Find some holiday fun with this week’s compilation of Springfield area events and activities. ON GOING
Christmas Food Giveaway and Dinner for Needy Families Through Dec 18, Serving Jesus Willingly Urban Ministries, Inc. seeks non-perishable supplies and toys for their food giveaway Dec. 19 from 10- 11:30 a.m. at the ALW Center and dinner party from 4-6 p.m. at the James D. Memorial Chapel. For more info call Sam J. Winger at 494-1407.
Giving and Pets in Need Trees Through Dec 19, 8am-6pm Mon-Sat, 11am- 4pm Sun, Support underprivileged children and the APL. GreenView Nursery, 3000 W. Jefferson.
Santa Claus at the Mall Through Dec 24, Hours vary. For more info call 787-0110. White Oaks Mall center court, Wabash and Veteran Parkway.
Christmas Meals Through Dec 24, Call if you can help package or deliver meals to home-bound citizens on Christmas day. Call 523-5212. First Church of the Brethren, 2115 Yale Blvd.
Christmas with the Lincolns Through Dec 24 and Dec 26-31, 8:30am-5pm, Discover how the Lincolns celebrated the holidays. Free. For more info call 492-4241. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St.
Feed A Family Food Drive Through Dec 26, Drop off your non-perishable food items at Schnuck’s or Green Hyundai. For info call 522-4022. Schnuck’s, Montvale and Sangamon. Green Hyundai, 1200 S. Dirksen Pkwy.
Winter Holiday Show Through Dec 26, 12-4pm Mon-Fri, 12-5pm Sat- Sun, Stroll through the conservatory filled with poinsettias. Free. For more info call 753-6228. Washington Park Botanical Garden, Fayette Ave.
Illinois Executive Mansion Tours Through Dec 31, Tour on a Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday morning while its rooms are decorated for the holiday. For reservations or info call 782- 2525. Executive Mansion, 410 E. Jackson Street.
Dana-Thomas House Holiday Decorations and Sumac Shop Through Dec 31, 9am-4pm Wed-Sun, Tours given about every 20 minutes. (Closed Christmas.) $5 adults, $3 kids. For info call 782- 6776. Dana-Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence.
Contact Ministries’ Coat Drive Through Dec 31, Collection boxes at all Fit Club of Springfield locations. For info call 753-3939.
DECEMBER
Santa House Dec 10-23, 5-7pm Mon-Fri and 1-6pm weekends. Santa visits. Photos $4. For info call 753- 0700. Robin Roberts Stadium, Lanphier Park, N. Grand Ave and Michigan Ave.
Holiday Hall Exhibition and Sale Dec 10-12, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Unique exhibition featuring handmade items. For more info call 523-2631. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.
A Christmas Story Dec 10-13, 7:30pm Thu-Sat, 2pm Sun, Jacksonville Theatre Guild’s rendition. $13 adults, $8 children. For info or tickets call 245- 1402. Sophie Leschin Theatre, 1201 S. Main St, Jacksonville.
Springfield Figure Skating Club’s Holiday Exhibition Dec 11, 5-9pm, Watch the Ice Skating Club perform and then stay for a free public skate session. Nelson Center. For more info call 753- 2800. Lincoln Park, Fifth St and Sangamon Ave.
Christmas Festival Concert Dec 11, 7:30pm, Illinois College’s Wind Ensemble and Concert Choir presents Christmas favorites. Illinois College Rammelkamp Chapel, 1101 W. College Ave, Jacksonville.
Holiday Hope Drive Dec 11, 11am-3pm, NAI True Blood Drive in the parking lot to support American Red Cross. For an appointment call 787-2800. NAI True Commerical Real Estate Services, 4525 Wabash Ave.
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