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Festival for a one-day Halloween event in October. The move is needed to help the town's festival come back larger than ever when it returns in June 2013. The Halloween festival is slated for Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Fort Branch Community Park. fall celebration are working to revamp the festival, so this year they are doing things a bit differently. They're swapping out the September Fall FORT BRANCH HaLLoWEEn Organizers behind Fort Branch's annual costume parade, carnival games, plus local businesses and organizations operating food booths. There's even talk about having a haunted house and a rock wall. Prizes will also be given out for the best costumes. The organization is also seeking Organizers are looking at having a nov. 18 West Baden, Orange County n Holiday tree Lighting Ceremony Join in the celebration as we light the beautifully decorated Christmas tree in the famed Atrium of the West Baden Springs Hotel. more volunteers for future events. For more information, or to volunteer, contact Stacy Elpers, at Fort Branch Town Hall, at 812-753-3824, or Casi Johnson at the Rosemeyer Agency, at 812-753-4471. Ferdinand, Dubois County n Ferdinand's Christkindlmart Ferdinand Community Center, Forest Park High School and Monastery Gym. Event features a German heritage market, art, quality handcrafts, antiques, Christ- mas wares, trolley service and free entertainment. No admission charged. Call 812-376-2908 for more information. nov. 17-18 n 33rd annual victorian Christmas 224 SE First St, Evansville. Take a tour through the Reitz Home Museum as it is transformed into a Christmas Cel- ebration. Call for group tours. 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CDT Tuesday through Saturday; 1 to 3:30 p.m. CDT Sunday (Last tour starts at 2:30 p.m. CDT.) Vincennes, Knox County n 'downtown Christmas Stroll', 'Parade of Lights' and 'Holiday Market' Enjoy the delights of "Christmas Time in Olde Vincennes. Down- town store merchants will have extended hours and offer refresh- ments to strolling shoppers. The "Parade of Lights" begins at 6:30 p.m. EDT starting at the intersec- nov. 16-17 tion of First and Main Streets and ending at Tenth Street. "Christmas Time in Olde Vincennes" continues on Saturday with free carriage rides and the opening of the "Holiday Market" offering special gifts for the Season. For more information on the "Parade of Lights" contact the Knox Co. Chamber of Commerce at 812-882-6440. French Lick, Orange County n Holiday tree Lighting Ceremony Start the holiday season early and join in this annual celebration. The beautifully decorated hotel, grounds and Christmas trees at French Lick Springs Hotel are sure to put everyone in the Christmas spirit! nov. 17 nov. 17 Patoka Lake, Orange County n Holiday Craft Workshop Create holiday gifts and decora- tions for you or a friend. Fun crafts for the kids! Use some of nature's materials to liven up your home this holiday season! Pre-registration required. Visit: www.in.gov/dnr/ parklake/3261.htm. nov. 18 Evansville, Vanderburgh County n Holiday Parade Bring your kids early to see Santa and his workshop filled with children's activities. Then, enjoy the annual Downtown Holiday Parade with floats, marching bands, clowns, dancing troupes and more! Call 812-401- 4243 for more information. Evansville, Vanderburgh County n old national turkey day 5K Enjoy a fall day by running through Downtown Evansville for the Old National Turkey Day 5K. Meet on Court Street between Fifth and Sixth streets to begin the race. All proceeds benefit the Goodwill Family Center, an advocate for the homeless community. nov. 22 nov. 22-25 Evansville, Vanderburgh County n annual Hadi Shrine Circus More than 3 million people have wit- nessed this tradition in the River City. It is one of the biggest three-ring circuses left in the world with elephants, acrobats, clowns, lions, bears, and more! LITTLE THINGS MEAN A LOT Children's Consignment Boutique 118 West State Street PRINCETON 812-677-2317 Tues.-Fri ........10AM-6PM Sat. ...............10AM-4PM Sun. ..............11AM-2PM BUSINESS HOURS Dara Cowling, Owner We Specialize in Trophies and Awards but we also carry Picture Perfect One-of-a-Kind Gifts and Personal Items 25% DESIGNER BRANDS: Babette Cut Loose Eileen Fisher Flax Icon First Place Trophies & Awards 1595 E. SR 64, PRincEton Lee Anderson Mycra Pac Naot Visit us online at www.firstplacetrophies.com 812-385-3279 or Toll-Free 800-380-3279 Neon Buddha Pure Handknit Teresa Goodall With this Coupon • ExpirEs July 29, 2012 • not Valid With salE itEms PURCHASE OF $100 OR MORE Smith Jewelry 114 N. Main Street, Princeton • 812-385-5280 VISIT ALL OUR LOCATIONS: 2809 Lincoln Ave. Evansville Chastain's at French Lick Resort West Baden Springs Resort Hotel Website: www.WildFlower- Boutique.org backyard advEntuRES: Summer and Fall 2012 n PIKE PUBLISHING n 29 OFF