Northeast Colorado Holiday Happenings

ChristmasCapitalofthePlains packsFortMorgancalendar

ByFortMorganTimes

Withtheholidayseasonupon us,thatmeansFortMorganisonce againtakingupitsmantleasthe ChristmasCapitalofthePlains.

Festivitiesarealreadyunderway, withtheannualMorganCommunityCollegeCenterforArtsand CommunityEnrichment(CACE) JuriedHolidayArtSalefeaturing theartworkoflocalandregional artistsgoingonnow.Theexhibit, heldinpartnershipwiththeFort MorganAreaChamberofCommerce,openedNov.17andwill beondisplaythroughDec.16at theCACEGallery,300MainSt.in downtownFortMorgan.

Admissiontotheexhibitisfree; thegalleryisopenMondaythrough Fridayfrom8a.m.to5p.m.

Plentyofotheractivitieswill keepyourcalendarfullthisholidayseason:

Nov.25

BlackFridaysalesatavarietyof downtownFortMorganbusinesses.

Dec.1

SantawillvisitattheFlowerPetalerfrom4to6p.m.

FortMorganChamberChristmasParadeat6p.m.

Dec.3—ShopSmallFort

MorganDay

FreemovieatCover4:“AChristmasStory,”presentedbyCoatesRealty/ElrickConst.at10:30a.m.

RotaryClubChiliCookoff from 11a.m.to1p.m.

SantavisitstheFlowerPetaler from12to2p.m.

StorytimewithSanta’sElvesat BooksonMainfrom12to2p.m.

Downtownfreehayridesfrom12 to2p.m.

LivereindeeratMcDonaldAutomotivefrom1to3p.m.

LivenativityatElevatingLife ChurchatCountyRoad18,Fort

Morganfrom6to8p.m.(Thisis alreadylistedinthelastemailbut itwaslistedhereagain)

Dec.10

FreemovieatCover4:“Elf”— presentedbyFMSBankat10:30 a.m.

SantavisitstheFlowerPetaler

from12to2p.m.

StorytimewithSanta’sElvesat BooksonMainfrom12to2p.m. Downtownfreehayridesfrom12 to2p.m.

SeeTheGrinchatDoubleREmbroideryfrom12to3p.m.

LiveNativityatElevatingLife ChurchlocatedCountyRoad18in FortMorganfrom6to8p.m.

Dec.15

ArtWalkfeaturingPioneerElementarystudentsinsidevarious downtownbusinessesfrom4to7 p.m.

Dec.17

FreemovieatCover4:“PolarExpress,”presentedbyAlloCommunicationsat10:30a.m.

SantavisitsattheFlowerPetaler from12to2p.m.

StorytimewithSanta’sElvesat BooksonMainfrom12to2p.m. Downtownfreehayridesfrom12 to2p.m.

LiveNativityatElevatingLife ChurchlocatedCountyRoad18in FortMorgan6to8p.m.

Libraryhasactivitiesplannedforallages

SantaClausiscomingtotown.For childrenwhowanttomakesurethe jollyoldfellowknowsexactlywhat’s ontheirlisttherewillbeplentyof opportunitiestodosothisholiday season.

CourthouseLightingandCocoa withSanta: Watchthelightingof thehistoricalLoganCountyCourthouseFriday,Nov.25.TheRE-1 ValleyChildren’sChoralewillsing at5:30p.m.andthenSantawill flip theswitch.Afterward,headoverto ChristUnitedMethodistChurchfor CocoawithSantafrom6to8p.m.

HometownChristmaswithReggieReindeer: Youcanalso findthe bigguyandhisreal-lifereindeer atthisfreeeventhostedbyFirst FarmBankfrom5to7p.m.atthe LoganCountyFairgrounds.InadditiontoSantaandhisreindeer,the eventwillincludechildren’sgames, CandyCaneLane,treatbagsand more.

Ifyoucan’tmakeittoeitherof thoseevents,don’tworrybecause SterlingPublicLibraryhasyou covered.

SantaCity: Stopbytogetaphoto withSantaonTuesday,Dec.6, from4to7p.m.atthisjointevent hostedbythelibraryandSterling RecreationCenter.AlongwithseeingSanta,childrencanalsomakea craft andenjoyasnack. Thelibrarywillalsohaveplentyof otherholidayofferingstoo.

ChristmasTea: Adultsareinvited toenjoyanafternoonofdelicious treatsanddelightfulentertainment Friday,Dec.2,at2p.m.Ticketsare requiredandareavailableatthe library.

CookingWithKids: OnMonday,Dec.5,at2p.m.thelibrary’s monthlyCookingWithKids@the Libraryprogramwillcontinue.Childrenages6-12areinvitedtocome andlearnsomebasiccookingskills astheymakeChristmascookiesfor Santa.Spaceislimited,call970522-2023toregister.

TakeandMakeProjects: Pickup acompleteprojecttodoathome. KitswillbeavailableTuesday,Dec. 13and27forpreschoolthroughsecondgradeandWednesday,Dec.14

and28forthirdthrough fifthgrade.

GingerbreadHouseWorkshop: Thelibrary’sannualgingerbread housedecoratingpartyonSaturday, Dec.17,at2p.m.willletyoushow off yourcreativetalentswiththis Christmastradition.

HolidayOpenHouse: Celebratethe seasonwiththelibrary’sannualParadeofTreesopenhouseThursday, Dec.22,from5to8p.m.Lightswill bedimmedtofullyenjoythebeautifullydecoratedChristmastreesand therewillalsoberefreshmentsand livemusic.

Sterling Public Library’s annual Christmas TeaonDec. 2willprovide aholiday treatfor adults.

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Areaschoolsringingintheseason

ByCallieJones cjones@prairiemountainmedia.com

Areaschoolswillringwiththe soundsoftheholidayseasonthis December.Here’salookatwhat theyhaveplanned.

SHSMadrigalDinner

Acommunitytradition,Sterling HighSchool’sannualMadrigal DinnerwillbeMondayandTuesday,Dec.5and6.Thismedievalthemedeveningwillincludedinner,musicalperformancesbySHS’s women’sandmen’schoirsaswellas theSterlingMiddleSchooleighth gradechoirandatheatricalperformance.

Thechoruseswillbeperforming manyofthefamiliarcarols,spiritualmusicandchoralefavorites thathavebeenpartofpastMadrigals,suchas“WeWishYouaMerry Christmas,”“CaroloftheBells,“Si-

lentNight,”“HereWeComeaWassailing”and“OftheFather’sLove Begotten.”

Thosewhoattendshouldbepreparedtoprovideasmalldonation tothechoirdepartmentifyouwant silverwaretoeatwithanddon’tbe alarmedifyouhearshoutsof“Huzzah!”andhandsslappingthetablesafterthechoirsandwanderingminstrelsconcludetheirperformances,asthatisthetraditional wayofbestowingpraiseonentertainers.

TheMadrigalDinnerwillbe heldintheGreatHall(schoolcafeteria),seatingopensat6p.m.Seats are$20perperson(includesdinneranddessert).Reservationsare requiredandcanbemadebycallingSHSat970-522-2944.

YoucanalsocatchtheSHSMadrigalSingersperformingatthe Dec.2FirstFriday@FirstPresbyterianconcertstartingat12:05

TheNortheasternJuniorCollegeJazzBand,alongwiththeNortheastern choirs,willentertainatthecollege’sWinterEnsembleconcertonDec.10.

Schools

ConcertBand,ConcertChoir,ContemporaryChoirandJazzBand! Thecostis$5forcommunitymembersandfreeforNJCstudentsand staff withID.

mances,SHS’sbandstudentswill alsoentertain.Whiletheirwinterconcertwasheldearlierthis month,youcanstillseethemperforminLoganCountyChamberof Commerce’sannual“Christmasin Toyland”ParadeofLightsonDec. 1,at6p.m.,indowntownSterling.

Northeastern JuniorCollegeEvents

NortheasternJuniorCollegewill kickoff itsholidaycelebrations withaHangingoftheGreenson Tuesday,Nov.29,from3:30to7 p.m.intheE.S.FrenchAtrium.The eventwillfeaturearecreationofa EuropeanChristmasmarket,completewithcommunityvendors,live music,andtraditionalfoodand drink.Anyoneandallarewelcome.

OnFriday,Dec.2andSaturday, Dec.3,NJC’sTheatreDepartment willpresentDessertsonBroadwaystartingat7p.m.intheDorothyCorsbergTheatre.Enjoyan eveningofmusicalnumbersand scenesfromBroadwayshows!Keep inmind,somescenescontainadult languageandhumorthatmaynot besuitableforyoungviewers.

Dessertsandentertainmentare freeofcharge,butdonationsare welcome.

RoundingoutNJC’seventswill betheannualWinterEnsemble onSaturday,Dec.10,at7p.m.in theDorothyCorsbergTheatre.Enjoyaneveningoffestiveholiday musicfeaturingtheNortheastern

Otherareaschoolswillalsobe offeringtraditionalconcerts,including:

CalicheSchoolK-12HolidayProgram—Tuesday,Dec.6at6:30 p.m.

SterlingMiddleSchoolChoir Concert—Thursday,Dec.8at6:30 p.m.

SterlingMiddleSchoolBand Concert—Thursday,Dec.15at 6:30p.m.

AyresElementarySecondGrade ChristmasConcert—Tuesday,Dec. 13,at6:30p.m.intheSterlingMiddleSchoolauditorium.

PeetzSchool3rd-12thGradeInstrumentalConcert—Friday,Dec. 9,at7p.m.

PeetzSchoolK-2ndGradeMusical—Friday,Dec.16at5:30p.m.

FlemingTalentShow—Friday, Dec.2,at7p.m.intheauditorium. Thecostis$5perperson

FlemingSchoolK-3rdGrade Concert“Elflandia”—Wednesday,Dec.7,at6:30p.m.,intheauditorium

FlemingSchool4-12thGrade BandConcert—Wednesday,Dec. 14,at6:30p.m.,intheauditorium.

MerinoK-12ChristmasConcert —Tuesday,Dec.20at6:30p.m.

PrairieSchoolWinterProgram —Thursday,Dec.1at7p.m.

HaxtunK-12thGradeChristmasConcert—Tuesday,Dec.13, at6:30p.m.

*CampbellElementaryhasits performancesplannedforlaterin theschoolyear.

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BrushcelebratesChristmas withfamily-friendlyfestivities

ByRobinNorthrup ForTheTimes

Ifyouandyourfamilyarelookingforaneventtogetyouinthe holidayspirit,looknofurther.On Friday,Dec.2,theBrushChamber ofCommerceanddowntownbusinessesaregearingupfortheholidaysandyouareinvited!

Youcanstartoutat3p.m.witha specialappearanceofSantaClaus attheBankofColorado,301ClaytonStreetinBrush.Cookiesand hotcocoawillbeprovided.

From4to6p.m.walkoverto thedowntownbusinessesonClaytonStreetandgrabas’moreskitto roastmarshmallowsoverthefire pitswhilekeepingwarm.

freshmentsforeveryone.There willbeplentyofkidsactivities, andyoucanevenenjoyahayride providedbyTomHofmann,PatrickHeisterman,KrohnRentals andtheLivestockExchange.

TheAnnualChristmasTree Lightingwilltakeplacearound5 p.m.intheEastMorganCounty Libraryandyoumightevencatch aglimpseofSanta.

Don’tforgettobrushuponyour

Christmastunes;therewillbecarolingfromtheBrushSecondary Campusduringtheevent.

GuestsenjoyhayridesaroundtheEastMorganCountyLibrary.

LocalbusinessesandtheChamberofCommerceareprovidingre-

FAITH

Ifyouhaveanyquestionsyou cancontacttheBrushChamberofCommerce,218Clayton Street,Brush,CO80723at(970) 842-2666orbyvisitingtheirwebsiteatwww.brushchamberofcommerce.org.

ElevatingLifeChurch hostingdrive-through LivingNativity

ByRobinNorthrup ForTheTimes

Youareinvitedtoexperience themeaningofChristmaswitha drive-throughLivingNativityat theElevatingLifeChurchinFort MorganonSaturday,Dec.3,10 and17andSunday,Dec.25from 6to8p.m.

Livecamels,horses,sheep,donkeysandotheranimalswillbe alongsideactorsfromthechurch totakeyouonajourneybackin timetowitnessthemomentsleadinguptoChrist’sbirthinaway thatmakestheChristmasstory

morerealtoday.

Scenebyscene,youwillseethe HeraldAngels,MaryandJoseph, shepherdsandwisemeninBethlehemastheyworshipthenewbornking.

ThestorywillbetoldinareadingbyLeadPastorJohnWaters onaradiostationprovidedtoyou whenyouarrive.

ELCislocatedat16756County Road18,FortMorgan,CO80701, (970)867-7383.FindthemonFacebookatElevatingLifeChurch andviewlastyear’seventontheir Facebookpage—GodWithUs— LivingNativity.

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OverlandTrailMuseumofferingsfortheholidayseason

OverlandTrailMuseumwilloffer somethingforeveryonethisholiday season,includingthereturnofits RedLanternTours.Here’salookat what’sontap.

HistoryCafé: OfferedinbothNovemberandDecember.TheNov.30 program,startingat10:30a.m.,will featureauthorMattVincentwho willbespeakingaboutandsigninghisnewbook,“TheChronicles ofCuster~FirstStandofaFailed Campaign.”Pleasecallthemuseum at970-522-3895toreserveyour spot.

Atthe finalHistoryCaféof2022, Wednesday,Dec.21,startingat 10:30a.m.,guestswillmakea beautifulChristmasornament.All suppliesareincluded.EnjoyarelaxingmorningreflectingonChristmas whilesippingsomecoffeeand teawithmuffinsandtakehomea Christmaskeepsake!Callthemuseumtoreserveaspot.

Child’sChristmasonthePrairie: BlueSantawillbeatthemuseum forphotographsSaturday,Dec.3, fromnoonto3p.m.Sponsoredby SterlingPoliceDepartment,the celebrationwillalsoincludefree childIDpackets,cookiesandcocoa.

ChristmasonthePrairieOpen House: Themuseum’sannual holidayopenhousesaresetfor Monday,Dec.5,12and19,from5 to7p.m.Enjoyastepbackintime asyoutakeastrollthroughthe beautifullydecoratedbuildingsand grounds,tastearoastedchestnut, listentothebeautifulsoundsof Christmasmusic,warmupbythe fireintheHighPlainsEducation Centerwithhotciderandcookies. Therewillalsobeafewspecial featureseachweek.OnDec.5only, goforaridewithSantainhis firetruck,onDec.19hearthesounds ofChristmasandonDec.12enjoy

ZachPomeroyplaysChristmascarolsontheorganinsideofthe EvangelicalLutheranChurchduringOverlandTrailMuseum’s2020Red LanternTours.ThetourswillreturnonDec.22andyoucanalsoseethe beautifullydecoratedmuseumatoneofitsChristmasonthePrairieopen housesDec.5,12and19.

ThelightingoftheChristmasvillageinJulesburgisafavoritetraditionfor manyinSedgwickCounty.

Julesburgcelebrates holidayswithlights, paradeandmore

ByVickieSandlin sandlinv@julesburgadvocate.com

It’sbeginningtolook alotlikeChristmas

GetintothespiritofChristmas andenjoyoneofSedgwickCounty’sfavoriteholidaytraditions,the JulesburgChristmasLighting.

Revelinold-stylecommunity spiritonFriday,Nov.25,at5:15p.m. ontheSedgwickCountyCourthouselawn.

TheSingingofTimelessHoliday Carolswillbeginat5:15p.m.under thedirectionofMikeBenson,and continueasanticipationbuildsto the5:30p.m.whenthetown’sholidayIightsmagicallycomeonand theChristmasVillagecomesalive.

Everyoneisinvitedtoattendthis eventandenjoyacupofapplecider andcookies.Thiseventisproudly sponsoredbySedgwickCountyEconomicDevelopment.

AnnualToyDrive

PointsWestCommunityBank willagainsponsortheannualToy DriveonDec.2.Helpbrightena child’sChristmasthisyearand

bringinanew,unwrappedtoyto donate.

Cookies&CocoawithSanta

Haveyoubeennaughtyornice? ComevisitwithSantaonDec.3 from9to10:30a.m.attheHippodromeEtc.Bringyourcameraor phoneforpictures.Elveswillbe theretoassist.Therewillalsobe afreeChristmasornamentcraft. Afreeadmissionmoviewillbe shown,“TheSantaClause2.”

ParadeofLights

TheannualParadeofLights hasbeenslatedforDec.8inJulesburg.HostedbyCHSHighPlains, andHighlineElectricwithKJBL broadcasting.Thisyear’sthemeis “ElfChristmas.”Businesses,organizationsandindividualsareinvited andencouragedtoenterafloatinto theparade.

ChamberBuckswillbeawarded towinningfloatsbasedonoriginality,decorativeeffort,andlighting display.Firstprizewillbeawarded $100inChamberBucks,second placewillreceive$75inChamber Bucksandthirdplacewillreceive $50inChamberBucks.

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Communitychoruseswillbring themerrysoundoftheseason

WindsongChorusand MasterChoraletogive concertsDec.4and11

ByCallieJones cjones@prairiemountainmedia.com

SterlingandNortheastColorado arefilledwithtalentedsingersand musiciansandtheywillbesharing theirtalentswiththecommunity thisholidayseason.

Inkeepingwitha26-yearholidaytradition,WindsongChorus andCentennialStatebarbershop choruseswillusherintheholiday seasonwiththeiranimalChristmasconcert,“HopeisBorn!”on Sunday,Dec.4,at3p.m.intheSter-

lingHighSchoolauditorium.

Theconcert,inadditiontosharingthemusicoftheseason,also providesanopportunitytosupport LoganCountyCooperatingMinistrieswithitsmission.Admissionis asuggested$8donationandtwo non-perishablefooditems,allof whichgoestohelpthoseinneed.

Asinpreviousyears,theconcert willalsofeatureaperformance byRE-1ValleyChildren’sChorale aswellasguestperformancesby otherverytalentedpeoplefrom thisarea.

WindsongChorusisanonprofitorganizationandachapter ofSweetAdelinesInternational,a worldwideorganizationofwomen committedtoadvancingthemu-

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Wiggins Holiday Craft Fair to include Santa visit, gingerbread house contest

By Robin Northrup For The Times

The 16th Annual Wiggins School Holiday Craft Fair will take place at the Wiggins Elementary School, 415 Main Street in Wiggins from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3.

The event supports the School’s Art and Music Program. There will be homemade crafts, Christmas gifts, home decor, treats and food. Santa will be making a special appearance from 1 to 3 p.m.

There will also be a Gingerbread House Contest for kids in pre-

Houses are free to the public.

school through sixth grade. Bring your decorated gingerbread house to the Elementary School Gym between 10 and 11 a.m. that Saturday. There will be a mystery judge and prizes will be awarded.

Along with the main event, there will be a gift basket silent auction.

School programs

Baskets were created by each grade level.

If you are interested in being a vendor, you can submit your application by Nov. 25. Information is available online at wiggins50.k12. co.us or contact the lead organizer, Tracy, at 970-380-1888.

“A Taste of Christmas,” as local bakers share bite-size Christmas treats (gingerbread, fudge, sugar plums, etc.) that will be served from one of the museum’s historic buildings. All Christmas on the Prairie Open

Red Lantern Tours: The popular 2020 Christmas Red Lantern Tour will return on Thursday, Dec. 22. The first tour will begin at 5 p.m., with a new tour beginning approximately every 15minutes; 10-12 people are allowed per tour. Take a tour with one of the museum’s Red Lantern tour guides and hear the story of one family’s first Christmas on the Colorado prairie as narrated by the staff at KPMX radio.

Morgan County schools will be ringing in the holidays with concerts and seasonal programs.

Brush Dec. 8: High School Band and Choir Concert, 7p.m. Dec. 13: Middle School

Choir Concert, 7p.m. Dec. 15: Middle School Band Concert, 7p.m.

Weldon Valley

Dec. 8: Christmas Music Program, 7p.m.

Wiggins

Dec. 2: Winter Play in the Auditorium, 7p.m.

Dec. 3: Winter Play in the Auditorium, 3p.m. Dec. 6: Winter Band Concert in the Auditorium, 7p.m.

Dec. 7: Choir and Drumline Concert in the Auditorium, 7p.m. Dec. 10: Elementary Music Program, check website for times

Dancestudiosplanholidayrecitals

ByCallieJones cjones@prairiemountainmedia.com

Sterling’stwolocaldancestudioswillofferthecommunitya holidaygiftthisyearastheycelebratetheseasonwiththeirannual dancerecitals.

NortheasternDanceAcademy willputonitssecondannualSterlingCommunityNutcrackerRemix Saturday,Dec.17at2and6p.m. andSunday,Dec.18at2p.m.in theDorothyCorsbergTheatreinsideE.S.FrenchHallontheNortheasternJuniorCollege.

Firststagedin1892,theChristmasstapleisbasedonE.T.A.Hoffmann’sstory“TheNutcrackerand theMouseKing.”Youprobably knowtheplot:Ayounggirlnamed Clara(orMariadependingonthe ballet)getsanutcrackerforChristmas,itturnsintoaprincewho fightsanarmyofmiceandthetwo arewhiskedawaytotheLandof Sweets,wheretheyareentertained bytheSugarPlumFairyandcandiesfromotherlands.

DirectedbyAshleyLynchand AngiePomeroy,Northeastern DanceAcademy’sshowwilltellthe storyoftheholidayfavoritewith thestudio’sownlittletwist.All stylesofdancewillbeshowcased asperformersofallagesandskill levelsdancetheirwaythroughthe classictale.

Ticketsare$10eachandcanbe purchasedatthestudio,bycalling 970-580-7142,orbyvisiting,www. northeasterndanceacademy.com.

Melissa’sSchoolofDancewillholditsannualholidayrecitalDec.18and19.

Additionally,whileMelissa’s SchoolofDancewon’ttakeonthe Nutcrackerthisyear,theywillbeofferingaholidayrecital,“It’sChristmas:TistheSeasontoDance,”on SundayandMonday,Dec.18and 19,at7p.m.intheSterlingMiddle Schoolauditorium.

Dancers,underthedirectionof MelissaCraddock,willshowoff theirballet,pointe,jazz,tapand tumblingskillsastheyperformto anumberofholidayfavorites.

Northeastern DanceAcademywill presenttheirsecond annualCommunity NutcrackerRemixon Dec.17and18.

Paradethemed‘Music&Magic’

ByAliciaBarry AkronNews-Reporter

TheAkronChamberofCommerce’s10thAnnualParadeof Lights“TheMusic&Magicof Christmas,”willbeginat5:30p.m. Thursday,Dec.1.

Theparaderoutebeginsatthe westentranceoftheWashingtonCountyNursingHomeonFremont,goesthroughGreenHouse DriveontoFourthStreet,eastto MainAvenue,thenwestonSecond Street,endingattheWashington CountyFairgrounds.

SantawillstopduringtheparadetolighttheChristmastree, locatedatSecondStreetandMain Avenue,beforecontinuingtothe WashingtonCountyEventCenter

Choruses

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sicalartofbarbershopharmony througheducationandperformance.Establishedin1971,the chorus,directedbyAnnetteLambrecht,includesawideagerange ofmembers,fromteenagersto adults,andsingersfromthree states—Colorado,Nebraskaand Kansas.

CentennialStateChorus,a groupformenwholovetosing barbershop,wasformedbythe lateDr.CurtKimballin1971,the sameyearthatheandhiswife,

togreetchildrenthereatthefiremen’sdinner.

AkronVolunteerFireDept. AnnualBeefandNoodle SupperandToyDrive

Comeenjoyahearty,home cookeddinnerforanominalfeebeforeoraftertheparade.Thedinnerwillbeservedfrom5to7p.m. Dec.1attheWashingtonCounty EventCenter.

New,unwrappedtoyswillbeacceptedforthetoydrive.Monetary donationswillalsobeacceptedin lieuoftoydonations.Alldonations willbekeptinWashingtonCounty.

Santawillmakeanappearance followingtheconclusionoftheparade!

Judy,formedWindsongChorus.

Areamusicaltalentwillalso shineatMasterChorale’sThirtiethNoelChristmasConcerton Sunday,Dec.11,at4p.m.inthe DorothyCorsbergTheatreinside E.S.FrenchHallontheNortheasternJuniorCollegecampus.

Thisyear’sconcert,directed byDonJohnson,willfeature “Handel’sMessiah.”Composedby GeorgFridericHändel,“Messiah” hasbeenaworld-renownedmusicalfavoritesincethemid-1700s.It foretellsandcelebratesthebirth ofChrist.

TheSterlingColoradoMaster ChoralebeganwithformerChicagoLyricOperatenor,Charles

SantahearsChristmaswishesfrom childrenattheAkronVolunteer FireDepartment’sannualbeefand noodlesupper.

Johnsonin1992.Thevisionwas toprovideanopportunityfor residentsofnortheasternColoradowholovetosingtogather togetherinagrouplargeenough torehearseandpubliclyperform awidevarietyofchoralworksa coupleoftimesayear.Localsingers,joinedbyasinfonia,havepresentedaholidayconcertforthree decades.

Admissiontothisyear’sconcert is$10foradultsandstudents12 andunderarefreewhenaccompaniedbyanadult.Ticketsare availableatKC’sMusic&Electronics,MegaMusicandFamily FoodMarketorbycalling970522-5431.

TheAkronLionsClub floatwon first placeinlastyear’sparade.

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RetroMovieMarathon: Middle schoolandhighschoolstudentsare invitedtoaRetroMovieMarathon onThursday,Dec.29,startingat 11a.m.Lunchandsnackswillbe providedandteenscanalsotie-dye awhiteshirtthattheyprovide. CountDownto2023: OnFriday, Dec.30,at11a.m.helpthelibrary bringintheNewYearalittleearly sothatkidsofallagescancountdownto12:00beforebedtime. Therewillbegames,craftsand food.

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