Light Up Charlestown file
Participants explore the winter wonderland on display for the Holiday season at Greenway Park in downtown Charlestown in this file photo.
Posted: Friday, November 20, 2015 7:00 am
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Posted on Nov 20, 2015
Holiday tree lighting events for Thanksgiving weekend.
CITY LIGHT-UP EVENTS
CHARLESTOWN
• Light-up Charlestown will begin at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, on the Town Square.
JEFFERSONVILLE
• Light-Up Jeffersonville will begin with a holiday parade at 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 28. The parade will begin on Riverside Drive and proceed along Spring Street to Warder Park.
Once arriving at Warder Park, the tradition lighting of the Christmas tree will take place.
The ice skating rink will also be open throughout the evening.
NEW ALBANY
• New Albany Holiday Fest will take place from 1 to 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 28 in downtown New Albany.
The Jingle Walk and a scavenger hunt for all ages will be from 1 to 6 p.m. and the YMCA children’s program will be held from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
The lighting of the city Christmas tree will take place at 6:30 p.m. at Bicentennial Park, at the corner of Spring and Pearl streets.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
NOVEMBER
Westminister Village
Westminister Village Senior Living Community, 2200 Greentree North, Clarksville, is hosting a holiday bazaar from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20.
There will be crafts, jewelry, handmade cards, ornaments, crochet and knitted items, baked goods and more.
Henryville Bazaar
Henryville High School’s Holiday Bazaar will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, in Furnish Gymnasium, 213 N. Ferguson St., Henryville.
The bazaar will include vendor booths, pictures with Santa, choir concert and a silent auction.
Holiday Book Sale
The Friends of the New Albany-Floyd County Public Library will hold its annual Thanksgiving Book Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, in the library’s Annex Building.
As part of the sale, all cookbooks and diet books will sell for 25 cents. Cooking magazines and pamphlets will be free with any purchase. Regular prices are $1 for hardbacks; 50 cents for paperbacks, CDs and VHS movies; and 10 cents for magazines and pamphlets.
Craft Bazaar
Tunnel Hill Christian Church’s annual Craft Bazaar will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20-21, at the church, 5105 Old Georgetown Road, Georgetown.
Handmade crafts by several local vendors will be available for sale along with homemade pies and cookies. Eat-in and carry-out meals will be available for sale both days. For more information, all 812-923-5344.
‘Life’s A Happy Song’
Holy Family Theatre Group presents its 32nd stage production, “Life’s A Happy Song,” Friday, Nov. 20, for family night and Saturday, Nov. 21, 21 and over night. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. and doors open at 6:45 p.m. at 129 W. Daisy Lane, New Albany.
For reservations, call 502-724-4330 (leave a message at voicemail) or email mcambron221@gmail.com. Recommended donation: $5 adult / $3 high school and younger.
Pop Up Shop
Gifts Galore — a pop-up shop of handmade gifts with a variety of handmade delights will be held from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, and again Dec. 5 at Preservation Station, 100 Preservation Place (between Chestnut Street and Market Street, west off of Spring Street), Jeffersonville,
A select group of artists will make gift giving easy with glass, jewelry, accessories, fiber art, cork art, basketry, pottery and light refreshments for all.
Thanksgiving Service
The Downtown Churches of Jeffersonville invite the community to participate in the annual Community Thanksgiving Service at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 24, at St Paul’s Episcopal Church at East Market Street and Walnut Street. The service will include participation by the downtown churches pastors. Courtney Bowen from First Presbyterian Church, Jeffersonville and Louisville Presbyterian Seminary, will be preaching the message.
The offering received at the service is designated to support the work of Jesus Cares at Exit 0, a ministry to the homeless. In addition to cash donations they are in need of single serving tuna, spam, Ramen noodles, hand warmers, warm socks, gloves, hats and scarves, and sleeping bags.
Thanksgiving dinners
The Salvation Army of Southern Indiana will be offering a Thanksgiving dinner for those who otherwise would have to eat alone or do without a traditional dinner.
With the help of volunteers from Northside Christian Church, the dinner in Floyd County will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Salvation Army, 2300 Green Valley Road, New Albany, on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26.
In Jeffersonville, the dinner will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Community Kitchen, 1611 Spring St., Jeffersonville, the same day.
DECEMBER
Christmas Concert
Collingsworth Family Christmas Concert, presented by Silver Heights Camp and Retreat Center, will be held at 7 p.m. Dec. 2 at Graceland Baptist Church, 3600 Kamer Miller Road, New Albany.
Tickets are available until Dec. 1 at PC Home Store, 123 Cherry St., New Albany, PC Building Supplies, 150 Hunter Station, Sellersburg.
Call 812-246-0746 for information or to order tickets by mail. Advanced tickets, $20, door admission, $25.
Pet Photos With Santa
Pet photos with Santa will be taken from 7 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. Dec. 4 and 3 to 5 p.m. Dec. 5 at All FUR Fun! Stay Play Dog Care, 5513 E. Ind. 62, Jeffersonville.
Elves will be passing out dog goodies and helping Santa. The Jeffersonville Police K9 Division will be in attendance with the canine officers taking pictures and meeting and greeting visitors.
Those having pictures taken will be asked for a donation and proceeds will be donated directly to J.B. Ogle Animal Shelter. Patrons also can bring in dog food, blankets, bedding, toys and bowls in lieu of a monetary donation.
Wesley Chapel
Join Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church for its free family event, “Come to Bethlehem,” at 11 a.m. Dec. 5, at the church, 2100 U.S. 150, Floyds Knobs.
All children are invited to participate in this event where they will take part in an interactive Christmas story, make a craft, have a light lunch, get a picture taken with Santa and take home a goodie bag. For more information, go to wesleychapel.org/events-listing/
Welcome to Pleasant Valley
Safe Harbor Christian Church, 3002 Murphy Road, Memphis, will host a free Christmas production, “Welcome to Pleasant Valley,” at 7 p.m., Dec. 2, 4 and 5, in the church sanctuary.
At 6 p.m. Dec. 2, gospel-recording group The Nelons will perform on the main stage.
Christmas Express
First Baptist Church, 813 E. Spring St., New Albany, will present “The Christmas Express” Dec. 4-6. Showtime is 7 p.m. all three nights. Admission is free.
The play, which will take place in the church sanctuary, is a comedy with a seasonal religious message.
Brandon House Benefit
The annual Brandon’s House Christmas yard sale will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 5 in the Fellowship Hall at DePauw Methodist Church (across from New Albany High School).
There will be lots of Christmas decorations, Christmas trees, crafts, homemade cookies and candy and gifts. A barbecue lunch will be available. Proceeds will benefit Brandon’s House Counseling Center. Call 812-949-2499 for more information.
Candlelight Tours
Christmas Candlelight Tours will be offered 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 4 and 5 and Dec. 11 and 12 at the Historic John Work House at Historic Tunnel Mill, 3709 Tunnel Mill Road, Charlestown.
Tours of the historic house will be conducted throughout the evening and costumed re-enactors will be in and around the house interpreting life in the historic period. Shop for unique historical items in the gift shop as well. There is no charge for the tours; however, a small donation for the restoration project is encouraged.
Cookies and hot drinks will be provided as long as they last. Off-and-on interpretive programs throughout the night will include live historical music, historic holiday traditions and more.
Christmas Cookie Stroll
The annual Christmas Cookie Stroll is set for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 5 in downtown Jeffersonville.
Enjoy going from shop to shop in historic downtown Jeffersonville collecting one cookie from each participating shop.
‘Joy To The World’
This December marks the 10th anniversary presentation of “Joy To The World” provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
It encompasses the largest display of nativity sets in Southern Indiana and a 20-minute presentation that takes you on a walk to Bethlehem where prophets of old testify of the coming of a Savior into the world. The presentation ends with a live Nativity that truly brings the real spirit of Christmas alive.
Joy To The World is scheduled for presentations to run every 30 minutes from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 3-5 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 8209 Old Ind. 403, Charlestown. The event is free, and light refreshments are served.
Craft Expo
Fraternal Order of Eagles, 113 W. Maple St., Jeffersonville will host a craft and expo event from noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 5 at the lodge.
Admission is free with many items for sale, including Norwex and Avon. Table rental space is available for $20. For more information, call 502-727-0250 or 502-439-7380.
Pops Spectacular
The Ogle Center at Indiana University Southeast, 4201 Grant Line Road, New Albany, will present a 1940s Radio Holiday Pops Spectacular at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 and 3 p.m. Dec. 6.
Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door, $10 for students at all times, and are available at the Ogle Center ticket office, by calling 812-941-2525, or online at oglecenter.com
Holiday Celebrity Waiter Dinner
The Clark County Youth Shelter Family Services will celebrate the 12th Annual Holiday “Celebrity” Waiter Dinner at 6 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Knights of Columbus Hal, 225 E. Market St., Jeffersonville.
This event is the shelter’s largest fundraiser that supports not only the residential program, which shelters more than 200 youth a year, but also important programs such as family education and support, which provides families who are at-risk for abuse the necessary skills to become better parents, and Safe Place, a crisis-intervention program that offers youth assistance in their times of need.
There is a popular silent auction. For more information, call 812-284-5229 or email ccys@ccysfs.org
Holiday Open House
The Clark County 4-H holiday open house takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Clark County 4-H Fairgrounds, 9608 Ind. 62, Charlestown.
Enjoy free food and games as you learn more about what Clark County 4-H has to offer. Get assistance with enrolling or re-enrolling in the Clark County 4-H Program.
For more information, call 812-256-4591.
Corydon Dulcimer Society to perform
The Corydon Dulcimer Society will be performing Christmas music at the New Albany-Floyd County Public Library from 7 to 8 p.m. Dec. 10 in Strassweg Auditorium.
The concert will feature classical, contemporary, spiritual and original holiday selections. The event is free. For more information, call 812-949-3523.
One Voice
One Voice Christmas concert a choir composed of children in grades K through six. It will be held at 7 p.m. Dec. 14 at Centenary United Methodist Church, 309 E. Spring St., New Albany.
Following the concert, there will be refreshments that will be served by the One Voice families.
Senior Angel Tree
The Senior Citizen’s Angel Tree Project is underway and the community is invited to participate by adopting an Angel.
The project will serve 506 elderly and disabled individuals this year from local long-term care facilities and homebound care management clients in Clark, Floyd, Harrison and Scott Counties. LifeSpan Resources has sponsored this annual Christmas Holiday project for 27 years wherein gifts of clothing, toiletries, candy, music, etc. are purchased for these very special “Angels.”
Angels can be adopted online from the agency’s website — lifespanresources.org — via Facebook or directly from LifeSpan.
Most Angels request a sweat suit, gown or pajamas, socks, underwear, candy, and toiletries (lotion, powder, deodorant, Kleenex).
For more information, call 812-206-7904 or email ebennett@lsr14.org
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