are available for $50 each through Dec. 31. For the 2023 champion, seeds cost $20 each or $50 for three. Seeds from the 2024 King Pumpkin are $30 apiece or $100 for a set of four. Proceeds from the sales will benefit the Barnesville Pumpkin Festival. To order, call Madyson Little at 740-238-0217 or email bpfweighoff@gmail.com.

THE OHIO Valley Promenaders hold line dancing lessons at 6 p.m. and square dances and lessons at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at the Bellaire Public Library community room. The group is open to all ages. While many of the Promenaders are seasoned pros, they are always accepting new members. Newcomers can jump in quickly, as square dancing is based on walking to eight counts and the caller leads dancers on what to do in a “learn as you go” fashion. For more information, call 740-676-2136.