sure to visit the Old State Capitol during the 23rd annual celebration of the arts and the New Year! Free. For more information, call 785-7960. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza.

Ghosts of Christmas Past Dec 29, 6:30-9pm, Renewing a Victorian tradition of eerie tales at Christmas. Come and hear storytellers Betsy Irwin and Cathy Mosley tell the Elijah Iles House. Stories for 6 and above. Refreshments provided and tours of the house offered. A fundraiser for NILAS’s (Nature in Legend and Story) “Know Your Nature” spring nature education conference and workshops. For more info call 546-9280. Elijah Iles House, 628 S. Seventh St.

Holiday Interfaith Breakfast Dec 25, 8:30am-12pm, Christmas Day the public is invited to Temple B’rith Sholom’s breakfast. Scrambled eggs, turkey sausage, pancakes, coffeecake, bagels, coffee and juice served to benefit Sparc. $6 adults, $5 seniors, $.25 children 12 and under. Tickets at door or call 525-1360. Temple B’rith Sholom, 1008 S. Fourth St.

Holiday Lights at the Zoo Dec 26-27, 5-8pm, Dec 4-6, 11-13, 17-23 and 26-27, Thousands of lights and displays illuminate the zoo. Bring a new unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots and get a free admission. For info call 753-6217. Henson-Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr.

New Year’s Eve Party Dec 31, 8:30pm, Music, food, prizes and champagne toast. For more info call 947-2770. Hudson’s Talk of the Town, 115 Gov Oglesby St, Elkhart.

New Year’s Eve Skate Dec 31, 7am-7pm, Skate the day away into 2010 during open skate. For more info call 546-4543. Skateland South, 1500 Recreation Dr.

Santa Claus at the Mall Dec 24, Hours Vary, For more info call 787-0110. White Oaks Mall, 2501 Wabash Ave.

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