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• Packer Historical Center, 112 W. Main St., Anna, is open Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m.
• Martial arts classes teaching karate and jujitsu will be held for children aged 6 through adults at the Sidney-Shelby County YMCA. Classes will be held on Fridays from 6 to 7 p.m. for beginners at a cost of $22 for members and $40 for non-members for four classes. Advanced classes will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. and cost $44 for members and $80 for non-members for four classes. All classes are taught by Sensei David Smith, in partnership with Jukido-Kai School-Martial Arts.
• Kinetics classes are available at the Sidney-Shelby County YMCA and include: Mommy & Me (parent & child, ages 10 to 24 months); Pre-School Gymnastics (ages 2 to 5); Youth Gymnastics (ages 6+); Pre-Team Gymnastics; Acrobatic Gymnastics; Cheerleading classes; Tumbling classes; and Competitive Gymnastics Team. For days, times and cost, visit www.sidney-ymca.org.
• Aquatics classes are available at the Sidney-Shelby County YMCA and include: Water Discovery/Exploration (parent & child, ages 6 months to 3 years); Preschool Swim Lessons (ages 3 to 6; swimmers in levels 1 through 3 must have a parent or adult in the water with the child); Youth Swim Lessons (ages 6+); Competitive Swim Team (Y Stingrays); Adult Swim Lessons (by appointment only); and Private & Semi-private Lessons available. For days, times and cost, visit www.sidney-ymca.org.
• Home-school Nature Club at the Brukner Nature Center Staff naturalists have developed hands-on educational lesson plans using live wildlife and outdoor exploration. The club is for home-schooled students aged 5-11 and costs $5/child each month for BNC members and $8/child each month for non-members. The Home-school Nature Club will meet on the third Wednesday of each month starting Sept. 21 and through May. Pre-registration is required and can be done via phone by calling 937-698-6493 Monday through Friday or by emailing [email protected]. Parents may register and pay for one month or several at a time. All fees are non-refundable.
• Brukner Nature Center Autumn Art Exhibit featuring artwork by Sue King will run through Dec. 11. King’s artwork will be on sale until then and will be ready to be picked up on Dec. 12. All proceeds from this exhibit will go to BNC’s mission of wildlife conservation.
• Brukner Nature Center’s featured vendor for November is Sugar Grove Maple Products. Sugar Grove Maple Products is a family owned and operated farm near Troy. They gather approximately 5o gallons of sap to be boiled down into gallons of pure maple syrup. Their products will be on sale at BNC through November with a portion of the sales being donated back to BNC. Hours for the BNC Nature Shop are Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 12:30 to 4 p.m.
• The Brukner Nature Center’s pre-registration for their Winter PEEP Session is now open. Give the child in your life the gift to play, learn and grow with nature. Preschoolers will meet once a week for six weeks and discover a different nature-related topic each week filled with discoveries as we share stories, encounter wildlife and explore the outdoors. Class sizes will be limited to 10 children and the classes will be an hour and a half of mostly outdoor activity, so always dress for the weather — rain/winter coats, boots, hat, gloves, etc. PEEP is geared specifically for children ages 3-5 years old, who are potty-trained (no pull-ups) and not attending Kindergarten or being home-schooled for Kindergarten. Classes are offered Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday mornings from 9:30 – 11 a.m. and Thursday afternoons from 1 – 2:30 p.m. Cost for the PEEP Winter Session is $55 per child for BNC members or $75 per child for non-members, cash or check preferred. Call 937-698-6493 Monday through Friday or email [email protected].
• Coyotes, opossums and owls, oh my! Brukner Nature Center is home to over 50 wildlife ambassadors, native Ohio wildlife no longer able to survive in the wild. And every day we clean, feed and give them enrichment to keep them healthy and happy, both physically and mentally. BNC asks individuals to consider donating a gift to their awe-inspiring wildlife ambassadors this year. Gift ideas can be found on our wish list online at www.bruknernaturecenter.com/wish-listamazonsmile.html or by selecting a gift tag idea from our Wishes for Wildlife tree located just inside the main entrance. Simply select a tag, have fun shopping, then return the gift tag with your item on or before Friday, Dec. 23 by 5 p.m.
FRIDAY, DEC. 9
• The Knights of Columbus in Sidney is hosting a drive-thru fish fry from 5-7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus hall located at 1300 Fourth Ave., Sidney. Meals com with fish, a choice of two sides and a dinner roll. Meals are $10 for adults and $7 for children and seniors.
• The Senior Center of Sidney Shelby County is hosting a Christmas Dance at the center, 304 S. West Ave., Sidney. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the dance begins at 7 p.m. This event is open to the public age 50 or better. There will be light refreshments and a door prize drawing. There will also be an optional Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest. Prizes will be provided for first and second place winners of the contest. There will also be a few surprise special guests arriving at 8 p.m.
SATURDAY, DEC. 10
• The Sidney First Church of the Nazarene, 1899 Wapakoneta Ave., is hosting a Live Nativity Drive-thru from 5 to 9 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Donations are accepted and will go to benefit Agape Distribution.
SUNDAY, DEC. 11
• The Sidney First Church of the Nazarene, 1899 Wapakoneta Ave., is hosting a Live Nativity Drive-thru from 5 to 9 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Donations are accepted and will go to benefit Agape Distribution.
THURSDAY, DEC. 15
• Brukner Nature Center is hosting a Winter Solstice Celebration featuring the art of Maria Burke and a presentation by Tim Harrison, author and wildlife documentary filmmaker, at 7 p.m. at Brukner Nature Center. The celebration includes holiday treats and sweets. Harrison’s presentation will begin at 7:15 p.m. and his newest book, “White Magic: The Curse of the White Tiger,” will be available for purchase and signing. This is a free event for the public to share BNC’s passion for Ohio’s wildlife artists and those working for wildlife. A portion of all sales of Burke’s art will support the conservation efforts of BNC.
