The Christmas holiday events are hitting the calendars. Check them out

Santa arrives in downtown Wooster at a previous Window Wonderland celebration. This year's Santa arrival will be on Friday, Nov. 18.
Santa arrives in downtown Wooster at a previous Window Wonderland celebration. This year's Santa arrival will be on Friday, Nov. 18.

Women's Fellowship Rummage Sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, First Presbyterian Church of Wooster, 621 College Ave, Wooster; $5 bag sale 3-5 p.m. The Women's Fellowship uses proceeds for missions and projects.

College of Wooster’s Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo, 7:30 p.m., Friday, Freedlander Theatre, 329 E. University St. The performance features two guest soloists, singer Devon Sandridge and tenor saxophonist Henri Ford. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call 330-263-2419 or email mpuster@wooster.edu.

Pancake breakfast, 7:30-11 a.m. Saturday, Morehead Mennonite Church, County Road 329, 3 1/2 miles west of Holmesville; all you can eat for a donation, but not required.

Mohican 5K, 9 a.m. Saturday, downtown Loudonville. Proceeds will be used to help maintain and improve the bike path connecting downtown Loudonville to Mohican State Park Campground. For more information, call the Loudonville Chamber office, 419-994-4789.

The annual Buckeye Book Fair will be held Saturday at the Greystone Event Center in Wooster.
The annual Buckeye Book Fair will be held Saturday at the Greystone Event Center in Wooster.

Buckeye Book Fair, 9:30-4 p.m. Saturday, Greystone Event Center, corner of Riffle and Friendsville roads. More than 100 authors will sign their books and chat with attendees. There will be children's books, mystery, science fiction, true crime, history, cook books and more.

Falling for Photos, 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Hazel Willis Woods, 1155 Township Road 2156, Ashland. Parking is $5. Ashland SWCD staff will be on hand to take up to five photographs for each group. Parking is limited; tickets must be pre-purchased at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/falling-for-photos-tickets-452146070067.

Easton Union Band, 7 p.m. Saturday, Excelsior Room at Spoon, downtown Wooster. Forget-Me-Not Baskets is partnering with Easton Union Band & the Excelsior Room at Spoon to bring music to downtown Wooster. No cover; donations accepted. Appetizers and full bar available for purchase.

Contra Dance, 7-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Valley College Grange, 2411 Shreve Road, Wooster. Live music with Pocketful O’Gimmick. Ages 8-adult. No partner or experience necessary. Suggested donations are adults $7, students $5. Mask optional. For more information call 330-347-8155 or visit www.woosterdance.com. Dances are held the first Saturdays of the month 7-9:30 p.m. October-May. (Dec. 3, Jan 7, Feb. 4, March 4, April 1, May 6).

College of Wooster’s Scot Symphonic Band and Percussion Ensemble concert, 3 p.m. Sunday, Gault Recital Hall, 525 E. University St. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call 330-263-2419 or email mpuster@wooster.edu.

Mansfield Toy, Collectible and Sportscard Show, 10 a.m.-3p.m., Sunday, Richland County Fairgrounds, 750 N. Home Road, Mansfield.

Community Dance, 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 353 E. Pine St., College of Wooster campus. Musician Jamieson Bowman and pianist Stephanie Musselman will play at this free event. For more information, call 330-347-8155.

Sauerkraut Supper, 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, Trinity United Church of Christ, 150 E. North St., Wooster. Cost is $9 for adults and $5 for children under 12. Supper includes sauerkraut and pork, mashed potatoes, green beans, bread and pie.

"A Seussified Christmas Carol," 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, Friday, Nov. 11, and Saturday, Nov. 12, Triway High School, Wooster. Admission is $10 and paid at the door.

Used Book Sale, 4-6 p.m. Friday Nov. 11, and 9 a.m.- 2p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12Homerville Community Center, 8964 Spencer Road. Tons of books available. For more information contact Joyce by text at 330-524-2267 or email jsmith729@neo.rr.com.

Anne of Green Gables, 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, and Saturday, Nov 12, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13, Kingsway Christian School, 11138 Old Lincoln Way E., Orrville. For more information, call 330-683-0012.

Veterans Event, MAPS Air Museum, 4-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, MAPS Air Museum, 2260 International Pkwy, North Canton. Open to the public, veterans, friends and family of the armed forces. Cost for the buffet dinner and program is $25. Tables for six to eight people can be reserved for an additional $20. Registration and social hour will begin at 4 p.m., with the buffet dinner at 5 p.m. The museum will remain open for guests until 8:30 p.m. No pay-at-the door accepted. Registration may be made by calling Valerie Kinney, 330-896-6332, Ext. 108, or emailing kinney.valerie@mapsairmuseum.org.

Salute and Swing USO Style Dance, 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, Green Township Community & Preservation Center, 148 S. Milton St., Smithville. 1940s swing dancing and dinner buffet; $25. Tickets available at GTCPS.org or or email info@gtcps.org.

Wayne Rural Youth Square Dance, 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, Wayne County Fairgrounds Event Center, 199 Vanover St., Wooster. Hoedown square dancing and country line dancing. Open to the public; all ages welcome. Lessons at 6:45 p.m. Admission $5. Refreshments are free. Future dance dates: Jan. 14, Feb. 11, April 8, June 10, Wayne County Fair Dance Sept. 10, Nov. 11.

Christmas Tree Lighting, 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, downtown Wooster. Santa will descend from the top of the Briggs Building and then listen to the Christmas wishes of kids. Horse-drawn carriage rides, toy train Rides and live reindeer. Windows for Window Wonderland will be unveiled at 3 p.m.

"It's A Wonderful Life" and "Saturday Matinee," 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, and Saturday, Nov. 19, Smithville High School.  Admission is $8. Tickets for the show, presented by Green Local Drama, may be purchased at greenlocaldrama.com.

Baltic Conservation Club Fall Shoot, 10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, 5650 Troendly Road S.W., Stonecreek. Rain or Shine.

Bingo Luncheon, 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, the Connection, 1034 Country Club Drive, Wooster. Presented by the Wayne and Holmes Counties Senior Coalition.

Holiday at The Barn at Wolf Creek, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, The Barn at Wolf Creek, 2361 S. Cleveland-Massillon Road, Copley. A one-day, pop-up art show curated by artists.

Hop on, Hop off Historic Church Tour, 5-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, downtown Wooster; hop on, hop off bus tour (those who would like to walk are still able to do so). The driver will make stops and guests may hop on-hop off as they please. Cars can park at the Wayne County Public Library, 220 W. Liberty St., which is where the bus will load and unload after each bus loop. For more information on the free event, visit https://www.mainstreetwooster.org/historic-church-tour.

The One Stop Christmas Shop, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Church of the Saviour, 480 Fry Road, Wooster. More than two dozen vendors, mix of handmade crafts, baked goods, clothing and personal care products, alongside favorite brands. Cash and carry specials available. Food truck. Free admission.

Dalton Holiday Festival, Dec. 3-4, downtown Dalton. Craft show, parade, other contests, other holiday festivities.

"Messiah," 7 p.m. Sunday Dec. 4, Central Christian School, Kidron, presented by Orrville Community Chorus. Admission is $10. Students through eighth grade will be admitted free. Visit www.orrvillecommunitychorus.org for more information. Questions may be addressed to info@orrvillecommunitychorus.org.

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This article originally appeared on The Daily Record: Ho, ho, ho: It's that time of year. Here comes Santa; craft shows