This holiday season, make it a December to remember
As we welcome in December, it seems our “spare” time is consumed with decking the halls, shopping, wrapping, baking and other tasks, but there are so many things to do and enjoy throughout the holiday season, don’t forget to take time to have some fun and make it a December to truly remember.

Ongoing
Through Dec. 10: Eighth Annual Faculty Exhibition, Walter E. Terhune Gallery, Owens Community College Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Perrysburg. View the artwork of some of Northwest Ohio's best visual artists. Featuring the works of Owens faculty members, who include award-winning designers, photographers, painters, printmakers and sculptors. www.owens.edu/arts/ or 567-661-2721.

Through Dec. 18: Photos in the “Celebrating Nature Through Photography Contest,” on display at the National Center for Nature Photography, Secor Metropark, Central Avenue, Toledo. Six hundred-plus entries are on display.

Through Dec. 31: Lights Before Christmas 25th Anniversary, Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo. During the holiday season, the zoo is transformed into a winter wonderland featuring over one million lights, ice-carving demonstrations on Thursday evenings, carolers, holiday treats, model trains and visits with Santa in the Indoor Theatre. www.toledozoo.org or 419-385-4040.

Through Dec. 31: Christmas Light Show & 3D Wonderland, Ghostly Manor Thrill Center, 3319 Milan Rd. (US 250), Sandusky. Take a trip to the North Pole and visit Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and their holiday helpers in the comfort of the indoor family entertainment complex. The light show will run daily every half hour from 6 p.m. to midnight and the other Christmas attractions will open daily at noon. www.ghostlymanor.com or 419-626-4467.

Through Jan. 3, 2011: Hubble Exhibition, Imagination Station, Toledo’s hands-on science museum, One Discovery Way, Toledo. www.imaginationstationtoledo.org.

Through Jan 9, 2011: Hayes Train Special, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Fremont. The spirit of holidays past is revived in this 12x24-foot, three-tier miniature train layout featuring eight G- and O-gauge trains. All of the trains are styles important to the life of 19th U.S. President Rutherford B. Hayes. www.rbhayes.org or 800-998-7737.

Through Feb. 13, 2011: Inspired Giving: The Apollo Society’s 25th Anniversary Exhibition, Canaday Gallery, Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., Toledo. An exhibition celebrating the contributions of the Apollo Society donor group to the Toledo Museum of Art’s permanent collection, paying tribute to their gifts as a whole as well as to the individual works of art. www.toledomuseum.org or 419-255-8000.

Through Feb. 27, 2011: Life in Miniature: Ceramic Netusuke from the Silverman Collection, Gallery 18, Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., Toledo. An exploration of the iconography of netusuke, decorative and useful personal accessories used by the people of Japan to attach inro (cases) to silk clothing. www.toledomuseum.org or 419-255-8000.

Through Feb. 27, 2011: Aminah Robinson: Voices that Taught Me How to Sing, Gallery 4, Glass Pavilion, Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., Toledo. The TMA introduces a 10-volume, never-before-seen body of work in book form by African American artist Aminah Robinson. www.toledomuseum.org or 419-255-8000.

Through Feb. 28, 2011: Hidden Treasures of the Hayes Museum, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Fremont. An exclusive Center-created exhibit featuring exceptional and unique artifacts from the Museum's collections vault. Many items are rarely on display. 800-998-7737 or www.rbhayes.org.

Through March 11, 2011: Venice: Light and Landscape, Works on Paper Galleries, Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. Works of art from the Museum’s permanent collection that relate to Venice have been selected for this intriguing look at the fabled Italian city. www.toledomuseum.org or 419-255-8000.

Through May 13, 2011: The Egypt Experience: Secrets of the Tomb, Lower Level Egyptian Gallery, Main Museum, Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., Toledo. TMA’s popular mummies return to public view for this exploration of ancient Egyptian beliefs about life and the afterlife. www.toledomuseum.org or 419-255-8000.

December
Dec. 5-12: Holidays in the Manor House and Holiday Café & Craft Show, Wildwood Preserve Metropark Manor House, Toledo. The popular annual event features 28 areas magically transformed for the holiday season. www.metroparkstoledo.com or 419-407-9700.

Dec. 5: Toledo Walleye vs. Cincinnati Cyclones, Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo. www.toledowalleye.com or 419-725-WALL (9255).

Dec. 9-12: Comedian Paul Mercurio, Fat Fish Blue, home of the Funny Bone, 6140 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. www.fatfishblue.com or 419-931-3474.

Dec. 9, 16, 23: Ice Carving Demonstration, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., the Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo. www.toledozoo.org or 419-385.4040.

Dec. 9-10: Oklahoma! Valentine Theatre, 400 N. Superior St., Toledo, 8 p.m. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, two Academy Award, a Grammy and a special Tony Award, Oklahoma! is the classic American musical that launched the remarkable songwriting collaboration of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein. www.valentinetheatre.com or 419-242-2787.

Dec. 10: It’s a Wonderful Life – Live from WVL Radio Theatre Owens Community College Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Perrysburg. A holiday classic. www.owens.tix.com or 567-661-ARTS.

Dec. 10-11: Holiday Lantern Tours at Sauder Village, 22611 SR 2, Archbold. Experience the holiday customs and celebrations of the 1900s in Northwest Ohio. Pre-registration and pre-payment required. www.saudervillage.org or 800-590-9755.

Dec. 11: Masterworks Chorale: Sing Along Messiah, Valentine Theatre, 400 N. Superior St., Toledo. Join your voice in an unrehearsed reading of Messiah played and sung for the pure holiday musical pleasure of the performers. www.valentinetheatre.com or 419-242-2787.

Dec. 11-12: Fremont Flea Market, Sandusky Co. Fairgrounds, corner of Rawson & North, Fremont. Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Over 200 vendors. Free admission and parking. Concessions available. Info: 419-332-5604 or www.sanduskycountyfair.com

Dec. 11-12: Toledo Ballet Presents “The Nutcracker,” Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo. Performances at 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. www.ticketmaster.com or 419-474-1333.

Dec. 11, 28 & 29: Christmas Candlelight & Lantern Tours, Historic Lyme Village, 5001 SR 4, Bellevue, 5-9 p.m. $5/Adults, $3/ages 6-12, Free for ages 5 and under. Info: 419-483-4949 or www.lymevillage.org

Dec. 12: Santa Comes to Walbridge Holiday Parade of Lights, 6 p.m., Perry & Allen streets, Veterans Memorial Park. A festive holiday parade culminating with a short program with VFW 9963 members and visits with Santa.

Dec. 12: Holiday Open House, Fort Meigs State Memorial, 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg, 1-4 p.m. Celebrate the holidays in the Visitor Center. War of 1812 soldiers and civilians will be on hand to provide demonstrations and answer questions about the War of 1812 and camp life. www.fortmeigs.org or 800-283-8916.

Dec. 12: Winter Festival of Crafts, Franciscan Theatre & Conference Center, 2832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. A show of holiday crafts and handmade items made by the juried members of the Toledo Craftsman’s Guild.

Dec. 12: Purse Auction and Holiday Bake Sale Benefiting Women Blessing Women, Mansion View Bed & Breakfast, 2035 Collingwood Blvd., Historic Old West End, Toledo, 3-5 p.m. Holiday music, mansion tours, purses and baked goods! Music provided by Good Company Ensemble. www.womenblessingwomen.org or 419-241-9789.

Dec. 12: Perrysburg Suburban Singers present “A Christmas Kaleidoscope” Dec. 12, 3 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, E. Second St., Perrysburg. Concert will include secular and religious music. Info: Kay Garbers at 419-693-7651.

Dec. 14: Handel’s Messiah Rocks, Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo, 8 p.m. A new take on Handel's most performed oratorio with stunning visual effects and an amazing combination of musicians complete with an orchestra, a rock band, adult and children’s choirs and renowned soloists. 419-381-8851 or www.stranahantheater.com.

Dec. 15-19: Disney on Ice: Mickey & Minnie’s Magical Journey, Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo. www.ticketmaster.com or 419-474-1333.

Dec. 16: Christmas Tour & Tea, Wood County Historical Center & Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green. Enjoy the sights and sounds of holidays gone by with a special menu of teas and goodies. Advance reservations required by Dec. 6. www.woodcountyhistory.org or 419-372-7862.

Dec. 16-19: Comedian Tommy Johnagin, Fat Fish Blue home of the Funny Bone, 6140 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. www.fatfishblue.com or 419-931-3474.

Dec. 18: Glass City Rollers Game 1, SeaGate Convention Centre, 401 Jefferson Ave., Toledo. www.toledo-seagate.com or 419-255-3300.

Dec. 26: Sleigh Rides through Spiegel Grove, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Fremont, 1-4 p.m. Take a tour through the 25-acre estate of 19th U.S. President Rutherford B. Hayes using the mode of transportation he used - a horse-drawn sleigh. Rides are provided by South Creek Clydesdales of Fremont. After the ride, stay for the day and tour the 31-room Hayes mansion and two-story Hayes Museum/Library. Rides are not available Monday, Dec. 27. www.rbhayes.org or 800-998-7737.

Dec. 26-Jan. 2, 2011: Holiday Happenings, Imagination Station, One Discovery Way, Toledo. Make some liquid nitrogen ice cream, build an ice castle or enjoy other cool activities in Science Studio during holiday break. www.imaginationstationtoledo.org or 419-244-2674.

Dec. 26: Toledo Walleye vs. Kalamazoo Wings, Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, 5:30 p.m. www.toledowalleye.com or 419-725-9255.

Dec. 28: Harlem Globetrotters, Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, 2 and 7 p.m. Hot on the heels of the most successful year in franchise history, the legendary Harlem Globetrotters will celebrate their 85th consecutive season when their dazzling 2011 World Tour stops in Toledo. www.ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000.

Dec. 29: Toledo Walleye vs. Kalamazoo Wings, Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo. 7 p.m. www.toledowalleye.com or 419-725-9255

Dec. 31: Noon Year’s Eve at the Zoo, Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Raise a toast to the New Year with some tasty juice, sing a round of "Auld Lang Syne" and watch the ball rise... all at the stroke of noon! There's even a place where you can make a few ReZOOlutions to be a little greener in the New Year. www.toledozoo.org or 419-385-4040.

Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve Celebration, Oak Shade Grove, 3624 Seaman Rd., Oregon, 6:30 p.m. Cocktail hour at 6:30 p.m. (cash bar throughout the evening), festive dinner at 7:30 p.m., music by the Maxx Band until 1 a.m. Tickets by reservation by Dec. 27. Cost is $40, prepayment only. Tickets/reservations: Sue Bigelow at 419-691-6460 or www.gafsociety.org.

Dec. 31: Walleye Madness at Midnight, Madison Street, Port Clinton, 4 p.m.-1 a.m. Bring in the New Year with the only place in America that drops a fish and people sing and dance in the street. Enjoy heated tents, food, games for children and a full stage show capped off by fireworks. www.walleyemadness.com or 800-441-1271.

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January
Jan. 1, 2011: Toledo Walleye vs. Cincinnati Cyclones, Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, 7 p.m. www.toledowalleye.com or 419-725-9255.

Jan. 2: U & I Bridal Presents Fall Runway Fashion Show, Franciscan Theatre & Conference Center, Sylvania, noon-4 p.m. www.unibridalproductions.com.

Jan. 2-Feb. 28, 2011: Frozentoesen Celebration, Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo. Half-price admission and all manners of frosty fun – a celebration of all things winter. www.toledozoo.org or 419-385-4040.

For more events, be sure to visit www.presspublications.com, www.do-toledo.org, www.lake-erie.com or www.lakeeriesfavoriteneighbor.com.

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