The LIST – updated Nov. 29th -

“Now don’t tell me there’s nothing to do!”
by Loraine Ritchey and Kelly Sagert thatwb@yahoo.com

ADVENT WALK NOVEMBER 30TH- Lorain Downtown Churches

THE WALK WILL BEGIN AT 3:00 P.M. AT FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH ( 4TH AND WASHINGTON) ending at St. Mary’s Catholic Church – Seventh Street
- participants will walk to six of Lorain’s downtown churches. At each church there will be a brief reading, a short talk and the singing of several Christmas hymns. At some churches their choir or bell choir will participate.
First Congregational Church, 423 Washington Ave., will offer “A Simple Christmas.’’
Christian Temple Disciples of Christ, 940 W. 5th St., will offer “Hope.”
First Lutheran Church, 603 Washington Ave., will offer “Peace.”
Church of the Redeemer Episcopal, 647 Reid Ave., will offer “Joy.”
St. John United Church of Christ, 715 Reid Ave., will offer “Love.”
St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 309 W. Seventh St., will offer “Fulfillment at Christmas.”

The event, which is free and open to the public, lasts about 2 1/2 hours.

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS!!!!

The Black River Historical Society has decorated the home/museum for the festive season and new
additions to the gift shop this year is Lorain Lighthouse charms and
necklaces in 14k gold and sterling silver by Nielsen Jewelers. Now accepting Visa and MasterCard. Check out those charms what a great gift idea and while you are looking check out more gifts from the gift shop right here
http://www.loraincityhistory.org/giftshop_index.asp

LORAIN PALACE

12/01/2008
Monday
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Lorain Community Music Theater presents Festival of Carols. All tickets are $3.00; all seats are general admission; tickets are available at the door ; doors open 7 PM

12/06/2008 Saturday 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM FREE Visits With SANTA CLAUS12/06/2008

Saturday 12/06/2008
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Lorain public Library Presents MADCAP PUPPETS
More Information to Follow ( check Palace Website)

12/06/2008
Saturday
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Lorain Quota Club presents the Singing Angels.
All Seats are General Admission; $11 for adults and Children (Under 12) $6.00
Please check out the Palace Website for more to do !

LORAIN PARKS AND RECREATION
photo Henery Hawk
Dec 10th- Dec 23rd-M-F 5:30-8:30 pm. Sat-Sun 4:00-8:pm
Santa and his wife can be found at Century Park Harbor House 1901 East Erie Ave.- he has made the journey for 40 years in his home on the lake away from the North Pole .You can visit with Santa , decorate cookies with Mrs. Clause- watch you favorite holiday movie.
FREE admission ( A donation of canned food is appreciated) $5 Photo with Santa. Lorain Parks and Recreation 244-9000

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Ohio Dance Theatre/ Stocker Center – THE NUTCRACKER
THE NUTCRACKER at LCCC’s Stocker Center Dec. 19-21.For Tickets Call
440-366-4040 or 1-800-995-5222

A Breakfast Feast without Santa
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On Saturday, December 13 from 7 to 10 a.m., the Lorain Admiral King NJROTC is hosting its annual pancake breakfast in the LAK cafeteria. Tickets for the all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast can be purchased by emailing kbsagert@aol.com or by paying at the door. Adults pay $5; seniors and students pay $4; and children aged 4 and under are free. The menu consists of pancakes, sausage, orange drink and coffee and all proceeds go to support the NJROTC program at LAK.

LORAIN COUNTY METRO PARKS LAKEVIEW
photo Henery Hawk

LIGHTS ON THE LAKE!
December 8 through December 30
Lakeview Park
Rose Café open Mondays thru Wednesdays, 5-8pm
The all ready elegant Lakeview Park will be decked out with enough lights and glitz to brighten an entire beachfront for the holiday season. Some new lights as well as the lights of years past will be featured in the spectacular displays. The lights will light up the lakefront December 8 through December 30, from 5-8pm.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA – get your reservations!!!!
Lakeview Park- December 20th- 10 am- 2pm
Avoid long lines in the mall and join Santa Claus at Lakeview Park. While families enjoy brunch, Santa will be on hand to meet children, take pictures and learn what each girl and boy wants under the tree this Christmas. Families can also take part in Holiday-themed activities and crafts, including an elf workshop where kids can buy parent gifts for $1.00. Reservations highly suggested by calling Deluca’s Place in the Park at (440) 233-7272. The brunch cost $10 per person. AND THAT ISN’T ALLSpecial Addition: A horse-drawn carriage ride around Lakeview Park will be included with brunch price!

LORAIN CITY SCHOOLS -ring the bell!
The Lorain Admiral King band concert is Thursday, December 11 at 7 p.m. It is free. Prior to the concert, the band is having a spaghetti dinner. Contact Tracy Isenberg at TracyIberg@aol.com for details.

On Thursday, December 4, Irving Elementary is holding an instrumental and choral concert. Watch this blog for more details.

And our neighbors in Amherst and Vermilion

WORKSHOP PLAYERS AMHERST PRESENTS -‘CHRISTMAS BELLES’ a rollicking holiday show, will be performed from November 20th through December 14th-Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances begin at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday matinees begin at 3:00 p.m. House opens 45 minutes prior to the show.44820 Middle Ridge Road, Amherst, OH 44001 Box Office Phone: 440-988-5613

Vermilion- Their ship comes in “Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 11 a.m. in Vermilion when the Christmas
Tree Ship arrives! Dave Childers will sing Christmas songs and read the story of the Christmas Tree ship at the dock by Red Clay on the River at 5150 Liberty Avenue in Vermilion. Eden Valley Enterprises

For more happenings check out Lorain County dot com calendar and also Kalin’s ‘Click Lorain”