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from our collectionThe Great White WayIn this downtown Appleton scene, the AppletonMerchants Association installed arch lightsaround 1905 as a novel way to encourageevening shopping in downtownAppleton. They were replaced withmore conventional, column-type streetlamps in 1911. The arch lights originallyextended from Durkee Street to SuperiorStreet and eventually were extended tothe current Richmond Street.In 1909, the postcard trekked fromAppleton all the way to a woman namedCarrie living in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Itwas sent by a woman named Mary, whoreports that a box shipped by the U.S.Express totaled charges of 60 cents. Mary’snote reveals the box contained patternsshe purchased, perhaps for dressmaking, atCarrie’s request. It seems Appleton has longbeen “Wisconsin’s Shopping Place.”Postcard information from the History Museum atthe Castle.— By Amelia Compton Wolff3 Holiday Art Activity DayJoin us in celebrating holidays around the world w/ornament decorating, card making, a scavenger hunt& more. 11am–2pm. Bergstrom–Mahler Museum,Neenah. 751–4658.3 Appleton Boychoir’s A Festival of NineLessons & CarolsThe splendor of the season comes to life w/ thisthree–decade Christmas tradition performed by theAppleton Boychoir. 1–2:30pm. Lawrence MemorialChapel. 955–2224.3 Annual Live NativityGather w/ the Bridge Community in the BelgianCathedral barn, sing carols & share seasonalreadings. 7–8:30pm. Belgian Cathedral Barn,Denmark. 864–7230.3, 10, 17 Breakfast w/ Santa 7Eat your fill at this knee–high breakfast buffet thatincludes Christmas caroling & a special gift fromSanta Claus. 8:30am. The Osthoff Resort, ElkhartLake. 855–662–8144.3 & 4 Christmas MarketSample Christmas treats, hear the music of theseason & shop gifts made by local artists. 11–5pm.The Gathering Space, Omro. 685–2094.3 & 4 Christmas Tree Sale BenefittingNavarino Nature CenterTrees are untrimmed, 8' to 20' tall. 10am–3pm.Navarino Nature Center, Shiocton.715–758–6999.3 Race for the Light A fun–filled holiday themed 5K Run/Walk. Thecourse features decorated homes, carolers & musicians.4:30–6pm. Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh. 729–5727.3 & 10 Breakfast w/ Santa 7 Attendees will receive a pancake breakfast, a visitfrom Santa & a specially wrapped present. 9–11am.Neville Public Museum, Green Bay. 448–7874.4 White Heron Chorale Holiday CarolingJoin us for a special holiday caroling event w/ a smallgroup ensemble from White Heron Chorale. Free &open to the public. 2–2:30pm. Neenah PublicLibrary. 886–63154, 10, 11, 17, 18 A Hazlewood Home HolidayJoin the Brown County Historical Society incelebrating the holiday spirit at a Victorian home &learn about the customs & decorations of the 1890s.Enjoy hot cider & cookies. 1–4pm. HazlewoodHistoric House, Green Bay. 437–1840.4 & 11 St. Nicholas Reindeer BrunchBring your last minute wish list as St. Nicholasarrives w/ his trusty reindeer to join in a festiveholiday brunch. 9am. The OsthoffResort, Elkhart Lake. 855–662–8144.5 Wreath Making Workshop Class limited to 10 people. 9–11:30am.Navarino Nature Center, Shiocton.715–758–6999.5 Holiday Music w/ the WhiteHeron ChoraleEnjoy holiday caroling from the best inthe Valley! Also, enjoy the Friends ofthe Menasha Public Library’s bake sale.6:30–7:30pm. Menasha Public Library.967–36905–11 Old WorldChristmas MarketExperience a traditionalEuropean Christmas Marketw/ International & regionalartisans, European delicacies,German Christmas music &Father Christmas.10am–5pm. The OsthoffResort, Elkhart Lake.855–662–8144.7 Fox ValleyairesChristmas Dinner Show Fox Valleyaires BarbershopChorus & quartets willperform holiday favorites aftera delicious dinner. 6–9pm.Grand Meridian, Appleton.757–6153.9 & 10 Holiday Pops! W/ the GBSO 7Join the GBSO, the Dudley Birder Chorale, ThePerformer’s Workshop & Karen Schrock for holidayfavorites! 7:30–9:30pm. UW–Green Bay WeiderCenter. 435–3465.9, 10, 16, 17 Dashing Through the Snow 7This family–friendly comedy, written by JessieJones, Nicholas Hope & Jamie Wooten, leads toa laugh–’til–your–sides–ache climax. 9, 7:30pm.10, 1:30pm & 7:30pm. 16, 7:30pm. 17, 7:30pm.PrimeTime Dinner Theatre, Neenah.729–9566.The Choirs at North presentHoliday Classics XXVIWED.–FRI., DEC. 14–16; 7:30PMSAT., DEC. 17; 1&3PMSUN., DEC. 18; 6:30PMTickets:$10.00; ADULTS$8.00; STUDENTSAppleton North High School AuditoriumFor ticket information call 920-997-3994Or buy online at www.aasd.k12.wi.us/north/Holiday 201122