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All proceeds support the Hadi Shrine's effort to provide funds for children's medical expenses. Admission is charged. nov. 22-Jan. 1 Evansville, Vanderburgh County n Ritzy's Fantasy of Lights As the holiday season arrives, Garvin Park transforms into a winter wonder- land of lights and holiday scenes. Each year, the event helps pay for thousands of physical, occupational and speech therapy sessions to children and adults with disabilities at the Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center. 5-10 p.m. CDT Friday and Saturday; 5-9 p.m. CDT Sunday-Thursday. Admission is charged. nov. 23-25 Princeton, Gibson County n uSaP antique tractor Pull Gibson County Fairgrounds. Call 270- 929-5669 for more information. Vincennes, Knox County n Knox County Community Light display Ouabache (Wabash) Trails Park will present the Knox County Community Light Display beginning Friday, Nov. 23, and running through Monday, Dec. 26. For more information, please contact 812-882-4316. nov. 23-dec. 26 nov. 23-december Petersburg, Pike County n Christmas in the Park Hornady Park in Petersburg. This Pike County park comes alive with a brilliant Christmas light display. For more information, call 812-354-8155. nov. 30-dec. 2 Jasper, Dubois County n Jasper o'tannebaum days Courthouse square and throughout Jasper. Talented artisans will dem- onstrate their skills in more than 20 stores. Santa, carriage rides and musi- cians are part of this fun event. No admission charged. Visit www.jasperin. org for more information. nov. 24-Jan. 1 Evansville, Vanderburgh County n Winter Carnival Setting the tone for Christmas, this annual holiday light show brings life to the Vanderburgh 4-H Center. nov. 30-dec. 2 Santa Claus, Spencer County n Santa Claus Christmas Celebration Greater Santa Claus area. From arts and crafts to the Santa Claus 'Land of Lights' display to a Christmas din- ner on Friday night, there's something for everyone. Holiday spirit as downtown shops show off their Christmas wares and the twinkling of lights adds to the festivities. Contact 812-354-9372 for more information. dECEMBER 2012 dec. 1 Winslow, Pike County n Christmas Parade Downtown Winslow. Plans are still coming together for this year's event. For more information, call 812-789-2207. dec. 1 Petersburg, Pike County n Christmas Parade Downtown Petersburg. The Pike County seat comes alive with the Christmas spirit during this fun annual tradition. Evansville, Vanderburgh County n Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus 1545 Mesker Park Drive, Evansville. Enjoy a hot buffet breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus in the Rainfor- est Grill. Children will receive a treat bag and enjoy making a special holiday craft. Guests will also enjoy up close and personal animal visits in AMAZONIA. dec. 1-2 New Harmony, Posey County n Christmas in new Harmony As December starts, so does the Christmas celebration in New Har- mony, with a weekend of holiday festivities including breakfast with Santa, shopping downtown, music and a holiday parade. dec. 1-2 Winslow, Pike County n Winslow Winter Wonderland Mouse House in Winslow. The Christ- mas spirit is alive and well during Winslow's annual 'Winslow Winter Wonderland. Call 812-789-2207 for more information. dec. 3 Online Travel Resources hit the road RUNNING Southwest Region • Explore! Southern Indiana—www.exploresouthernindiana.com • Chamber of Commerce of Southwest Indiana—www.ccswin.com • Southern Indiana Regional Marketing Co-Op's Southern Indiana Trip Guide www.southernindiana.org County n 43rd annual Madrigal Fest University of South- ern Indiana. Go back in time at this 15th centure European Christmas celebration with the Uni- versity of Southern Indiana Chamber Choir as they perform old English mad- rigals, folk songs, and holiday choral selections. dec. 6-9 Evansville, Vanderburgh Santa Claus, Spencer County n Santa Claus Christmas Celebration Greater Santa Claus area. From arts and crafts to the Santa Claus 'Land of Lights' display to a Christmas dinner on Friday night, there's something for everyone. More information at www. legendaryplaces.org. dec. 7-9 Evansville, Vanderburgh County n Christmas at Germania 916 N. Fulton Ave, Evansville. Get in touch with Evansville German heritage this Christmas with some mouthwa- tering German cuisine, music by men and women's choirs and a theatrical performance dec. 7-8 dec. 8 Orleans, Orange County n Christmas on the Square Twinkling lights, Santa and Mrs. Claus, storytelling, children's crafts, live nativ- ity with animals, musical entertain- ment, food and so much more! dec. 10 Petersburg, Pike County n Holly Walk Downtown Petersburg. The Pike County seat comes alive with the Vincennes, Knox County n South Knox Craft Show Mark your calendar for the South Knox Craft Show which will be held on Saturday, Dec. 10, at the South Knox Elementary School, Indiana 61, Vincennes. One of the largest Craft Shows in the area, the vendors' offerings are always unique. For more information, please contact 812-743-2591. dec. 8 Evansville, Vanderburgh County n WnIn's Cookies with Santa 405 Carpenter St., Evansville. What better way to spend time with Santa than with holiday cookies, a story, ac- tivity booths, and a PBS holiday movie? mas" at 6:30 p.m. EDT, Wednesday, Dec. 12. See the sights and sounds of the Holiday Season in the beautifully restored Old State Bank (114 N. Sec- ond Street). Enjoy music, storytelling and a dessert reception. Admission fee is $15/person. For more informa- tion, please contact vincennesshs@ dnr.in.gov or 812-882-7422. dec. 15 Santa Claus, Spencer County n Santa Claus Christmas Celebration Greater Santa Claus area. From arts and crafts to the Santa Claus 'Land of Lights' display to a Christmas dinner on Friday night, there's something for everyone. More information at www. santaclausind.org. dec. 14-16 Email: editor@sgstartimes.com Contact Pike Publishing Phone: 812-753-3553 Interested in being part of next year's adventure?! n victorian Christmas The Vincennes State Historic Sites are presenting a "Victorian Christ- Vincennes, Knox County dec. 12 Cities & Counties • Daviess County Visitor's Bureau—www.daviesscounty.net • Dubois County Visitors Center—www.visitduboiscounty.com • Evansville Convention & Visitors Bureau—www.visitevansville.com • Ferdinand Tourism Commission—www.ferdinandindiana.org • French Lick & West Baden—www.visitfrenchlickwestbaden.com • Gibson County Visitors & Tourism Bureau—www.gibsoncountyin.org • Historic New Harmony—www.usi.edu/hnh/index.php • Historic Newburgh, Inc.—www.historicnewburgh.org • Huntingburg Chamber of Commerce—www.huntingburgchamber.org • Jasper Chamber of Commerce—www.jasperin.org • Orange County Home Grown—www.orangecountyhomegrown.org • Pike County Chamber of Commerce—www.pikecountyin.org • Spencer County Visitors Bureau—www.legendaryplaces.org • Vincennes/Knox County Convention & Visitors Bureau www.vincennescvb.org State of Indiana • Indiana's Office of Tourism Development—www.VisitIndiana.com 30 n PIKE PUBLISHING n backyard advEntuRES: Summer and Fall 2012 • Warrick County Chamber of Commerce/Tourism—www.visitwarrick.com