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You can track down silk flowers at your local craft store. Mix up garden roses, magnolias and hydrangeas to match your overall color scheme for a wellbalanced look. Topping the tree with a thick strand of ribbon or tinsel will provide a striking finish.

Go All Natural Bring nature into your home this holiday season with an all-natural Christmas tree. Elements such as leaves, nuts, pine cones and winterberries will make your tree appear like it would in the middle of a forest.

Add a few metallic finishes or an array of jingle bells to give the natural look a contemporary twist. You can even choose your favorite wild animal to highlight.

Specialty stores carry artificial yet beautifully designed birds and snow owls that can make for the perfect finishing touch for a naturally themed tree.

Glass Ball Ornaments Are you thinking bright and shiny this year, or modern and muted? Big, small or somewhere in between? Glass ball ornaments come in a variety of finishes, colors, sizes and shapes to add a designer touch to your tree.

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Teenagers Hopefully the teenager in your life has discovered a hobby or sport about which they are passionate. Whether it be piano, football or model-making, there is a gift out there to match their creative skills.

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14th: Ghosts of Christmas Past: 1pm-4pm

Optimist Club Christmas Tree Sales Start:Waters True Value M-F 8am–8 pm and 10 am– 5pm on Sundays.

Christmas Craft Mall Opens:Mon – Sat 9am – 7pm, Sundays 1-6pm the craft mall will be located at 3407 10th street. Don’t miss out on many handmade items. Open until Dec. 28 but will be closed on Christmas Day.

Shaffer Art Gallery Holiday Open House The Shaffer Art Gallery will be having their Holiday Open House. Come to a show at 1:30 p.m. a performance at 3 p.m. by Santa and the Clemente McCrae Puppy Show. Also enjoy the Carolina Lily Quilt Displays. Shaffer Art Gallery is located at Barton Community College, 245 NE 30 Rd.

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3rd: Santa’s Elves for 5-12 year olds: 3:30pm4pm Lincoln Elementary School. Register at GBRC Office 1214 Stone Street.

Christmas Jewelry Workshop: Feather Earrings Free program, but preregistration is required by calling KWEC at 877-243-9268.

Holiday Cookie Contest: 10am–4pm. Stop by the headquarters at Rosewood Furniture Gallery at 16th and Main to pick up a cookie box and voting bracelet. A $5 donation is encouraged with all proceeds going to the food bank of Barton County.

Shop late in Great Bend: Extended hours for many stores right here in town, most open until 7pm.

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GBHS Vespers Concert: 2pm Held at the GBHS Auditorium, 2027 Morton

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Refined Medley Open House: 10am-5:30pm Both Friday and Saturday. 1601 Kansas Ave.

Home for the Holiday Parade: 5:30 pm on Main St. Organized by Sunflower Diversifed Services.

After Parade Activities: Featuring...

• Annual Mayor’s Tree Lighting: 6:15pm Jack Kilby Square.

• Free Carriage & Wagon Rides: 6:30pm-8pmProvided by Rosewood Services.

• Fun & Games until 8pm -Ride the City Train, free ice skating, hot dogs, hot chocolate, meet Santa, and MUCH MORE! • Golden Belt Model Railroad Association Model Train Display: 2pm-8pm • Visit Santa & See Santas Around the World After parade until 9:30 pm. 1223 Main Street.

• Living Nativity Portraits: 4:30pm-7:30pm A gift from the Foundry Methodist Church Free at Jack Kilby Square.

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Santa’s Workshop: 6pm-8pm A Free Family Event for All Ages at the City Auditorium. Contact the Great Bend Recreation Commission for more information.

Maurices Holiday Coat/Toy Drive Bring $10 worth of new toys or new/used coat and receive a coupon toward your purchase an the Maurices store at 3511 10th Street.

Show of National Quilt Museum Quilts will be displayed until December 20th. Open M-F from 10 am – 5pm and Sunday from 1pm – 5pm. Shaffer Art Gallery, 245 NE 30 Rd. This year’s theme is Carolina Lilly.

Happy Holidays Crafts: 3:45pm-5pm This class is from Dec. 1st to Dec. 4th for ages 5-7 at Park Elementary School. Register at the GBRC Office, 1214 Stone.

Give Where You Live – Giving Tuesday We have a day for giving thanks. Join the Golden Belt Community Foundation to celebrate giving and to help build local community and organization endowments. During this special event your gift may qualify to be partially matched.

Santa’s Elves for 5-12 year olds:3:30pm-4pm Eisenhower Elementary School. Register at GBRC Office 1214 Stone Street.

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Happy Holidays Crafts: 3:45pm-5pm This class is from Dec. 8th to Dec. 12th for ages 5-7 at Park Elementary School. Register at the GBRC Office, 1214 Stone.

GBHS Orchestra Concert: 7pm The GBHS Orchestra will perform at the GBHS Gym, 2027 Morton.

GBHS Band Concert: 8pm The GBHS Band will perform at the GBHS Gym, 2027 Morton.

Barton County Young Professionals Ugly Sweater Christmas Party: 6:30pm - Grab a friend and an ugly sweater and join us for the 5th Annual Christmas Party at Maggie’s Bar, 1318 Kansas.

The Barton County Historical Society will be hosting their annual holiday open house with entertainment, decorations, refreshments, Santa, and a little train.

15th: GBHS Vocal Concert: 7:30pm

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Extended hours for many stores right here in town, most open until 7pm.

Cheyenne Bottoms Christmas Bird Count Meet at the KWEC. Free and open to the public regardless of birding expertise. Free lunch served.

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Easy Cooking- Seasonal Sweets: 7:30pm8:30pm. This adult focused class requires preenroll at the GBRC Office, 1214 Stone for $9.00 per person.

19th: Christmas Dance: 7pm-9pm

Enjoy this dance sponsored by the GBRC at the Knights of Columbus. The cost is $3.00 at the door. A DJ and Santa will be present. Please preenroll at the GBRC Office, 1214 Stone St.

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10th: Santa’s Elves for 5-12 year olds:

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The Main Course Duck, ham or turkey? What is your idea of the traditional holiday main course? No matter your answer, we all know that simply throwing your meat into the oven is not the way to wow your guests. It takes the detail work to really make your meal pop.

From the perfect ham glaze to the rich homemade turkey stuffing, put in a little time this year on the extras and your main course will be the talk of the day.

Stuffing the Turkey Why not go unique with your turkey this year? Ditch the storebought stuffing for a homemade concoction like this: 1 stick of melted butter ½ cup diced red onion 1 stalk of diced celery ¼ cup of chopped pistachios Saute the ingredients together and stir in four cups of breadcrumbs and ½ cup of the jelly of your choice for a delicious take on the traditional holiday stuffing.

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Duck a L’Orange The key to serving the perfect duck is cooking it on low heat – and having the perfect glaze for afterward.

Add a mixture of one stick of butter, ½ cup of orange juice and a tablespoon of vinegar into your cooking dish once your duck is browned.

Continue cooking until the meat is done and remove the duck fat sitting on top of the juices. Strain the remaining juices, whisk in a cup of your favorite jam and cook it on low heat on the stovetop. Once this mixture thickens, remove it from the heat and pour it over your duck.

Glazing the Ham If you’re throwing in a ham on Christmas morning, try a combination of two cups of marmalade, two cups of brown sugar and one cup of Dijon mustard for a mouthwatering glaze sure to please.

A unique salsa of pineapple, spring onion and the juice from two limes will serve as the perfect complement for this spectacularly glazed ham.

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Along with offering the traditional choices – wine, beer, soda and punch – keep everyone on their toes by serving some unique twists to the traditional holiday drinks. You can achieve this with a little creativity and research – and these recipes:

The float is another summertime favorite that can be translated into a winter wonderland.

Heat up a half-cup of fudge sauce and another halfcup of your favorite stout beer or root beer. Add two scoops of vanilla ice cream to a glass and pour your warm fudge-beer mixture over the ice cream. Top it with whipped cream to blow this float out of the water.

Apple Cider Punch Looking for a fruity, tart drink for sipping? Stir up about two cups of orange juice and a half-cup of lemon juice with six cups of apple cider.

Then slowly pour in a bottle of sparkling white grape juice for the final add-in. For an alcoholic option, use chilled champagne instead of the sparkling grape juice.

Margaritas You may associate margaritas with the summertime, but they can be an absolute hit at your holiday party. By simply adding a cup of frozen cranberry-raspberry juice concentrate, you can give your traditional or iced margarita a hint of red holiday hue that will leave your guests feeling the spirit.

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Maybe your idea of an elegant get-together is a cocktail party. Or maybe it’s a simple sit-down dinner.

Either way, you can pull it off without breaking the budget or sending yourself over the stress cliff.

The first step to a successful party is determining whether you want a formal dinner or something more casual. Once that decision has been made, you can determine the party details, such as who you’re inviting, how you’re inviting them and the date of the party.

Make it Easy on Yourself Though your guests will surely be at the forefront of your attention, don’t forget to spend some time thinking of yourself. Plan a buffet dinner for easy serving and cleanup. Doing so will help you get dishes to the table quickly and warm with guests serving themselves.

Also, make as much of the food and drinks ahead of time as possible. Some things will obviously have to wait, but the more you do before your party, the less stress you will feel the day of and the more attention you can pay your guests.

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Plan Ahead OK, so you are more of a kitchen dictator who doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like to give up any control. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fine, too. Your biggest aid this year will be a planning checklist that helps keep you on task and budget.

Break down your checklist into segments to give yourself timelines starting about one month away from Christmas. Your first list should be focused on figuring out who to invite and what they will bring to your party. Progress through the processes of purchasing food, decorating and food preparation until you have a comprehensive checklist to keep you organized and unflustered this holiday season.

Cooking can be a great forum for teaching young children about measurements, counting and food safety. It can also foster quality bonding time between parents and kids that is crucial to overall family happiness.

Teach your chefs-in-training the difference between a broil and a boil, and a teaspoon and a tablespoon. Then quiz them later in the cooking process to see if they are retaining your expert instruction. But make it fun. Remember, the young ones are on break from school and not looking for any extra homework.

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It also helps you slow down during the hustle and bustle of the Christmas shopping season, allowing you to reconnect with the most important people around you.

Pass on the Spirit One of the main benefits to Christmas caroling is the joy you can bring to others with your exuberant display of holiday spirit. Caroling has become a rarity of sorts during the holiday season, giving it even more meaning to people of all ages.

Besides the great feeling you’ll receive from caroling, you may also find yourself offered hot chocolate or cookies at the end of your carols. Other thankful neighbors and community members may show their appreciation simply by telling you how much hearing your Christmas songs meant to them.

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Group Experience Through caroling, you will create a group dynamic and camaraderie that will only add to your love for the holidays.

If you haven’t caroled before, quiz your friends, family members and acquaintances to see if they know of any such groups. You can also check in with your local cultural and civic centers, since they are often linked up with singing and acting organizations.

If you can’t find any such groups, start your own. Invite your favorite people to join you – even if they aren’t the most talented singers. Choose a couple of songs and set up a few practice sessions before hitting the town.

Choosing the Carols When choosing a list of carols to perform, go with the traditional Christmas songs that everyone knows. The main draw to caroling is its ability to bring back nostalgia and goodwill to those around you. So choose like-spirited carols that will leave your audience members smiling.

You might even add a Hanukkah song such as “Hanukkah, Oh Hanukkah” or “The Dreidel Song” to lift the spirits of those in the neighborhood who celebrate that holiday. If your group is dynamic enough, choose songs with multiple parts that can be mixed together for a memorable carol.

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Get Out of the House Do you and yours have a case of Christmas cabin fever? Long breaks from school and work can cause tight quarters around the holidays. One of the best ways to overcome any extra stress or anxiety caused by this is simply getting out of the house.

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Go Outside Ice skating, flag football or even a game of catch can be a great way to exercise together during the holiday season. Running around outside not only helps you enjoy the fresh air, but also burns off some of those calories from your big holiday feast.

Whatever activity you decide to make into a tradition, it can be fun to make it competitive event. Keeping score every Christmas can establish bragging rights for the rest of the year.

This will help strengthen the tradition and make it one that everyone looks forward to every holiday season.

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And what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re asking for is simply a hand. They need more manpower to achieve their goals and spread the word on their efforts.

Lending Your Skill Set Can you spare a few hours every weekend in December? You may be asked to run errands or visit with people. Maybe deliver food or products to clients across town.

Professionals in the creative services field can offer their skills free of charge as a holiday contribution. Developing a website, creating brochures or writing a mission statement for free can help your local group promote its missions.

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Challenge Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cut to the chase. By now youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve heard the statistics. Almost $75 of every $100 you spend locally stays in your community. Local businesses employ millions of people across the country.

Local entrepreneurs spend exponentially more money on community programs their larger counterparts.

All impressive, indeed. So then why are millions of Americans driving away or logging on to their computers for their Christmas shopping this holiday season? Some cite convenience or busy schedules without realizing just how much impact they can have on their local community by spending a few dollars locally.

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Buy Every Other Product Locally Breaking the habit can be tough, so start small. Challenge yourself to buy one locally sold product for every other gift you purchase.

And try to make the prices comparable so about half of your total holiday budget is spent locally.

Encourage your friends to do the same and you could be making a monumental difference in your community. If 10 of you spend $300 on local gifts this year, about $2,250 of that $3,000 would be pumped right back into your local community. Comparably, your community will see $0 of your online spending at retail giants.

Buy All Gift Cards Locally Gift cards are becoming an increasingly massive portion of holiday spending. More than 80 percent of holiday shoppers will buy at least one. More than $28 billion will be shelled out on gift cards this year, according to the National Retail Federation. Many people will spend their gift cards on food or everyday items if you buy them for traditional retailers. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t you want your present to be more meaningful? A gift card to a local specialty shop or boutique will ensue that your gift card is spent on exactly what it is intended to â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a gift.

Try to personalize each gift card by choosing a local business that has special meaning to the recipient, or maybe one that you have shopped at before with that person.

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Instead of paying an exorbitant price to have your gifts shipped overnight, consider taking a stroll down to your friendly local establishments for some at-the-buzzer shopping.

Find Friendly Service Small-business owners are ready to welcome you with open arms and help you through the challenge of finding that perfect gift under notso-perfect time constraints. Even in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, you are likely to find friendly service on your local business scene.

If you have a positive experience, then owners know they increase their chances of you returning as a customer throughout the year or for next Christmas. Additionally, they depend on your referrals to friends and family members to help grow their business.

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Many local shops also offer loyalty programs for both long-time and first-time customers. Ask if there are any such opportunities, and you may walk out of the store with both time and a few dollars to spare.

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CHRISTMAS LIGHTING

Come to Hoisington Friday evening, November 28th as we start the Christmas season off right! The Hoisington Annual Christmas Lighting is scheduled for Friday after Thanksgiving 5:30 P.M. at the Hoisington Chamber of Commerce, 123 N. Main.

Listen to Christmas Carols as we wait for Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arrival shortly after 5:30 P.M. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ready to visit with the youngsters! Each child will receive a gift from Santa, a chance to tell Santa their secret wish, give him a hug and snap a photo! Then all children can register for a chance to win Chamber Gift CertiďŹ cates and bring an outdoor Christmas ornament to hang on the lighted Christmas tree that will be in the chamber yard.

In conjunction with Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arrival the Hoisington Chamber of Commerce will be offering free hayrack rides as children wait for their turn to visit with Santa.

The 2014 Hoisington Chamber of Commerce Promotion Committee invites everyone to come down and join in singing Christmas Carols and enjoy some hot cocoa and cookies and cheer in the 2014 Christmas Season.

2014 HOISINGTON HOME DECORATING CONTEST The Hoisington Chamber of Commerce Promotion Committee will once again sponsor the Home Decorating Contest. This year there will be three Hoisington Gift CertiďŹ cates given to the Best Decorated Residences for the 2014 Christmas Season. To be eligible for the contest, residents must register with the Chamber of Commerce by Thursday, December 11th. First Place will be awarded a $75 CertiďŹ cate, second place, $60 and $40 for third place. Gift CertiďŹ cates can be redeemed at participating Hoisington Businesses. Residences will be judged between 7 AND 9 P.M. on Friday, December 12. Call the Chamber ofďŹ ce at 653-4311 to register your entry.

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Save Stress â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Tis the season to be jolly, not stressed, frenzied, or road-raged. Trade in the hustle and bustle of long car rides and over-packed malls for a relaxing stroll through your favorite downtown business.

The benefits of slowing things down over the holidays can improve your health, well-being and overall mood, especially when schedules are at their fullest.

The less time you spend traveling great distances and drudging through hoards of shoppers, the more time you will be able to enjoy with your family around the fireplace. So maybe itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to focus less on leaving the area, and take advantage of the calming convenience of shopping local.

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Save the Environment Staying local obviously cuts down on travel for both you and delivery drivers, a twofold benefit that means less carbon, pollution and traffic congestion. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, trucks and locomotives are responsible for 25 percent of smog-causing pollution and the majority of the cancer threat posed by air pollution in some areas.

Local businesses help the environment by stocking local produce and food, and using less packaging than larger chain establishments.

This helps make our local communities more sustainable and keeps hard-to-break-down plastics out of our landfills.

Save Calories Staying in the area for your Christmas shopping could be good for both your wallet and your waistline. If you live close enough to local businesses – and if you don’t mind the chilly winter weather – walk or ride your bike to the store.

The central locations of downtown businesses provide a hub of shopping activity that requires only a short stroll down the sidewalk to shop door-to-door. Mixing in a little physical activity as opposed to spending hours in your car or extended periods of time on escalators, will aid in burning calories and improving your overall health. And better health is a gift we all deserve.

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Central Plains Middle School Winter Music Program, 7 p.m.

CPMS in Bushton.

December 8 Central Plains Elementary School Winter Music Program, 7 p.m.

CPES in Holyrood.

December 13 Claflin Independent Township Library Holiday Treats by the Pound 9 a.m. to Noon, all kinds of homemade treats $8 per pound with proceeds going to library operations. Santa will hand goodies to children from 10 a.m. to noon.

Call 620-587-3488.

December 15 Central Plains High School Winter Music Program, 7 p.m.

CPHS in Claflin.

Ellinwood December 2

6-12 Band Concert 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

High School Auditorium.

December 4 K-2 Vocal Music Concert 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.

High School Auditorium.

December 6 The Christkindlmarket and Community Tree Lighting 1 p.m. - 11 p.m.

December 9 3rd - 6th Grade Vocal Music Concert, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.

High School Auditorium.

December 15 High School Christmas Vocal Concert, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m., St. Joseph Church.

Great Bend November 28

EXPLORE Great Bend (#5): Black Friday Shopping Register to win $1,000 to Explore Great Bend Optimist Club Christmas Tree Sales Open Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Waters True Value, 1649 K-96 Hwy.

November 29 EXPLORE Great Bend (#6): The $1,000 Giveaway after the parade in Downtown Great Bend!

Holiday Cookie Contest 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Stop by Rosewood Furniture Gallery at 16th & Main to pick up a cookie box and voting bracelet.

A $5 donation is encouraged with all proceeds going to the Food Bank of Barton County

Golden Belt Model Railroad Association Model Train display 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Living Nativity Portraits 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Free at Jack Kilby Square Home for the Holidays Parade, 5:30 p.m.

After Parade Activities: Annual Mayor’s Tree Lighting 6:15 p.m.

Free Carriage & Wagon rides 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Free ice skating, hot dogs, hot chocolate, meet Santa, more!

Santas Around the World After parade until 9:30 p.m.

1223 Main.

December 1 Santa’s Workshop, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the City Auditorium.

Show of National Quilt Museum Open Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. at the Shafer Art Gallery, 245 NE 30 Rd. Display open until Dec. 20.

December 1-4 Happy Holidays Crafts for 5-7 year olds.

Park Elementary School.

Register at the GBRC office, 1214 Stone Street, 620-793-3755.

December 2 Give Where You Live – Giving Tuesday Join the Golden Belt Community Foundation to celebrate giving and to help build local community and organization endowments.

Christmas Craft Mall Opens Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sun. 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.

3407 10th Street. Open until Dec. 28, closed on Christmas Day.

December 3

December 8-Noon

December 18

Happy Holidays Crafts for 8-12 year olds.

Park Elementary School.

Register at the GBRC office, 1214 Stone Street, 620-793-3755.

Christmas Dance, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

GBRC sponsored dance at the Knights of Columbus. $3.00 at the door.

A DJ and Santa will be present.

Must pre-enroll at GBRC, 1214 Stone.

December 8 Barton County Young Professionals Ugly Sweater Christmas Party 6:30 p.m., Maggie’s Bar, 1318 Kansas.

GBHS Orchestra Concert 7 p.m. at the GBHC Gym, 2027 Morton.

GBHS Band Concert 8 p.m. at the GBHS Gym, 2027 Morton.

December 10

Santa’s House Open - 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Shop late in Great Bend Most stores open until 7 p.m.

December Noon Friendship Meals Christmas Dinner & Senior Center Open House Noon Entertainment and refreshments.

Contact GBRC at 792-2604 for information.

December 14 Ghosts of Christmas Past 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Barton County Historical Society.

Annual open house with entertainment, decorations, refreshments, Santa, and a little train.

Shafer Art Gallery Holiday Open House 1:30 p.m., BCC, 245 NE 30 Rd. Christmas Jewelry Workshop: Feather Earrings Pre-register at KWEC, 877-243-9268.

December 4

December 5-7

December 1

December 11

GBHS Vocal Concert, 7:30 p.m.

GBHS Auditorium, 2027 Morton.

Retreat Weekend package at Heartland Farm www.heartlandfarm-ks.org for more information.

November 28 Hoisington’s Christmas Lighting and Santa Visit - 5:30 p.m.

Santa’s House Open - Noon - 2 p.m.

GBHS Vespers Concert, 2 p.m.

GBHS Auditorium, 2027 Morton.

Santa Elves for 5-12 year olds 3:30 p.m. - 4 p.m., Eisenhower Elementary School.

Register at the GBRC office, 1214 Stone Street, 620-793-3755.

Hoisington

Santa Elves for 5-12 year olds 3:30 p.m. - 4 p.m., Jefferson Elementary School.

Register at the GBRC office, 1214 Stone Street, 620-793-3755.

Santa Elves for 5-Noon year olds 3:30 p.m. - 4 p.m., Lincoln Elementary School.

Register at the GBRC office, 1214 Stone Street, 620-793-3755.

Shop late in Great Bend Most stores open until 7 p.m.

December 25 Merry Christmas!

December 15

December 18 Shop late in Great Bend Most stores open until 7 p.m.

Cheyenne Bottoms Christmas Bird Count Meet at KWEC. Free and open to the public. Pre-register at KWEC, 877-243-9268.

Easy Cooking - Seasonal Sweets 7:30 p.m. Pre-enroll at GBRC, 1214 Stone, $9.00 per person.

Chamber’s “Shop Hoisington Chimney Hop” Promotion begins

December 6 December 11 December Noon Hoisington Chamber’s Christmas Home Decor Contest Judging

December 20 Santa’s House Open - Noon - 2 p.m.

Larned November 29 Larned Chamber Ambassadors 94th Christmas Parade, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

The theme is “Christmas in Other Lands – It’s a Small World.”

Awards for top three entries.

4th and Main Street at 1 p.m.

Judging, 1:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Parade forms at Larned Chamber Office, 502 Broadway.

Alternate date Dec. 6.

Contact Julie Ford, 620-285-3111; or Larned Chamber, 620-285-6916.

December 6 Christmas Movie, Santa’s House 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Downtown Larned; Santa’s House, 10-Noon; Christmas Movie, Toy giveaways, State Theatre, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Contact Lauren Long, 620-285-6916.

December 13 Kiwanis Kiddie Day, Santa’s House 10 a.m. - Noon Downtown Larned; Santa’s House, Kiwanis shopping, crafts.

Contact Lauren Long, 620-285-6916

December 20 Countdown to Christmas, Santa’s House 10 a.m. - Noon Downtown Larned; Santa’s House, last-minute shopping.

Contact Lauren Long, 620-285-6916.

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