30 | November 21, 2<strong>01</strong>8 | 22ND CENTURY MEDIA HOLIDAY GUIDE 22ndCenturyMedia.com ries to teach others how their family celebrates. Patrons should bring dishes in containers they will take home and bring serving utensils. New Year’s Countdown 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31, Founders Community Center, 140 Oak St. Get ready to countdown to 2<strong>01</strong>9. Celebrate New Year’s Eve with dancing, party games, a giant inflatable, crafts and ice cream. There will be a “Countdown to 2<strong>01</strong>9” balloon drop at noon to celebrate the New Year. Deadline to register is Dec. 28. This program is for children ages 4-10 years old. Cost is $8 for residents, and $11 for nonresidents. MOKENA Madrigals Performance 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, Mokena Community Public Library District, 11327 W. 195th St. Enjoy a performance by the Lincoln-Way Central High School Madrigal Singers to start the holiday season. The Madrigals — which are costumed singers, ladies, troubadours, a jester, wench and Shakespearean players — will perform Medieval and Renaissance Christmas music. To register, call (708) 479-9663 or visit www.mokenalibrary.org and find the event on the calendar. Holiday Lights Contest Deadline to register is Monday. Dec. 10. Don’t miss out. People should enter their residences in this annual free contest to win great prizes. Judging will take place between 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Dec. 12 and 13, and will be based on creativity, originality, theme, musical effects, lighting and overall layout. To enter, call the Mokena Park District office at (708) 390-24<strong>01</strong>. Winterbreak Jumpfest 3-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, The Oaks Recreation and Fitness Center, 109<strong>01</strong> W. La Porte Road. Jumpfest wristbands will include unlimited jump time on tons of inflatables. Early bird registrants (by Dec. 3) will receive a VIP wristband that will include an additional hour of jump time from 2-3 p.m. Children 11 years and younger must have a guardian with them. Register by Jan. 3 for $10, or register at the door for $12. NEW LENOX Christmas Cantata 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25, St. Jude Catholic Church, 241 W. Second Ave. Join St. Jude for “Sing Christmas: A Christmas Choral Experience,” under the direction of Tom Labanauskas and performed by the St. Jude Music Ministry choirs and orchestra. The show will feature guest soloists from Chicago Lyric Opera and Chicago Symphony Chorus. All are welcome. Holiday Cards 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, New Lenox Public Library, 120 Veterans Parkway. People can earn volunteer hours while spreading holiday cheer. Teens can create some crafty holiday cards for the residents of local nursing homes and retirement communities. To register, visit www. newlenoxlibrary.org. Madrigal Performance 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, New Paul Eckhardt (left), of New Lenox, and his cousin Alyssa Guglielmo, of Wheaton, pose for a photo with The Grinch and Cindy Lou Who during last year’s Lunch with The Grinch, hosted by the Lincolnway Special Recreation Association. 22ND CENTURY MEDIA FILE PHOTO Lenox Public Library, 120 Veterans Parkway. Enjoy a performance by the Lincoln-Way Central High School Madrigal Singers to start the holiday season. The Madrigals — costumed singers, ladies, troubadours, a jester, wench and Shakespearean players — will perform Medieval and Renaissance Christmas music. To register, visit www. newlenoxlibrary.org. Pictures with Santa 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, Animal Clinic at New Lenox, 1328 N. Cedar Road. The Animal Clinic at New Lenox is to welcome Santa for photos with two- and fourlegged family members to benefit the TLC Animal Shelter in Homer Glen. A $10 minimum cash donation is requested. Additionally, Animal Clinic at New Lenox will be collecting donations (both monetary and wish list items) for TLC throughout the month of December. Christmas in the Commons Saturdays and Sundays Dec. 2-Jan. 6, Village Commons, 1 Veterans Parkway. Enjoy a full season of entertainment and activities in the Commons and come see the largest illuminated Santa Claus in the United States. There will be a dazzling light display throughout the Commons, holiday markets and ice skating. For a full list of times, dates, events and activities, visit www.newlenox. net. Empty Bowls 2-6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, Village Commons, 1 Veterans Parkway. Anyone who purchases a ticket for the event will receive a bowl that was hand-painted by a New Lenox Community Park District Program participant and soup at the Kick-Off Celebration. Proceeds from the event will go to the New Lenox Township Food Pantry. Tickets can be purchased at the Administration Building, 7<strong>01</strong> W. Haven Ave., or at the Lions Community Center, 1 W. Manor Drive. Cost is $15. Jingle and Mingle 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, The Atrium at Gatto’s Restaurant & Bar, 1938 E. Lincoln Highway. People can join the New Lenox Chamber of Commerce for a festive night of networking, food and beverages, 50/50 Merry Money Raffle and 2<strong>01</strong>8 award announcements — all while supporting a good cause: The Township Food Pantry. Many of the families served by the food pantry have children who can benefit from the generosity of community members. Donations will be accepted at the Jingle & Mingle event and at Chamber office through Thursday, Dec. 6. Deadline to RSVP for the Jingle and Mingle event is Friday, Nov. 30. Cost is $25 per person. To register, call (815) 485-4241. Cookie with Mrs. Claus 10:30-11:15 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, New Lenox Public Library, 120 Veterans Parkway. Join Mrs. Claus and some North Pole elves for festive stories, a craft, cookies and elf games. To register, visit www.newlenoxlibrary. org. Lunch with the Grinch 10 a.m. and noon Saturday, Dec. 15, Lincolnway Special Recreation Association, 1900 Heatherglen Drive. Join the LWSRA for their third annual Lunch with the Grinch. There will be two, two-hour sessions. This event is open to the public, and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited. Register at www.eventbrite.com and search for “Lunch with the Grinch” in New Lenox. Holiday Lights Contest 6:30-10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15. Open to all homes in the New Lenox Community Park District boundaries. Judging will take place on the weekend of Dec. 15-16 in the categories of: overall curb appeal, originality and use of theme, and creativity and design. Winners for first and second place will be notified on Wednesday, Dec. 19. To enter, email Tracy at twrase@new lenoxparks.org. Because of the popularity of the contest last year, there is a maximum amount of 15 houses that can enter. Deadline to register is Monday, Dec. 10. Family Holiday Party 6-8:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17, Lincolnway Special Recreation Association, 1900 Heatherglen Drive. Join the LWSRA for a family holiday party. For more information, call (815) 320-3507 or visit www. lwsra.org. Scooby-Doo Christmas 6:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17, New Lenox Public Library, 120 Veterans Parkway. Watch the movie, “Scooby-Doo Christmas,” have some Scooby Snax and take pictures in The Mystery Machine photo booth. To register, visit www.newlenoxlibrary. org. Flower Pot Ornaments 6-7:15 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, New Lenox Public Library, 120 Veterans Parkway. Patrons can create matching Mickey and Minnie flower pot ornaments for the tree. To register, visit www.new lenoxlibrary.org.
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