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Friday, Dec. 10, 6pm-9pm & Saturday, Dec. 11, 4pm-8pm The Bethlehem Experience: A Nativity Event You're invited to transport yourself to the streets of Bethlehem and experi- ence the hustle and bustle of daily life in the marketplace at the time of Christ's birth. This entirely free event will allow you to take a step back in time, walk the streets of Bethlehem, and talk to the local craftspeople. Take in a Nativity drama that cap- tures the true meaning of the season and have some free refreshments while enjoying live Christmas music featuring local community groups. Kids, don't miss the crafts and activi- ties! All are welcome to partake in the Christmas spirit with this free, annual, indoor, event at Christ Church in Mequon. Learn more at BethlehemExperience.com. Christ Church, 13406 N. Port Washington Road, Mequon Saturday, Dec. 11, 8:30am Santa's Dash Away 5K Join the Cedarburg Christmas Com- mittee for Santa's Dash Away 5K! Run begins at 8:30am. Register online at cedarburgchristmas.com/santadash away. $30 per runner, includes t-shirt and Santa accessories if registered by Nov. 19. Cedarburg Community Center, downtown Cedarburg, next to Santa's Workshop Saturday, Dec. 11 and Sun., Dec. 12 Christian Women's Circle Holiday Bake Sale St. Francis Borgia Christian Women's Circle will hold its Annual Holiday Bake Sale, in the downstairs church hall, after the 4:30pm Mass on Satur- day and after the 8am and 10am Mass- es on Sunday. The sale will feature homemade holiday cookies, candies, breads and assorted bakery items. The SFB Gift Shop will also have gift items available to purchase. All pro- ceeds from this sale are used to bene- fit local charities and organizations. St. Francis Borgia, 1375 Covered Bridge Road, Cedarburg Saturday, Dec. 11, 7:30pm-9:30pm Piano Brew All Request Holiday Party Cedarburg's own Piano Brew will bring their signature brand of dance request music to the CCC, infused with Christmas favorites. Piano Brew plays audience requests like a human jukebox! If you love music from 1947 through 2021 that is worth dancing to - this is your night! Disco, alternative rock, metal, country - it is all up to you! This is Piano Brew - what do you want to hear? The Center is requiring all patrons be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or provide proof of a nega- tive COVID-19 test result taken within 48-hours of the performance in order to enter. All patrons must wear a mask when inside of the CCC when not actively eating or drinking. Admission is $15, $13 Member advance, $75 Reserved Table of 4 and $150 Reserved Table of 8. Cedarburg Cultural Center, W62 N546 Washington Ave., Cedarburg Wed., Dec. 15-Monday, Jan. 3, 2022 Bank Five Nine House Decorating Contest Take a tour of the Village and Town of Grafton to view our entrants in this year's House Decorating Contest. Download the tour map at www.grafton-wi.org, then vote for your favorite house on the Grafton Area Chamber of Commerce Face- book Page. Thursday, Dec. 16, 7pm Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert The acclaimed Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra (MSO) returns to the Cedarburg Performing Arts Center for their annual holiday concert, presented by the Cedarburg-Grafton Rotary Club. Considered one of the finest orchestras in the country, the MSO has delighted Wisconsin music lovers for more than 50 years. Tickets are $60 and $75. www.cedarburgpac. com or 262-376-6161. Cedarburg PAC, W68 N611 Evergreen Blvd., Cedarburg Friday, Dec. 17, 5pm-7pm Festive Friday at the Kuhefuss House Museum Come enjoy the magic of Cedarburg during the Holidays at the historic Kuhefuss House Museum! Bundle up and stay warm by the campfire while enjoying holiday hits and seasonally inspired refreshments. Cash bar. Kuhefuss House Museum, W63 N627 Washington Ave., Cedarburg Friday, Dec. 17, 5pm-8pm Festive Friday Eves – Countdown to Christmas Cedar Creek Settlement. Enjoy the Christmas spirit while you shop for unique, useful and beautiful last- minute gifts. Live Music with Singer/ Pianist Jay Isaacson, plus the Strolling Quartet Cool Beans. Wine Sampling. Olive oil & balsamic tast- ing. Food & product sampling. Free. Mel's Charities Cookout (Fee). www.cedarcreeksettlement.com Cedar Creek Settlement, corner of Bridge Road and Washington Avenue, Cedarburg Saturday, Dec. 18, 9am-10am Full Moon Holiday Virtual Yoga via Zoom with Susan Koleas Visit https://www.cedarburgcultural center.org/yoga for more informa- tion. Free to CCC Members or $10 for Non-Members and $5 for students. Cedarburg Cultural Center, W62 N546 Washington Ave., Cedarburg Sunday, Dec. 19, 7pm Blue Christmas Worship Service A service for reflection near the longest night of the year, the winter solstice. It is designed for those who may be lonely, in pain, or grieving, for whom rejoicing during this season is difficult. An evening of remembrance and hope with thoughtful music and time for quiet. For more information, call 262-242-1670 or visit www.cross roadspres.org. Crossroads Presbyterian Church, 6031 W. Chapel Hill Road, Mequon, intersection of Green Bay and Highland roads Friday, Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Services at various churches. See the local papers for list- ings or check church websites. Friday, Dec. 24, 4pm, 6pm and 8pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship Services Identical family-friendly services at 4pm and 6pm celebrating the Christ- mas story with familiar carols. Tra- ditional Communion service with organ carols at 8pm. All three times conclude with "Silent Night" by candlelight and "Joy to the World." For more information, call 262-242- 1670 or visit www.crossroadspres.org. Crossroads Presbyterian Church, 6031 W. Chapel Hill Road, Mequon, intersection of Green Bay and Highland roads Friday, Dec. 24, 7pm and Saturday, Dec. 25, 10am Christmas Services Trinity Lutheran Church, ELCA, N60 W6047 Columbia Road, Cedarburg, 262-377-0610 Saturday, Dec. 25 Holiday Services at various churches. See the local papers for listings or check church websites. 4 • OZAUKEE COUNTY HOLIDAY EVENTS GUIDE • NOVEMBER 2021

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