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holiday happenings7 = Suitable for families with young children. = Reservation required.November5 Fabulous Fall Bazaar 7Catholic Central Elementary school is pleased topresent this fun event where you will be able to shopfor unique handcrafted items & bring home somesweet treats from our bake sale. 9am–3pm. CatholicCentral Elementary, Appleton. 450–5579.10 Oshkosh Holiday ParadeExperience the magic of the season w/ this annualholiday parade on historic Main Street. Enjoyconcessions, music & the annual tree-lighting event.6:30pm. Downtown Oshkosh. 303–2266.12 Holiday Wonders Shopping Expo& Craft FairBrowse & shop over 75 vendors selling a widevariety of unique & wonderful items includingartisan glass, designer purses & jewelry. 10am–4pm.Sunnyview Expo Center, Oshkosh. 366–4189.17–19 A Christmas StoryMasquers presents this holiday film classic adaptedfor the stage. 7:30–9:30pm. Capitol Civic Centre,Manitowoc. 683–2184.18 Lighting Ceremony on BroadwayCarolers, Carriage Rides, Broadway Business specials& more! 5–8pm. N. Broadway St., Green Bay.437–2531.18 & 19 55th Annual Holiday AntiqueShow & SaleShop the premier marketplace for antiques, vintageclothing, jewelry, retro items, collectibles & uniquehome decor. Sa 9am–8pm, Su 9am–4pm. RockGarden Banquet & Conference Center, Green Bay.469-0224.18 & 19 Holiday on the LakeshoreStart your holiday shopping early at this yearsService League’s 29th annual fundraising event. Over60 retailers & artists inside. Sa 2–9pm, Su 9am–4pm.Holiday Inn, Manitowoc. 682-6000.19 Time Warner Cable Green BayHoliday ParadeJoin us for the 28th Annual Time Warner CableGreen Bay Holiday Parade. See marching bands,floats, music & more. 10am–12pm. Jefferson,Washington & Cherry Streets, Green Bay.437–5972.19 Downtown for the HolidaysExperience retail specials, refreshments, carolers,Farm Market Make–n–Takes, visits w/ Santa &more. 2:15 pm. Downtown Appleton. 954–9112.19 Rouse Simmons Day/Christmas in the VillageCommemorating the Rouse Simmons, a ship thatwas lost in Lake Michigan in 1912 on its way toChicago w/ a cargo of Christmas trees. 6–8pm.Rogers Street Fishing Village, Two Rivers. 793-5905.22 Downtown Appleton Christmas ParadeHead to Downtown Appleton to celebrate theholidays w/ a parade featuring bands, floats, localgroups & a visit from Santa. 6pm. DowntownAppleton. 954–9112.24 Turkey Trot–2 & 5 Mile Run/WalkStart Thanksgiving Day off right w/ the 4th AnnualTurkey Trot! 8am. Oshkosh Convention Center,Oshkosh. 236–3380.25–27 Polar Express 7 The classic Christmas tale comes alive in a dramaticreading & train ride. 3 & 7pm. National RailroadMuseum, Green Bay. 437–7623.25–27 Christmas MarketVisit the Gathering Space to sample Christmastreats, hear the music of the season & shop giftsmade by local artists. 11am–5pm. The GatheringSpace, Omro. 685–2094.25–27 Green Bay Dance Companypresents The NutcrackerWatch the Green Bay Dance Company perform inthis special holiday classic. F 7pm. Sa 2pm & 7pm.Su 2pm. Walter Theatre, St. Norbert College, DePere. 800–SNC–BOXX.25 & 30 Nutcracker in the Castle Candlelight TourThe Nutcracker story unfolds in The Paine Castle w/historic rooms elaborately decorated as fantasticscenes of the beloved ballet. 4–7pm. Paine ArtCenter & Gardens, Oshkosh. 235–6903.25 A Frank’s Christmas to Benefit CPJoin us to celebrate the holiday spirit & improve thelife for area children & adults w/ severe disabilities.7–11pm. Meyer Theatre, Green Bay. 337–1122.25–27 15th Annual WPS Garden of Lights 7Over 250,000 lights crafted into flowers, butterflies& other botanical themes. F, Sa 5–9pm. Su 5–8pm.Green Bay Botanical Garden. 490-9457.26 All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914Listen to acapella arrangements of European carols& war songs to recall the WWI truce betweenAllied & Axis Forces in no-man’s-land on ChristmasEve, 1914. 7–9pm. Door Community Auditorium.868-2728.December1–4, 8–11 Christmas Stars 2011Be thrilled, delighted & inspired by a spectacularBroadway–style revue! Th, F, Sa 7–9pm; Sa & Su1–3pm. Xavier High School, Appleton. 733–8840.1–4 Polar Express 7 The classic Christmas tale comes alive in a dramaticreading & train ride. 3 & 7pm. National RailroadMuseum, Green Bay. 437–7623.2 Holiday of Wonder: Parade & Santa Land7Festivities begin w/ a gingerbread house contest,coloring contest, blacksmith demonstration, liveNativity scene, horse–drawn wagon rides & a cookie& craft corner. Next is the parade & visit w/ Santa& Mrs. Claus. 5:30–9pm. Downtown New London& Grand Cinema Theatre. 982–5822.HOLIDAY BASKET SALEto benefit the Neuschafer Community Library, FremontSaturday, November 19, 2011 at FremontVillage Hall9am–3pmHundreds of affordable gift baskets filledwith items contributed by area businessesand library patrons.Silent Auction •Bake Sale •Vendor TablesServing Breakfast 8am; Lunch 10am.For more information, call 920-446-2474or email soleary@mail.owls.live.wi.usHoliday 201120