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4 ✻ Washington County Holiday Events Guide ✻ Daily News & Washington County Post ✻ November 8 & 10, 2019 Friday, Dec. 6, 4pm-8pm and Saturday, Dec. 7, 10am-4pm Winter On Main West Bend's historic downtown is a charming place to browse a variety of shops for the perfect holiday gift. Choose from unique gifts to apparel and so much more. Enjoy a delicious meal from a wide variety of restaurants that feature cuisines sure to tempt your taste buds. Enjoy music, holiday characters, carolers and free kid's activities. For more info, visit: www.downtownwestbend.com or facebook.com/shopinwestbend Friday, Dec. 6, 4:30pm Teen Holiday Card Making Let's make some cute holiday cards to send to your friends and family. We'll provide card stock; accents like stickers, stamps, and paper shapes; and markers in tons of colors. This program is free and no registration is required. Teens and preteens in grades 6-12 ONLY please! West Bend Community Memorial Library, 630 Poplar Street, West Bend Friday, Dec. 6 & Saturday, Dec. 7, 7pm (doors open at 6:30pm) Saturday, Dec. 7, Matinee 3pm Sunday, Dec. 8, Matinees 1pm & 4pm "Christmas Carol" - Presented by the Falls Patio Players And the tradition goes on. Charles Dickens's classic holiday tale returns to the stage. For ticket info, visit www.fallspatioplayers.com. North Middle School Auditorium, N88 W16750 Garfi eld Drive, Menomonee Falls Friday, Dec. 6, 7:30pm; Saturday, Dec. 7, 2:00pm or 7:30pm; Sunday, Dec. 8, 2:00pm; Friday, Dec. 13, 7:30pm; Saturday, Dec. 14, 2:00pm or 7:30pm; Sunday, Dec. 15, 7:30pm "A Christmas Carol" – Presented by the West Bend Theatre Company West Bend Theatre Company, Inc. presents West Bend's Own Holiday Treasure - Charles Dickens "A Christmas Carol" - with live music, dancing, and a cast and crew of nearly 50 performers. All tickets include admission to pre-show musical entertainment 30 minutes prior to stated performances. Seasonal refreshments are available. Performed live at West Bend Masonic Center. Tickets can be purchased online at www.WBTheatreCo.com or by cash or check at Commerce State Bank, 1700 S. Silverbrook Drive, West Bend OR National Exchange Bank and Trust 1320 W. Paradise Drive, West Bend. All details can be found at WBTheatreCo.com. West Bend Masonic Center, 301 N. University Drive, West Bend Saturday, Dec. 7, 7:30am-11am Rotary Breakfast with Santa This event features letters to Santa; photos with Santa; stories by Mrs. Claus; ornament crafts; face painting and a pancake breakfast. Bring your little ones in to enjoy the magic of Christmas. Cost is $5 in advance; $7 at the door. Five and under free. Sponsored by Slinger-Allenton Rotary Club. Questions: Annette Mueller (262) 224-7976. Slinger High School cafeteria, 209 Polk Street, Slinger Saturday, Dec. 7, 8am-Noon Christmas Cookie Walk & Craft Sale Cookies galore, crafts, Santa and more! Cash, Checks and/or Credit Cards Accepted. All proceeds benefi t the Senior Center. $8.00/pound. Senior Center, 2378 W. Washington St., West Bend Saturday, Dec. 7, 8am-Noon Lioness Lions Terri Lynn Nut Sales Holiday nut sales benefi ting the Lioness Lions. Senior Center Cookie Walk, 2378 W. Washington St., West Bend Saturday, Dec. 7, 8am-1pm St. Luke Lutheran Church Annual Bake Sale & Holiday Bazaar Come and enjoy a great selection of holiday baked goods and local artisans and vendors. If you need directions, please contact the church offi ce at 262-644-6003. St. Luke Lutheran Church, 4860 Arthur Road, Slinger (Corner of Highway 144 & Arthur Road (also known as County Trunk NN)) Saturday, Dec. 7, 9am until sold out Christmas Cookie Walk Lots of festive homemade Christmas cookies to select from at $8.00 per pound. www.stpaulserin.org, 262-628-2319. St. Paul's United Church of Christ-Erin, 495 St. Augustine Rd., Colgate (Corner of St. Augustine & Monches Rd.s) Saturday, Dec. 7, 9am-Noon Christmas for Kids Enjoy the joyous meaning of Christmas with Bible story, singing, crafts, and fun. Freewill offering. Register online at www.goodshepherdwels.org. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (WELS), 777 Indiana Ave., West Bend, WI Saturday, Dec. 7, 9am-Noon 14th Annual Kids Rummage & Cookies with Santa with Direct Sales Expo Kids clean out their closets and earn some spending money for the Holidays, while having a great time. Direct Sales vendors are needed as well to exhibit. Shoppers – come for great deals and lots of fun! Sponsored by RYTEC. Call (262) 677-9665 or visit www.villageofjackson.com for more information. Jackson Area Community Center, N165 W20330 Hickory Lane, Jackson Saturday, Dec. 7, 9am-Noon 33rd Annual Homemade Pancake Brunch & Christmas Bake Sale All You Care To Eat: Homemade potato pancakes, buttermilk pancakes, sausage, homemade applesauce, muffi ns, cookie and drinks. While supplies last. Santa will be there for the kids so bring a camera for photos. Adults: $8.00, Children 3-10: $4.00, Under age of 3: Free. In the event of bad weather, Sunday, Dec. 8th will be the snow date. Sponsored by the Beechwood Fire Dept. Auxiliary. Beechwood Fire House W8451 Hwy S Adell in the village of Beechwood. Saturday, Dec. 7, 9am-2pm Winter Craft and Vendor Fair Come shop from local crafters and vendors. New this year is a cookie and candy walk. The local 4-H will provide crafts for kids while you shop. Make and take available at Anaday Art Studio also. For more information, please call Diane at 920- 296-2401. This event is held at the former Herman School on Hwy P 1/4 mile south of Highway 33. Trinity Community Center, N6409 Highway P, Mayville Saturday, Dec. 7, 9am-3pm Christmas in Richfi eld Crafts & Holiday Art Sale, Photos with Santa, Homemade Chili, Bake Sale, Children's Craft Sale and Fun Family Day. Free Admission. Sponsored by Richfi eld Lions Club. www.christmasinrichfi eld.weebly.com for more information. Friess Lake School, Hwys 167 & 164, Richfi eld Saturday, Dec. 7, 10am-9pm Sunday, Dec. 8, 10am-6pm Washington County Humane Society's Festival of Trees The annual Festival of Trees is a beautiful holiday celebration of lights and unique designs. The training center will be turned into a magical Christmas wonderland complete with refreshment cafe, continuous holiday entertainment and gift boutique. Enjoy refreshments from the cafe, and visit the beautiful holiday boutique fi lled with crafts from artists throughout southeastern Wisconsin. All proceeds go towards the care and treatment of animals in the shelter. For tickets and more info visit: wchspets.org. Washington County Humane Society, 3650 Hwy 60, Slinger Saturday, Dec. 7, 10am Harry Potter Yule Ball Calling all wizards! It's time for the holiday Yule Ball! Join us for Harry Potter crafts, games, trivia, fortune- telling, and more! Costumes and/or "dress robes" are encouraged! West Bend Community Memorial Library, 630 Poplar Street, West Bend Saturday, Dec. 7, 11am-2pm Photos with Santa Bring your camera for a photo with Santa. Visit www.WestBendHD.com for more information. West Bend Harley Davidson, 2910 W. Washington St., West Bend Saturday, Dec. 7, Noon-3pm Christmas At The Mill Organized by the Richfi eld Historical Society, tour the 1920's Christmas Farm House. Enjoy hot cider, home baked bread and Christmas cookies, caroling and Christmas music. Winter wagon rides (weather permitting). Richfi eld Historical Park, 4399 Pleasant Hill Road, Richfi eld Saturday, Dec. 7, 2pm-5pm Champagne Shopping Party Sip bubbly and enjoy light bites at this annual shopping party. Three+ and FOWA members receive 30% off all MOWA Shop purchases during the party. After shopping, follow the herd to the Hyde Gallery to meet artist Tom Uttech. Admission: $15 per person - includes membership for one entire year. Call (262) 334-9638 or visit www.wisconsinart.org for more info. Museum of Wisconsin Art, 205 Veterans Avenue, West Bend Sunday, Dec. 8, 2pm Moraine Chorus Winter Concert Free, no reservations required. For more information, email gibeau@ uwm.edu. UWM-Washington County, 400 S. University Drive, West Bend, Theatre, 2nd fl oor Sunday, Dec. 8, Step off 5pm Kewaskum Chamber Christmas Parade The Kewaskum Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors the annual Christmas parade with fl oats, music and fun for all. This year's theme is "Back In Time For Christmas." Those wishing to have fl oats should contact Mike Geidel at (262) 626-1778 or mikegeidel@kewaskumpig.com.

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