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 Farmers’ 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.
Holiday Craft Bazaar and Cookie Walk
Nov 21, 10am-2pm, All hand made crafts (some one-of-a-kind) include holiday decorations, needle crafts, jewelry and more. Goodies include cookies, handmade candy and more. Large doll house raffle. For more info call Carol Edwards at 494-9659. Springfield Ceramics and Crafts Club, 2626 S. Pasfield St.
Holiday Decorating Seminars
Nov 21, 10am, Every Saturday through Dec 12 learn stylish holiday decorating tips. For more info visit greenview.com. GreenView Nursery, 3000 W. Jefferson.
The Nutcracker All Jazz’d Up
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 Cripe. 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 in the Country
Nov 28, 8am-5pm, Community event with various locations throughout Athens and Cantrall featuring Christmas items, decorations, gifts, homemade candy/cookies and food. Watch for signs throughout the community. For info call 793-3754. Athens and Cantrall community.
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.
DECEMBER
Old Capitol Holiday Walks
Dec 2-3, 9, 16, 23, 5-8pm, Visit downtown Springfield to shop local during special evening holiday hours with 23 merchants as official Walk destinations. Tree lighting ceremony Dec. 2. View festive window displays, ride a horsedrawn trolley, visit the Santa House, enjoy choirs, musicians and instrumentalists, and listen to Old Capitol Unplugged - an acoustic holiday music series. Don’t forget to sneak a peak at the Old State Capitol and Lincoln-Herndon Law Office, both open during these special nights. For more info call 544-1723. Free parking available at downtown meters after 5 p.m. and underground garage parking beneath the Old State Capitol until 9 p.m.
Downtown Santa House
Dec 2-3, 9, 16, 23, 5-8pm and Saturdays prior to Christmas, 10am-2pm, Bring the kids to see Santa at the Santa House, open during the Old Capitol Holiday Walks in the evening and also on Saturdays prior to Christmas. For more info call 544-1723. Old State Capitol Plaza, Downtown Springfield.
Check Illinois Times next week for more holiday events.
