Community Voices Requested about Climate Action

The Oberlin Environmental Dashboard Communications team wants to hear from community members about the ways in which they are taking action against climate change. A workshop will be held Saturday, Nov. 17 at 1:30 p.m. at the Oberlin Public Library to highlight the ways local people are contributing to the Oberlin Climate Action Plan, which is set to reach carbon neutrality in 2050.

Margaret Papworth Remembered with Music

Margaret Papworth, the former secretary to the dean of the Conservatory, will be honored at a recital Saturday, Nov. 17 at 3 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Oberlin. Papworth, who died in February 2006, worked at Oberlin for 53 years, from 1942–1993. Alan Montgomery, assistant music director of Oberlin Opera Theater, composed the music that will be performed.

Oberlin Holiday Bazaar Unites Community

Get in the holiday spirit with your fellow community members at the Oberlin Holiday Bazaar on Sunday, Nov. 18 from 10a.m.–3p.m. at the New Russia Township Lodge on 46300 Butternut Ridge Road. The event, which is sponsored by the Oberlin Business Partnership, will be fun for all ages. It will include a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, free face painting, crafts, and Disney characters who may burst into song unexpectedly. Admission is free for children under 12 and is $5 for two guests or $3 for one guest.