Ozaukee County Guide

2 2 · Ozaukee County Loves the Holidays · Guide · November 25 , 2015 call 2242-2464. 139 N. Main St., Thiensville. ❆ Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-noon and 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Photos with Santa Every year, Mr. and Mrs. Claus plan a spe- cial trip to Johnson's Gardens to visit with children and their families in Johnson's magical winter wonderland. Enjoy snacks like warm cider and cookies, look at color- ful displays and bring your camera. The Cedarburg Lions Club will be on hand to take photos with Santa for you to take home. 8504 Highway 60, Cedarburg. www.cedarburg-lionsclub.com, www.john- songardens.net. ❆ Sunday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Brunch with Santa! The North Pole comes to Mequon at nines at The River Club. Santa and Mrs. Claus, plus reindeer, will be here. Reservations accepted between 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at 262-518-0129. $29.95 adults; $18.95 under 13; children 4 and under free. nines Bar and Restaurant, 12400 N. Ville du Parc, Mequon. For information, visit ninesmequon.com. ❆ Sunday, Dec. 6, 6 p.m. Saukville Christmas Tree Lighting Gather with friends and neighbors at Veterans Park for our ceremonial tree light- ing and caroling. Then head to Saukville Elementary School for a visit with Santa. Call 284-9423 or visit www.village.saukville.wi.us. ❆ Sunday, Dec. 6, 3 p.m. Handel's "Messiah" Concert An ecumenical experience, bringing com- munities together through God's Word, pre- sented free of charge by the Milwaukee Area Messiah Community Chorus and Orchestra (www.mamco.org). Doors open at 2:30pm. Freewill offering taken for the Milwaukee Rescue Mission. Crossroads Presbyterian Church, 6031 W Chapel Hill Road, Mequon, intersection of Green Bay and Highland roads. For more information call 262-242-1670 weekdays or visit www.crossroadspres.org. ❆ Thursday, Dec. 10, 7 p.m. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert Cedarburg-Grafton Rotary brings the acclaimed Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra back to the Cedarburg PAC, W68 N611 Evergreen Blvd., for its annual holi- day concert. Tickets are $35 and $50. For information, visit www.cedarburggrafton- rotary/com or or call 376-6161. ❆ Friday, Dec. 11, 5 p.m.-9 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 12, 4 p.m.-8 p.m. The Bethlehem Experience: A Nativity Event at Christ Church Take a step back in time and experience a dramatic presentation of the Nativity Story. Receive your Bethlehem Shekels and explore the Streets of Bethlehem while shopping for wares. Watch period crafts- people go about their daily business. Choose some free refreshments and take in some live Christmas music featuring local community groups. Be sure to visit the live animals outside, and kids, don't miss the crafts and activities! Christ Church, 13406 N. Port Washington Road, Mequon. 243- 3093. ChristChurchMequon.org. ❆ Friday , Dec. 11, 7 p.m. WhiskeyBelles Christmas Season Show An all-female traditional country and Americana trio, the WhiskeyBelles feature pitch-perfect, three-part harmonies and their own hot fiddle, guitar and bass play- ing. Grafton Area Live Arts at the Rose- Harms American Legion Post, 1540 13th Ave., Grafton. graftonarealivearts.org. ❆ Saturday, Dec. 12, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Annual Holiday Bake Sale and Bazaar Cookies, stollens, breads, candies and fes- tive treats. Shop for stocking stuffers, gift wrap, boxes, bows and holiday items in the bazaar. Crossroads Museum, 200 N. Mill St., Saukville. For information, call 284- 5170. ❆ Saturday, Dec. 12, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tobin Jewelers Holiday Anniversary & Sales Event Join the Tobin Family and staff for their holiday event. Enjoy 40 percent off all jew- elry. Come for snacks, refreshments and coffee too. Tobin's Jewelers, 10804 N. Port Washington Road, Mequon. Event is also taking place at Tobin's New Berlin location. For information, visit www.tobinjewelers.com/ or call 240-9798. ❆ Saturday, Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m. McMann & Tate Holiday Improv Show McMann & Tate return to the Cedarburg Cultural Center's stage to tickle your holi- day funny bone. One show only. Advance tickets are strongly recommended. Tickets are $13 in advance and $15 day of show. A limited number of reserved tables are available: $75 for a table of four and $135 for a table of eight. Tickets and information are available at www.cedarburgcultural- center.or, at 375-3676 or at the box office, W62 N546 Washington Ave. ❆ Sunday, Dec. 13, 9:30 a.m. "Angel Alert!" A delightful, family-friendly musical full of worship and plenty of Christmas cele- bration. Staged and presented by the chil- dren and youth of "Crossroads On Wednesday." After the service, stay for a "Birthday Party for Jesus" reception with songs, treats and activities sponsored by MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers). Childcare provided during worship. 6031 W, Chapel Hill Road, Mequon. For informa- tion, call 242-1670 weekdays or visit www.crossroadspres.org. ❆ Wednesday, Dec. 16, 1:30 p.m. An English Christmas Tea The Lakeside Tea Society will host an English Christmas tea, discussion on tra- ditions, festivities, food and special "Christmas Crackers," A Christmas blend tea and sweets will be served. Reservations are due by Dec. 14 as space is limited. Fee is $5 members and $10 for guests. For more information, contact Catherine Kiener at ckiener@ci.port- washington.wi.us or 284-5821. ❆ Sunday, Dec. 20, 9:30 a.m. "Magnificat" Crossroads Presbyterian Church. Inspirational, music-filled worship serv- ice centering on the Magnificat, Mary's great song of praise, featuring the Christmas Festival Choir and Orchestra with soloists and a message from Rev. Scott Hauser. Childcare provided; free brunch following. 6031 W. Chapel Hill Road, Mequon. For information, call 242- 1670 weekdays or visit www.crossroad- spres.org. ❆ Thursday, Dec. 24, 7 p.m and Friday, Dec. 25, 10 a.m. Christmas Services at Trinity Lutheran Church, ELCA N60, W6047 Columbia Road, Cedarburg. 377-0610. ❆ Wednesday, Dec. 24, 4 p.m., 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship Services, Crossroads Presbyterian Church Early family-friendly service allows all children to participate during the telling of the Christmas story. Powerful middle service with moder n praise music includes a special message of hope. Late traditional service features organ, hand- bells, choir and Communion. Led by Rev. Scott Hauser, all three services end with "Silent Night" by candlelight and "Joy to the World." 6031 W. Chapel Hill Road, Mequon. For information, call 242-1670 weekdays or visit www.crossroadspres.org. ❆ Friday, Jan. 1, 2 p.m. Annual Polar Bear Dip East end of Jackson Street, Port Washington. Newport Shores Restaurant will be open before and after the dip. For more information call 800-719-4881. Dash Away CEDARBURG — The Santa's Dash Away 5K is not only an exhil- arating winter-time walk and run, its proceeds support the Santa House and the Cedarburg Christmas Committee. The second annual event will be held Dec. 5 along the Ozaukee Interurban Trail, starting in front of the Gingerbread House on Washington Avenue. The run/walk starts at 8:30 a.m., with check-in starting at 7:30 a.m. Registrations are accepted through the day of the race, including the same day. The cost is $25. To register, go to www.cedarburg-christmas.com and look for the Santa's Dash Away 5K Run link on the left side of the page.

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