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Friday, November 21st, 2025
Good morning, Findlay. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Hancock County Veterans Service Office and American Red Cross will host a free Holiday Breakfast for veterans and families on Saturday, December 6th from 8:00 a.m. to noon at the Findlay Elks Banquet Hall (900 W. Melrose Ave), featuring a breakfast from Moore than Just BBQ, free fire alarm installation sign-ups, and resource information with a special gift for the first 110 veterans. Attendees can connect with staff to learn more about local benefits and support services. WFIN
- ➤ The City of Findlay will light the 25-foot Blue Spruce in Dorney Plaza on November 28th at 6:00 PM to start the holiday season with music from Findlay First Edition and Voices 5—Winterfest will feature a market, a performance by the Findlay Children’s Choir, and later, Santa Claus will lead families to the Kiwanis Santa’s House for treats and horse-drawn wagon rides downtown. WFIN
- ➤ On November 20, the Community Foundation marked Madeleine Schneider’s birthday — she was born in Findlay in 1914 and left her entire estate of $25 million to fund local grants, making it the largest unrestricted gift in our history with over $21.5 million awarded; her legacy continues to grow by shaping lasting community support. WFIN
- ➤ A Spencerville fifth grader named Jack Waggamon started Bearcats Care Closet two years ago to supply students with hygiene items, clothing, and food. This Thanksgiving, he and two friends will pack meal boxes for families facing rising costs—using donations, fundraisers, and earnings from selling his fair chickens. Hometown Stations
- ➤ Hancock County Veterans Service Office has brought back Salute-A-Veteran for the Holidays to help local veterans, their families, and surviving spouses get extra holiday cheer. Businesses and individuals can soon apply to sponsor a veteran family by adopting a nominee from a wish list before Black Friday. WFIN
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The University of Findlay and Bluffton University will collaborate on a performance of Handel’s Messiah on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the TLB Auditorium of the Winebrenner Building at 950 N. Main St—tickets are required for this free event with a free-will offering. University of Findlay
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Thanksgiving Buffet
Thanksgiving Holiday Buffet — — Mancy's Steakhouse — $15.00 - $65.00 per person — Enjoy a festive buffet with carving stations, a salad bar, and assorted desserts, all inclusive of tax, gratuity, and valet service.
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Fireside Storytime: If You Take a Mouse to the Movies
2-3 p.m. — Oakwoods Nature Preserve — Free entry — Kick off the holiday season with a cozy reading of a festive story by the fireside.
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The Prophecy Show: Trans Siberian Orchestra Tribute
7:30-9 p.m. — Marathon Center for the Performing Arts — Various pricing for VIP packages — Experience the epic music of the Trans Siberian Orchestra like never before.
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Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Marathon Center for the Performing Arts — $ — Experience a festive musical blend of country and Christmas magic with Dolly's original songs.
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North Pole Express
5:30-9 p.m. — Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation and Riverside Train — Ticket prices vary — Embark on a magical journey through a winter wonderland of lights on quarter scale trains.
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Christmas Market at Hancock County Fairgrounds
9 AM – 3 PM — Hancock County Fairgrounds — Free entry — Celebrate the season with free hot drinks for veterans surrounded by holiday lights and cheer.
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North Pole Express
5:30-9 p.m. — Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation and Riverside Train — Check online for ticket prices — Enjoy a magical ride on quarter scale trains through a winter wonderland of sparkling lights.
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Findlay String Factor Concert
5-6 p.m. — 50 North — Registration required — Enjoy homemade cookies and hot cocoa while listening to the talented Findlay String Factor ensemble.
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Mina and the Nutcracker
1:00 – 2:30 PM — Marathon Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket price varies — Enjoy a live performance of the beloved holiday classic.
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