Holiday Season Activities, Events – November 9
Experience the Magic of Christmas at the Victorian Mansion
The Belmont County Victorian Mansion is transformed for Christmas with each room decorated by local Barnesville area businesses, organizations, and individuals. This year’s theme is Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. The Christmas season has begun, and the Belmont County Historical Society invites you to tour their Victorian home. The tours are on weekends now through December 22nd. On Fridays, tour hours are 5-8 p.m. On Saturdays and Sundays, they are 1-4 p.m. The admission fee is $8 for adults and $2 for students ages 6-18. Senior citizens, veterans, and groups 10+ enjoy $1 off admission. Private tours for groups of ten or more are available by reservation through January 12th.
In addition to tours, the Belmont County Victorian Mansion will host several Christmas Teas. Spots are still available for the December 6th and 7th teas starting at 11:30 a.m. Cost is $25 per person. If you would like to make a reservation, please call 740-695-0766.
Finally, Barnesville Elementary’s first through fourth graders are creating ornaments and hanging them on trees assigned to each grade level located on the Victorian Mansion’s front porch. Beginning November 20th through December 6th, families, friends, and community members are encouraged to come to the museum, enjoy the creativity of our young community members, and vote for your favorite tree. Cast your vote online at info@belmontcountymuseum.com or in person at the mansion. Pizza and drinks will be awarded to the grade level with the most votes.
For additional information and news about upcoming events, please visit the museum’s website belmontcountymuseum.com or call the museum at 740-425-2926. Follow the Victorian Mansion Museum on Facebook and on Instagram at instagram.
Thanksgiving Meal Food Drive
Amy Latham, State Farm Insurance Agent, located on Maple Avenue, Bethesda, is currently collecting food items for 60 meals for deserving Barnesville and Union Local school district families. The drive will end on Wednesday, November 20. Food items needed include 60 turkey gift cards, gravy can/jar, stuffing, instant potatoes (boxes), canned vegetables and noodles. Once collected, the meal components will be distributed by the school districts.
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Thanksgiving – November 21
Members and their families of the Barnesville VFW are invited to a Thanksgiving Dinner, Thursday, November 21 at the VFW Post. The meal begins at 6:00. Members are asked to bring a covered dish to be shared.
Union Local Senior Citizens Thanksgiving Dinner – November 21
The Union Local Student Council will again host the annual Union Local Senior Citizens Thanksgiving Dinner. The meal is open and free for all seniors who live in the district. The event will take place Thursday, November 21 at the High School Commons. Doors open at 3:30 with the meal served from 4:00- 5:00. The meal serves to express the students “gratitude to the community’s senior citizens.”
Chamber Seeks Christmas in the Park Sponsors/Participants
The second Christmas in the Park display at Barnesville Memorial Park will run from Wednesday, November 29 through Thursday, January 2, 2025.
Thursday, the Chamber shared the following message: “We still have spots available for Christmas in the Park. We are seeking businesses, organizations and families to help light up our park. It was nice last year…but let’s try to make it bigger and better than last year. So many said t they were going to set up a display this year…We dare you.”
Recently, the Chamber released the following names of participant/sponsors:
- Catholic Woman’s Club
- Larry Grear Family
- Joe’s Tire
- Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library
- Barnesville Mothers Club
- WVU Medicine Barnesville Hospital
- Barnesville Legion Post 168 Ladies Auxiliary
- Middlebourne Community Church
- Barnesville Dairy Queen
Chamber Seeks Ice Skating Rink Sponsors
The Barnesville Chamber’s Christmas in the Ville Ice Skating Rink will return this year.
The group is currently seeking corporate sponsors to underwrite the popular feature.
Sponsorships are:
- Santa – Donors receive five $25 Barnesville Gold Gift Certificate, business logo on a banner ($1,000)
- Snowman – Donors receive three $25 Barnesville Gold Gift Certificates, business logo on a banner ($500)
- Elf – Donors receive one $25 Barnesville Gold Gift Certificate, business logo on a banner ($100)
Please contact Chamber Director Jill Hissom at (740) 425-4300 or (740) 238-1848 for details.
South Central Power Hat and Glove Drive
If you’re in the Barnesville area, drop by our office to participate in our Hat and Glove Drive. The office will be collecting hats and gloves through December 3 to donate to local schools”. The office is at 37801 Barnesville-Bethesda Road. The office is open 8:00-5:00, Monday through Friday.
Beallsville School “Christmas in the Village Craft, Vendor Sale” November 23
The event, sponsored by Beallsville 7th and 8th Graders, will take place, Saturday, November 23 from 9:00-3:00. Local artists, vendors and crafters will have items for sale. There will also be a gift card tree raffle and bake sale. The event will take place at the Beallsville School Campus east of town on SR 556.
Cheffy Drugs Window Decorating Contest
Cheffy Drugs is the sponsor of the Barnesville Area Chamber of Commerce’s First Window Decorating Contest. Participants must call Cheffy Drugs to register at (740) 425-1582 to register. Decorations must be in place by 3:00 Thursday, December 5. Judging will take place that evening.
Decorations will be judged on originality, creativity, lighting and overall appeal. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places and Peoples Choice.
Lifestyle Gym Nutcracker Contest
Barnesville’s Lifestyle Gym is sponsoring the Barnesville Chamber’s first Nutcracker Contest during Christmas in the Ville on December 6-7 at the West Main Street Parking Lot.
Rules: Nutcracker must stand on it own; minimum height, 3 feet; displays must be up by 6:00 on Friday, December 6; Nutcrackers may be purchased by must be painted/decorated by the individual/organization responsible for the entry.
Judging will take place on the 6th from 6:00-8:00 and again on the 7th from 10:00-4:00.
Prizes will be awarded for the Most Creative, Most Traditional and Most Town Spirited entries.
Winners will be announced prior to the lighted parade Saturday night. To pre-register or obtain more information contact Candi Atkinson at Lifestyles Gym at (740) 391-0238.
Barnesville’s Christmas in the Ville December 5-7
Thursday, December 5 – Tree Lighting Ceremony, East Main Street at Arch
Friday, December 6-7 – Craft Show, Downtown Activities
Saturday, December 7 – Hissom Service Center Barnesville Lighted Christmas Parade, 5:30
Johnson Family Pottery’s popular Christmas Opening will take place Saturday, December 7 from 10:00- 2:00
Beallsville Community Tree Lighting – December 6
Beallsville Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Will take place Friday, December 6 at 6:00. “Join Santa in lighting our town Christmas tree.”
Belmont Village Christmas Kick Off – December 7
The Belmont Village Holiday Kick Off will take place on Saturday, December 7. The day begins with Breakfast with Santa from 9:00-11:00 and ends with the Village Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6:00,
Union Local 6th Grade Jingle Bell Alley – December 7
Homemade products, crafts, food, jewelry, home décor, vintage ornaments and more will be offered from 9:00-11:00 at the Union Local Middle School Gym.
Quaker City Christmas Bazaar, Auction, Tree Lighting, Holiday Meals December 7
The community of Quaker City will mark the launch of the Christmas Holiday Season on Saturday, December 7 with a bazaar at the Quaker City Firehouse from 11:00-4:00.
The Community Tree lighting will take place at 6:30 followed by a benefit auction at 7:00. Donations for auction items are now being accepted.
Meals offered from the QCVFD kitchen that day will include lunch options and a Baked Spaghetti Dinner in the evening.
Beallsville Schools Christmas Concert/Family Fun Night December 11
The Beallsville Schools Music Program will present a Christmas Concert, Wednesday, December 11 at 6:00. Performances will be offeed by the 3-5 grade music classes, 5th grade band, and the Beallsville High School Band. The concert will take place a the school campus. It will be followed by a “Family Fun Night”.
Barnesville State Theater Company – “Winter Frost Gala” December 20
Featuring the Ron Retzer Trio, enjoy an evening of winter cheer while supporting the Barnesville State Theater Restoration Project. The event will take place in the Barnesville Elks Ballroom, 6:30-9:30. The cost is $30 per person which includes dinner, cash bar, show. Semi-formal attire.
The evening includes Cocktails, 6:30 (cash bar), Dinner, 7:00, Music 8:00-9:30.
TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE. Private Message at the group’s Facebook Page and someone contact you to arrange ticket purchase.
Barnesville Kiwanis Club’s First Ornament Walk
Tickets are now available for the Barnesville Kiwanis Club’s 1st Ornament Walk. For a $10 ticket, you’ll receive 19 unique ornaments.
Tickets can be purchased at Blossoms, the Chamber Office, Ferrum Fit, Woodsfield Savings Bank, or from any Kiwanis member. Ornaments can be picked up starting Saturday, December 7th at Christmas in the ‘Ville.
Update – November 9: There are a limited number of ornaments available.
Only 144 tickets are available, so get yours early. All proceeds will benefit our Coats and Shoes for Kids program.
The following businesses and organizations are participating in the program: 10T Web Design, Artworks, Barnesville Vision Center, Belmont Savings Bank, William Knox, CPA, Blossoms, Cheffy Drugs, Corner Pharmacy, Ferrum Fit, First United Methodist Church Hearts in Service Group, Girl Scouts #10063, Home Pizza, Joe’s Tires, Barnesville Junior Women’s Club, Barnesville Kiwanis Club, Philips and Son Carpet Sales and Installation, Main Street Barrel House, stitch by Stitch Quilting and Woodsfield Savings Bank.
Proceeds from the sale benefit Kiwanis Coats and Shoes for Kids Project.
