Friday • 12/7 • 4:30 pm
Winterset High School

If you’re already tired of winter and in need of a little Taste of Summer, head to the high school tomorrow night to cheer on both boys and girls basketball teams. The pork producers and post-prom committee will be serving food and you’ll have some chances to come home with a prize, too.

Nature Ornament Craft Day

Saturday • 12/8 • 9:30 – 11:00 am
Pammel Park Nature Center

Take the kids out to the Pammel Park Nature Center on Saturday morning to create Christmas themed crafts from nature based materials. They can make holiday tree ornaments and bird seed ornaments to help our feathered friends through the cold winter season. This program is open to children of all ages from 2-102. Parents and grandparents are welcome to accompany their children and are encouraged to participate in the crafts. There is no cost for the craft program.

Crafts will be available as supplies last. Walk-in participants are welcome however you may pre-register for the event online in order to reserve materials. If you have questions on how to register for the program, contact the conservation board office at 515-462-3536 or e-mail naturalist@madisoncountyparks.org.

Holiday Calligraphy Cards: Intermediate Level

Saturday • 12/8 • 10:00 – Noon
Winterset Art Center

Spruce up your holiday cards this year with the help of Jess Lundquist of ink & flourish calligraphy. In this workshop, use dip pens and templates to create classically elegant cards to send to friends and family. You’ll take away: three cards handmade by you plus envelopes for each along with resources for purchasing your own dip pens, nibs, and ink. Recommended for ages 13 and up. Make up date (in case of severe weather): Saturday, December 15th, 10am-12pm. $30 for WAC members, $35 for non-members. Register online at THIS LINK.

Old Fashioned Christmas

Saturday • 12/8 • 10:00 – Noon
Madison County Historical Complex

The Madison County Historical Complex is opening their doors for the annual Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration this Saturday. Visit with Santa, decorate a cookie, and enjoy a little time away from the hustle and bustle.

Hallelujah Holiday Tour of Churches

Saturday • 12/8 • 1:00 – 5:00 pm
Eight Locations in Winterset & Earlham

After the Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration, hop in the ol’ family car and tour some local churches all bedecked for the holiday season. You’ll need a ticket for this and you can get those at the Winterset Chamber of Commerce.

Sunday Afternoon Ceramics

Sunday • 12/9 • 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Winterset Art Center

Join Bree Daggett to observe and participate in ceramic techniques. Try your hand at the pottery wheel, hand building, slab rolling and glazing. No experience necessary to create your own piece of unique art. For an additional $5 fee, participates will have the opportunity to select and glaze a mug to be fired and available by Christmas. Fee for WAC Member $31.50, Non-Member $35.00. Register in advance at THIS LINK.