From 9:00AM to 3:00PM

A winter camp about our winter wonderland will be held at Oakwoods Nature Preserve’s Richard S. “Doc” Phillips Discovery Center on Monday, December 21 to Tuesday, December 22 from 9 AM-3 PM. Children will stay busy playing nature games and activities both indoors and outdoors. A snack will be provided each day, but please bring a lunch and reusable water bottle. This program is for children ages 6 to 12. Register with $30 per child by 4:30 PM on Wednesday, December 16. A medical form is required and available online or at the park office. Oakwoods Nature Preserve’s Richard S. “Doc” Phillips Discovery Center is located at 1400 Oakwoods Lane, off CR 144, west of Findlay. For more information about other upcoming park programs and events, view the HPD Seasonal Program & Event Guide at www.HancockParks.com under the “What’s New” section, visit our park “Calendar” or call the park office at 419-425-PARK/7275 and “Discover Your Hancock Parks.”

From 11:00AM to 5:00PM

Raccoon Run Winter Sports Center Season Begins December 19 through March 13: Discover Healthy Alternatives During the Winter Season in the Hancock Parks. The Raccoon Run Winter Sports Center at Riverbend Recreation Area’s Shelter 3 in the Big Oaks Area will be open from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM on weekends and some holidays from December 18, 2015 through March 13, 2016. Snowshoes and cross-country skis will be available for rent when there is a solid snow base of 4 to 6 inches. Cross-country ski trails are groomed, which make them ideal for beginners. Equipment rental rates for snowshoes and cross-country skis are $7.00 per hour or $20.00 per day. Exact cash or checks are preferred. Credit cards are not accepted. For groups of eight or more, a $.50 discount is available with advance reservations and payment at the Hancock Park District office. Group reservations are not scheduled during the Raccoon Run Winter Sport Center’s regular hours. A $.50 discount is also offered for participants with a Golden Buckeye card. Rentals are available on a first come, first served basis. Participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult and have a Rental Agreement signed by an adult 18 years of age or older. A warming fire in the wood burning fireplace and light refreshments will be available. For current information on snow conditions, call 419-424-1555. Winter sports is a healthy alternative for fun and fitness during the winter season. Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing are excellent ways to exercise, socialize, and enjoy scenic views.

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DATES: Wed thru Saturday from Noon to 4 pm Open late on Thursdays, Dec 3, 10 & 17 til 6 pm LOCATION: 178 S Washington St Tiffin OH 43420 The Tiffin Art Guild (TAG) has gathered a fine selection of arts & crafts handmade by members for sale in the Charles Cooper Room at the TAG Gallery. SHOP LOCAL and purchase that unique Christmas gift. Each purchase helps to support the year round operation of the art guild. Items for sale include ornaments, note and Christmas cards, tie-dye shirts & socks, glass art & purses. While you are there, view the artwork in the rest of the gallery which includes, paintings, fused glass & turned wood art, glass & sea-glass jewelry, and much more. For more information contact TAG at 419-443-0478 or tiffinartguild.att.net Link to gift shop pics: http://www.tiffinartguild.org/2015Xmas.html