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Sat., Dec. 4 – Sun., Dec. 5, 9:30am-4pm Member Shopping Weekend Enjoy this annual shopping party with double discounts for MOWA members. Crew and $100 members and above receive 30% off all MOWA Shop purchases. After shopping, enjoy the exhibitions on view, The Studio Glass Movement: The Hyde Collection. Free with Membership or $15 admission (includes membership for one entire year). Call (262) 334-9638 or visit www.wisconsinart.org for more information. Museum of Wisconsin Art, 205 Veterans Avenue, West Bend Sat., Dec. 4, 10am-9pm Sun., Dec. 5, 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. Take a stroll through a magical Christmas wonderland com- plete with refreshment cafe, continuous holiday entertain- ment and gift boutique. Festi- val-goers delight in strolling along the "snowy" paths, and choosing their favorites for the People's Choice awards. Enjoy refreshments from the cafe, and visit the beautiful holiday boutique filled with crafts from artists throughout southeast- ern 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 Sat., Dec. 4, Noon-2pm Ring Tinker Ring Tinker is the little horse that rings the bell for the Salvation Army. See Tinker's Facebook page for updates. www.face- book.com/tinker.takacs Cabela's, 1 Cabela Way, Richfield Sat., Dec. 4, 7:30pm Milwaukee Handbell Ensemble - Ringing in the Season There's no better way to ring in the season than with the Mil- waukee Handbell Ensemble! Enthralling audiences for almost two decades, this unique group has performed both locally, collaborating with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Bel Canto Chorus, Midwest Vocal Express and Present Music, and also across the United States. Under the direction of Kaethe Graben- hofer, MHE plays music from many genres on six octaves of Schulmerich handbells and hand chimes, along with other instruments. Join them for an evening of Christmas carols and holiday favorites! Schauer Center, 147 N. Rural St., Hartford Sunday, Dec. 5, Step off 5pm Kewaskum Chamber Christmas Parade The Kewaskum Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors the annual Christmas parade with floats, music, and fun for all. This year's theme is "Christ- mas at the Movies" Those wish- ing to have floats should con- tact Katie Wood at kewaskum- christmasparade@gmail.com. Sunday, Dec. 5, 5:30pm-8pm Windsong Luminary Night Over one mile of 100+ homes decorated for the holidays with Luminaries lining the streets. Santa and Mrs. Claus will greet visitors. Food and/or monetary donations will be collected for the Germantown Food Pantry. Windsong Subdivision, Germantown, On Donges Bay Road, East of Pilgrim Road and West of Fond du Lac Avenue/Hwy. 145 Sunday, Dec. 5, 6:30pm 35th Annual Love Light Ceremony Pre-recorded ceremony will be available Dec. 6 at 6:30 p.m. A holiday tradition for the entire community. Pay tribute to someone special with a Love Light. A $5 donation can spon- sor a white light for someone who has passed away or a col- ored light for a living person who is special to you. Military personnel can have a star next to his or her name on the Mem- ory/Honor Board. Proceeds from the Love Light Tree allow Partners to fund three annual scholarships for local high school students pursuing health care careers and support Froedtert West Bend Hospital. Love Light donation forms are available at www.froedtert. com/lovelight. For more infor- mation and donations call 262- 836-LOVE (5683), email FWBH lovelight@froedtert.com or visit www.froedtert.com/ lovelight. Froedtert West Bend Hospital, 3200 Pleasant Valley Road, West Bend Wednesday, Dec. 8, 6:30pm Teen Holiday Card Making Teens are invited to create a diamond painting Holiday card. Supplies limited to the first 20 teens. West Bend Community Memorial Library, 630 Poplar Street, West Bend Thursday, Dec. 9, 9:30am-1pm Lioness Lions Terri Lynn Nut Sales Holiday nut sales benefiting the Lioness Lions. Cedar Ridge, 113 Cedar Ridge Dr., West Bend Thursday, Dec. 9, 2pm & 7:30 pm Christmas in Killarney - An Irish American Christmas Celebration Created by the 2009 World Champion of Irish Dance Scott Doherty and worldwide touring Irish musician Chris Smith, Christmas In Killarney com- bines the excitement of Irish dance with the harmonies of traditional Christmas classics. Set in Killarney, Ireland in the late 1920's, Christmas In Killar- ney shows what it means to cel- ebrate Christmas the 'Irish' way, where many of our own Christmas traditions originat- ed. Come enjoy an Irish Christ- mas Celebration! Schauer Center, 147 N. Rural St., Hartford Thurs., Dec. 9, 6:30pm Hot Chocolate Flight for Kids Join us for a Hot Chocolate flight. We'll have different fla- vors and toppings. Rate the fla- vors and make your own spe- cial drink! Geared for ages 3-11. West Bend Community Memorial Library, 630 Poplar Street, West Bend Friday, Dec. 10, 10am Only Snowflakes Should Fall with Elizabeth Kre- mer, DPT Join us for free coffee and cook- ies and a talk. Learn what helps you stay upright and on your feet, how you can improve your balance, and when it might be appropriate to get help. If you have ever fallen or are fearful of falling, come and listen to what Dr. Kremer has to say. West Bend Community Memorial Library, 630 Poplar Street, West Bend Friday, Dec. 10, 6pm-Midnight Hartford's Midnight Madness Holiday Shopping Event Stroll down Main Street and check out deals on last-minute gifts on your shopping list. Come enjoy a fun night in Downtown Hartford at Mid- night Madness. Free Admis- sion. Visit www.hartfordcham- ber.org for more information. Main Street, Hartford Sat., Dec. 11, 8am-Noon Lioness Lions Terri Lynn Nut Sales Holiday nut sales benefiting the Lioness Lions. Senior Center Cookie Walk, 2378 W. Washington St., West Bend Sat., Dec. 11, 9am-11am Ring Tinker Ring Tinker is the little horse that rings the bell for the Salvation Army. See Tinker's Facebook page for updates. www.facebook. com/tinker.takacs Christmas Fair to Remember, Washington County Fair Park, 3000 Hwy PV, West Bend Saturday, Dec. 11, 9am-Noon Christmas Cookie Walk & Craft Sale Cookies galore, crafts, Santa and more! Cash, Checks and/or Credit Cards Accepted. All pro- ceeds benefit the Senior Center. $9.00/pound. Senior Center, 2378 W. Washington St., West Bend Saturday, Dec. 11, 9am-4pm Christmas Fair to Remember A Fair To Remember has been in existence for 20 years! This Art & Craft Show is offered three times a year, and the coor- dinator juries each vendor entry. Parking is free and each building is wheelchair accessi- ble. Over 200 exhibitors wel- come you to view and purchase their handmade products. Orig- inal Handmade Artwork and Craft in many categories: Painting, Photography, Glass in many forms, Ceramics, Metal- Wood-Concrete Garden Art, Seasonal, Woodworking, Jewel- ry, Needlework, Quilts, Floral, Pottery, Clothing for adults, children & dolls, etc. There will 4-H Concessions, door prizes, balloon sculpting and face painting. $3 admission. Washington County Fair Park, 3000 Hwy PV, West Bend, WI Saturday, Dec. 11, 9am-4pm Lioness Lions Terri Lynn Nut Sales Holiday nut sales benefiting the Lioness Lions. Washington County Fair Park, 3000 Hwy PV, West Bend, WI Saturday, Dec. 11, 10am-12pm Button Garlands and Gift Bags Make cute-as-a-button festive decorations with us. We'll be making garlands and decorat- ing holiday gift bags with our eclectic collection of buttons. This program is for adults. West Bend Community Memorial Library, 630 Poplar Street, West Bend continued on next page NOVEMBER 2021 • WASHINGTON COUNTY HOLIDAY EVENTS GUIDE • 3

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