The month of December has been home to many historical events over the years. Here is a look at some that helped to shape the world in December 1923.

The next CedarCreek Church Clothing Closet giveaway is planned for Saturday, December 9, from 10 a.m. to noon, at 3540 Seaman Road, Oregon.

Salem Grace United Lutheran Church will host its annual live nativity for the community. Guests are invited to the church, 216 Main Street, Luckey, on Saturday, December 9, from 6 to 8 p.m.

The Addiction Task Force/Wood County Prevention Coalition (WCPC) will meet Friday, December 8, from 9 to 10:30 a.m., at the Wood County Educational Service Center, 1867 Research Drive, Bowling Green. Madison Weilnau, WCPC president, will open the meeting, followed by updates about legislation, Wood County Addiction Response Collaborative and Drug-free communities grants.

The Rossford Public Library will host a variety of programs celebrating the holiday season. To register for upcoming programs, call 419-666-0924.

Eggnog is a rich and delicious beverage that has become synonymous with the most festive time of year. This milk- and eggbased concoction is tasty on its own, or it can be dressed up with other flavors and spiked with a favorite spirit when celebrating the holiday season with other adult partygoers.

Midwest Environmental, Inc. (MEI) is celebrating its 40th anniversary of providing comprehensive environmental solutions to clients across Ohio, Michigan and Indiana.

Ohio Governor Mike De-Wine shared that $4 million in grant funding is now available to help local law enforcement agencies implement new violent crime reduction strategies in their communities. Governor DeWine prioritized continued funding for the Ohio Violent Crime Reduction Grant program in the state’s 2024-25 operating budget that was passed by the Ohio General Assembly in June.

For 300 years after the birth of Jesus, there was not a formal celebration of His birth. Emperor Constantine (306337) of Byzantine in the eastern part of the Roman Empire was preparing for a battle in 312 A.D.

Heritage Holiday is scheduled for Saturday, December 9, from 1 to 4 p.m., at the Wood County Park District’s Carter Historic Farm. The event is free to attend.