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December 2008


Nursing HomesDec. 1-6
(Began Nov. 28)

Festival of Trees
SPONSOR: Friendship Manor
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Proceeds to Lincoln and Logan County charities. Silent auction Dec. 6.
(See publicity.)

WHERE:
Friendship Manor, 925 Primm Road
WHEN: 4-7 pm

Saturday, Dec. 6

Bake sale and Santa arrival
SPONSOR: Elkhart Needs and Goals
WHO: Public
WHERE: Elkhart Village Hall
WHEN: 8-11 am; Santa arrives at 9 am

SchoolsBreakfast with Santa
SPONSOR: Lincoln Jaycees
WHO: Kids 10 and under 
DETAILS: Have breakfast with Santa and tell him your Christmas wishes. Pancakes and sausage, juice, and milk will be served. Kids 10 and under eat free.
(See information in Close Up column.)
(See publicity.)

WHERE:
Lincoln Masonic Center, 2022 N. Kickapoo
WHEN: 9 am-noon

Christmas in the Chapel
SPONSOR: Lincoln Christian College and Seminary
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.lccs.edu/
(See article.)
WHERE:
100 Campus View Drive
WHEN: 10 am, 2:30 pm, 7 pm

BankChristmas open house at Postville Courthouse
SPONSOR: Postville Courthouse State Historic Site
WHO: Public
DETAILS: (See article.)
WHERE:
914 Fifth St.
WHEN: Noon-4 pm

Christmas Candlelight Service
SPONSOR: Elkhart Historical Society
WHO: Public
DETAILS: For ticket reservations, call 217-947-2238.
(See information in Close Up column.)
WHERE: St. John the Baptist Chapel, Elkhart Cemetery
WHEN: 2, 4, 5:30 and 8 pm

Tour of homes
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Tickets may be picked up at Salt Creek Attic or Botanica, both on the square in Mount Pulaski.
(See information in Close Up column.)

WHERE:
Mount Pulaski
WHEN: 4-7 pm

Sunday, Dec. 7

Breakfast and Christmas bazaar
SPONSOR: Carroll Catholic School 
WHO: Public welcome
DETAILS: Self-serve breakfast buffet, raffle table, theme baskets, cash drawing, Cookie Corner and Sweet Shoppe, Usborne books, children's crafts and more. Santa Claus will make a visit to the bazaar. Tickets available at the door.
WHERE:
Carroll School, 111 Fourth St.
WHEN: 7:30 am-noon

Holiday home tour
SPONSOR: Harvest of Talents for World Hunger
WHO: Open to public
DETAILS: Tickets may be purchased in advance at Lincoln Christian Church, from Harvest of Talents Ministry Team members, Jefferson Street Christian Church, Regions Bank and Cape Landing, or at home sites on the day of the tour. All proceeds will go to the Harvest of Talents for World Hunger to meet hunger needs worldwide.
(See publicity.)

WHERE:
Hosts: Barry and Julie King, 1008 Broadway St.; "Chub" and Barb McCubbin, 229 N. Union St.; Keith and Jeaneen Ray, 7 Oakwood Drive; John and Sheema Wahab, 5 Fairway Lane. Postville Courthouse will be decorated with greens and period ornaments and open for viewing during home tour.  
WHEN: 1-4:30 pm

Christmas in the Chapel
SPONSOR: Lincoln Christian College and Seminary
WHO: Public
DETAILS: http://www.lccs.edu/
(See article.)
WHERE:
100 Campus View Drive
WHEN: 2:30 pm, 7 pm

Christmas cantata
SPONSOR: Immanuel Lutheran Church Choir
WHO: Public invited 
DETAILS: The church choir will present the Christmas cantata. Following the program there will be a reception in the fellowship hall. The public is cordially invited to this special Christmas celebration.
WHERE:
1409 Pulaski St.
WHEN: 7 pm

Tuesday, Dec. 9

"Tuesdays With Santa"
SPONSOR: Lincoln Public Library Youth Services Department
WHO: Families
DETAILS: Come sit on Santa's lap and tell him your Christmas wishes, write a letter for his mailbox, and receive a candy cane. Please register by calling 732-5732.
(See article.)

WHERE: Lincoln Public Library Annex
WHEN: 5-6:30 pm

Saturday, Dec. 13

Santa Claus at New Holland
SPONSOR: New Holland Volunteer Firemen 
WHO: Public
DETAILS: The New Holland Volunteer Firemen will provide treats to children visiting Santa.
WHERE:
New Holland Fire Department, New Holland 
WHEN: 1-3 pm

Sunday, Dec. 14

"A Night in Bethlehem"
SPONSOR: Jefferson Street Christian Church
WHO: All ages (children accompanied by an adult)
DETAILS: Walk with your family through the streets of Bethlehem on the night that changed the world. Talk with shopkeepers, shepherds, and even Mary and Joseph. Experience the Nativity story.
WHERE:
Jefferson Street Christian Church, 1700 N. Jefferson
Begin your Bethlehem experience at the new Worship Center entrance.

WHEN: 5-8 pm

Thursday, Dec. 18

Christmas concert
SPONSOR: Christian Child Care
WHO: General public
DETAILS: Christian Child Care is having their first Christmas concert.
WHERE:
Jefferson Street Christian Church 1700 N. Jefferson
WHEN: 6:30 pm

Saturday, Dec. 20

Cookie walk and gift wrapping
SPONSOR: First United Methodist Church of Lincoln Accessibility Committee
WHO: Public
DETAILS: Proceeds will go toward an elevator fund for handicapped access at the church. Come early for the best selection of delicious homemade cookies and candies. Cost is per pound. Holiday gift wrapping will also be available during the hours of the cookie walk. Donations accepted.
WHERE:
302 Broadway St.,
WHEN: 8-11 am

 

 

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