Good morning, Darke County. The holiday season is making its grand entrance across our region, bringing with it a symphony of festivities. The Tom Daugherty Orchestra is preparing to transform Piqua's Grand Plaza into a nostalgic wonderland on November 23rd, where their 15-piece ensemble will channel the spirits of Glenn Miller and Frank Sinatra through beloved Christmas arrangements at the 12th annual Holiday Cabaret—a magical evening that helps fund one of Ohio's most beautiful libraries.
While the big band tunes up, creative spirits have plenty to celebrate with the YWCA's glass mosaic ornament workshop on November 3rd, where twinkling tree lights will soon shine through handcrafted suncatchers. And at J.R. Clarke Public Library, imagination blooms amid autumn's fade as young artists showcase their talents through whimsical pumpkin creations—from Raggedy Ann characters to farming-themed designs—in a festive competition that continues through Halloween. The season of wonder is officially upon us.
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🎵 Big Band Christmas show brings holiday magic to Piqua. The Friends of the Piqua Public Library will host their 12th annual Holiday Cabaret featuring The Tom Daugherty Orchestra on November 23rd. The 15-piece band will perform Christmas arrangements in the style of legendary musicians like Glenn Miller and Frank Sinatra in the Grand Plaza's Grand Ballroom. Tickets cost $50 with sales beginning November 1st for Friends members, followed by public sales. This popular fundraiser supports one of Ohio's most beautiful libraries with proceeds funding programming, equipment, and supplies.
🎨 Craft a dazzling Christmas ornament at YWCA Piqua this November. The creative workshop invites participants to make unique mosaic suncatchers using colorful glass fragments on an acrylic backing that allows tree lights to shine through. Scheduled for November 3 from 6-8 p.m., the class costs $35 for members and $40 for non-members with all materials included. The finished ornaments will be approximately four inches in diameter and feature a polished look thanks to grouting. Interested crafters should register quickly as classes tend to fill up fast.
🎃 Covington's pumpkin showdown turns library into fall wonderland. J.R. Clarke Public Library is hosting a creative pumpkin decorating contest with age categories including 7-10 and 11-15 year olds. Standout entries include a Raggedy Ann character and a farming-themed combine pumpkin, showcasing young artists' imagination. Community members are invited to view the festive display and vote for their favorites through October 31. Library hours and additional information can be found on the J.R. Clarke website.
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