What’s happening this week: Enchanted Forest, Christmas sale and more

A few events will be held this week in Clark and Champaign Counties, including the Enchanted Forest display on the second floor of the Clark County Heritage Center. BILL LACKEY/STAFF

Credit: Bill Lackey

Credit: Bill Lackey

A few events will be held this week in Clark and Champaign Counties, including the Enchanted Forest display on the second floor of the Clark County Heritage Center. BILL LACKEY/STAFF

A look at events happening in the area this week:

Blood drive Tuesday

The American Red Cross will host a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at Lawrenceville Church of God, 3131 Fox Hollow Road.

Schedule an appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Those who give through Jan. 3 will receive an exclusive Red Cross long-sleeved T-shirt, while supplies last. For details on both offers, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Gifts.

Enchanted Forest

Through December leading up to Christmas, the Heritage Center’s second Floor Hellmuth Rotating Gallery will be transformed into an Enchanted Forest. Guests are invited to wander through a twinkling wonderland of beautifully decorated holiday trees, each uniquely adorned to capture the festive spirit.

The experience is free. The room will be open to enjoy during the museum’s regular hours, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday.

Christmas Eve Service

Urbana Methodist Church, 238 N. Main St., will hold a Christmas Eve service Tuesday.

Join for a live nativity from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., followed by the service at 7 p.m.

City work session

Urbana’s city council will hold a work session at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the training room on the second floor of the city building, 205 S. Main St.

AWL Christmas sale

The Animal Welfare League of Clark County will celebrate Christmas Mania with a 50% discount, cash only, on everything except coats.

The Thrift Store is located at 3 W. Pleasant St. and is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday.

AWL is a non-profit, no-kill shelter run by volunteers, and sales like this are vital to continuing their goal of providing the best care.

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