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Friday, Dec. 9, 10am Polar Express Special Storytime We will be doing an interactive reading of The Polar Express. After storytime you can get pictures with "The Train Conductor" and make a craft. Geared for preschool age. West Bend Community Memorial Library, 630 Poplar Street, West Bend Friday, Dec. 9, 2pm & 7:30pm Silver Bells & Diamonds - A Yuletide Rock & Roll Revue Silver Bells and Diamonds combines the best of The Diamonds—in concert with sparkling holiday favorites everyone will enjoy. The show opens with a Jingle Bells medley followed by a first half of hit songs from the 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s. Then, in the second half, The Diamonds use their sig- nature harmony filled vocals and always entertaining stage presence to get the audience into the Christmas spirit with a fast-paced ride through many of the great holiday favorites. Schauer Center, 147 N. Rural St., Hartford Friday, Dec. 9, 6pm-Midnight Hartford's Midnight Madness Holiday Shopping Event Stroll down Main Street and check out deals on last-minute gifts on your shop- ping list. Bring a camera to capture a photo-op with Santa. Free Admission. www.hartfordchamber.org Main St., Hartford Saturday, Dec. 10, 9am-10:30am 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 Christmas Fair to Remember, Washington County Fair Park, 3000 Hwy PV, West Bend Saturday, Dec. 10, 9am-Noon Christmas Cookie Walk & Craft Sale Cookies galore, crafts, Santa and more! Cash, Checks and/or Credit Cards Accept- ed. All proceeds benefit the Senior Center. $10.00/pound. Senior Center, 2378 W. Washington St., West Bend Saturday, Dec. 10, 9am-3pm Christmas Fair to Remember A Fair To Remember has been in existence for 23 years! This Art & Craft Show is offered three times a year, and the coordi- nator juries each vendor entry. Parking is free and each building is wheelchair acces- sible. Over 200 exhibitors welcome you to view and purchase their handmade prod- ucts. Original Handmade Artwork and Craft in many categories: Painting, Pho- tography, Glass in many forms, Ceramics, Metal-Wood-Concrete Garden Art, Season- al, Woodworking, Jewelry, Needlework, Quilts, Floral, Pottery, Clothing for adults, children & dolls, etc. There will 4-H Con- cessions, door prizes, balloon sculpting and face painting. $3 admission. Washington County Fair Park, 3000 Hwy PV, West Bend, WI Saturday, Dec. 10, 10am-12pm Holiday Card-Making Adults and teens are invited to create holi- day cards at the library! West Bend Community Memorial Library, 630 Poplar Street, West Bend Saturday, Dec. 10, Noon-3pm Hartford's Annual Christmas Home Tour sponsored by the Hartford Historical Society Tickets will be sold day of only, at the Jack Russell Li- brary at 100 Park Ave., Hartford, for the price of $15. For any questions or more information, please call Jean at 262-457-2300. Tuesday, Dec.13, 6:30pm Hot Chocolate Flight for Kids Join us for a Hot Chocolate flight. We'll have different flavors and toppings. Rate the flavors and make your own spe- cial drink! Geared for ages 3-11. West Bend Community Memorial Library, 630 Poplar Street, West Bend Saturday, Dec. 17, 8am-11am 26th Annual Breakfast with Santa and Christmas Cookie Sale Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, eggs, cinnamon apples and a beverage. All Cookies sold at $8.00 per pound while sup- plies last. For more information: St. Jacobi Congregational Church, call (262) 628-3234, visit www.stjacobichurch.org, or email wisaac0428@gmail.com. Sterling Chalet, Highway 175 and Hubertus Road, Richfield Saturday, Dec. 17, 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, Dec. 17, 3pm & 7:30pm Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol - A New Twist on an Old Classic A powerful story of redemption, Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, has enchant- ed audiences the world over with its sim- ple message of holiday joy. Ebenezer Scrooge, that most unrepentant and miser- ly of fellows, is made to see the light as he survives a merciless battery of revelations by the ghosts of his own life: Jacob Marley and the Christmas Spirits of Past, Present, and Future. With script adaptation, direc- tion, and a flawless performance as Scrooge, by award-winning 40 year theater veteran Scott H. Severance, this new adap- tation of Dickens' ever popular classic fills the stage with first class professional actors, lush costumes, stunning sets and puppetry, song and dance, a heavy dose of humor, and a timeless message. With the music of 26 beloved traditional carols of the season woven throughout this classic tale, A Christmas Carol is the perfect way to begin the holiday festivities in your community. Come early 1:30pm-2:30pm for free kids' activities upstairs before the matinee show. Enjoy a craft project, hot chocolate, and a music activity. Schauer Center, 147 N. Rural St., Hartford Sunday, Dec. 18, 7:30am-11:30am Kiwanis Breakfast with Santa Family breakfast with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Full breakfast with all-you-can-eat pan- cakes. Photos with Santa. LIVE reindeer will once again be at the event from 8am- 11am provided by Reindeer Games in Erin, WI. You may take your own pictures or you can purchase a specialty picture with your family from Reindeer Games. Visit www.gtownkiwanis.org for more informa- tion, admission cost and advanced ticket registration. Tickets will be sold exclusive- ly online starting in November. Florian Park Conference & Event Center, N111W18611 Mequon Road, Germantown Sunday, Dec. 18, 9:30am Sunday School Christmas Service Divine Savior Lutheran Church, 3200 County Road K, Hartford Sunday, Dec. 18, 6pm Christmas at Holy Hill Holiday favorites to celebrate the season. Free and open to the public. www.LakeshoreSymphonicBand.org Holy Hill National Shrine, 1525 Carmel Road, Hubertus Tuesday, Dec. 20, 6pm-7pm Tower Talks: Pink Kitchen Cook- ing Show - Holiday Edition Our mid-century themed cooking show returns with a special holiday episode! We're going to make some finger foods along with a special holiday cocktail. Tower Talks are free, member-exclusive virtual programs. Not a member? Join today! Visit https://thetowerheritagecen- ter.org/get-involved/become-a-member. The Tower Heritage Center, 320 S. 5th Ave., West Bend Saturday, Dec. 24, 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, Dec. 24, 2pm and 4pm Christmas Eve Services. Service of Carols and Readings Saturday, Dec. 24, 11pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Sunday, Dec. 25, 10am Christmas Day Festival Service Divine Savior Lutheran Church, 3200 County Road K, Hartford Saturday, Dec. 24, 3pm, 5pm, 7pm, 9pm Christmas Eve Services Sunday, Dec. 25, 9:30am Christmas Day Service Trinity Lutheran Church, 140 N. 7th Ave., West Bend Sunday, Jan. 1, 1pm-2pm 10th Annual Polar Bear Plunge in Big Cedar Lake Family Friendly Fun event, the plunge is at 1pm into water about 4 feet deep. One new geocache 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 Saturday, Jan. 7, 6am-6pm Nabob Prairie Riders 24th Annual WinterFest/Fisheree on Big Cedar Lake Celebrating 50 years. 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 NabobPrairi- eRiders@gmail.com for more information. House of Heileman's on Big Cedar Lake, 5723 W. Lake Drive, Town of West Bend To the best of our knowledge, the informa- tion listed for events is accurate. Times and dates could be subject to change. 4 • WASHINGTON COUNTY HOLIDAY EVENTS GUIDE • NOVEMBER 2022

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