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8 • HOLIDAY EVENTS lighting celebration, which includes fun crafts for kids provided by local business- es and organizations, treats and music at the Cedarburg Community Gym starting at 5:30pm until Santa him- self arrives via festive transportation just before 7pm to light the tree! Watch Cedarburg.org for updates on this year's festivities. Wednesday, Nov. 29 – Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024 Main Street Gallery's Blizzard of Art Located inside the Cedarburg Cultural Center and operated by the Cedarburg Artists' Guild, the Main Street Gallery fea- tures a vast array of origi- nal works by Artists' Guild members. Running along- side the "Little Show" for the holidays each year, the Blizzard of Art is the culmi- nation of a great partner- ship between the Cedarburg Cultural Center and Cedar- burg Artists Guild. The annual "Cash and Carry" exhibit extends out of the normal Main St Galley space and fills the Center's Corridor gallery with its largest yearly exhibit. The CCC is free and open to the public Tues. through Sat., 10am-5pm and Sundays, Noon-4pm. For more info, call 262-375-3676 or visit cedarburgculturalcenter. org. Cedarburg Cultural Center, W62N546 Washington Ave., Cedarburg Wednesday, Nov. 29, 6pm- 10pm Taste of Washington County Sample, sip and swig! For over twenty years The Boys & Girls Clubs of Washing- ton 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 deli- cious "tastes". One admis- sion price covers as much as you care to take in! Visit www.TASTEWC.com for tickets and additional information. Washington County Fair Park, 3000 Hwy PV, West Bend Thursday, Nov. 30, 11am Winter Luncheon for Mequon/Thiensville community Start the Holiday Season by attending Mequon Thiens- ville's annual Winter Luncheon. Enjoy family and friends while delight- ing in a delicious meal pre- pared by Shully's and enjoy- ing some entertainment. Email Rai at: rstelter@ mtsd.k12.wi.us to check for availability. Deadline for inquiries is Monday, Nov. 20. Shully's, 146 Green Bay Rd., Thiensville Friday, Dec. 1, 9am–5pm Saturday, Dec. 2, 9am–5pm Sunday, Dec. 3, 9am–4pm 41st Annual Monches Artisans Holiday Open House Tour Artists in the historic Monches area of South- eastern 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 any- where else, created by local artists. Visit studios of var- ious mediums. Maps will be available at each of the tour stops and at http://www. monchesartisans.com. Historical Monches and Scenic Holy Hill area Friday, Dec. 1, 3pm-7pm & Saturday, Dec. 2, 9am- Noon Heavenly Bake Sale Christmas Cookies $10 per pound. St. James Episcopal Church, 148 S. 8th Ave., West Bend Friday, Dec. 1, Saturday, Dec. 2, Friday, Dec. 8, Saturday, Dec. 9, Friday, Dec. 15, Saturday, Dec. 16, Friday, Dec. 22, Saturday, Dec. 23, 5pm- 8pm Illuminate Ozaukee Light Show For eight nights, Ozaukee Nonprofit Center and our participating businesses and nonprofits will turn Zeunert Park in Cedarburg into a winter wonderland of holiday lights. Visitors will be invited to wind through the park in their vehicles while enjoying the twin- kling lights of the season. A suggested donation of $10 per vehicle is appreciated. Proceeds from the event will benefit Ozaukee Nonprofit Center, a 501(c)(3) organization and our non- profit Partner Agencies. For more information, please call 262-376-5272 or email info@oznc.org. Zeunert Park, N28 W5600 Lincoln Blvd., Cedarburg Friday, Dec. 1, 5pm-8pm Kuhefuss House Holiday Gathering during Festive Friday Eves Come and enjoy the magic of Cedarburg during the Holidays at the historic Kuhefuss House! Bundle up and stay warm by the camp- fire while making your own holiday s'mores and sipping seasonally inspired refresh- ments. Kuhefuss House Event Space, W63N627 Washington Ave., Cedarburg Friday, Dec. 1, 5pm-8pm Festive Friday Eves – The Christmas Spirit The first week of December begins the magical month of Christmas & serious shopping. Live music with Singer/Musician Kristin Sponcia. Complimentary cider and cookies. Cedar Creek Winery wine. Food and product sampling. Gift Basket Drawing. Free. Mel's Charities Cookout (Fee). w w w. c e d a r c r e e k s e t t l e ment.com Cedar Creek Settlement, corner of Bridge Road and Washington Ave., Cedarburg Friday, Dec. 1, 7pm; Saturday, Dec. 2, 2pm or 7pm; Sunday, Dec. 3, 2pm Friday, Dec. 8, 7pm; Saturday, Dec. 9, 2pm or 7pm; Sunday, Dec. 10, 2pm A Christmas Carol – West Bend's Holiday Treasure Since 2010 - Updated every year for returning audi- ences! Complete with prop- er British accents. Charles Dickens "A Christmas Carol" includes songs, live musicians, and dancing. Enjoy Christmas Choral performances before each performance. Over 30 per- formers take on the roles of Scrooge, Marley's Ghost, Tiny Tim, Nephew Fred, and of course, all of Bob Cratchit's children, the Londoner's Chorus and the

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