Around Garrettsville: Holiday events and a new children's book set in Garrettsville

The Garrettsville Branch of the Portage County District Library is sponsoring a performance of “Butternut Hill” to celebrate the holiday season. Come enjoy Appalachian and Celtic music performed through various unique instruments such as the mandolin and hammered dulcimer, to name a few. Enjoy the sounds of the season at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13. The library is located at 10482 South St., Garrettsville.

As part of its 20th anniversary celebration, the Garrettsville Curtains up Theatre is preparing for its production of “The Phantom of the Opera” (non-musical version). The production is written by Gene Traylor, with permission from Dramatic Publishing. This production is sponsored by Ryser Insurance; Jeff Rinearson Health Insurance; Kelly Zander, Realtor, Middlefield; Carter Lumber; and Sarchione Chevrolet - Paul McEwuen. Show times and dates are 7 p.m. Jan. 16, 17, 23 and 24, and 1 p.m. Jan. 18. Tickets are available at the door and cost $10 for adults and $8 for seniors and children. Ticket prices are the same as 2006.