The John Paulding Historical Society’s Festival of Trees at the museum opened last Friday and continues through November 23. The JPHS museum is located across the street from the Fairgrounds in Paulding. Here are some highlights of what to expect this week.
The Silent Auction will continue until Saturday, November 23 at 3:00 p.m. There are many wonderful and unique items that have been donated by businesses, organizations and individuals who support our museum. Start your Christmas shopping early! Also, we’ll still be selling tickets for the fantastic Borkosky/Weidenhamer family OSU Raffle! If you’re a Buckeye fan – be sure to get your tickets!! The more you buy, the better your odds of winning!
Tuesday, November 19 hours are 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a lunch at 11:00 a.m. by Joyce Nichols & JPHS volunteers. From 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. there will be a Woodworking Display featuring the area’s talented woodworkers, John McGrath, Dennis Jackson and W. David Brown. Great idea for Christmas gift giving! You won’t want to miss this!
Wednesday, November 20, hours are 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. with a Christmas Craft workshop by Lori Sponseller starting at 5:00 p.m. Sign up to join us as Lori Sponseller demonstrates how to make a beautiful craft for your tree. This requires a reservation. Make your reservation by calling the museum on Tuesdays between 10:0 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. or email jphs45879@yahoo.com. Fun for adults and children!
Thursday, November 21, hours are 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Meet the Paulding County Authors starting at 5:00 p.m. Local authors will be present to present their books and sign copies. Do some early Christmas shopping!
Friday, November 22, will be a very special showing of the trees. Hours are 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. and will be a candlelight stroll through the wonderland of festive trees. A dessert bar will be available for your enjoyment.
And saving the best for last, Saturday, November 23, is Kid’s Day! Doors will be open 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Santa Clause will be there from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Lots of kids activities including the ever popular Mouse Hunt. The Jr. Historians will be hosting a bake sale and Kid’s Crafts from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There will be a Petting Zoo for the kids from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with Tony Miller, Angie & Scott Lamb. Woody the Talking Tree, and surprises! Mark your calendar’s now!
The Festival of Trees is JPHS’s largest fundraising event. Admission is free but we depend on your donations! All food and meals are by freewill donation. Hope to see you there!
