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Lonely Goats
The Lonely Goats are bringing the fun back to the dance floor. The Goats play a wide variety of songs you might know, sometimes played in completely ...
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Sandy Hook Tavern
from 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Oh yeah ... the Lonely Goats lead the Sunday Funday party at the Hook. Join the Goatherd! Baaaaahhh!
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Ken Wheaton
Ken Wheaton performs acoustic fingerstyle renditions of pop, jazz, blues, contemporary, and original music with strong vocal stylings.
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The Cornerstone
from 8:30 PM - 11:30 PM on Friday, December 04 2009
Fingerstyle guitar and vocals of pop, jazz, blues and original music. CD available.
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ClamHammer & The Blonde Tsunami
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Sandy Hook Tavern
from 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM on Friday, December 04 2009
Stop in to one of the few bars left in the U.S. where you can drink a beer and smoke a smoke...at the same time! WO! Laura will be handing out free ci...
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Rosalie Morgan
Playing the piano and singing all your favorites from the 70's, 80's and now, by request.
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TAIKO Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
from 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM on Saturday, December 05 2009
Come and enjoy dinner or suhshi and a great bar while Rosalie plays the piano and sings your favorite songs from the 70's, 80's, 90's and now - by req...
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Country Tradition
Since 1979. 5 pc. band doing everything from Johnny Cash to Toby Keith and Patsy Cline to Gretchen Wilson. Members include:
Russ Hayward- fiddle & st...
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Mooney Hollow Barn (Reception Hall & Saloon)
from 7:00 PM - 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 05 2009
Country music, featuring some awesome vocals & harmony with fiddle, steel guitar, bass guitar, drums, lead guitar and rhythm guitar. Old & New Countr...
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Upcoming Events through Sunday December 06, 2009»More
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Dec. 3:
Taize Prayer: Come Emmanuel, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Shalom Retreat Center, 1001 Davis St People of all faith traditions welcome. Includes sung repetition of short refrains,Scripture reading, intercessions, and prayer.
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Dec. 3:
Advent Taize Prayer Hour "Come Emmanuel,", 7:30-8:30 p.m., Shalom Retreat Center, 1001 Davies St. Event will include songs lead by area musicians, scripture reading, intercessions and shared silence around the cross. All are welcome. Free will offerings accepted.
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Dec. 4:
Old-Fashioned Community Christmas Night, 6:30-9 p.m., GracePoint, 3100 Windsor Ave. Free activities: Horse drawn wagon rides, live band, craft workshops, family portraits, and more. Visit www.gracepointdbq.org.
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Dec. 5:
Jean Leute, 1-6 p.m., St. Raphael Cathedral Center, 231 Bluff St., St. Raphael Cathedral 8th Annual Christmas Bake Sale and Silent Auction.
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Dec. 5:
James Kennedy Public Library host Sant and Mrs. Claus, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Dyersville, Iowa. While children are waiting to visit with Santa they are invited to create Christmas crafts and ornaments in the Hoffman Room. Event sponsored by Dyersville Federated Woman's Club and the library.
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Dec. 5, 12, 13, 29:
The Fever River Puppeteers present "Christmas Around the World,", 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday the 5th and 12th and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13 and Tuesday, Dec. 29, Hazel Green (Wis.)Opera House, 2130 Main St. Tickets are $5 adults, $4 children. Doors open half hour before each performance. Details: 608-759-4425 or 608-732-7129.
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Dec. 5, 12, 19:
Oasis Gospel Music, 7 p.m., 75, N. Bonson St., Platteville, Wis. Featuring: Glory Singers, of Montfort, Wis. (Dec. 5); Carla Pustina and Lois Tremmel, of Dodgeville, Wis. (Dec. 12); Wade and Gary Carns, of the Tri-state area (Dec. 19).
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Dec. 6:
Mooney Hollow Presents Maggie Mae Country Christmas (Nashville Show), 2-5 p.m., Mooney Hollow Barn Music Center and Saloon, Green Island, Iowa. Enjoy Wisconsin resident Maggie Mae's Christmas show at the historic Mooney Hollow Barn.
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Dec. 6:
Old Fashion Christmas, 1-4 p.m., Dyer-Botsford Doll Museum, Dyersville Iowa. Presented by the James Kennedy Public Library. An afternoon of traditional Christmas music, readings, and refreshments. The acapella singing group Just Voices will perform at 2 p.m. Children 10 and younger accopanied by adult. Details: 563-875-8912.
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Dec. 6:
St. Raphael Cathedral 8th Annual Christmas Bake Sale & Silent Auction, 7:30 a.m.-noon, St. Raphael Cathedral Center, 231 Bluff St.
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Nov. 25, 27, 28, 29:
Christmas Open House, 9 a.m., Melon Patch Gifts and Antiques, Bellevue, Iowa.
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Nov. 29:
Dubuque Church of God Fellowship Dinner, immediately following morning worship service, 1496 Central Ave. Everyone welcome. Details: 563-585-0922.
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Nov. 29:
Unwrap the Magic of Christmas--Holiday Open House Tour, noon-4 p.m., Great River Gallery, Bellevue, Iowa, Tour Bellevue homes decorated in holiday finery--tour ends at Great River Gallery.
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Nov. 29:
Unwrap the Magic of Christmas Raffle for Trees & Wreaths, 4 p.m., Great River Art Gallery, Bellevue, Iowa, Raffle includes Holiday decorated trees, mini trees and wreaths.
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Nov. 30:
Summit Congregational Church Blood Drive, 3-6 p.m., Fellowship Hall, 2885 Kennedy Road.
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Nov. 30:
James Kennedy Library presents the film "Four Christmases," 7 p.m., Dyersville, Iowa.
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Nov. 30:
Royer-Beltone Hearing Aid Centers Present Bob Welch & Songs of the Civil War, 2-3 p.m., Prairie Hills, Independence, Iowa, Program of Civil War music, history & storytelling.
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Oct. 7, Nov. 4, Dec. 2:
Seven Secrets to Health and Better Healing, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Family First Chiropractic Wellness Center, 998 Fremont Ave, Suite L1. Dr. Jack provides individuals the tools necessary to become an active participant in their own healthcare. Details:Tracy at 563-556-6921. .
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Dec. 4:
Friends of the Bellevue Library Cookie Walk, 3-6 p.m., Bellevue Knights of Columbus Hall, Bellevue, Iowa. Buy cookies and holiday treats by the pound to benefit the Bellevue Library.
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Dec. 5:
Holiday Festival, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Matthew Lutheran Church, `780 White St. Includes: Lunch, gift baskets, cookie walk and holiday crafts.
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Dec. 5:
St. Matthew Lutheran Church Cookie Walk, 9 a.m.-noon, Sherrill, Iowa.
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Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28:
Monday Burger Night, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Dubuque Eagles Club 568 (Behind Kennedy Mall), 1175 Century Drive.
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Nov. 29:
Holy Name Breakfast, 8:30 a.m.-noon, St. Joseph's School, Sinsinawa, Wis. Breakfast and Raffle.
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Nov. 29:
Oxus Grotto Breakfast, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Oxus Grotto Building, 3011 Autumn Drive, Asbury, Iowa.
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Nov. 6, 13, 20, Dec. 4, 11, Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29:
Friday Night Fish Fry, 5-7:30 p.m., Dubuque Eagles Club 568 (Behind Kennedy Mall), 1175 Century Drive.
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Dec. 1 in Warren:
Annual Christmas Walk, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Main St. Stroll down the street and visit the local businesses, sign up for prizes and gather together at the end of the evening for food, drink and a visit from Santa Claus. Details: 815-275-2654.
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Dec. 2 in Galena:
United Church of Galena Christmas Concert, 7 p.m., St. Michael's Catholic Church, 227 S. Bench St. Concert will include: Choirs, musicians, soloists, the Galena Brass, praise band and bells will perform traditional and new music of the sacred season. The combined choirs of the Galena Church community will perform a finale,. A free-will offering benefiting the United Churchs of Galena Food Pantry. A reception in Dolan Hll will follow the concert. Details: 815-777-2108.
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Dec. 3 in Bellevue:
Christmas Vocal Festival, 7 p.m., Bellevue High School. Featuring bands and choruses from area schools. For more information, call 563-872-4001.
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Dec. 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 13, 17, 18 in Dubuque:
Nun Before Christmas, 7:30 p.m., Bell Tower Theater, 2728 Asbury Road. See what happens when the sisters at the St. Francis School put Sr. Mike in charge of their annual Christmas pageant and all of their elaborate plans fall apart, one by one, with entertaining results. Admission is $17. Visit www.belltowertheater.net.
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Dec. 4 in Dubuque:
Lee Greenwood's "A Tennessee Christmas," 7:30 p.m., Five Flags Arena, 405 Main St.The show features many songs and holiday carols that have become favorites of generations young and old. Lee’s masterful performance of holiday favorites will have you and your family caught up in the magic of the season as well as bring you closer to the true meaning of Christmas. For more information, call 563-589-4254.
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Dec. 4 in Prairie du Chien:
Holiday Parade, 5:30 p.m., Blackhawk Ave. For more information, call 608-326-7207.
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Dec. 4 in Platteville:
20th Annual Love Light Trees Ceremony, 6:30 p.m., Southwest Health Center, Platteville, Wis. Hundreds of people buy a light or treetop to pay tribute to a friend or family member or in memory of a loved one. For more information, call 608-348-2331.
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Dec. 4 in Prairie du Chien:
Holiday Parade, 5:30 p.m., Blackhawk Ave., Prairie du Chien, Wis.
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Dec. 4 in Stockton:
Stockton Dazzle, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Chamber of Commerce. Annual tree lighting, caroling and hot cocoa, also will be victorian carolers, horse drawn wagon rides and Santa's arrival.
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Dec. 5 in Stockton:
Star Light, Star Bright Christnas Walk, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., downtown. There will be themed decorations, caroling, bell ringers, horse drawn wagon rides vists with Santa and Mrs. Claus, refreshments and shopping specials. Details: 815-947-2878.
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Dec. 5 in Stockton:
Stockton Christmas Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Holy Cross Church, 223 E. Front Ave. Event will include food, homemade pies, arts and crafts vendors, quilt raffles and children and adult raffles. Details: 815-947-2545.
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Dec. 5 in Elizabeth:
Elizabeth Christmas Walk, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., downtown Main St. The village of Elizabeth opens it's heart with an old fashioned Christmas walk. Christmas themed events, 50/50 drawing, in-stores specials and more. Details: 815-858-2028.
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Dec. 5 in Galena:
28th Annual Mistletoe Ball, 8 p.m. to midnight, Turner Hall, Bench St. Turner Hall will be transformed into a 1980s steamboat reminiescent of Galena's riverboat days. Enjoy a holiday feast plus orchestra. Period dress and holiday attire both appropriate. Cost, $59. Details: 815-777-9129 or visit www.galenahistorymuseum.org.
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Dec. 5 in Mineral Point:
Gallery Night and Candlelight Shopping, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Downtown Mineral Point.
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Dec. 5 in Hazel Green:
Hazel Green United Methodist Church Christmas Bazaar, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sweet Street Stroll includes homemade candies and cookies, craft items, fruitcakes and bake sale. Cinnamon rolls for breakfast and homeamde vegetable soup for lunch.
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Dec. 5 in Platteville:
Wake Up Santa Breakfast, 8 a.m., City Hall. Bring your noisemakers, pots, pans, spoons and horn to wake him up. Breakfast follows, personalized visits with Santa, Christmas crafts, Santa's Secret Giftshop (no adults allowed), photos taken with Santa, Christmas carol singalong. For more information, call 608-326-2914.
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Dec. 5 in Apple River:
Cookie Walk, 8 a.m. to noon, United Methodist Church. Homemade cookies and hiliday treats for sale by the pound. Cookies will also be availabe at Apple River State Bank. Details: 815-745-2704.
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Dec. 5 in Hazel Green:
Church Christmas Bazaar, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., United Methodist Church, 1610 19th St. Annual Holiday Bazaar-Sweet Street Stroll includes many homemade candies and cookies, crafts items, fruitcakes, and bake sale, serving homemade cinnamon rolls for breakfast and homemade vegetable soup for lunch, used but good Christmas items. For more information, call 608-854-2517.
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Dec. 5 in Cassville:
Christmas in Cassville, Parade of Homes, Decorating Contests, Horse & Wagon Rides, Musical Programs, Vendors, Refreshments, & Holiday Open Houses at Cassville Businesses. For more information, call 608-725-5855.
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Dec. 5 in Mineral Point:
Gallery Night/Candlelight Shopping, downtow. The streets of Mineral Point sparkle with hundreds of lighted luminaria. Shops and galleries in this art-centric community host receptions and new shows, and shops are filled with gift giving ideas for everyone on your list. For more information, call 608-987-3201.
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Dec. 5 in Sherrill:
St. Matthew Lutheran Church Cookie Walk, 9 a.m. to noon. A variety of holiday candies and lots of cookies. All proceeds to be used for church projects. For more information, call 563-552-1708.
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Dec. 5 in Benton:
Jenkynsville Church presents Country Christmas, 6 p.m., 9659 County Road H. Event features Christmas carols, snacks and more as you step back a few generations remember the reason for the season. For more information, call 608-759-3232.
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Dec. 5 in Darlington:
Darlington's Holiday Parade, 6:30 p.m., Main St. Following the parade there will be lighting of the floating Christmas trees at the festival park by the river. Santa will there along with singing of Christmas carols, treats and bonfires. For more information, call 608-776-3067.
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Dec. 5 in Sinsinawa:
Gifts of the Season, 7 p.m., The Madison Area Concert Handbells, SInsinawa Mound. The largest handbell choir in Wisconsin. Admission charged. For more information, visit www.sinsinawa.org.
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Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13 in Prairie du Chien:
1890s Christmas Holiday on a Victorian Country Estate, Villa Louis Historic Site, St. Feriole Island, 521 N Villa Louis Road. Visit the Dousman family as they prepare for the holidays in the 1890s, including decorating the house and preparing for a Christmas Eve visit from St. Nick. Christmas Day finds the family opening gifts in the parlor, attending church and gathered at the dinner table for a Christmas feast. They greet the New Year with a reception and social dance hosted by the family for daughter Virginia Dousman's 18th birthday. Lamplight programs will be presented on Saturday, Dec. 5 and 12. For more information, call 608-326-2721.
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Dec. 6 in Hazel Green:
25th Annual Hazel Green Christmas Walk-Craft Fair, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m, Santa's Workshop at the Southwestern High School Gym (1105 Maple Street). Food vendors, and parade down main street at 1 p.m. Knights of Columbus breakfast at the St. Francis de Sales hall serving from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information, call 608-854-2360.
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Dec. 6 in Cassville:
St. Charles Advent Breakfast, 8 a.m., St. Charles Schoool, 5321 E. Dewey. Breakfast served from 8:00 am to Noon, Santa’s Workshop, Raffle, and Visit from Santa. For more information, call 608-725-5173.
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Dec. 6 in Hazel Green:
25th Annual Hazel Green Christmas Walk, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Craft Fair, food vendors and Santa's Workshop at Southwestern High School, 1105 Maple Street. parade down main street at 1 p.m. For more information, call 608-854-2984.
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Dec. 6 in Dubuque:
Loras College Choirs and Chamber Ensembles present a "Mysteries of Christmas Concert," 4 p.m., Christ the King Chapel. Admission is free.
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Dec. 6 in Dubuque:
Christmas on the Frontier at Ham House, 1 p.m., Mathias Ham House, Shiras and Lincoln Ave. Enjoy the festive spirit and warm holiday charm of authentic decorations fashioned from 19th centuray Victorian ladiess magazines. Santa will arrive by horse-drawn carriage, there will be cookies, punch and house towurs. Admission is $3 adults, $1 ages 17 and younger, free for DCHS members. For more information, call 563-557-9545.
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Dec. 6 in Dyersville:
Old Fashioned Christmas at Dyer-Botsford Museum, 1 p.m., 331 First Ave. An afternoon of traditional Christmas music readings, refreshments, with the acapella singing group Just Voices. For more information, call 563-875-8912.
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Dec. 6 in St. Donatus:
St. Nicholas Day, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Kalmes Restaurant. There will be a cookie walk, candy and baking for sale. Details: 563-773-2480.
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Dec. 6 in Dubuque:
Holly Ball, 5 p.m.to 9 p.m., Dubuque County Fairgrounds, 14569 Old Highway Road. Semi-formal event will feature the Jan Garber Orchestra. Admission is $20 in advance or $25 at the door and includes dinner buffet and cash bar.
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Nov. 28, 29, Dec. 5, 6, 12, 19, 20, 26 in Galena:
Territory Holiday Lights, 5 p.m., Galena Territory. Self guided driving tour through 6, 800 acres amid rolling hills and valleys to view decorated homes for the holidays. Vote for your favorite. Maps and ballots available at the Galena Territory Owners Club, 2000 Territory Drive or Eagle Ridge General Store, 425 Eagle Ridge Drive. Details: 815-777-8272 or visit the galenaterritory.com.
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Nov. 29 in East Dubuque:
Cookies and Cocoa with Santa, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., East Dubuque Fire Station, 183 Sinsinawa Ave. Santa will arrive on a fire truck with a host of helping elves to serve cookies and cocoa, sing carols and listen to wish lists. Free admission. Details: 815-747-6860.
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Nov. 29 in Scales Mound:
Scales Mound Christmas Party, 3 p.m., Town Hall, 800 Main St. Old fashioned Christmas party featuring horse and wagon rides around town, caroling, homemade cookies, hot chocolate, hot cider, a visit by Santa Claus and a Christmas tree lighting ceremony. For more information, call 815-845-2691 or 815-845-2457.
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Nov. 29 in Clinton:
Christmas in the Mansion, 1 to 4 p.m., George Curtis Mansion. Events inlude a tour of the 1880's home, which is listing on the National Registry, various candies and lighted wine bottles will be sold. For more information, call 563-249-5861.
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Nov. 29 in Platteville:
Ken Killian's Big Band Bash, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Governor Dodge Convention Center, Platteville, Wis.
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Nov. 29 in Clinton:
Christmas at the Mansion, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., The George Curtis Mansion, 420 Fifth Ave. The three story home listed on the National Registry will be decorated for Christmas. Admission is $5. Members will be selling pound bags of pecans , chocalet covered nuts, various candies and lighted wine bottles. For more information, call 563-249-5861.
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Nov. 29 in Bellevue:
Tour of Homes, noon to 4 p.m. Enjoy beautiful homes decorated for the holidays. Cost is $5. Maps and tickets available at the Chamber of Commerce.
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Nov. 29 in Platteville:
Big Band Bash with Ken Kilian Saxtetplus, 2 p.m., Platteville Convention Center, U.S. 151. Tickets: $10 available at the door.
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Nov. 29 in Dubuque:
18th Annual Love Light Star Lighing Ceremony, 5 p.m., The Finley Hospital, Dubuque in the Auditorium. The star will shine until Dec. 31. A $5 contribution will light a bilb on the roof top display. Proceeds to help fund special patient needs. For more information, call 563-589-2673.
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