12/5-8 Weekend Christmas Events

Brace yourself because this is a long one!  Things start off with a bang on Friday night with a visit from a certain gentleman who wears a red outfit, the tree lighting ceremony, and a free movie.  Hopefully you pre-bought your tickets for the Madrigal Dinner on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday and/or were able to purchase one of the 180 tickets that were available for the Dinner and a Concert with Elvis. 

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6th

5:45 pm – Santa will be escorted into town for the Christmas Tree Lighting. 

 6 pm – The Christmas Tree display in Norwayne Field will be turned on.  Afterward, everyone is invited to have cocoa and cookies with Santa at the North Judson United Methodist Fellowship Hall, Central Avenue. 

 6pm – Madrigal Dinner = St. Peter Lutheran School Cafetorium, 810 W. Talmer Avenue, North Judson.  A night of music, feasting, and festivities awaits! 7pm – Movie:  Polar Express = Heartland Christian Center, 301 Main Street, North Judson, Indiana.  Everyone is invited to watch the movie after their visit with Santa.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7th

9am-3pm – Starke County Relay for Life Christmas Bazaar = Knox Mall, Knox, Indiana.  There will be free photos with Santa, a bake sale to support the local Relay for Life, and vendors. 

 9am-?? – Cookie Walk = St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 406 East Washington St., Knox, Indiana.  Cookies will be selling for $7 a box.  Sponsored by the Altar Rosary Society. 

10am-2pm - Salute to Starke County High School Classes of 1959 = Starke County History Center, 1520 S. Heaton, Knox, Indiana.  A salute to the Starke County High School Classes of 1959 – Grovertown, Hamlet, Knox, North Judson, San Pierre – will be on display at the Starke County History Center from November 21, 2019 thru January 18,2020.  The Starke County History Center is open Thursdays and Fridays from 10am-4pm and Saturdays from 10am-2pm. 

11am-3pm - Santa Photos with Pets and Bake Sale / Raffle = Grand Central Station Banquet Facility, 301 Lane Street, North Judson, Indiana.  Bring your pets, and your camera, to see Santa – the one who specializes in pets - and take their photo!  There is a $1.00 donation for the sitting fee.  They will also have a bake sale and raffle items. 

11am-1pm – Community Dinner = United Methodist Church, 201 S. Shield Street, Knox, Indiana.  Join in for great food, great company, and a great time.  Carry outs will be available after 1pm.  There will also be a free coat give-away and bags of food.

 5:30pm – Dinner and a Concert with Elvis = Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1600 S Heaton St, Knox, IN 46534.  Elvis impersonator Curt Lechner will be singing gospel and Christmas hymns.   They will also be accepting donations of canned goods and pasta for the Food Pantry. 

6pm – Madrigal Dinner = St. Peter Lutheran School Cafetorium, 810 W. Talmer Avenue, North Judson.  A night of music, feasting, and festivities awaits! 

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8th

1pm – Madrigal Dinner = St. Peter Lutheran School Cafetorium, 810 W. Talmer Avenue, North Judson.  An afternoon of music, feasting, and festivities awaits! 

1-4pm – Kid’s Christmas Party = North Judson American Legion, 208 Collins Street, North Judson, Indiana.  Come see Santa!  There will be food and gifts.  Open to the public.  Hosted by American Legion Auxiliary Post #92. 

2018 Local Christmas Events

Well, it's trying to snow outside which, for some strange reason, put me in mind of the various Christmas craft events coming up in the weeks to come.

There are many local crafts persons you need to contact ASAP if you want to give homemade artisan quality gifts for Christmas.  In fact, many of them will probably be exhibiting samples of their wares at some of the holiday craft shows that will be occurring in the weeks to come.  So you might want to keep an eye on our 2018 Christmas Events page (https://sites.google.com/site/wwwnjwtlibinus/2018-craft-events), as we're going to list local events where those artisans, and vendors of many other items, will be present.  

First Weekend of December to Feature a Variety of Community Festivities

Posted on November 30, 2017
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI

This weekend, there are few different ways you and your family can kick-off the Christmas season with various local holiday events in Culver, North Judson and Knox.

On Friday, December 1st, the Culver Academies Community Service Club, the Cavs Club and the Culver Youth Community Organization will sponsor a Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the Train Depot in Culver Park. Light refreshments will be served at 6:15 p.m. ET and the tree lighting will be at 6:30 p.m.

Another part of Culver’s Christmas celebration will be the Holiday Hop which will run from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Citizens can visit participating businesses on Lake Shore Drive and Main Street to get in some early Christmas shopping and for a chance to win a $300 shopping spree. Carolers will sing throughout town during the Holiday Hop and will also be at Millers Merry Manor.

The Town of North Judson will also hold their holiday celebration on Friday, with their event taking place in Norwayne Field. Trees have been decorated by local groups and families. The lighting ceremony is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. CT. Santa will be on site, stationed at the top of the hill by the fire place.

Citizens are invited to head over the North Judson United Methodist Church Hall following the tree lighting ceremony. Kids will have chance to chat with Santa and hot cocoa and cookies will be provided.

On Saturday, Santa will head over to Knox to be a part of the 2nd Annual Peppermint Parade. The parade will feature more than 20 other participants who will be in the running to be awarded the title of best in their category or best overall Christmas spirit. The parade line-up starts at 2:30 p.m. CT and the parade will commence at 3 p.m.

After the parade, Santa will be set up in Wythogan Park to meet with families. Parents are encouraged to bring along their own camera to capture their child’s visit. Hot chocolate, cider and s’mores will be served. The tree lighting ceremony will take place at 5 p.m. in the park.

These family-friendly events are free to attend and are open to individuals of all ages.

Holiday Concerts & Plays in Our Area

Right now there are 8 events listed in the “Concerts, Plays” folder that covers the Christmas season this year.  

Here is a listing of titles, some are one or two day events, others are on weekends until the middle or end of December. You can find more information about dates, ticket prices, and links to their websites by clicking on the link below and visiting the Library’s webpage.

11/10 to 12/31 =  The Little Mermaid (Stage Play) @ Amish Acres, Nappanee

11/17 to 19 = The Christmas Express @ Delphi Opera House, Delphi

11/18 = Handel’s Messiah @ The Center at Donaldson, Donaldson

11/24 to 12/10 = A Christmas Story, The Musical @ Memorial Opera House, Valparaiso

11/24 to 12/16 = It’s A Wonderful Life @ Chicago Street Theater, Valparaiso

12/7 = Holiday Pops @ Star Plaza Theater, Merrillville

12/10 = A Classical Blast Christmas @ Chicago Street Theater, Valparaiso

12/13 &14 = The Nutcracker @ Star Plaza Theater, Merrillville

https://sites.google.com/site/northjudsonwaynetwplibrary/2017---Christmas/concerts-plays

I Feel Like A Traitor To Thanksgiving!

But with all the upcoming events, starting this weekend, that are Christmas based I just had to give in.  When you visit the North Judson-Wayne Township Library website you will find our 2017 Christmas page and plenty of information about local events – Christmas parades, Santa’s visits to various places, Christmas lights, train rides, and a chance to get your family Christmas photo in a local historical setting.  One of the new things this year are folders for “Bazaars, Craft shows, Open Houses” and “Concerts, Plays.”  As always the information will be updated as we learn more about the events or as they expire. 

https://sites.google.com/site/northjudsonwaynetwplibrary/2017---Christmas