Community calendar of upcoming events

WASHINGTON AREA

Hy-Vee Holiday Food and Wine Tasting Show: Nov. 22, 5:30-7 p.m. at Washington Hy-Vee

Wellman Vendor Fair: Nov. 23, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wellman Parkside Activities Center

15th Annual Holiday Market and Open House: Nov. 23, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Halcyon House

Free Dinner at Cornerstone Church: Nov. 24 following Sunday Worship, which starts at 10:35 a.m. at 322 South Avenue D. in Washington.

American Red Cross Blood Drive: Nov. 27, 12-4 p.m. at Riverside Casino. Walk-ins accepted, appointments preferred.

Thanksgiving yoga pop-up: Nov. 28 at 7 a.m., 208 South Marion Avenue in Washington. Find the Facebook event to sign up, tickets are $10.

Free Community Lunch in Brighton: Nov. 28, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., outside Brighton City Hall. Takeout only. Reservations via Tommyshelpinghands1@gmail.com

Wonderland Holidays: Nov. 30, all around Washington

WHS Class of ‘99 Reunion: Nov. 30, starting around 6 p.m. at Lebowski’s

Christmas in Kalona: Dec. 7, all day, all around Kalona

Candlelight tour of homes in Washington: Dec. 7 and 8, more details on the Washington Chamber of Commerce website.

Brighton Tree Lighting and Cookies with Santa: Dec. 7 at Brighton City Park and City Hall. 5-7 p.m.

MT. PLEASANT AREA

Winter market and craft show: Saturdays at the Presbyterian Church Nov. 2-Dec. 14 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Mt. Pleasant Veterans Breakfast: Every third Friday at the Mt. Pleasant Veterans Hall from 8:30-9:30 a.m. All are welcome for this free-will donation breakfast.

Festival of Trees: Every weekend starting Nov. 22 from 5-9 p.m. in the Union Block

Help to Others Vendor Show and Luncheon: Saturday, Nov. 23 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in Manning Hall at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church

Iowa Civil Rights History workshop: Saturday, Nov. 23 from 9:30-11 a.m. at The Belle Center

Introduction to Shamanism: Saturday, Nov. 23 4:15-6:15 p.m. at Holistic Gypsiez

Café Concert: Saturday, Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. at Winfield-Mt. Union Community School

Festival of Lights Holiday Stroll: Saturday and Sunday Nov. 23-24 from 5:30-8 p.m.

24th annual T.T.T. Tour of Homes: Sunday, Nov. 24 from 1-4 p.m. tour five Mt. Pleasant homes decorated for the holidays:

Gary & Sheila Allender 1382 James Ave.

Connie Baker 716 Burky Lane

Dee Brooks 1404 Ashford Circle

Brad & Renee Gillis 706 E. Washington St.

Becky Wright 700 E. Harvest Drive

Tickets can be purchased for $15 in advance at Brown’s Shoe Fit or through T.T.T. member. They are also available for purchase the day of the tour at any of the homes for $20.

Advent Wreath-Making and Dinner: Saturday, Nov. 24 at 5 p.m. at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. Pre-registration required.

Festival of Lights: Nov. 27-Dec. 31 from 5:30-9 p.m. at Old Threshers Campgrounds, Santa will be available for visits at the end of the tour Nov. 29-30, Dec. 1, 6-8, 13-15, and 20-23.

Turkey Trot 5K: Nov. 28, race begins at 8 a.m.

Winfield Thanksgiving Dinner: Thursday, Nov. 28 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Winfield Presbyterian Church, served my Winfield Lions Club. Pre-registration required.

Olds Pancake Breakfast: Saturday, Nov. 30 from 6-10 a.m. at Olds Fire Department

Small Business Saturday: Downtown Mt. Pleasant, Saturday, Nov. 30 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Holiday on Main| Main Street | Mt Pleasant, Iowa | 6:00 PM

Dec. 1, Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Mt. Pleasant will partner with each other to create the Holiday on Main Event.

The Chamber organizes and executes the Lighted Parade, and Main Street oversees Christmas in Pleasantville.

Chamber Lighted Parade: Dec. 5, at 5:15, Holiday on Main begins with the Lighted Parade. Route is still to be determined. Holiday on Main events will follow the parade in downtown Mt. Pleasant

Let Your Littles Shop: Dec. 7 from 12-5 p.m. at New London Clark Elementary School gym kindergarten-sixth grade students may shop for Christmas gifts.

Christmas Market: Dec. 7 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant Christian School. Will include shopping and food for purchase.

Winfield Presbyterian Church Cookie and Candy Walk: Dec. 7 at 8:30-11 a.m.

Blue Violin Candlelight Christmas: Dec. 8 musical performance at Heatilator Performing Arts Center. Tickets on sale at blue-violin.com

Women. Woods. Wine.: Dec. 10 5:30 p.m. at Henry Conservation Nature Center. Register at mycountyparks.com

New London Holiday Stroll: Dec. 14 from 5-8 p.m. enjoy activities, food, and a parade in New London.

Hollydaze: Dec. 14 at 3 p.m. SEISO will host a holiday concert at the Chapel Auditorium

Mt. Pleasant Middle School Winter: Dec. 16 from 7-8:15 MPCMS students will perform.

Star gazing: Dec. 19 from 5-7 p.m. Henry Conservation will host a star gazing event at the Oakland Mills Nature Center

Toy Drive give away: Dec. 20 Mt. Pleasant Police Department will host their annual toy drive give away.

Lessons and Carols: Dec. 22 at 3 p.m. Swedesburg Evangelical Lutheran Church will host a service fille with choral works and Bible readings accompanied by their 1928 organ.

FAIRFIELD AREA

Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run/1 Mile Walk, hosted by Fairfield Parks & Recreation. Starts at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27 at Chautauqua Park. Join other runners in the park shelter after the race for fun family games and good food. Race entry fee of $10.

Thanksgiving Meal, Thursday, Nov. 28 at First United Methodist Church in Fairfield. Meal is served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. No charge. Dine-in, carry-out and delivery available. Reservations are requested by Nov. 25 by calling 641-472-4303 or 641-919-6046. This will be the church’s 20th annual Thanksgiving Meal.

Holiday Lighting on the Fairfield Square, on Friday, Nov. 29. Lights turned on at 6 p.m. Families can visit Santa Claus in his house on the square.

Santa in Downtown Fairfield. Santa will be waiting for you in his house in Downtown Fairfield. Free cookies and cocoa. Hosted by Fairfield Chamber of Commerce. Event will be every Friday and Saturday from Nov. 29 through Dec. 21, from 6-8:30 p.m.

Santa and Mrs. Claus in Richland. Country Junction in Richland will host Santa and Mrs. Claus from 8:30-10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7. Enjoy hot chocolate and donuts. Bake sale. Sponsored by the Richland Community Club.

Ho Ho Ho Holiday, hosted by Jim and Teresa Huffman at a new location in the Lincoln Center at 401 W. Stone Ave. in Fairfield. Event will feature festive activities like decorating ornaments and photos with Santa, a stroll through Whoville to visit the Grinch, and the world of Harry Potter. Event will last from 5:30-8 p.m. every Friday and Saturday starting Nov. 29 through Dec. 21.

Fairfield Indoor Farmers Market, every Saturday from November through April, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Golden Magnolia Sanctuary.