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Saturday, Dec. 11, 2pm Old Befana - An Italian Christmas Story Old Befana is a lovely musical based on an ancient holiday story...a recipe for enchant- ment, its warmth and magic stirs audiences of all ages. This tale puts an illuminating spin on a familiar night of miracles, three Kings, a bright shining star, and a very special child. Singer-songwriter Ken Lon- nquist adapted the Yule story in 1987, and has been perform- ing the musical with his troupe every holiday season since. The songs and message are irre- sistible. Hearing that a special child is coming to make the world a better place, Old Befana begins a search which contin- ues to this day during the holi- day season. She doesn't know whether the child she seeks is rich or poor, black or white, a boy or a girl. "Anyone could be the one to make a better world," Befana sings. "It might be... you!" Come early for free chil- dren's activities 12:30-1:30 pm. Schauer Center, 147 N. Rural St., Hartford Sat., Dec. 11, 7:30-10pm Beatallica Forged from the influences of two of history's greatest bands, Beatallica is the world's first live mash-up or "bash-up" band. Their wit, creativity, sub- versiveness, and flair are as sharp as the point they make. Beatallica destroys the bound- aries of creativity and reveals how original compositions of music can be crafted for those who identify with humor and biting commentary. All the while, they show appreciation and reverence to The Beatles and Metallica, grandfathers of their respective genres. Beatal- lica continues to change the face of music on the internet, in live settings, and over radio waves around the globe. They flourish with music lovers from all areas of the world at their side. Throw your fist high into the air, become a Beatal- libanger, and open your mind to a one-of-a-kind brand of musical mayhem. You may even hear a holiday favorite or two. Tickets are $15. The Bend, 125 N. Main St., West Bend Sunday, Dec. 12, 2pm Moraine Chorus & Moraine Symphonic Band Joint Winter Concert Free, no reservations required. Masks required at time of pub- lication. For more information, email gibeau@uwm.edu. UWM-Washington County, 400 S. University Drive, Theatre, 2nd floor, West Bend Wed., Dec. 15, 6:30pm Family Christmas Movie Trivia Join us for family Christmas Movie Trivia. Registration required. Register at the library, call 262-335-5151, or email Amber at aderuyter@ westbendlibrary.org. West Bend Community Memorial Library, 630 Poplar Street, West Bend Friday, Dec. 17, 8pm I Got Yule Babe - Funniest Christmas Music Ever Joel Kopischke and his merry band serve up hilarious holiday hits like you've never heard before. Get ready for the gift of laughter with this irreverent and outrageous comedy. Join the fun for Ugly Sweater Night. Wear your ugly sweater and be entered in a drawing for tickets to a future Schauer show. Schauer Center, 147 N. Rural St., Hartford Sat., Dec. 18, 8am-11am 25th Annual Breakfast with Santa and Christ- mas Cookie Sale Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, eggs, cinnamon apples and a beverage. All Cookies sold at $8.00 per pound while supplies last. For more information: St. Jacobi Congre- gational Church, call (262) 628- 3749, visit www.stjacobichurch. org, or email wisaac0428@ gmail.com. Sterling Chalet, Highway 175 and Hubertus Road, Richfield Saturday, Dec. 18, 9am Kids Holiday Take-Home Craft Kit Pick up a holiday take-home craft kit geared for elementary- age children, while supplies last. West Bend Community Memorial Library, 630 Poplar Street, West Bend Sat., Dec. 18, 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.facebook. com/tinker.takacs Fleet Farm, 3815 W. Washington St., West Bend Saturday, Dec. 18, 3pm & 7:30 pm A Rocky Mountain Christmas - The Music of John Denver & Holiday Favorites A family holiday tradition comes to life in A Rocky Moun- tain Christmas as Jim Curry performs the music from John Denver's many Christmas tele- vision specials and Christmas music collections. Memorable melodies that speak to the heart of the holidays like "Silver Bells," "Silent Night" and "O Holy Night" along with John's own "Christmas for Cow- boys," "Aspenglow" and "The Peace Carol." Enjoy these songs along with John's all-time hits like "Rocky Mountain High", "Sunshine on My Shoulders" and "Back Home Again" as Jim Curry and his band "fill up your senses" in the heart-felt seasonal show. Schauer Center, 147 N. Rural St., Hartford Saturday, Dec. 18, 7:30pm-10pm Dan Lepien's Country Christmas Concert The biggest name in Wiscon- sin's growing country music scene brings his entire band back to The Bend for a night of seasonal favorites. Dan Lepien will perform original music and some of your favorite coun- try music standards. Celebrate the season at The Bend! Tickets are $10 plus fees. The Bend, 125 N. Main St., West Bend Sunday, Dec. 19, 7:30am-Noon Kiwanis Breakfast with Santa Family breakfast with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast with pancakes, sausage, bacon, eggs and all the trimmings. Photos with Santa. Visit www.gtownkiwanis.org for more information, admis- sion cost and advanced ticket registration. Florian Park Conference & Event Center, N111 W18611 Mequon Road, Germantown Fri., Dec. 24, 1pm-3pm 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 Fleet Farm, 3815 W. Washington St., West Bend Friday, Dec. 24 Evening Services at various Churches See the local papers for listings or check church websites. Friday, Dec. 24, 2pm, 3:30pm, 5pm Christmas Eve Services Service of Carols/Readings Friday, Dec. 24, 11pm Christmas Eve Candle- light Service Saturday, Dec. 25, 10am Christmas Day Festival Service Reservations are required for all services; call the church office, 262-673-5140. Divine Sav- ior follows CDC recommenda- tions at all services. Divine Savior Lutheran Church, 3200 County Road K, Hartford Friday, Dec. 24, 3pm, 5pm, 7pm, 9pm Christmas Eve Services Sat., Dec. 25, 9:30am Sunday, Dec. 26, 9:30am Christmas Day Services Trinity Lutheran Church, 140 N. 7th Ave., West Bend Monday, Dec. 27, 9am Kids Holiday Take- Home Craft Kit Pick up a take-home craft kit geared for elementary-age chil- dren, while supplies last. West Bend Community Memorial Library, 630 Poplar Street, West Bend Sat., Jan. 1, 1pm-2pm 9th Annual Polar Bear Plunge, Big Cedar Lake Family Friendly Fun event, the plunge is at 1pm into water about 4 feet deep. One new geo- cache will be released around 2pm. Overflow parking by the boat launch. Contact Tami Mauland, 262-339-1300 House of Heileman's on Big Cedar Lake, 5723 W. Lake Drive, Town of West Bend Sat., Jan. 8, 6am-6pm Nabob Prairie Riders 23rd Annual WinterFest/ Fisheree, Big Cedar Lake Fisheree at boat launch 6am- 3pm. WinterFest tent open 10am- 6pm at House of Heileman's. Fish prizes awarded at 4pm in Tent. Raffles throughout the day. Email NabobPrairieRiders@ mail.com for more info. House of Heileman's on Big Cedar Lake, 5723 W. Lake Dr., Town of West Bend 4 • WASHINGTON COUNTY HOLIDAY EVENTS GUIDE • NOVEMBER 2021

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