🌱 Logan and Lancaster communities remember James “Jim” L. Shumaker

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• Logan and Lancaster communities remember James “Jim” L. Shumaker

Also on today's calendar: Mark Schultz with Jon Micah Sumrall , Aaron Shust and Todd Tilghman and 4 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 37 and low of 32 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 41, low: 27.
• Thursday: Becoming windier with rain, with a high of 54 and low of 25 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• James L. Shumaker - Logan-Hocking Times (loganhockingtimes.org) — Lancaster readers should know that Fairfield Medical Center was where 84-year-old James “Jim” L. Shumaker of Logan passed away on Dec. 8. The longtime contractor and carpenter was remembered for his craftsmanship, love of horses, athletic spirit, and deep devotion to his large, close-knit family. A private memorial will be held later.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lancaster

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 20

• Breakfast & Birding (Mambourg Park)
  Mambourg Park, 5531 Cincinnati Zanesville Rd NE, Lancaster
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday December 17

• Bell Choir @ The Ridge
  Olivedale Senior Citizens Center , 253 Boving Rd , Lancaster
  9:00 am
• Teeth extraction
  Fairfield County Fair , 157 E Fair Ave , Lancaster
  10:00 am
• Lunch Bunch@Puerto De Vallarta
  Olivedale Senior Citizens Center , 253 Boving Rd , Lancaster
  11:15 am
• Bell Choir@Sam. Ctr
  Olivedale Senior Citizens Center , 253 Boving Rd , Lancaster
  12:30 pm

Saturday December 20

• Mark Schultz with Jon Micah Sumrall , Aaron Shust and Todd Tilghman
  Fairfield Christian Church , 1965 N Columbus St , Lancaster
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 24

• Building is Closed
  Olivedale Senior Citizens Center , 253 Boving Rd , Lancaster

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday December 17

• Lancaster Junior High vs Groveport Madison Middle School Central
  Thomas Ewing Junior High School , 2024 Sheridan Dr , Lancaster
  5:30 pm

Thursday December 18

• Third Thursday Book Club
  Fairfield County District Library - Bremen Branch , 200 School St , Bremen
  3:30 pm

Monday December 29

• Toddler Adventure Club
  Clear Creek Metro Park , 185 Clear Creek Rd , Lancaster
  10:00 am

Tuesday December 30

• Caregiver Support Group
  Scenic Hills Senior Center , 187 S Spring St , Logan
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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