Good morning, Lancaster.

Salvation Army serving Lancaster and Fairfield County will kick off its Christmas Cheer campaign with a luncheon on November 20 at The Mill Event Center to begin Angel Tree adoptions and donations supporting over 500 Fairfield County children.

The event will also include an awards presentation and bell-ringing to mark the campaign's start.

Mayor Don McDaniel was named a 2025 inductee to the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame—an honor that recognizes his service—and will be celebrated at an upcoming ceremony.

Fairfield Community Health Center will host its first Healthcare Gala on March 12 at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Event Center in Lancaster to honor local health workers — awarding a $500 scholarship to an Ohio University or Ohio University Lancaster student entering a medical field, while proceeds support affordable, quality care.

Ohio University Lancaster announced a free community health worker training program that will run from Jan.

12 through May 2 with applications due Dec. 12—this hybrid course includes online classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays and three in-person sessions along with 130 supervised field hours to prepare participants for certification.

Abbey Roy (a mom of three) encourages her daughters to take up hobbies instead of using phones as the family limits screen time.

They visited a big box store for craft supplies and spent time making art with a woodburning kit and clay to build lasting creative habits.

Bride & Ignescent Concert

7-11 p.m. — Rockhouse 39 — Tickets available — Experience the electrifying sounds of female-fronted rock band Ignescent live in Lancaster.

Lancaster Turkey Day 5k

8:30-11:30 a.m. — Forest Rose School — Registration fee — A race that supports Foundation Dinners while bringing the community together on Thanksgiving morning.

Ladies Who Lead Holiday Bash

6-8 p.m. — Ale House 1890 — Toy donation encouraged — Mix, mingle, and celebrate the holiday season with local female entrepreneurs.