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We’re grateful for your support of The Winterset Citizen and of this wonderful community.
We’ll be taking next week off and look forward to meeting you right back here in the new year.
Remember if you still have some last-minute gifts to pick up,
there are lot of fabulous local merchants ready to serve you!
Tonight
Living Nativity
Thursday • December 21 • 6:00 – 7:00pm
Winterset United Methodist Church
at Madison County Historical Complex
Celebrate the advent season and Christmas with this unique nativity event. Follow the star to the Madison County Historical Museum Complex, where you’ll be greeted by the inn keeper, escorted by the shepherds, serenaded by the angels, and have the opportunity to observe the holy family and the baby Jesus. There is no admission charge and all are welcome.
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This Weekend
Santa Gift Wrapping Service
Friday • December 22 • 11:30am – 5:00pm
Winterset Public Library
Wonka
December 22 & 23 • 7:00pm, December 24 • 2:00pm
The Iowa Theater
Based on the extraordinary character at the center of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Roald Dahl’s most iconic children’s book and one of the best-selling children’s books of all time, “Wonka” tells the wondrous story of how the world’s greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today. Rated PG, 1 hr, 56 min
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Holiday Lights on the Hill
Every night through January 1st
Madison County Historical Society
Load up the car and take a drive on the museum complex loop to enjoy lights and displays throughout the Madison County Historical Complex. This is a free event but donations in the mailbox are always appreciated to help defray the costs.
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Next Week
Dr. Seuss’s The Grinch
Wednesday • December 27 • 7:00pm
The Iowa Theater
The Grinch and his loyal dog, Max, live a solitary existence inside a cave on Mount Crumpet. His main source of aggravation comes during Christmastime when his neighbors in Whoville celebrate the holidays with a bang. When the Whos decide to make Christmas bigger and brighter, the disgruntled Grinch realizes there is one way to gain peace and quiet. With help from Max, the green grump hatches a scheme to pose as Santa Claus, steal Christmas and silence the Whos’ holiday cheer once and for all. 2018, Rated G, 1 hr 45 min
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Smallfoot – FREE SCREENING
Thursday • December 28 • 1:30pm
The Iowa Theater
Migo is a friendly Yeti whose world gets turned upside down when he discovers something that he didn’t know existed — a human. He soon faces banishment from his snowy home when the rest of the villagers refuse to believe his fantastic tale. Hoping to prove them wrong, Migo embarks on an epic journey to find the mysterious creature that can put him back in good graces with his simple community.
Noon Year’s Eve
Saturday • December 30 • 11:00 – Noon
Winterset Public Library
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Coming Soon
Adult Coed Volleyball
The Adult Coed Volleyball League is coming up in January—Join a team and get registered here: https://tinyurl.com/m4zs3t84
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