What's Up! Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013

Black raspberry pies sold out

Members of Sigma Phi Gamma have sold all 240 pies that were made for the fundraiser. Proceeds will go to local projects. Those who would like to pre-order for 2014 can call 260-824-2229. 

Free Holiday Sing-Along Dec. 3 at Huntington

Huntington City-Twp. Public Library and the Altrusa Club will sponsor a free, community Holiday Sing Along for joyful noise-makers of all ages at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at the Main Library at 255 W. Park Drive, Huntington.

A song leader and accompanist will be on hand to keep the music flowing. Light refreshments will be offered.  Families and people of all ages are invited to join in the fun, and no registration is required. For more information call 260-356-0824.

Psi Iota Xi  Christmas House Walk Dec. 7 & 8

Members of the Bluffton chapter of Psi Iota Xi are preparing for the 2013 annual Christmas House Walk to be held Saturday, Dec. 7 and Sunday, Dec. 8 from 1 to 5 p.m.

Advanced ticket sales begin Monday, Nov. 18. They can be purchased at Daniel’s Jewelers, You’ve Got Style Salon and Posy Pot Florist. Cost is $7 each. Tickets may also be purchased the day of the house walk at any of the three homes on the tour.

The year Sherry Hiday, and Chip and Kim Mann have opened their homes for the tour. The third site will be the Wells County Historical Museum, which has been newly renovated. House walk viewers can sign up for the drawing to win one of the nativity scenes donated by Nelly Sleppy. The drawing is only valid for Dec. 7 and Dec. 8 participants.

Free concerts at Trine University Dec. 8

On Sunday, Dec. 8, at 4 p.m. the Trine University Band will perform traditional holiday music during the annual holiday Community Jazz Concert at Fabiani Theatre on the campus in Angola.

Visitors will be able to view the 40 trees decorated and illuminated at the Rick L. and Vicki L. James University Center. All of the trees will be donated to Project Help of Steuben County for distribution to area families in need.

Immediately after the concert, Bon Appetite will offer a holiday dinner in Whitney Commons, also located in the university center, until 6:30 p.m. Cost is $11.25 for adults, $5.65 for children 6 to 12 and free to those 5 and younger.

Two other free holiday concerts will be presented with the Applied Studies Recital at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6, in Fabiani Theatre and the Trine Music Christmas Show at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7 in the Dale Hughes Auditorium,. 317 South Wayne St., Suite 21, Angola.

At the door, concert goers are encouraged to donate paper and cleaning products to be given to the Turning Point Homeless Shelter.

Christmas Carry-in Dec 5

The Arthur and Gloria Muselman Wellness Pavilion will sponsor a Christmas Carry-in and White Elephant Bingo on Thursday, Dec. 5 at 11 a.m. for any senior age 55 or older. 

Those attending should bring a covered dish to share and a wrapped white elephant gift. 

Members and non-members are welcome to attend this event. Sign up at the front desk by Dec. 3. For more information call 260-589-4496.

Night of the Christ Child Festival Dec. 6-8

The Christ Child Festival will be held at 431 W. Berry,  Friday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. in the St. Francis downtown auditorium with Tom Didier singing the national anthem, Mayor Henry giving a proclamation and Rev. Roger Reece, Executive Pastor of Associated Churches, giving a short opening devotion.  “Witnessing the Glory of God” photo contest winners will be announced. 

The opening service will be followed by the River Dance Company. Between dance groups at 7 p.m. Curtis Smith, chief meteorologist at 21 Alive News, joined HearCare on a trip to Israel.

At 7:50 p.m. Restored to Glory Dance Ministry will be feature a group of their advanced students. 

At 8 p.m. Mariah Layne French, will be bring X-claim Dance Company from Columbus, Ohio, to the auditorium stage. 

There is no admission fee to the festival, but guests are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item for the Associated Churches Food Bank. Festival hours are 6-9 p.m. on Dec. 6; noon to 8 p.m. Dec. 7 and noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 8.

Free parking is available in the lot directly across the street from the PAC. On-street parking is free during festival hours.

For more information about the festival, visit fwchristchildfestival.org.