Christmas by candlelight -- Elkhart's annual chapel service         

[NOV. 28, 2005]  ELKHART -- The annual Christmas candlelight service in the historic stone chapel on Elkhart Hill will be on Dec. 3. The St. John the Baptist Chapel is more commonly referred to as Gillett Chapel because it was built in memory of John Dean Gillett in 1890. Three services will be offered. The first begins at 4 p.m., with additional services at 5:30 and 8 p.m.

The services will feature the return of the beloved Celtic harpists Tanya Conrady and Maureen Douglas. The services will also include a variety of mandolins, vocals, traditional readings and traditional Christmas music that will help whisk you into the wonderful Christmas season. Also, to welcome in the holiday season, the chapel will be decorated with evergreens, holly and candles.

Admission for the event is $10 per person, with proceeds going to both the Elkhart Historical Society and also to the chapel to help cover maintenance costs.

In connection with the services, guests may purchase dinner tickets for before or after the event from the Talk of the Town or the BlueStem Bake Shop. The Talk of the Town downtown restaurant is offering two menu selections. Please call [phone] to reserve your selection for dinner and to ensure that space is available.

There is a 75-person capacity at each service, so reserve your seat now. Contact Gillette Ransom at [phone] for reservations or for further information. You may also contact the Abraham Lincoln Tourism Bureau of Logan County at [phone] or [e-mail].

[News release]

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