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Santa Train kicks off the holiday season

The East Troy Electric Railroad’s Santa Parade Train makes its annual journey into downtown East Troy on Saturday, Dec. 7.

Presented by the East Troy Electric Railroad in conjunction with the East Troy Area Chamber of Commerce and Mukwonago Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Center, the beautifully lit fourcar train will travel down the century-old interurban trolley line between Mukwonago and East Troy.

Santa on the Square

In anticipation of Santa’s arrival, festivities will begin at East Troy Village Square Park at 5:30 p.m., including the Bob Barutha Memorial Tree Lighting, winter activities, Holiday Marketplace, photos with Santa and more.

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friendly activities include: • Cookie decorating, s’mores station, DIY Photo Station, Cookie Crawl and more; • Christmas carol sing-along led by East Troy High School Choir members; • Professional photos of children with Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available following the tree lighting at about 6:40 p.m. at a cost of $8 each, with the proceeds to benefit the East Troy Food Pantry.

Photos sponsored by 2894 on Main and all participants will get a digital copy of their photo; • Cub Scouts Pack 92 will sell chili, chili dogs and baked goods.

Inside Ivan’s Backstage: • The East Troy Lioness Club will have walking tacos, hotdogs and hot cocoa in the Lions Lodge starting at 5 p.m.;

• Ivan’s Backstage will feature the East Troy Holiday Marketplace with vendors offering a variety of holiday gift items; entertainment by Cork N Christmas Carols and kids’ crafts.

Visit easttroy.org for more information.

Other upcoming holiday events include:

Christmas Cookie Sale

Troy Center United Methodist Church is holding a bake sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7 at First Citizens State Bank, 2546 Main St., East Troy.

St. James Holiday Bazaar

St. James United Methodist Church, 2945 Main St., will host its Holiday Bazaar and Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on

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The Bob Barutha Memorial Christmas Tree is lit at East Troy Village Square Park in 2018.

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Holiday crafting Martha Bresler (right) talks to a customer at her East Troy Family Community Resource Center Christmas Craft Show booth at East Troy High School last year. This year’s show will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at the high school. For more information about the center, visit easttroyfamily.webs.com.

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Helping out Volunteers with the Holiday Help of East Troy program set up for the family “shopping day” last year.

Each year, the East Troy Family Resource Center coordinates the program with local businesses, organization, food pantry and East Troy School District to provide a Merry Christmas for local families in need.

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East Troy Middle School seventh- and eighth-grade band holiday band concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11. The midmembers, under the direction of John Rash, perform their dle school and East Troy High School holiday choir concert 2018 Holiday Concert. The middle school will host the 2019 is set for 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15 at the high school.

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Colors of Christmas Madison Wixom colors bookmarks during the East Troy Lions Public Library’s holiday event last year. The library will host a Family Christmas Caroling event at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5. Stop by to sing along and enjoy cookies, hot apple cider and juice. For more information, visit easttroy.lib.wi.us.

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Saturday, Dec. 7. For more information, call (262) 642-7642.

Pancakes with Santa

The Salvation Army – Army Lake Camp, N8725 Army Lake Road, will host Pancakes with Santa from 8 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7. Kids will have the opportunity to meet Santa and take photos, decorate a cookie, and receive a small gift.

Cost: adults, $9; children (5-12), $7; and children 4 and younger are free.

Pet Pictures with Santa

Martin’s Hardware-Rental and Pet,

3288 Main St., will host its 10th annual Pet Pictures with Santa from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7.

Attendees are invited to bring in their pets (on leash or crate). A $10 donation to Lakeland Animal Shelter is encouraged.

For more information, call (262) 6423344.

Bake Sale at First Citizens

First Citizens State Bank, 2546 Main St., East Troy, will hold its 11th annual Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13. All proceeds will be donated to the East Troy Food Pantry.

St. Peter’s Breakfast with Santa

Join St. Peter’s School, 301 Elm St., for a Pancake Breakfast and Pictures with Santa from 7 a.m. to noon on Sunday, Dec. 15. All proceeds benefit St. Peter’s School.

Jingle Bell Rock

Ivan’s Backstage, 2093 Division St., will host the 6th Annual Jingle Bell Rock on Saturday, Dec. 21. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Featured musicians include Spare Change Band and more. Tickets are $6 at the door. For more information, call (262) 642-7100.

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