BLCL Winter Newsletter 2025

CHESAPEAKE AT ST. ANN’S PARRISH HALL PROCTORVILLE SYMMES VALLEY Sharpie Coasters (for teens) Turn a coaster into a unique piece of art with Sharpie markers and rubbing alcohol. Nov. 6 | Symmes Valley | 4:00 p.m. (for ages 11–18) Chat about your favorite anime, manga, and Pokémon. Enjoy activities and snacks. Nov. 10 | Ironton | 4:00 p.m. Art Adventures: Turkey Time (for ages 6-11) Come make your own colorful turkeys using simple craft materials—perfect for getting into the Thanksgiving spirit. Nov. 10 | South Point | 4:00 p.m. Thanksgiving Family Feud (for kids & teens) Come play the classic TV game show with your friends and win a prize. Nov. 10 | Proctorville | 4:00 p.m. Thankful for Seeds (for ages 6 – 11) Explore the importance of seeds, learn how they connect us to food and nature, create a small seed shaker, decorate seed envelopes and read a story about seeds “sleeping.” Presented by The Common Soil Collective. Nov 12 | Ironton | 4:00 p.m. Spread Kindness, Share Thanks! (for kids & teens) Paint rocks with happy messages, fun designs, or colorful patterns. Share your rock in the community or take it home to give to friends and family. Nov. 13 | St. Ann’s Parish Hall | 4:00 p.m. Dinoparty (for ages 4 – 11) Celebrate Dinovember with a ROAR! Come join us for dinosaur themed games and crafts. Nov. 13 | Proctorville | 4:00 p.m. Family Storytime: The Perfect Pie (for kids & families) We’ll share sweet and silly stories, sing songs, and enjoy rhymes that celebrate everyone’s favorite flaky, fruity treat. Nov. 15 | Ironton | 10:30 a.m. Crafter-noon: Gratitude Jar (for kids and teens) Decorate your own jar to hold notes about everything that makes you smile. Nov. 15 | Ironton | 1:00 p.m. Teen Paint & Sip (for teens) Join us as we follow a step-by-step video to paint a turkey masterpiece. Drinks and light snacks will be provided. Nov. 17 | South Point | 4:00 p.m. Stuff It! (for ages 5 – 11) Warm up to the thanksgiving feast by tasting various brands of stuffing and find out which one is your favorite, then make your own stuffed turkey. Nov. 17 | Proctorville | 4:00 p.m. Little Picassos (for ages 3 – 5) Little artists and their caregivers will explore colors, textures, and simple techniques through hands-on projects that encourage imagination and fine motor skills. Nov. 18 | South Point | 11:00 a.m. Altered Thrifted Painting (for teens) Give an old painting a new twist! Add your own funny, spooky, or totally random details. Nov. 18 | Ironton | 4:00 p.m. Hear, Here Podcast Club (for kids, 6 – 11) Podcasts are better with others! Come listen, share, and dive into topics that make you think, laugh, or say “whoa”. Nov. 18 | St. Ann’s Parish Hall | 4:00 p.m. Beaded Indian Corn (for kids) Create a festive backpack charm with fall colored beads and pipe cleaners. Nov. 18 | Symmes Valley | 4:00 p.m. Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (for kids) A fun time featuring the beloved Peanuts gang! We’ll watch A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, enjoy themed crafts, and share some tasty snacks— just like Snoopy’s feast. Nov. 18 | South Point | 4:00 p.m. Homeschool Hub: Cooking Class (for ages 6 – 11) Students will learn basic cooking skills, kitchen safety, measuring, and will prepare simple recipes. Class will focus on hands-on practice, building confidence, and having fun in the kitchen. Presented by Zoie Clay, OSU Extension Educator. Nov. 19 | Ironton | 11:00 a.m. Kool-Aid Lip Gloss (for teens) Create your own lip gloss using simple ingredients and fun add-ins. Nov. 20 | Symmes Valley | 4:00 p.m. Thanksgiving (for teens) You are invited to a Stranger Things– themed event full of 1980s vibes and creative challenges. Make crafts, play themed games, and celebrate friendship and gratitude Hawkins-style. Nov. 22 | St. Ann’s Parish Hall | 1:00 p.m. Coffee Social (for teens) Hang out with your friends, play games, and have some coffee. Nov. 22 | Proctorville | 1:00 p.m Family Storytime: Hibernation (for kids & families) Wear your pajamas, snuggle in, and get cozy as we explore the sleepy side of nature. Nov. 13 | Ironton | 6:00 p.m.

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