ASHLAND In its 20th year, the Jingle Bell Charity Ball continues to help make a happy Christmas for children in the area.

Fall is here and Thanksgiving is quickly approaching. If you are looking for fabulous but frugal décor, I have your perfect DIY.  

ASHLAND Ashland Animal Rescue Fund’s annual Howl-iday Dinner will include a variety of silent auction items.

HUNTINGTON The Huntington Museum of Art will present “Mamluk Revival Metalwork from The Touma Collection — Presented by Community Trust Bank,” opening Saturday and continuing through Feb. 9.

ASHLAND John Berry’s Christmas tour is in its 23rd year, despite some major health challenges for the singer-songwriter.

As we cool off a bit and prepare our bellies for a turkey dinner, stew sounds like a good choice for dinner. These recipes are a little different.

ASHLAND For 35 years, the Paramount Arts Center has been the site of one of the most glittery holiday events in the Tri-State — the Festival of Trees and Trains.

IRONTON An unusual experience is available to music lovers this weekend.

ASHLAND Kentucky food, drink and fun will be the focus of the Highlands Museum Bluegrass Bash, scheduled for 6 to 11 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Highlands Center on the fourth floor of the museum.

One of the most popular dishes at Cheddar’s must be the chicken pot pie, as many of my friends seem addicted to it.

ASHLAND A stroke of the brush, a brisk walk and hugs and kisses are just some of the perks of Ashland Animal Rescue Fund’s Paw Pal program — for volunteers and for the canines.

WURTLAND Travis Williams, 42, of Wurtland is the creator of Trappers Chainsaw Art and Wood Carvings. His art has become popular in the community for its uniqueness and variety.

ASHLAND Lisa May Childers, is known amongst the community as the “Pastry Princess” for her delectable pastries and custom cakes. Childers is originally from Randolph, N.H., and now resides happily in Ashland working full time as one of the top bakers in town.

ASHLAND An awkward teen, a domineering mother and a school full of bullies.

Todd Frederick Frazer, of Ironton, is the creator of the art brand Scribbles and Splotches. Frazer has been an artist his entire life.

IRONTON North Carolina bluegrass performers will bring their style of music to the area this weekend.

The Three Arts Club of Ashland had its October meeting at First Presbyterian Church with Judy Fannin presiding.

Run if I run

GRAYSON The Grayson Gallery and Art Center’s annual Halloween F!nal Fr!day reception will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday.

GREENUP Many believe in the paranormal, but few seek evidence. Understandably so, as proof remains elusive.

Notice how horror movies are rarely stand-alone events; there’s the original, part two, part three and so on. You can consider this part one of Halloween recipes. These are aimed at adults. Don’t worry, there will be only two parts.

With cameras pointing at me, a makeup artist working on my face and curious onlookers peering around the corner to see what was going on, you would think I was a movie star.

HUNTINGTON The Huntington Museum of Art will present an exhibit of watercolors by artist Daven Anderson through Jan. 5, with a free opening reception at 5:30 p.m. Friday.

ASHLAND CK AutumnFest is already underway, with pageants completed and the Nightmare at Dreamland Haunted Tunnel open.

The Instant Pot, an electric, multi-function cooker, defines the latest cooking trend. The device can act as a slow cooker, pressure cooker, yogurt maker, rice cooker, big sauté pot and steamer. Available in three-quart, six-quart and eight-quart sizes, you can find the right size to fit you…

Ashlander Larry Royster has written a book titled “Fundamentals For Following,” which was published by Covenant Books in Murrells Inlet, S.C.

This is the first in an occasional series about Ashland Animal Rescue Fund. Today’s story is about the adoption process.