Celebrate the holidays at new Mt. Healthy maker space

If you’re looking for a day of unique activities and holiday cheer, Mt. Healthy businesses and community members are teaming up to make your Saturday a bit merrier.
 
Here is what the community has in store for Dec. 10:

• The Ogle & Paul R. Young Funeral Home’s iconic live nativity scene will be on display from 5 to 8 p.m. as the historic home offers its annual open house with tours, a street fair, carriage rides and more.
• Hilltop Glass Creations will offer “Make and Take” ornament classes throughout the day, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Those wishing to attend Christmas in Mt. Healthy! can make it a day-long affair, as the Mt. Healthy Renaissance Project — a nonprofit community development corporation — will host its second annual ornament and holiday décor exchange from 4 to 6 p.m.

“We see that not only does Mt. Healthy have a lot of potential, but the neighborhood already has a lot to offer,” said Karen Arnett, Mt. Healthy Renaissance Project’s board president. “We see the community evolving by drawing new residents as more folks learn about the charms of the neighborhood and the values in housing.”
 
Some of that neighborhood charm comes from longstanding businesses like Hilltop Glass & Mirror, which hosted an open house this past October for its new maker space, Hilltop Glass Creations. The new space allows community members and visitors alike the opportunity to gather together, take classes, learn something new and be creative.
 
“It’s a bright spot of light in our business district — hopefully one of many to come,” Arnett said.
 
For Cindy Jurcenko, store and maker space owner, Hilltop Glass Creations allows her the chance to meet diverse groups of individuals.
 
“People from all walks of life have visited,” Jurcenko said. “I have met several different senior center stained glass members, local school teachers, a Girl Scouts’ leader, a dentist, contractors and remodelers and other small business owners.”
 
And she plans to meet even more individuals Saturday, as “Painting on Glass,” “Fused Glass” and “Stained Glass” opportunities for ornament-making will bring the crafty and the curious together.
 
“Everyone who stops in is thrilled to see a new storefront in town,” Jurcenko said. “We are going to be a great new community gathering spot. I couldn’t be happier.” 

Do Good: 

•    Share the Christmas in Mt. Healthy! Facebook event with your friends, and plan to attend.

•    Like Hilltop Glass Creations’ page on Facebook, and plan to check out the new maker space. You can view a schedule of classes and events here.

•    Like Mt. Healthy Renaissance Project’s page on Facebook, and become part of the city’s revitalization.