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November 2008

Ruth asks – do you know of a huge Christmas store in Amish country?

November 28, 2008

You are looking for 'Tis the Season, Ohio's largest year-round Christmas Shoppe.  Located just one mile east of Berlin on State Route 39, they have three floors of a Christmas wonderland.  Open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., call 888-893-3604 for more information or visit www.TisTheSeasonChristmas.com.

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We are coming in to Akron for Thanksgiving, looking for a nice buffet?

November 26, 2008

Several restaurants have Thanksgiving Buffets.  Sheraton Suites, at 1989 Front St., in Cuyahoga Falls offers a Thanksgiving Buffet and a beautiful view of the Falls, for reservations call 330-920-7530.  Tangier, located at 532 W. Market St. in Akron also offers a Thanksgiving Buffet, call 330-376-7171 for reservations.

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Pat requests information on the German bands playing at Lock 3.

November 22, 2008

Bachfelder Blasmusik Band will play Nov. 30, at 12:30 and 3:30 p.m., Dec. 5 and 6, at 12:30, 3:30 and 7 p.m. Dec. 7 at 12:30 and 3:30 p.m.
Zwickau Miner Band will play Dec. 12, at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 13, at 12:30, 3:30, and 7 p.m., and Dec. 14, at 12:30 and 3:30 p.m., Dec. [...]

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Janie asks – is the glass museum in Lancaster still open?

November 22, 2008

Yes, the Ohio Glass Museum, located at 126 West Main Street in Lancaster, Ohio, is open year-round Tuesday through Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m.

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Paula asks – where do they drop the big fish for New Years?

November 18, 2008

You are looking for Walleye Madness in Port Clinton, Ohio, where they drop a 20-foot fiberglass walleye at midnight to celebrate the New Year.  Also, in Port Clinton the Island House Centennial Hotel just reopened for guests after a 3 year hiatus.  For more information visit www.walleyemadness.com.

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Pat plans a group outing to the German Christmas Festival.

November 17, 2008

Akron's German Chriskindl Festival at Lock 3 Park on South Main Street, opens on November 28, and features artists, craftsmen, entertainment and chefs from Akron's sister city of Chemnitz Germany. 

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Pat asks – when is the Christmas Story house open?

November 14, 2008

The Christmas Story House and Museum, located at 3159 West 11th St., in Cleveland is open Thursdaysl through Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays noon to 5 p.m.  They plan to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the movie at their annual convention November 28 and 29, with events at both the Christmas Story [...]

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When is the Christkindl Market?

November 13, 2008

In Canton the 37th annual Christkindl Markt takes place Nov. 14, 15 and 16, at the Cultural Center for the Arts, 1101 Market Ave. N., while Akron's Christkindl Market at Lock 3 Park on S. Main Street will open on Nov. 28, and be open until Christmas.

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Jim asks – when is the Columbus Film Fest?

November 9, 2008

The Columbus International Film & Video Festival takes place November 11 through 16 at the Columbus College of Art & Design, located on E. Gay Street in Columbus.  Hours vary so call 614-444-7460 for a schedule.

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Jan asks – when is Christmas in Zoar?

November 7, 2008

Christmas in Zoar takes place the first weekend in December, so this year its December 6 and 7.  New this year is the Civil War Encampment and "The Angel of Marye's Heights," a historic battle for Fredericksburg that will be reenacted in the Zoar Garden.  For more information call 330-874-2646 or visit www.zca.org.

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