Find some holiday fun with this week’s compilation of Springfield area events and activities. ON GOING
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.
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.
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
Capitol Chamber Singers Dec 17, 7pm, Acappella group of 10 local vocalists presents a free Christmas concert. For more info call 364-4475. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 W. South Grand Ave.
Christmas Food Giveaway and Dinner for Needy Families Dec 17-18, Serving Jesus Willingly Urban Ministries, Inc. seeks non-perishable supplies and toys for their food giveaway For more info call Sam J. Winger at 494-1407.
Giving and Pets in Need Trees Dec 17-19, 8am-6pm Mon-Sat, 11am-4pm Sun, Support underprivileged children and the APL. GreenView Nursery, 3000 W. Jefferson.
Santa House Dec 17-23, 5-7pm Mon-Fri, 1-6pm weekends, Santa visits. Photos $3. For info call 753-0700. Robin Roberts Stadium, Lanphier Park.
Friday Family Night - Holiday Music Saturday at the Dana-Thomas House Dec 18-19, 4-8pm Fri, Family Night free admission ($1 donation per person). Live music Sat. afternoon and evening. For info call 782-6776. Dana-Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence.
Gordon Productions’ Every Christmas Story Ever Told Dec 18-20, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, (See pick, p 26.)
Senior Center Cookie Walk Dec 19, 9am-1pm, Support the Springfield Senior Center. For more info call 528-4035.
Home for the Holidays Dec 19, 8pm, ISO Illinois Symphony Orchestra with singers, bagpipes and children. For more info call 206-6160. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS.
Joy of Christmas Dec 20, 4pm, Concert of sacred and classical music with Debbie Eddy, Kamen Petkov, Abby Eddy, Dennis Jones, Mark McCue and Ann Hine. Free. For info call 529-1606. Church of the Little Flower, 800 Stevenson Dr.
Luminaria Evening at Dana-Thomas House Dec 20, 4-8pm, (See pick, p 30.)
Meowy Christmas Show Dec 21, 7:30pm, (See pick, p 29.)
Old Capitol Holiday Walks Dec 23, 5-8pm, Horse-drawn trolley rides, Santa House, live entertainment. For more info, call 785-7960. Old State Capitol.
Children’s Story Hour Day Dec 31, 9:30am, 11:30am and 1:30pm, Storyteller Mrs. Broccoli, Harriet Arkley of Springfield. Reservations required. Call 782- 6776. Dana-Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence.
First Night Dec 31, 7-10pm, Celebrate the arts. Downtown Springfield locations. Free. For more information, call 785-7960.
The Yellow Wallpaper Dec 31, 5pm, 7pm, 9pm, Three free performances of the compelling 1892 drama starring Aasne Vigesaa. Directed by Kevin Purcell. Reservations required. Call 524-0901. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historical Site, 603 S. Fifth Street.
