~~~2014 HOLIDAY / WINTER EVENTS~~~ Please Note: I will do my best to keep the list updated, but keep in mind that all events listed are subject to change. First, Id like to say that change wont happen in our community by sitting on the sidelines and being quick to point out what this town doesnt have; it happens by being proactive and doing our part, no matter how small, to help St. Joseph continue to grow and flourish. Big things are happening. Show your love and support for our local businesses and organizations and be proud of where you call home. May I also suggest performing a Random Act of Kindness (or two or three) within our community and brighten someones day this holiday season. It could be a stranger, a family member, a friend, an animal, a business, a non-profit organization...the possibilities are endless. No Act of Kindness, No Matter How Small, Is Ever Wasted. - Aesop Now, on with the Holiday / Winter Events for 2014: LIGHTS & DISPLAYS Annual Drive-through Nativity Scene – Friday, December 12th and Saturday, December 13th, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm at Wyatt Park Christian Church, 27th & Penn. Theyll have animals and people depicting the Christmas story. Admission is free. Holiday Park & South Pole – Now through Thursday, January 1st, 6 pm – 10 pm you can visit Holiday Park, which is at Krug Park, 3500 St Joseph Avenue; and South Pole, which is at Hyde Park, 8th & Hyde Park Avenue. Admission is free, although donations are accepted. VARIOUS HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS Letters from Santa - If you would like to have Santa send a letter all the way from the North Pole to your child, grandchild or other child, here is your opportunity. Visit the St. Joseph YMCA website at stjoymca.org and click on the Santa Letters link to obtain the form that must be completed by December 17th, along with $5.00. The funds raised will help our youth in the community. Call 816-233-9622 with questions or stop by the St. Joseph YMCA, 315 S. 6th Street. Free Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides – Every Saturday and Sunday from Noon – 4 pm beginning at the main entrance by Charming Charlie’s. Noyes Home Holiday Open House - Thursday, December 4th, 5 pm – 7 pm, 801 N. Noyes Blvd. Join the Noyes Home as they celebrate their generous donors with light hors d’oeuvres, sparkling punch and holiday music. The Noyes Home and children will be dressed up for the holidays. Call 232-5650 with questions. Breakfast with Santa & Gingerbread Workshops – Saturday, December 6th at Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art, 2818 Frederick Avenue. Breakfast will be served from 9 am – 11 am. There will also be Gingerbread Workshops at 10 am and 11:30 am. The cost is $10/person for breakfast and $10/child (ages 3 and up) for a workshop. Call 816-233-7003 for more info. First Saturdays – Celebrate First Saturdays every month in downtown St. Joseph. December 6th offers a variety of downtown festivities, including live music and local art at The Lucky Tiger; “A Clarity Christmas” at Clarity: Yoga & Wellness; art and music at Ground Round; Rich Hill Film Screening at Paradox Theatre; mini facials, art, jewelry for sale, hot cocoa and an Ugly Christmas Sweater Party at Edmond Street Parlor; photography, poetry, games and more at Café Pony Espresso; free samples at A to Z Natural Market; gallery opening at Glass Eye Gallery & Tobiason Studio; art and refreshments at Goode Food Delivered; and MORE! You can view the flyer on the First Saturdays Downtown Facebook page. Christmas at the Square – Saturday, December 6th, 6 pm at Coleman Hawkins Park, 7th & Felix. Enjoy live Christmas music at the gazebo, visit and have your photo taken with Santa, and take a ride in a horse drawn sleigh. The St. Joseph Downtown Association and The Saint Joseph Downtown Community Improvement District, along with area churches, have come together to fund and organize this event, which will also include a craft booth, storytelling by St. Joseph librarian Will Stuck, and the lighting of The Mayors Christmas tree. It will be a great night to take a stroll around downtown and see the holiday window displays decorated by the downtown businesses, and to see all of this year’s new lights and decorations. Pyro Tribe – The Pyro Tribe will perform their fire dancing at the Coleman Hawkins Gazebo on Saturday, December 6th as part of the Christmas at the Square event. Fire dancing will immediately follow the lighting of the downtown Christmas lights (approximately 8 pm). 17th Annual Winter Event – Saturday, December 6th, 6 pm – 8 pm at the Andrew County Museum, 202 East Duncan Drive in Savannah. Admission is free. Local elementary schools will be singing and children can visit with Santa and enjoy delicious treats. There will be raffle tickets for 25 beautifully decorated Christmas trees and a variety of gifts, including a Keurig, $180 worth of restaurant gift cards, 2 rounds of golf with a cart, beauty product baskets, Christmas decorations and more. Raffle tickets are $1 each; 6 for $5; or 15 for $10.Visit andrewcountymuseum.org for more info. Multi-Cultural Holiday Celebration – Sunday, December 7th, 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm at the Keatley Center, 1202 S. 28th Street. Enjoy holiday music, a visit from Santa, make-and-take activities, homemade Christmas ornaments, flags to make from your country of origin and food. You are welcome to bring food to share with others that is representative of your culture and holiday celebrations. Call Debbie Kunz of Parents as Teachers at 816-671-4300 with any questions. Word of Life Christmas Concert – Sunday, December 7th, 7 pm. This year’s concert, “Amidst the Winter Snow”, will feature a jazz combo, a choir and the Word of Life worship team with special guest guitarist, Jason Riley. Admission is free. 7th Annual Christmas Concert to fight child abuse – Sunday, December 7th, 2 pm – 4 pm, Clair United Methodist Church, 2 SE 68th Road (1 mile east of Colony House on Hwy. 6). This concert is a free-will donation and benefits the NW Missouri Children’s Advocacy Center located at 1807 N. Woodbine. Area musicians and vocalists donate their time and talents to this wonderful cause. Visit with Santa during the intermission and enjoy refreshments from the church. The Advocacy Center serves a nine-county NW Missouri area by providing a safe and child-friendly place for children to talk about their abuse and receive free counseling. Open Gym at the Keatley Center – Thursday, December 11th, 10 am – 11:30 am, 1202 S. 28th Street. Kids can play freely in the gym and enjoy a special make-and-take holiday craft. This is a free event offered by Parents as Teachers. Mayor Children’s Christmas Party – Saturday, December 13th, 10 am - Noon, Bode Ice Arena, 2500 SW Parkway. Visit and skate with Santa, watch a performance of the St. Joe Figure Skating Club, and enjoy treats and prizes. Admission is free. Caroling on Ice with the New Generation Singers – Friday, December 12th at 7 pm and Sunday, December 14th at 5 pm at Bode Ice Arena. The St. Joseph Figure Skating Club and The New Generations Singers will be performing together. Tickets are $8 if purchased by December 7th and $10 after that. Kids 6 and under are free. Call 816-271-5506 for more info. Breakfast with Santa – Saturday, December 13th between 9 am – 11 am at Wesley United Methodist Church, corner of Pear & Ajax. Breakfast with Santa is free and open to the public. Yappy Holidays – Saturday, December 20th, the St. Joseph Animal Control & Rescue, along with Friends of the St. Joseph Animal Shelter, are excited to offer Yappy Holidays, an event for kindergarten through 6th grade students. Students in kindergarten - 3rd grade will be from 9 am – 10:30 am; 4th grade - 6th grade will be from Noon – 1:30 pm. Theyll learn about the importance of animal nutrition, do a hands-on craft activity, take shelter tour, and each group will get time with a shelter pet. Groups are limited to 6 children; a waiting list will be started once all spots are filled. Call 816-271-5363 prior to December 18th to reserve a spot for your child. Holiday Pops Concert – Saturday, December 20th, 7 pm – 9 pm at the Missouri Theater, 717 Edmond. Saint Joseph Symphony Holiday Pops Classical and Pops music featuring the New Generation Singers. Tickets range from $10 - $43; students are ½ price. Visit saintjosephsymphony.org for more info. ARTS & CRAFTS Glass Classes for kids – Tobiason Studio, 302 S. 8th Street, offers a variety of glass classes, including holiday-themed sessions. Saturday, December 6th you can make Fused Ornaments for $15 beginning at 9 am. Ages 5-10 must be accompanied by a parent and ages 11 and up can participate on their own. Home Depot Kids’ Workshops – Every Saturday between 9 am and Noon, kids ages 5-12 can participate in a project for free at Home Depot. All kids get to keep their craft, receive a certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last. Saturday, December 6th is “How to Build Holiday Yard Stakes”. Visit workshops.homedepot/workshops/kids-workshops for more info and to register. Lowe’s Build & Grow– Build a Holiday Train Engine at Lowe’s on Saturday, December 13th, 10 am – 11 am. Build & Grow Clinics are free. You can register as early as December 1st. Spots may fill fast. Register at lowesbuildandgrow. Last Saturday Craft – Saturday, December 20th, 1 pm – 3 pm, Remington Nature Center, 1502 MacArthur Drive. Make candy cane and snowflake ornaments using beads and enjoy some hot chocolate and holiday cookies. Crafts are included with admission. Also, dont forget RNC offers a different scavenger hunt every month that you can complete for a small prize. Call 816-271-5499 or visit stjoenaturecenter.info. Michael’s Kids’ Club – Every Saturday, 10 am – Noon (in 30-minute increments), kids ages 3 and up can stop by to get creative and make a craft for $2 per child. There are several upcoming holiday-themed crafts. Visit michaels/kids-club/ca-kids-club.html for more info. HOLIDAY THEATER “NunCrackers” – Friday, December 5th – Sunday, December 21st at Robidoux Landing Playhouse, 103 W. Francis. The Nunsense Christmas Musical is presented as the first TV special taped in the Cable Access Studio built by Reverend Mother in the convent basement. Featuring all new songs including “Twelve Days Prior to Christmas,” “Santa Ain’t Comin’ to Our House,” “We Three Kings of Orient Are Us” and “It’s Better to Give than to Receive”. Tickets range from $15 to $35. For reservations, call 816-232-1778 or visit rrtstjoe.org. “White Christmas” – Friday, December 12th – Sunday, December 14th at the Missouri Theater, 717 Edmond. Based on the beloved, timeless film, this heartwarming musical features 17 Irving Berlin songs. Two veterans have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, they follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge. The dazzling score features well known standards including “Blue Skies,” “I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm,” and the perennial favorite, “White Christmas”. Tickets range from $10 to $30. Visit rrtstjoe.org for more info. PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES (Pets, too!) East Hills Mall in Center Court - Visit with Santa and have your picture taken during regular mall hours. Hours are Monday – Saturday, 10 am – 9 pm and Sunday, Noon – 5 pm. Keep in mind that Santa takes a milk and cookie break Monday – Saturday, 1 pm – 2 pm. Visiting Santa is free, but no personal cameras are allowed. Photo package prices begin at $10.99. N. Belt Wal-Mart – Photos with Santa on Saturday, December 6th and Sunday, December 7th, 10 am – 2 pm; and Saturday, December 13th and Sunday, December 14th, 10 am – 2 pm. Get a free 5 x 7 photo with Santa and a gift for the kids. S. Belt Wal-Mart - Photos with Santa on Saturday, December 6th and Sunday, December 7th, 10 am – 2 pm; and Saturday, December 13th and Sunday, December 14th, 10 am – 2 pm. Get a free photo with Santa. CVS – Details coming soon. Petco – Photos with Santa, Saturday, December 6th and December 13th, 1 pm – 4 pm. Help animals in need by participating in this annual event. Pose with or without your pet and take a 4 x 6 photo in a keepsake frame for $9.95. 100% of the proceeds will benefit homeless animals through the Petco Foundation. PetSmart – Paws for the Camera, Saturday, December 6th and Sunday, December 7th, Noon – 4 pm; and Saturday, December 13th and Sunday, December 14th, Noon – 4 pm. Bring your pet to this in-store photo event and receive a free digital holiday photo keepsake and custom overlays. SKATING SESSIONS B & J Skate Center – Tiny Tot Christmas Party will be Friday, December 19th, 9:30 am – 11 am. Tiny Tot Sessions are $5 per child and include a snack and a drink. They will offer daytime skate sessions from 1 pm – 6 pm on December 22, 23, 26, 29 and 30 and January 2 and 5; a 1:30 pm – 4 pm daytime skate on December 31 and an all night skate session on December 31 from 7 pm – 7 am to celebrate New Year’s Eve. Bode Ice Arena - Holiday Public Skate Sessions are offered throughout the month. Visit as follows: 12/22, 1 pm – 3 pm & 6 pm – 8 pm; 12/23, 1 pm – 3 pm & 6 pm – 8 pm; 12/24, 1 pm – 3 pm only; closed Christmas day; 12/26, 1 pm – 3 pm & 6 pm – 8 pm; 12/27, 1 pm – 3 pm & 6 pm – 8 pm; 12/28, 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm; 12/29, 1 pm – 3 pm & 6 pm – 8 pm; 12/30, 1 pm – 3 pm & 6 pm – 8 pm; 12/31, 1 pm – 3 pm only; closed New Years’ Day; 1/02, 1 pm – 3 pm & 6 pm – 8 pm; 1/03, 1 pm – 3 pm & 6 pm – 8 pm; 1/04, 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm; 1/05, 1 pm – 3 pm; All sessions are $5 admission and $2 skate rental. LIBRARY EVENTS Tuesday Night Movies – December 9th at 6:30 pm “It’s a Wonderful Life” and December 16th at 6:30 pm “Polar Express”, East Hills Library, 502 N. Woodbine. Feel free to bring a drink and the library will provide free, fresh-popped popcorn. Teen Caroling Party – Thursday, December 11th, 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm, Downtown Library, 927 Felix. Join the Downtown Library as they visit downtown locations to carol and drop off scarves at a local shelter before returning to the Downtown Library for hot chocolate and cookies. The caroling party is intended for teens ages 12-17. Please register by calling the Library at 816-232-7729. It’s Elves! The Magical Little People of Christmas – Tuesday, December 16th, 3:30 pm – 5 pm at the Rolling Hills Consolidated Library, Savannah Branch. Make a variety of elves, gnomes, sugarplum fairies and pixies for your Christmas tree. This afterschool craft session is for children in grades kindergarten and up. Holiday music will be enjoyed while crafting and holiday refreshments will be served. This event is free, but registration is required and will close 24 hours prior to the event. Call Saundra at 816-324-4569. It’s Elves! The Magical Little People of Christmas – Tuesday, December 16th, 6 pm – 7:45 pm at the Rolling Hills Consolidated Library, Savannah Branch. See above for event info. STORYTIMES Sonshine Storytime – Thursday, December 4th, 10 am – 11 am in the lower children’s wing of Ashland United Methodist Church. Read the Christmas story, make a craft, sing and play. Families with preschoolers are welcome. Storytime with Santa – Saturday, December 6th, 11 am at East Hills Mall near the carousel. Join Will from the St. Joseph Public Library for a special Storytime with Santa. Read stories about Santa and enjoy holiday crafts, a snack of donuts and juice. This is a free event. Preschool Storytime – Monday, December 8th at 10 am, Washington Park Library, 1821 N. 3rd, for children ages 3 – 6. Preschool Storytimes – December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 & 18 at 10:30 am, Rolling Hills Consolidated Library, 1904 N. Belt. The theme for this month is Do You Wanna Build a Snowman? Build snowmen, snow days and winter animals, and read stories, of course. HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL OF YOU.
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