pre-registration required. LLCC Capitol City Training Center, 130 W. Mason. For info or to register (required) call 524-6749.
Christmas in the Park
Nov 20-21, 4-8pm Fri, 9am-3pm Sat, Five local artisans bring you a large variety of Christmas decorations, ornaments, hand-pieced pillows, embroidered sweatshirts, small themed-trees, and plenty of Santas, snowmen and angels. For more info call 585-1219. Country Place Condo Clubhouse, 1/2 mile east of Toronto Road and 1/2 mile north of North Cotton Hill Road.
Chatham Holiday on the Square
Nov 21, 10am-4pm. Vendors, Toys for Tots, Santa visits from 10am-12:30pm, free horse and carriage rides, free holiday crafts for the kids, and free hot chocolate and cookies. For more info call 415-3126.
Arts & Crafts Fair
Nov 21, 10am-3pm, Many local artists participating. Jewelry, original art and much more. For more info call 741-6656. Villas at Pine Creek Clubhouse, 820 Colorado Court.
Holiday Arts and Crafts
Nov 21, 11am-4pm, Unique art and craft work made with a social conscience. Featured are Lynn Sylver, Frog Cottage Jewelry; Vernie Boerkrem, Bags from the Past, Zanne Avenue jewelry; Mary Francis, greeting cards made from illustrations from old children’s books; and Rather Taken, knitted pieces incorporating vintage buttons and sweater clips. Portion of sales goes to APL. For info call 698-5957. Edwards Building, 528 S. Fifth St.
Twice Giving Christmas Open House
Nov 21, 9am-4pm, Enjoy cookies and Christmas grog while shopping for unique gifts handcrafted by artisans in developing nations worldwide. Select items for men, women, children and the home at Twice Giving Gift Shop. For more info, call 793-6446. Midwest Mission Distribution Center, New City Road and Old Route 66, Chatham.
Holiday Cards and Paper
Nov 21, 10:30am-12:30pm, Make and marble holiday cards, and use stamping techniques to create your own wrapping paper. $15, $10 SAA members. For more info or to register by Nov. 14, call 523- 2631. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.
Holiday Farmer’s Market: Meet Your Local Producers
Nov 21, 9am-1pm, Features local produce (turkeys, meat, produce, baked goods, wine and more) for holiday meals. Also cooking demos, refreshments and lunch for purchase, live music and kid’s activities. For more info call 528-1563. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Avenue.
Girl Scout Troop 6092-Food Drive
Nov 21, 9am-3pm, Girl Scout Troop 6092 has set a goal to fill a pick-up truck with non-perishable food items for Kumler Ministries Food Pantry. Donations accepted now through day of drive. For info or to donate now, call Troop Leader Lynn Evans at 415-8716. Shop N Save, 1501 S. Dirksen Parkway.
The Nutcracker All Jazz
Nov 21-22, 7pm Sat, 2pm Sun, Dance Creations Dance Studio In Motion benefit dance performance based on classic story jazzed up with Contemporary, Hip Hop, Tap and more. Directed by Janet Cripes. Silent auction. Benefits American Red Cross, Illinois Chapter. $15-$12. For more info call 523-2787, tickets 523-4895. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
Christmas on Vinegar Hill
Nov 21-22, 8am-5 Sat, 12-4pm Sun, Visit 22 locations in private homes, churches and businesses around town offering crafts, antiques, baked goods and more. Green wooden Christmas trees mark the way, maps available. Courthouse open Sat. limited locations open Sun. For more info visit www.mtpulaskiil.com. Mt. Pulaski.
Holiday Movie Days
Nov 21-22, 1pm, Two viewings of “It’s A Wonderful Life” on the big screen. Popcorn and refreshments available for purchase. Proceeds go to the Carlinville Christmas Market. $5. For more info call 854-6663. Marvel Theater, Carlinville.
Memorial’s Festival of Trees
Nov 21-29, 10am-8pm (4-8pm Thanksgiving Day) Holiday tradition featuring 150 decorated trees, wreaths and centerpieces, a gingerbread village, the Candy Cane Express train and a Holiday Market filled with unique gifts. $5-$2. Orr Building. For more info call 788-4301. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Avenue.
Ringing In the Season
Nov 28, 7pm, Join Bells In Motion as they ring in the season with holiday favorites such as ‘Joy to the World,’ ‘Up On the Housetop,’ ‘Let It Snow;’ and a rockin’ version of ‘God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.’ For more info call 899-2128. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 South Grand Ave W.
Christmas Pottery
Nov 28-Dec 19, 11am-4pm, Pottery Studio open Saturdays and Sundays for purchase of unique gifts and original items for Christmas. For more info call 299-6471. Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Rd, 299-6471.
Dana-Thomas House Foundation Membership Reception Pre-Registration
Nov 30, Last day for reservations for Dana- Thomas House Holiday Reception held Dec 4 from 5:30-7:30pm. Includes a special holiday preview of the beautifully decorated house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright a century ago. The evening includes music, food and beverages. (Enter through the front door of the house on Lawrence Ave.) Reservations will be held at the door. $15 members and site volunteers, $20 guests of members and volunteers. Reservations by November 30, call 788-9452.
Check Illinois Times next week for more holiday events.
