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Saturday, Nov. 26, All Day Small Business Saturday A day set aside during the shopping season designated for shopping at the locally owned businesses in your communities. Visit and purchase gifts from a small busi- ness owner today. Saturday, Nov. 26 Downtown West Bend Specialty Shops Small Business Saturday If you haven't shopped Downtown West Bend yet this holiday season you are miss- ing out! Support local on Small Business Saturday and you support your neighbors and local economy. Find unique and hand- crafted gifts for him, her, the kids, and your home. Visit http://www.downtown- westbend.com/calendar for all that's hap- pening in Downtown West Bend! Saturday, Nov. 26, Noon-1:30pm Ring Tinker Ring Tinker is the little horse that rings the bell for the Salvation Army. See Tinker's Face- book page for updates. www.facebook.com/tinker.takacs Fleet Farm, 3815 W. Washington St., West Bend Saturday, Nov. 26 thru Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023 Konzal's Christmas Light Show A holiday tradition continues! Come see as we light up the holidays with a Light Show featuring 80,000 LED lights dancing to some of your favorite Christmas songs. Watch the display from the comfort of your car as we broadcast music. Watch for signs at the display for tune-to informa- tion. For more information, visit www.konzalchristmas.com or find on Facebook: Konzal's Crazy Christmas Light Show 4083 Highview Drive, Cedarburg Sunday, Nov. 27, 10am-3pm Annual Santa Ramp-Up Bikes, Bars, Beer, Santa's! The ride starts at Gary's Place (10am) with stops at Don's Tacos and Tequila (11am), King Pin Bowl & Ale House (12pm), BlondiePop (1pm) and The Norbert (2pm). Santa or Christmas attire recommended. Safe biking prac- tices! Come out and kick off the holiday season at one or all of the stops. Register on Facebook. Search for Santa Ramp-Up. Gary's Place, 110 Wisconsin St., West Bend Sunday, Nov. 27, Steps off at 5pm West Bend Annual Christmas Parade A fun, family-oriented event to kick off the holiday season! View magical floats, hear special holiday songs, and see some of your favorite characters, including Jolly Old Santa Claus. This year's theme is "A Family Christmas." The West Bend Christ- mas Parade starts at Main Street and Sil- verbrook, travels south on Main Street to Cedar Street, then east on Cedar Street entering downtown, turning south on Main Street. The parade continues on Main Street and ends at Oak Street. Monday, Nov. 28, 2:30pm-4:30pm Holiday Gift Workshop Youth are invited to make craft projects that can be given as holiday gifts. Supplies are limited. Geared for ages 6-12. West Bend Community Memorial Library, 630 Poplar Street, West Bend Wednesday, Nov. 30, 6pm-10pm Taste of Washington County Sample, sip and swig! For twenty years The Boys & Girls Clubs of Washington County has brought you the premiere food, wine and beer tasting event in the area. Savor the flavors of great food from scores of local Washington County restaurants. One of the many wine and beer exhibitors will help you find the perfect liquid com- panion for all your delicious "tastes." One admission price covers as much as you care to take in! Visit www.TASTEWC.com for tickets and additional information. Washington County Fairgrounds, 3000 Hwy PV, West Bend Thursday, Dec. 1, 6:30pm Kiwanis Early Risers Family Night with Stuart Stotts Join us for a fun family concert with musi- cian Stuart Stotts. Geared for all ages. West Bend Community Memorial Library, 630 Poplar Street, West Bend Thursday, Dec. 1 thru Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023 Zinn Dollhouse Christmas Visit the residents of the Zinn Dollhouse known as the Swepet Family this holiday season. Enjoy their 27-room dollhouse, all decorated for Christmas. Free with muse- um admission. The Tower Heritage Center, 320 S. 5th Ave., West Bend Friday, Dec. 2, 9am–5pm Saturday, Dec. 3, 9am–5pm Sunday, Dec. 4, 9am–5pm 40th Annual Monches Artisans Holiday Open House Tour Artists in the historic Monches area of Southeastern Wisconsin will be opening their doors to share their talents with you! Each stop on the tour is offering unique giftable items you won't find anywhere else, created by local artists. Visit studios of various mediums. Maps will be avail- able at each of the tour stops and at http://www.monchesartisans.com. Historical Monches and Scenic Holy Hill area Friday, Dec. 2, 7:30pm B2Wins - Sounds of the Season Back by popular demand, your favorite Twins return to Hartford for an unforget- table holiday concert experience for the whole family! Now in its sixth year of tour- ing, B2wins offer a refreshing twist on the holiday season's most timeless classics. "Sounds of the Season" is an engaging, uplifting holiday celebration featuring unique musical renditions and surprises throughout the night that are guaranteed to put a smile on your face and fill you with joy. The B2wins will be inspiring students with a visit to a local school prior to the show. Schauer Center, 147 N. Rural St., Hartford Saturday, Dec. 3, 7:30am-11am Rotary Breakfast with Santa This event features photos with Santa; sto- ries by Mrs. Claus; crafts and face paint- ing. Live reindeer from 8am-10am. Bring your little ones in to enjoy the magic of Christmas. Cost is $5 in advance; $7 at the door. Five and under free. Advance tickets can be purchased at Forte Bank, Schaefer BP in Slinger, Subway in Allenton and Romies in Allenton. Sponsored by Slinger- Allenton Rotary Club. Slinger High School cafeteria, 209 Polk Street, Slinger Saturday, Dec. 3, 8am-Noon St. Luke Lutheran Church Annual Holiday Bake Sale & Vendor Fair Select your own favorite Holiday Cookies. St. Luke Lutheran Church, 4860 Arthur Road, Slinger (Corner of Highway 144 & Arthur Road (also known as County Trunk NN)) Saturday, Dec. 3, 8am-Noon Christmas Cookie Bake Sale Sponsored by St. Peter's Christian Women and Altar Society. St. Peter Catholic Church, 208 E. Washington St., Slinger Saturday, Dec. 3, 9am-Noon 33rd Annual Homemade Pancake Brunch All You Care To Eat: Homemade potato pancakes, buttermilk pancakes, sausage, homemade applesauce, cookie and drinks. While supplies last. Santa will be there for the kids so bring a camera for photos. Adults: $9.00, Jr. Meal: $5.00. In the event of bad weather, Sunday, Dec. 4th will be the snow date. Sponsored by the Beechwood Fire Dept. Auxiliary, at Beechwood Fire House, W8451 Hwy S Adell in the village of Beechwood. 2 • WASHINGTON COUNTY HOLIDAY EVENTS GUIDE • NOVEMBER 2022

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