This month's meeting starts at 7pm in the Fellowship Hall at the First Congregational Church on 4th Street & Washington Avenue, Lorain. The program, "Native Americans" will be presented by Jim Smith, of Lorain County Historical Society, Elyria. The meeting is open to the public and refreshments will be served.

The Downtown Lorain Christmas Decorating Council, a division of the City of Lorain Tourism Council & the Lorain Growth Corp.is planning on Creating a Magical Broadway for the Holidays. The special event will start at 6pm at Veterans Park for the lighting. Activites of the evening will include trackless train rides, horse drawn buggy rides, toy soldiers & holiday characters, trolley shuttle to run between downtown & Lakeview and animated music display on City Hall.Be a part of the event with a donation towards bringing the magic to downtown call 440-225-2066. Website available after 10/1/2009 is www.DowntownLorainChristmasCouncil.vpweb.com.

An invaluable resource to those researching the earliest of Black River pioneers!! Check it out here.

We are in need of photos from the following businesses:

Frederick's Bicycle Shop -- Howard's Hamburger Shop -- Bin's Grocery Store -- Merves' Grocery -- May Co. -- Central Bakery -- Ted Jacob's -- Fisher Foods

Please bring them to the BRHS. We can copy and return them.

Won't you consider giving to the Black River Historical Society's Endowment Fund? Our Endowment fund has been established to provide income for the Society that can be used for current expenses or long-term projects. Monies donated to the fund are invested and will continue to provide income to the Society for years to come. If you would like more information please call us at 440-245-2563 or email us at: brhsmoore@centurytel.net .

Jewel of the Port - The Story of the Lorain Lighthouse is available in VHS for $14.00

or DVD for $20.00