Russia Wellness Foundation

12/30/2025

🎄✨ Christmas Lights Display Winners! ✨🎄

Congratulations to our Christmas Lights winners: Tommy & Pauli Francis, Don & Barb Cordonnier, and Gary & Carrie Heuing! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who brightened the season with your festive displays. Each winning household received a $30 gift card.

We hope you had a Merry Christmas and wish you a healthy, happy 2026 from the Russia Wellness Foundation! 💚

12/19/2025

Thank you to everyone who donated to the Russia Community Endowment Fund! 💙 With matching funds, $27,825 was added during our challenge—bringing the fund to over $230,000 for future Russia-area projects.

Each fall, earnings support local causes. This year’s grants included:
• Random Acts of Christian Kindness – $3,900 to support Russia residents in need
• Craig Muhlenkamp – $454.68 for World Juggling Day supplies for Russia students

You can give anytime, and grant applications open August 15–September 20 next year!

12/09/2025

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12/08/2025

A huge heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for Santa in the Park and Christkindlmarkt. Your smiles, support, and holiday spirit made the night truly magical. 🎅❤️

We’re so grateful for a community that comes together to celebrate, shop local, and spread kindness. Until next year—may your season stay merry and bright! ✨🎁

Thank you all the wonderful vendors who joined us:
Whisk
Grumpy Goat Experiment
Populate Heaven
The Carpenter's Wife
Steadfast Coffee Roasters
MooShine Tallow
The Homestead Co
Isaiah Inspires

12/07/2025

🎄✨ Don’t forget! Santa in the Park & Christkindmarkt is happening, TODAY, Sunday, December 7th from 5:30–7:30 PM.
Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus, shop handmade goodies from local vendors from 5:30-7:00, and enjoy a festive evening in the park.

*If you signed up for a time slot to see Santa, you should have received an email reminder yesterday.

Come soak in the holiday magic—see you there! 🎅🌟

🎅✨ Santa is Coming to the Pavilion! ✨🎅

Our annual Santa at the Park event is almost here! Join us on Sunday, December 7th from 5:30–7:30 PM for photos with Santa, holiday cheer, and our festive Christkindlmarkt from 5:30 to 7:00!

🎄 New This Year: To help make the evening more enjoyable for everyone, we’re using a SignUpGenius to schedule 3-minute time slots for Santa visits.

✅ This means no long lines and more time to enjoy shopping, treats, and holiday fun at the market while you wait for your turn!

👉 Reserve your family’s time slot by clicking HERE!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B49ABAF2DA0F58-59875975-santa #/

We can’t wait to kick off the Christmas season with you! Bring your holiday spirit, your wish lists, and your cameras—Santa will be ready! 🎁❤️

11/26/2025

🎅✨ Santa is Coming to the Pavilion! ✨🎅

Our annual Santa at the Park event is almost here! Join us on Sunday, December 7th from 5:30–7:30 PM for photos with Santa, holiday cheer, and our festive Christkindlmarkt from 5:30 to 7:00!

🎄 New This Year: To help make the evening more enjoyable for everyone, we’re using a SignUpGenius to schedule 3-minute time slots for Santa visits.

✅ This means no long lines and more time to enjoy shopping, treats, and holiday fun at the market while you wait for your turn!

👉 Reserve your family’s time slot by clicking HERE!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B49ABAF2DA0F58-59875975-santa #/

We can’t wait to kick off the Christmas season with you! Bring your holiday spirit, your wish lists, and your cameras—Santa will be ready! 🎁❤️

11/04/2025

Two weeks later and we’re still smiling from all the Boo Run fun! Thank you to everyone who ran, walked, cheered, and dressed up! 🎃

We can't wait to share details for our next event 🎅🤶

10/17/2025

🎃 Ready, set… BOO! 👟
Join us for the Boo Run, TONIGHT, Friday, Oct. 17 at 6 PM at Russia Park!
Wear your best costume for a chance to win fun prizes. 👻

*Donations will be accepted at the event

10/13/2025

🎃 Ready, set… BOO! 👟
Join us for the Boo Run on Friday, Oct. 17 at 6 PM at Russia Park!
Wear your best costume for a chance to win fun prizes. 👻

*Donations will be accepted at the event

10/04/2025

Let's us do the cooking tonight! Doors open soon with Dinner starting at 5:00.

10/01/2025

🎉 Touchdowns, tailgates & community pride! 🏈
Join us, Saturday, Oct. 4 at the Russia Park Pavilion for an OSU Tailgate Party with **Up in Smoke BBQ**, drinks, and Buckeye cheer—plus a chance to double your impact with a special matching gift to the new Russia Community Endowment Fund

📍 Time: Doors Open 4:30 P.M.
Supper at 5:00 P.M.