Huntington County Sheriff’s Deputy Matt Weicht (left) helps London Haddock try on a pair of sneakers during the 20th annual Shop with A Cop on Tuesday night, Dec. 17, at the Huntington Walmart. Looking on is Madison Cole. The event pairs needy youth with area law enforcement officers for a night of Christmas shopping with money donated by area businesses and individuals.
Several area churches have set special Christmas and New Year’s service dates and times, all open to the community. They are:
Christ the King Episcopal Church 1224 N. Jefferson St., Huntington.
Dec. 24, at 7 p.m. – Christmas Eve Holy Communion service. Dec. 25, at 9 a.m. – Christmas Day service with Holy Communion. Dec. 29, at 9 a.m. – Christmas lesson and carols.
College Park Church 1936 College Ave., Huntington.
Sophia Schultz, 3, of Huntington, is excited as she chats with Santa Claus at the Huntington Branch of the Huntington City-Township Public Library on Saturday, Dec. 14. Children sang songs with Santa and lined up for a personal visit. Sophia is the daughter of Karen Schultz.
Volunteer Robin Ness adds a dollop of mashed potatoes and gravy to the plate of her father, Phillip Hamilton, of Huntington, at the Bethesda Free Will Baptist Church Community Christmas Dinner on Saturday, Dec. 14. This was the ninth year the church held the dinner, which included, turkey, ham, sides and dessert.
Oliver Sellers, 4, of Markle, tells Santa what he wants for Christmas during Santa's visit to the Huntington City-Township Public Library on Saturday, Dec. 14. The youth is the son of evan and Morrey Sellers.
Nickie Little (left) and Laura Summers look over one of the entries at the Festival of Wreaths at Heritage Pointe of Warren on Friday afternoon, Dec. 13.
Diem Rosemeyer poses for a picture with Santa Claus at the Historic Forks of the Wabash, in Huntington, on Saturday, Dec. 7. The Historic Forks gave children the opportunity to meet Santa, plus have breakfast and see a lineup of decorated Christmas trees.
Lawson Lemon, held by caregiver Shellie Brown, gives a high-five to Santa Claus on Thursday, Dec. 5, at the Parkview Huntington Family YMCA. Santa met a number of children during his appearance at the YMCA, which furnished cookies for children to snack on after telling Kris Kringle their Christmas wishes.
Mike Bennett (left) and Kaesen Holley discuss how to improve upon this Christmas reindeer at the Salamonie Interpretive Center on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 6
Dana Spahr (left) paints Justin Newnum to look the the Grinch on Saturday, Dec. 6, in the Scout Cabin at the Markle Fish and Game Club Park as part of the Christmas In Our Town celebration.
Adeline Newnum works on a craft project in the Scout Cabin at the Markle Fish and Game Club Park on Saturday, Dec. 6, as part of the Christmas in Our Town in Markle.
Roanoke Lions Club member Gale Rust (middle) hands a hot dog to Brielle Parrett in the Roanoke Community Building during the Christmas in the Village event on Friday evening, Dec. 6.
Benjamin Owens (lef) poses with a reindeer held by Jurgin Cripe, of Animal-Grams, outside of the Roanoke Community Building as part of Christmas in the Village on Friday evening, Dec. 8.
Aliyah Tolley (left), of the Pakrview Boys and Girls Club of Huntington County, and Morgan Miller, of First Federal Savings Bank, help judge entries for the Huntington County Courthouse Christmas decorating contest on Friday afternoon, Dec. 6.
Markle’s annual Christmas celebration, Christmas In Our Town, returns with two days of activities on Friday, Dec. 6, and Saturday, Dec. 7.
On Friday, Veterans Park in downtown Markle will be a hub of activity. Carriage rides by Sentimental Journeys will be offered at the park from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Spectators will be able to check out a live nativity, on display from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Anyone with a sweet tooth will want to check out a candy cane café at the park, open from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
