UPCOMING DECEMBER EVENTS

Futuristically Fresh Fashion @ The Victor Hotel 311 N. Sanagamon @12am
Hosted by Tiffany Torrence Davis (Bad Girls Club 3, The Mr., The Mrs. and the Lover)
Today, December 4th! This event is for AIDS AWARNESS!!!! BET RIP the RUNWAY Tickets will be Raffled off. Get out and support a great cause!


Breakfast and Bowl with Santa at 10 Pin 330 N State Street
Saturday, December 12th 10a -12p Complimentary pictures with Santa. Breakfast buffet includes chocolate chip pancakes, frencht toast, sausage, fresh fruit and more! $6.95 for kids call 312-644-0300 for reservations


Happy Kwanzaa! AAABNA 7th Annual Kwanzaa Gala. Saturday, December 26, 2009, 6pm- 9:30pm At the Sankofa Cultural Arts & Business Center, 5820 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL. Join us for an evening of entertainment,food, and networking as we celebrate the principle of "Umoja" (unity).
Keynote speaker: Derrick Taylor,
Vice- President of The Black McDonald's Owners Assn.
Featured entertainment: Jazz recording artist Maggie Brown.
Tickets $35.00. (Tax deductible)
For more information call (773) 626-4497.


Celebrate with us on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. here at Mars Hill Baptist Church as we praise and worship God for His many blessings!

The festivities include song, dance, and drama. Invite your family and friends to celebrate the birth of our savior. Jesus is the reason for this holiday season!

Geneva’s Great Tree Lighting and Christmas Walk
At 6 p.m. on Friday, Santa Lucia arrives by horse-drawn carriage and Santa arrives to open the Gingerbread House. Enjoy carolers, the Great Tree lighting, roasted chesnuts, Swedish cookies, an old-fashioned candy cane pull and shopping. Five homes will also be decorated for the holiday and offer self-guided tours on Friday and Saturday. Where: Geneva’s Great Tree Lighting and Christmas Walk - When: Santa's Arrival and Friday Activities: 6 p.m.-9:30 p.m. House Tours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. SaturdayAges: Family/All AgesCost: Free, $28 for house tours paid in advance

Naperville Park District Santa House
Santa's little house on the Naperville Riverwalk will be occupied by Santa from Dec. 4-Dec. 20. Hours vary. Kids can visit with Santa and have their photo taken. Check Web site for details.
Where: Naperville Park District Santa House - When: 5-8 p.m. Friday, noon-6 p.m. Saturday and SundayAges: Family/All AgesCost: Free

Winter Lights Festival
Enjoy wagon rides in the park, pictures with Santa, carols, cookie decorating and a craft. 4-7 p.m. Nov. 21. Drive through the park to see the displays 5-9 p.m. Friday-Sunday Nov. 27-Dec. 27.
Where: Winter Lights Festival - When: 4-7 p.m. Nov. 21. Drive through the park to see the displays 5-9 p.m. Friday-Sunday Nov. 27-Dec. 27Ages: Family/All AgesCost: $5 per car

Winter Wonderfest at Navy Pier
Enjoy a winter wonderland of hundreds of trees, thousands of lights, non-stop holiday entertainment, rides, indoor ice skating and family-style attractions. Visit Web site for times and schedule of events.
Where: Winter Wonderfest at Navy Pier - When: Visit Web site for times and schedule of eventsAges: Family/All AgesCost: Free admission, activity wristbands $16-$19

ZooLights
The zoo becomes a winter wonderland illuminated by more than 2 million lights. Watch live ice carving, prepare family crafts, and enjoy the animal exhibits.
Where: ZooLights - When: 5-9 p.m. Friday-Sunday November 27-December 13, nightly December 18-January 3.Ages: Family/All AgesCost: Free

Holiday Walk and Tree Lighting
The Forest Park Chamber of Commerce's annual Holiday Walk features live-action store window displays, Santa and his reindeer, horse-drawn carriage rides, a marshmallow roast, caroling, merchant open house, face painting, music and more.
Where: Holiday Walk and Tree Lighting - When: 6-9 p.m.Ages: Family/All AgesCost: Free to attend

Daley Plaza Santa House
Visit Santa on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Daley Plaza Santa House - When: 11 a.m.-8 p.m.Ages: Family/All AgesCost: Free

2nd Annual Lincoln Square Christkindl Market
The second annual event will feature German food served under a heated tent; vendors selling crafts, jams and chocolates; holiday music from choral groups during the day, with rock and jazz at night; and a Kids Korner with arts and crafts, entertainment and gingerbread making.
Where: Lincoln Square Christkindl Market - When: Noon-10 p.m. Dec. 4, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Dec. 5, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 6Ages: Family/All AgesCost: $3, kids free

Symphony in Lights
See a display of 250,000 LED lights embedded in holiday foliage and choreographed to the music of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
Where: Symphony in Lights - When: 6, 7, 8 and 9 p.m. Nov. 14-Dec. 31Ages: Family/All AgesCost: Free

Mistletoe Magic Arts Walk
Stroll through downtown Batavia storefront locations hosting visual and performing artists.
Where: Mistletoe Magic Arts Walk - When: 5-9 p.m.Ages: Family/All AgesCost: Free


Be a blessing and be blessed,
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