🌱 Patch AM: Where to find the most meaningful nativity scenes around Marietta

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In today's newsletter:

• Where to find the most meaningful nativity scenes around Marietta

Also on today's calendar: Elks Hoop Shoot.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Patricia M.!

Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly cloudy and misty, with a high of 51 and low of 34 degrees.
• Friday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 60, low: 42.
• Saturday: Low clouds, with a high of 49 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• A Savior Has Been Born…: ..and a Glimpse at Mid-Ohio Valley Nativity Scenes (newsandsentinel.com) — Several nativity scenes around Marietta are highlighted, from Cisler Terrace Park on Ephraim Cutler Street to a cozy yard display in Harmar and a church scene in nearby Churchtown. Paired with familiar Bible passages, the feature invites residents to pause, tour local light displays, and reflect on the Christmas story close to home.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Marietta

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday December 31

• New Year's Eve Glitter and Glow Dance Party
  The Adelphia Music Hall, 205 2nd St, Marietta
  9:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday January 3

• Elks Hoop Shoot
  St. Mary Catholic School , 320 Marion St , Marietta
  9:00 am

🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 26

• Wee Wigglers
  Athens Community Center , 701 E State St , Athens
  11:00 am
• Wicked: For Good
  Twin City Opera House , 15 W Main St , McConnelsville
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 27

• Varsity Girls Basketball River City Classic at Marietta College AWAY (times TBA) vs Laurel School
  Marietta College Beverly, OH 45715
  4:30 pm
• Live Music at the Side Bar.
  The Side Bar , 24 E State St , Athens
  6:00 pm
• Mixology Dinner Cruise | Valley Gem Sternwheeler
  Valley Gem Sternwheeler , 531 Front St , Marietta
  6:30 pm

Sunday December 28

• Wilberforce Bulldogs at Ohio Bobcats Women's Basketball
  Convocation Center , 95 Richland Ave #126 , Athens
  1:00 pm

Monday December 29

• Toddler Time - Belpre
  Washington County Public Library - Belpre Branch , 2012 Washington Blvd , Belpre
  10:30 am
• JV/Varsity Girls Basketball vs Belpre HOME
  Fort Frye High School Beverly, OH 45715
  6:00 pm
• Dungeons & Dragons
  Chauncey Public Library , 29 Converse St , Chauncey
  6:00 pm
• Read with Rudy!
  113 11th St , Corning
  9:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Mary Elizabeth Browne —Mari Goddard Read on Patch
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• O come, let us adore Him!
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• Westlake Corporation posted a job opening for Shipping Attendant in Marietta. Apply here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I guess I’m not as sharp as I thought.
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