Happenings in and around Perry
Christmas Boutique and Bake Sale
12-6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 and 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 at Perry First United Methodist Church.
Perry First United Methodist Church will host a Christmas Boutique and Bake Sale from Dec. 2-3.
Open Play Pickleball
6-8 p.m. Fridays in December at McCreary Community Building.
Friday nights in December the Perry Picklers and McCreary Center are hosting open play pickleball to teach the game to beginners and provide court time to more experienced players. All equipment is provided, so bring your court shoes, gym clothes and a big smile to join us. Instruction and coaching will be provided by experienced players. Not a McCreary Center member? No problem. $2 per person will get you playing each night (members are free). All ages and experience levels are welcome to join the fun. Burn off a few of those holiday treats while having a great time meeting new people, smiling, laughing and playing pickleball on Friday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. in December.
Bouton Breakfast
7-10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 at Bouton Community Center.
The next Bouton Breakfast will be held from 7-10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3. Santa will arrive at 9 a.m. The menu includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, ham, eggs, biscuits and gravy, hash browns, toast, coffee, milk and orange juice. Adults are $8 while children 5-12 are $5. Kids under 5 eat for free.
Breakfast with Santa & Holiday Market
8-11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 at Assumption Catholic Church, Granger.
Join the Granger Fire Department for its annual Breakfast with Santa this year at a new location. Breakfast will be held in the Assumption Church Gym. Access to the gym for the event is on the west side/parking lot side. Enter the parking lot off of west street or State street. The firefighters and medics will be serving donuts and drinks along with treats for the kids. Santa will arrive at 9 a.m. and will stay until 10 a.m. or until all of the kids have had a chance to speak with him. The Catholic Women's Club will also be having their holiday market vendor fair in the gym. This will be a perfect time to look at local made goods and pick up Christmas gifts for this year.
Santa at McCreary Community Building
9-11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 at McCreary Community Building, Perry.
Come join Santa at the McCreary Community Building on Saturday, Dec. 3 for some holiday activities, photos and cookies.
Holiday Cookie Walk
9-11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 at Perry High School Foyer.
Join the Perry High School FCCLA and FCS programs from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3 in the PHS Foyer (right inside the front doors) for the FCS Cookie Walk. Choose your own cookies, candies and baked goods for $15/pound. ALL items are student made and decorated. Students in FCCLA will be wearing their new chef apparel as they host the event.
Redfield Winterfest
9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 at West Central Valley Community School District.
The Redfield Winterfest celebration will be held on Saturday, Dec. 3. A craft fair, silent auction, cookie walk and a Kids Shop for Free event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at West Central Valley Middle School. Santa visits will start at 1 p.m. Then come down to the Legion Hall and enjoy a chili competition and Lighted Parade. The chili judging starts at 4 p.m. and a chili feed will be held from 5-7 p.m. with a free-will donation. The tree and holiday display and lighting of the park will be held at 5 p.m. at City Park. All entries are welcome to join the Lighted Parade. Lineup will start at 6:30 p.m. at the WCV Middle School football field with the parade to follow at 7 p.m.
Jingle Bell Store
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 at Minburn Public Library.
Kids shopping for their families all for FREE! Children of all ages can look through gently used and new items and pick out something for a loved one. Wrapping and gift card included.
Artists "off" the Courtyard
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 at Atelier at 1109, 1109 2nd St., Perry.
Atelier at 1109 presents an Artists in the Courtyard Art Show featuring local and state artists. Walk through all 4 shops of Atelier at 1109, and visit with artists about their craft and snag a few of your favorite unique art pieces and enjoy Christmas shopping for one-of-a-kind gifts. Visit the downtown galleries and shops, and experience the art of Iowa.
Bridge Ribbon Cutting
11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 at Granger Community Center.
Join the Granger Trails Committee near the concession stand (outside of the Community Center) by the trail hub on Saturday, Dec. 3. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held for the new bridge installed in between the ball fields. The event will also feature a hot chocolate bar thanks to Vintage Road Coffee Co., raffle prizes and more. Holiday sweaters are encouraged.
Free Christmas Movies
11 a.m. Dec. 3-4 at Perry Grand 3 Theatres.
Free Christmas movies are back at Perry Grand 3 Theatres. The free movies, sponsored by local businesses, will be shows at 11 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays throughout December. The next movie shown will be "A Christmas Story" on Dec. 3-4.
Christmas Cheer Event
5-7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 in Minburn.
Minburn's Christmas Cheer Event will kick off with the lighting of the Nativity Scene at 5 p.m. at Meek Park. The festivities continue with a free-will soup supper at the Minburn Methodist Church from 5-7 p.m., where Santa may make a stop and the library will have gifts and a craft to hand out.
Woodward Christmas Festival
5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 in Woodward.
The Woodward Christmas Festival will kick off with the tree lighting at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3 at the Plaza with hot chocolate and cider. After the tree lighting, head to the fire station for kids crafts, cake walk, vendor booths, free-will donation soup supper with desserts and a hay ride. Santa will be at both locations handing out books and gifts. There will also be a FREE raffle with prizes up to $100 (must be present to win).
Chili/Soup Fundraising Lunch
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4 at Perry Lutheran Homes' Eden Acres campus, 1300 28th St., Perry.
Incredibly creative and gifted, Perry's own Betsy Peterson has created two mural walls to brighten up the space and honor partners who help Perry Lutheran Homes care for our community's elderly. The beautiful mural wall at Perry Lutheran Homes' Eden Acres campus will be revealed at the Chili/Soup Fundraising Lunch on Sunday, Dec. 4. Serving begins at 11 a.m. through 2 p.m., with a brief program at 1 p.m. No ticket or advance registration required - just come!
Perry Fine Arts Series: Al Welsh Orchestra
2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4 at Perry Performing Arts Center.
The Perry Fine Arts Series will present The Al Welsh Orchestra at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 4. Perry Fine Arts concerts are free and open to all. Donations are accepted. The Perry Performing Arts Center is handicapped accessible.
Jamaica Library Christmas Open House
2-3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6 at Jamaica Public Library, 316 Main St.
Jamaica Public Library will host a Christmas Open House for patrons and friends on Tuesday, Dec. 6. Holiday refreshments will be served. Those attending will be eligible for the grand prize drawing of the Jamaica history book published at the Jamaica Centennial in 1982 (a $20 value). Information about the library’s services will be available, including fax, copy, computer and printing services. Plans for next year include adding a notary public service. Visitors will be encouraged to check out books from the library’s circulation collection. A number of barely used hard cover and paperback books will be available for sale at reduced prices. Patrons are encouraged to suggest new programs that the library can offer in the year ahead. A sign-up sheet will be available to write down those ideas and suggestions. Those interested in genealogy will want to check out the collection and services of the Guthrie County Genealogy Society which is housed at the Jamaica Public Library. Each guest will be given a Holiday take-home goodie bag as a gift from the library.
Tour of Homes & Wine Walk
4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7 at Spring Valley Retirement Community Campus, at 501 12th St, Perry.
Put yourself in the Christmas mood by attending the Tour of Homes & Wine Walk on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at Spring Valley Retirement Community Campus. This event is open to all! Enjoy complimentary wine and cheese as you tour apartments, Christmas décor, live music by BRG Music’s Steve Parnell, door prizes and over 50 nativity sets on display. Please RSVP by Dec. 5 to Deb Kruse at 515-465-7503 or dkruse@PerryLutheranHomes.org, then head on over to Spring Valley Retirement Community anytime between 4-6 p.m. on Dec. 7. Guests should park on the east side of the building and enter in the north-most main entry door.
Annual Toy Drive
Toys to be collected through Dec. 2.
Boxes have been set out to collect toys for the annual toy drive. Boxes are located at Ben's Five and Dime, Perry Perk, Perry Public Library, Percival Scientific, Van Wall Equipment, Hy-Vee, Orschelns, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, the Hotel Pattee and The Lazy Goose Boba and Ice Cream. Toys will be collected through Dec. 2 before being distributed to Perry-area youth. The box at Ben's will be out until Jan. 1 for after Christmas shopping.
Human Needs Grants
Grants accepted through Dec. 8, Perry.
St. Martin’s Episcopal Church will award Human Needs Grants in December 2022. Qualified groups intending to apply should request a copy of grant criteria from St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 486, Perry, IA, 50220, by phone: 515-465-3468 or e-mail: stmartinsepiscopalchurch@yahoo.com. Grant requests must be in the church on or before Dec. 8, 2022.
Woodward Public Library Fundraiser
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 at Woodward Public Library.
The Woodward Public Library's annual fundraiser will be held on Saturday, Dec. 10. Proceeds from the cookie and candy sales will go to purchasing puppets, flannel board stories and supplies for all youth service activities for children, teens and families.
Festival of Trees
Through Jan. 8 at Carnegie Library Museum, Perry.
The Festival of Trees is back for its eighth year, and it’s time to celebrate in person again. From Nov. 22 to Jan. 8, the Carnegie Library Museum will transform into a merry wonderland, with beautifully decorated themed trees and festive displays installed by individuals, businesses, and organizations, all designed to put us in the holiday spirit. Enjoy the magical atmosphere all season at this free event. For more information, call the Carnegie Library Museum: 515-465-7713.
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