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Saturday, Dec. 3, 9am until sold out Christmas Cookie Walk Lots of festive homemade Christmas cook- ies to select from at $8 per pound. We have a variety of traditional favorites, Cookie Contest winners and family favorites. For more information, please visit www.stpaulserin.org or call 262-628-2319. St. Paul's United Church of Christ-Erin, 495 St. Augustine Road, Colgate (Corner of St. Augustine & Monches roads) Saturday, Dec. 3, 9am-2pm St. Aidan's Bazaar & Cookie Sale There will be hand decorated sugar cook- ies, old-fashioned gingerbread cookies, and tons of mixed cookies. Decorated and gingerbread are $12 dozen. Mixed cookies are $8 a container (approximately one pound). Tons of other baked goods. Hand- made Crafts, gifts, raffles and lunch to go (soups and brats.) St. Aidan's Episcopal Church, 670 E. Monroe Ave., Hartford Saturday, Dec. 3, 9am-3pm Cookie and Candy Walk All cookies and candy will be sold by the pound. There is a basket raffle. For more information, please call or text Diane at 920-296-2401. This event is held at the for- mer Herman School on Hwy P 1/4 mile south of Highway 33. Trinity Community Center, N6409 Highway P, Mayville Saturday, Dec. 3, 10am-7pm Sunday, Dec. 4, 10am-4pm 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 forest of beautifully decorated trees complete with refreshments, live holiday music and gift boutique. Festival-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 southeastern Wisconsin. All proceeds go towards the care and treat- ment of animals in the shelter. For tickets and more info visit: wchspets.org. Washington County Humane Society, 3650 Hwy 60, Slinger Saturday, Dec. 3, 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 Cabela's, 1 Cabela Way, Richfield Sunday, Dec. 4, 3pm Milwaukee Handbell Ensemble - Ringing in the Season There's no better way to ring in the season than with the Milwaukee Handbell Ensem- ble! Enthralling audiences for almost two decades, this unique group has performed both locally, collaborating with the Mil- waukee Symphony Orchestra, Bel Canto Chorus, Midwest Vocal Express and Pre- sent Music, and 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 instru- ments. Join them for an evening of Christ- mas carols and holiday favorites! Schauer Center, 147 N. Rural St., Hartford Sunday, Dec. 4, Steps off at 5pm Kewaskum Christmas Parade Don't miss the Annual Kewaskum Cham- ber Christmas Parade! This year's theme is "Christmas In The Tropics." Main St., Kewaskum Sunday, Dec. 4, 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, German- town, On Donges Bay Road, East of Pil- grim Road and West of Fond du Lac Avenue/Hwy. 145. Sunday, Dec. 4, 6:30pm 36th Annual Love Light Ceremony During this season of love, hope and renewal, honor or remember someone spe- cial with the purchase of a Love Light. The Love Light Trees will be available for view- ing at Froedtert West Bend Hospi- tal's main parking area beginning Dec. 4th after 6:30pm. The Love light trees will remain lit around the clock through Dec. 31st. Love lights are $5 each, and may be purchased in memory or in honor of someone special. Military personnel will be recognized with a star on the tribute boards and online. Donation forms, a special holiday greeting once the trees are lit, and more information can be found at www.froedtert.com/ lovelight. Love Light Holiday trees are sponsored by the Partner Volunteers of Froedtert West Bend Hospital. Proceeds from volunteer sponsored fundraising events benefit patient care services and also provide three annual scholarships for local high school students pursuing health care careers. For more information and dona- tions call 262-836-LOVE (5683), email FWBHlovelight@froedtert.com or visit www.froedtert.com/lovelight. Froedtert West Bend Hospital, 3200 Pleasant Valley Road, West Bend Tuesday, Dec. 6 & 13, 10am-12pm Home School at the Museum: History of the Holidays Why do we decorate trees in December? What is a menorah, and how is it different from a kinara? Discover the origins and traditions of Yule, Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa. Then, make a special deco- ration with a unique meaning for your family traditions! This program is best suited for 8-11 year olds/3rd-5th grade. Please note: This class is being identically presented twice. Students only need to attend one session. Registration closes Tuesday, Nov. 29. Event cost is $8 for mem- bers and $10 for non-members. Register at thetowerheritagecenter.org/events. The Tower Heritage Center, 320 S. 5th Ave., West Bend Thursday, Dec. 8, 4:30pm-8pm Tinsel & Twinkle at the Tannenbaum Trail Stroll through Firemen's Park to enjoy the decorated trees and additional fun activi- ties. Visit www.germantownchamber.org for more information. Firemen's Park, W162 N11870 Park Ave., Germantown NOVEMBER 2022 • WASHINGTON COUNTY HOLIDAY EVENTS GUIDE • 3

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