Blood Drive
Dec. 2, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Ping Center
Sponsored by Facilities and Auxiliaries, the drive is open to all University employees and the general public. Prospective donors will be asked for their name, phone number, blood type and date of birth when scheduling appointments. To schedule appointments, prospective donors should contact the Facilities Management Customer Service Center at (740) 593-2911.

Holiday Showcase
Tues., Dec. 3 through Thurs., Dec. 5, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Fri., Dec. 6, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Trisolini Gallery
Plan to drop by and pick up some unusual and beautiful gifts and/or decorations for the holidays that were handcrafted by Ohio University employees. For more information, contact John Dillon at (740) 597-9712, Karen Deardorff at (740) 597-2907, Martha Roberts at (740) 597-7686, Cheryl Sickels at (740) 593-1650 or Rhonda Talbott at (740) 593-9902. Proceeds from the sale will go to the Showcase Scholarship fund.

Native American Jewelry Sale
Thurs., Dec. 5, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Fri. and Sat., Dec. 6 and 7, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 8, noon to 4 p.m.
Kennedy Museum of Art
Sponsored by The Friends of the Kennedy Museum, a portion of the proceeds will go toward projects sponsored by the Friends. Good Girl Jewelry at White's Mill and Silver Sun of Albuquerque, N.M. are providing the authentic Native American jewelry. The sale features jewelry from various Native American artists and tribes including Navajo, Santo Domingo, San Felipe, Zuni and Hopi.

"A Christmas Carol" in Olde Nelsonville
Fri., Dec. 6, 8 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 7, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Stuart's Opera House, 34 Public Square, Nelsonville
An annual holiday event, your favorite characters will once again warm your heart as the classic Dickens Yuletide tale is set in Olde Nelsonville. Contact: Stuart's Opera House at (740) 753-1924. Cost: $5.

Contemporary Trade Blankets
Dec. 10 to Jan. 19, Tues., Wed., Fri. noon to 5 p.m.; Thur. noon to 8 p.m.; Sat./Sun, 1 to 5 p.m.
Kennedy Museum of Art
The exhibition features blankets bearing designs commissioned from contemporary Native American artists by the American Indian College Fund. Artists represented include Tony Abeyta, George Hunt, Jr., Arthur Amiotte, Wendy Ponca, Ben Nighthorse Campbell, Michael Gray and Kevin Red Star. Contact: Clair Carpenter at (740) 593-0955 or carpente@ohio.edu. Cost: Free.

Towne Center Christmas
Sat., Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Public Square in Nelsonville
Join this Victorian Christmas Celebration on Nelsonville's historic Public Square. Events include horse and wagon rides, activities at Stuart's Opera House (a choir concert and a rendition of a Christmas Carol), strolling carolers, a live nativity, a holiday wreath auction and artisans at work showing old time crafts. There also will be a parade. Contact: (740) 753-3591 ext. 2102.

Athens Community Music School
Registration for winter quarter courses is Dec. 10 through Jan. 8. Classes include adult beginner piano, Thursdays, 7:10 p.m.; children beginner piano, Tuesdays, 5:10 p.m. and teen voice, Sat. 11 a.m. Cost: $88. There are also group lessons available for 5th/6th graders instrumental group, 8 lessons. Cost: $45. Private lessons are also available. Contact: remonkoj@ohio.edu or (740) 593-4241.

"A Wonderful Life"
Fri., Dec. 13, 8 p.m.
Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium
The family holiday musical "A Wonderful Life" will be preformed, sponsored by Hocking Valley Bank. Contact: Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium Ticket Office at (740) 593-1780. Cost: $9, students and $10, general public.

Pomeroy Holiday Faire
Sat., Dec. 14; Sun., Dec. 15, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Fur Peace Ranch, 39495 St. Clair Rd., Pomeroy
Jorma and Vanessa KauKonen will play host to the fifth annual Holiday Faire at their Fur Peace Ranch Guitar Camp in Pomeroy. Gourmet food and live music will headline the event. Visits from Santa Claus, pony rides, and vendors selling arts and crafts will round out the weekend of activities.Culinary Classics
Dec. 17, noon until 1 p.m.
Baker University Center - Elizabeth Baker Room
The holiday season is upon us. Discover some new ideas for planning and preparing your holiday gathering. Includes a delicious meal, demonstration and recipes. Register online at www.ohio.edu/upd by Dec. 11. Cost: $12, pay at the door the day of the class.

"recollections"
Jan. 6 to Feb. 15, Mon. through Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Trisolini Gallery
Pamela Pemberton, visiting instructor of ceramics, will be exhibiting her current work, "recollections." The umbrella theme will be preciousness and discovery.Contact: Pamela Pemberton at pemberto@ohio.edu or Jenita Landrum-Bittles, School of Art exhibition director, at (740) 593-0796 or landrum@ohio.edu.

American Studies Discussion Series
Fri., Jan. 10, 3 to 5 p.m.
Technology and Enterprise Bldg. #20, The Ridges, Room 203
Jerry Miller, School of Interpersonal Communication, and Ann Gordon, Political Science, will present the paper, "Race, Gender and Videostyle: When Stereotypes Collide." After the presentation there will be refreshments and a chance for conversation. Contact: Diana Glaizer, Central Region Humanities Center administrative associate at 593-4602 or glaizer@ohio.edu. Contact Glaizer to view the paper prior to the presentation.

"Hush Harbor" exhibition
Jan. 7 to Feb. 8, Mon. through Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ohio University Art Gallery, Seigfred Hall
Robert Peppers, assistant professor of painting, will be exhibiting a collection drawn from his experience surrounding the burning of African American churches in 1996. His installations and paintings are intended to resemble relics salvaged from the fires.Contact: Robert Peppers at peppers@ohio.edu or Jenita Landrum-Bittles, School of Art exhibition director, at (740) 593-0796 or landrum@ohio.edu.