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By Mary Beth Breckenridge
Beacon Journal staff writer
Published on Saturday, Nov 28, 2009
Periodically, I get calls from readers looking for organizations that accept donations of old Christmas cards.
Finally, I have an answer.
St. Jude's Ranch for Children, a residential facility in Nevada for abused, abandoned and neglected children, has resumed accepting used cards for all occasions, but only until Feb. 28. Residents use elements from the cards to make new ones to sell.
I've been aware of St. Jude's program for a few years, but it had stopped accepting donated cards some time ago because of the overwhelming response.
Cards can be mailed to St. Jude's Ranch for Children Recycled Card Program, 100 St. Jude's St., Boulder City, NV 89005. Its Web site is http://www.stjudesranch.org.
I'd love to know about local organizations that can use old greeting cards. If yours can, please call me at 330-996-3756 or send e-mail to mbrecken@thebeaconjournal.com. Be sure to specify whether you take all types of greeting cards or just holiday cards, and include a phone number in case I have questions. I'll pass on the information in a future column.
Hot line for lights
Ulta Lit Technologies has a holiday lighting hot line to help you solve your problems with miniature Christmas lights.
The number is 888-858-2548 and will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Christmas Eve.
Lighting pros will answer questions on miniature light sets, including pre-lighted trees, light strands for indoors and out, yard ornaments and lighted wreaths.
Events, programs
• Holiday Tree Festival, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, John S. Knight Center, 77 E. Mill St., Akron. More than 200 decorated full-size trees and other holiday creations. All display items are for sale. Proceeds benefit Akron Children's Hospital. Free.
• Santa's Holiday Wonderland Arts and Crafts Show, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, John S. Knight Center, 77 E. Mill St., Akron. Show coincides with the Holiday Tree Festival. $2.
• Christmas in the Colonies' Christmas Around the World and Festival of Trees, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Medina County Community Center, Medina County Fairgrounds, 735 Lafayette Road, Medina. $5; seniors 60 and older, $4; children 6 to 12, $2; children 5 and younger, free. Dollar-off coupon for Sunday admission at http://www.christmasinthecolonies.com.
• Rose program, 7 p.m. Monday, Laurel Lake Retirement Community, 200 Laurel Lake Drive, Hudson. Talk by rose collector Peter Schneider, co-editor of the Combined Rose List and author of books including Right Rose, Right Place. Sponsored by the Hudson Garden Club. Free. Information: 330-653-2252.
• Warm Up Akron meeting, 3 p.m. Tuesday, Danbury of Cuyahoga Falls, 1695 Queens Gate Circle. Members knit or crochet squares that are used to make afghans for needy people in the Akron area. Information: 330-699-3252 or http://www.geocities.com/warmupakron.
• Toxic Awareness & Wellness Event, 11 a.m. Thursday, Donato's party room, 960 N. Court St., Medina, and 7 p.m. Thursday, Bakery Shoppe, 23 Public Square, Medina. Learn about toxic products in the home and alternatives. Free. Information: 330-268-7615.
• Saving Home Energy: First the Facts and Then the Audit, 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Local Roots building, 140 S. Walnut St., Wooster. Presentation on practical, affordable ways to save money, energy and the environment. Free. Information: http://www.wcsen.org.
• Home for the Holidays, starts Friday, Perkins Stone Mansion, 465 S. Portage Path, Akron. Mansion is decorated in Victorian style. Hours: 1-4 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from Dec. 4 to 20. $5 at the door; children 16 and younger, free. Summit County Historical Society members receive two adult tickets free. Lynn Metzger and Peg Bobel, editors of Canal Fever, will make an appearance Dec. 13. Information: 330-535-1120 or http://www.summithistory.org.
• Three Women in the Woods: Words & Images, through Dec. 16, John F. Seiberling Gallery, Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association headquarters, 1403 W. Hines Hill Road, Boston Township. Exhibit of art, photos and poetry reflecting nature and created by area residents Barbara Krans Jenkins, Jane Rogers and Jill Sell. Free. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and by appointment. Information: 330-467-3533.
• Winter Wonderland, through Dec. 27, Hower House, 60 Fir Hill, University of Akron. Mansion is decorated in a wintry theme. Guided tours, noon to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays. Self-guided tours, 1-4 p.m. Sundays. $6; seniors 65 and older, $5; students, $2; children 6 and younger, free. $1 off for self-guided tours. Horse and carriage rides Dec. 13 (reservations required). Information: 330-972-6909 or http://www.uakron.edu/howerhse.
• Deck the Hall, through Dec. 30, Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. Manor House and grounds are decorated for the holidays. Musical entertainment on select evenings; ice carving on Fridays. Open 5-8 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays, plus Dec. 22, 23, 29 and 30. $14 for house and grounds, $8 for grounds only. Discounts for children and members. Order tickets at 330-315-3287 or http://www.stanhywet.org.
• WinterShow, through Jan. 3, Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd. Plant displays, decorated trees, gingerbread houses. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. $7.50, children 3-12, $3; members and younger children, free. Information: http://www.cbgarden.org or 216-721-1600.
Mail notices of classes, programs and events two weeks in advance to: Home and Garden News, Features Department, Akron Beacon Journal, P.O. Box 640, Akron, OH 44309-0640. Please include name and phone number. All events must be open to the public.
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