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County roundup: Holiday events to brighten up the season

- Roger Gordon

Rootstown

Rootstown’s annual “Light It Up” event will take place at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 by Town Hall at 3988 State Route 44 and the First Congregational Church United Church of Christ at 4022 State Route 44, right in the center of town.

“The whole center of town will be lit up,” township Chair Dave McIntyre said.

Besides Santa Claus making an appearance, there will be games, face painting, hot dogs and hot cider.

Paris

“Breakfast with Boogey,” Paris’ annual Christmas breakfast, will be from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 at the township fire department at 9355 Newton Falls Rd. On the menu will be pancakes, sausage, coffee and orange juice. Ticket prices are $10 for adults and $8 for children.

Roger Gordon

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County roundup: Holiday events to brighten up the season

- by Roger Gordon .

Rootstown’s annual “Light It Up” event will take place at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 by Town Hall at 3988 State Route 44 and the First Congregational Church United Church of Christ at 4022 State Route 44, right in the center of town.

Free health fair in Ravenna on Nov. 5

- by Wendy DiAlesandro .

Free snacks, blood pressure checks, flu shots and more will be available at a health fair set for 4-6 p.m. Nov. 5 at 575 Lake St., Ravenna.

County roundup: Some fun around Paris Township

- by Roger Gordon .

Paris Township’s Trick-or-Treat will be from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1. Trunk-or-Treat will be at the same time at the Shearer Community Center at 9355 Newton Falls Rd.