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Handmade holiday cards are gifts in themselves; here are some tips

Around this time of year, Rose Keiko Higa often finds herself making holiday cards for family and friends. An art history major at Oberlin College, in Ohio, she uses cut and layered paper to craft Christmas cards, and paints traditional Japanese New Year’s cards on watercolor paper. “Written words can be such a meaningful gift on their own, it’s nice to be able to create a vessel for them in the form of a handmade card,” Higa says. Not only can handmade cards feel more special than store-bought or digital ones (or none at all), but gathering to make them can be a social ...

Chocolate-covered faces and a sea of wrapping paper

What I remember from Christmas as a kid is not so much the presents I received, but all the little things that made the season happy and warm and fun. We loved our little tree. Though my mom used to think it was old and ratty looking, once you put on all the ornaments and lights, it was ...

KIMBERLY CRITSER COURTLAND STABILE

The parents of Kimberly Nicole Critser announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage to Courtland Alexander Stabile, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Tony Stabile. A fall wedding is planned for next year.

Adena Lions Club Christmas Cantata Choir concerts set

The Adena Lions Club is scheduled to present its annual Christmas cantata this Sunday, Dec. 4, during two concerts. There will be a 2 p.m. presentation at St. Casimir’s Catholic Church, 226 Hanna Ave., Adena, and a 7 p.m. presentation at the Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church, 123 Union St. ...

KIMBERLY CRITSER COURTLAND STABILE

The parents of Kimberly Nicole Critser announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage to Courtland Alexander Stabile, the son of Mr and Mrs Tony Stabile. A Fall 2023 wedding is planned.

Chelsey Keding to entertain Thursday Music Club on Dec. 1

Chelsey Keding will entertain The Thursday Music Club at 11 a.m. Dec. 1 at CharHouse On The Blvd. To make a required reservation, call Emily Mayer at 304-232-1714 by Nov. 27. Members Jane Fadul and Darlene Stephens will greet members and guests. The Thursday Music Club, under the direction of Anita Chops and accompanist Debbie Breiding, has been practicing every Wednesday at Elm Grove United Methodist Church for four Christmas concerts: Dec. 6 at Wheeling Country Club, “Symtosiarchs” a Literary Essayist Club; Dec. 12 at Home of Good Shepherd; Dec. 13 at Elmhurst, The House of ...