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THURSDAY, DEC. 5
» WELLNESS ON WHEELS
Monticello High School, west lecture hall; 3 to 7 pm
» CALICO QUILTERS
Bring a project, Delano Public Library, 9 am to 1 pm
» ANDREW WALESCH PRESENTS HOLIDAY CLASSICS
Singer and pianist presents, for all aes, Delano Public Library, 10 am to noon
» MINI BOOK SALE
Delano Public Library,10 am to 6 pm
» CHRISTMAS TREE VILLAGE CONTEST
View decorated trees and vote on favorite, Meeker County Museum, Litchfield; 10 am to 4 pm
FRIDAY, DEC. 6
» SILENT AUCTION
Silent auction at Winsted Library; 2 to 5 pm
» WINTER FESTIVAL
Santa, hay rides, canvas painting, bake sale; gym, Holy Trinity School, Winsted
» AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE
First Presbyterian Church, Maple Plain; 1 to 7 pm
» AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE
Buffalo High School; 8 am to 2 pm
» CHRISTMAS CONCERT
The Kingery Family, refreshments served, free-will donation, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Winsted; 7 pm
» TECH HELP
Technical help for adults, Delano Public Library, 3 to 4 pm
» MINI BOOK SALE
Delano Public Library,1 to 6 pm
» CHRISTMAS TREE VILLAGE CONTEST
View decorated trees and vote on favorite, Meeker County Museum, Litchfield; 10 am to 4 pm
» STORYTIME
For ages 3 to 8, Cokato Library; 10:30 to 11:30 am
» SCHOOL CONCERT
By kindergarten and fourth-graders, winter matinee program, everyone welcome, Dassel Elementary; 2:15 pm
SATURDAY, DEC. 7
» BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
New Germany Hall; 8 to 11 am
» SILENT AUCTION
Silent auction at Winsted Library; 10 am to 6:30 pm
» WINTER FESTIVAL
Parade 6:30 pm; Santa, hay rides, canvas painting, bake sale; gym, Holy Trinity School, Winsted
» COOKIE WALK/SILENT AUCTION/CRAFT SALE
Lunch available at 11 am, Our Father’s Lutheran Church, Rockford; 9 am to 1 pm
» OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS
Boutique, bake sale, music, games, parade (4:30 pm), market, Delano City Hall; 10 am to 7 pm
» BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Food shelf donations accepted, Delano American Legion; 8:30 to 10:30 am
» BOOK-TIQUE SALE
Nealy-new books, gift items, puzzles, holiday decor; Howard Lake Library; 10 am to 1 pm
» TREE OF HOPE
Gathering to collect, sort, and distribute toys to children in hospitals, Hangar 2, St. Cloud Regional Airport; 9 am to 1 pm
» CHRISTMAS BAZAAR & COOKIE WALK
Vendors, baked goods; Peace Lutheran Church, Watertown; 9 am to 2 pm
» FARM TOY COLLECTOR SHOW
Hosted by Buffalo Knights of Columbus, kids under 10 in free, food available, Santa noon to 2 pm, open to public; gym, St. Francis Xavier Catholic School, Buffalo; 9 am to 4 pm
» COOKIE WALK & VENDOR BOUTIQUE
Vendors, crafts, gifts, cookies; St. Mary’s Fellowship Hall, Waverly; 9 am to 1 pm
» VIEW SANTA
Santa accepting food donations for local food shelves, Independence City Hall, 3:45 to 4:15 pm; Veterans Memorial Park in Maple Plain 4:45 to 5:30 pm
» FAMILY EVENTS
Create crafts, refreshments served, music; for all ages, Delano Public Library, 10 am to 1 pm
» MINI BOOK SALE
Delano Public Library,10 am to 1 pm
» CHRISTMAS TREE VILLAGE CONTEST
View decorated trees and vote on favorite, Meeker County Museum, Litchfield; noon to 4 pm
» ADVENT BRUNCH
St. John’s Lutheran Church, Howard Lake, country store 8 am, program 9 am, brunch provided 10 am for freewill offering; everyone welcome
» ARTISAN BOUTIQUE
“The Butcher, The Baker, and The Candlestick Maker,” handcrafted items for sale; Winsted Arts Council, Main Street, Winsted; 2 to 8 pm
» SINGING FRIENDS CHORUS
Freewill donation, St. Pius X Catholic Church, Glencoe; 2 pm
» RESERVES OPEN HOUSE
Learn about, interview for Wright County Sheriff’s Office Reserves at open house, support services building Wright County Sheriff’s Office, Buffalo; 10 am to 1 pm
SUNDAY, DEC. 8
» NIKOLAUSABEND CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION
German food, kids crafts and games, visit St. Nikolaus; new toys accepted as donations; St. Peter Lutheran Church, Watertown; 4:30 to 7 pm
» SILENT SANTA BREAKFAST
Free-will offering to support Silent Santa program, vist and take photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus; breakfast; Lions Hall, Howard Lake; 8 am to 12:30 pm
» COMMUNITY PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Hosted by LP Lions, pictures with Santa, Christmas music, treat bags for kids; Lester Prairie City Hall; 9 am to noon
» CHRISTMAS IN FRENCH LAKE
All welcome, Our Saviou’s Lutheran Church, French Lake, worship service 10:30 am, potluck 11:30 am
» JAZZY CHRISTMAS
High school jazz bands/vocal ensembles, potluck following show, Performing Arts Center, Delano High School; 4 pm
» ADVENT CHURCH SERVICE
Special music, potluck brunch following service, everyone welcome, North Crow River Lutheran, Cokato; 9 am
MONDAY, DEC. 9
» ZUMBA
Punch cards available, walk-in $6, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Howard Lake; 6:30 to 7:30 pm
» BOOK-TIQUE SALE
Nearly-new books, gift items, puzzles, holiday decor; Howard Lake Library; 2 to 5 pm
» AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE
American Legion, Delano; 1 to 6 pm
» AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE
Watertown Community Center; 1 to 6 pm
» TINY TOT STORYTIME
For ages 0 to 3, Delano Public Library; 10:15 to 10:45 am and 11 to 11:30 am
» BARIATRIC SURGERY INFORMATION
For anyone intersted in surgery, Two Twelve Medical Center, Chaska; 10 to 11:30 pm
» SCHOOL CONCERT
By kindergarten and fourth-graders from Dassel Elementary, everyone welcome, Performing Arts Center, DC High School; 6:30 pm
TUESDAY, DEC. 10
» WELLNESS ON WHEELS
Delano Senior Center, 2 to 6 pm
» NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS SUPPORT GROUP
Community room, Lund’s & Byerly’s, Wayzata; 6:30 to 8 pm
» AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE
Peace Lutheran Church, Hutchinson; noon to 6 pm
» AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE
Cosmos City Center; 1 to 7 pm
» AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE
Church of St. Anthony, Watkins; 1 to 7 pm
» AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE
Peace Lutheran Church, Hutchinson; noon to 6 pm
» 60+ AND HEALTHY CLINIC
Edgewood Gables Apartments, Cokato; 9:30 to 11:30 am
» WELLNESS ON WHEELS
Delano Senior Center, activity room; 2 to 6 pm
» PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
For ages 3 to 6, Delano Public Library; 10:30 to 11 am
» CHRISTMAS TREE VILLAGE CONTEST
View decorated trees and vote on favorite, Meeker County Museum, Litchfield; 10 am to 4 pm
» TIME TO CREATE
Use Legos or other materials, for ages 5 to 17, Cokato Library; 3:30 to 5 pm
» LEGISLATION FORUM/LISTENING SESSION
Learn about gifted services for students, Tiger Den, Delano High School; 7 pm
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 11
» MOM & BABY CONNECTION
Support for breastfeeding moms, Ridgeview Professional Building, Waconia; 10 to 11:30 am
» AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE
VFW, Monticello; noon to 6 pm
» AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE
City of Chanhassen; 9 am to 2 pm
» BEJEWELED
For ages 10 to adult, learn basic jewelry making, register 763-972-3467, Delano Public Library; 3:30 to 5 pm
» CHRISTMAS TREE VILLAGE CONTEST
View decorated trees and vote on favorite, Meeker County Museum, Litchfield; 10 am to 4 pm
» MYSTERY LOVERS BOOK CLUB
For teens and adults, Cokato Library; 6:30 to 7:30 pm
THURSDAY, DEC. 12
» HAM DINNER
Free community meal, everyone welcome, Fellowship Hall, St. James Lutheran School, Howard Lake; 5:30 pm
» GALA AT CROW RIVER COUNTRY CLUB
“Roaring ‘20s” theme, meal, music, entertainment; auctions
» AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE
RiteWay Conveyors, Inc., Lester Prairie; 1 to 7 pm
» AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE
Chaska Community Center; 11 am to 4 pm
» CHRISTMAS TREE VILLAGE CONTEST
View decorated trees and vote on favorite, Meeker County Museum, Litchfield; 10 am to 4 pm
FRIDAY, DEC. 13
» CHRISTMAS TREE VILLAGE CONTEST
View decorated trees and vote on favorite, Meeker County Museum, Litchfield; 10 am to 4 pm
» STORYTIME
For ages 3 to 8, Cokato Library; 10:30 to 11:30 am
» INFORMATIVE MEETING ON FAIR FARM RENTAL AGREEMENTS
Free, Wright County Historical Society, Buffalo; 1:30 to 4 pm
SATURDAY, DEC. 14
» CHRISTMAS TREE VILLAGE CONTEST
View decorated trees and vote on favorite, Meeker County Museum, Litchfield; noon to 4 pm
» PUBLIC MEETING WINSTED PUBLIC CEMETERY
All who own a lot or family member should attend, Winsted City Hall; 10 am
» BLUEGRASS GOSPEL CHRISTMAS
Performances by The Kingery Family, Pearlgrace & Co., The Mahlstedt Family; freewill admission, Performing Arts Center, DC High School; 6:30 pm
» SANTA DAY
Bring a camera for pictures with Santa, games/activities for kids, treats, turkey drawings; Kingston Community Center, 30840 722nd Ave., Dassel; 10 am to noon
SUNDAY, DEC. 15
» DELANO JUST FOR KIX WINTER SHOW
Adults $6, students $4; Delano HIgh School; 3:30 pm
» SINGING FRIENDS CHORUS
Freewill donation, Church of Peace, NYA; 2 pm
» CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS CONCERT
Free, refreshments following, Delano United Methodist Church; 3 pm
» FREE 4-H WORKSHOP
Learn about 2020 4-H Engineering Design Challenge: Mission to Mars, community room, Cokato City Hall; 1:30 to 4:30 pm
MONDAY, DEC. 16
» AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE
St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Monticello; 1 to 7 pm
» AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE
Carver Village Hall; noon to 6 pm
» AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE
Mackenthun’s Fine Foods, Waconia; noon to 6 pm
» TINY TOT STORYTIME
For ages 0 to 3, Delano Public Library; 10:15 to 10:45 am and 11 to 11:30 am
» GERMAN STAR ORNAMENT
For ages 10 to adult, create folded 16-point ornament and ecorate, register 763-972-3467, Delano Public Library; 3:30 to 5 pm
» SCHOOL CONCERT
Jazz band, band, choir; gym, Lester Prairie School; 7:30 pm
TUESDAY, DEC. 17
» WELLNESS ON WHEELS
Cokato Library, 2 to 6 pm
» FREE A1C DIABETES SCREENING
Cokato Library; 2 to 6 pm
» AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE
Holy Trinity School, Winsted; 8:30 am to 1:30 pm
» AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE
Fitness Evolution, Monticello; 9 am to 3 pm
» 60+ AND HEALTHY CLINIC
Maple Manor East, Maple Lake; 9:30 to 11:30 am
» WELLNESS ON WHEELS
Cokato Library, Centennial Room; 2 to 6 pm
» PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
For ages 3 to 6, Delano Public Library; 10:30 to 11 am
» WESTENDERS RUG HOOKING GROUP
Bring a project, Delano Public Library, 5 to 8 pm
» TECH HELP
Technical help for adults, Delano Senior Center; 12:30 to 1:30 pm
» CHRISTMAS TREE VILLAGE CONTEST
View decorated trees and vote on favorite, Meeker County Museum, Litchfield; 10 am to 4 pm
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 18
» MOM & BABY CONNECTION
Support for breastfeeding moms, Ridgeview Professional Building, Waconia; 10 to 11:30 am
» KNIT WITS
Bring a project, Delano Public Library, 6:30 to 8 pm
» EVENING QUILTERS
Bring a project, Delano Public Library, 6 to 8 pm
» CHRISTMAS TREE VILLAGE CONTEST
View decorated trees and vote on favorite, Meeker County Museum, Litchfield; 10 am to 4 pm
» STORYTIME
For ages 3 to 6, Cokato Library; 10:30 to 11:15 am
» AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE
Chanhassen Rec Center; noon to 6 pm
THURSDAY, DEC. 19
» WELLNESS ON WHEELS
Annandale City Hall, council chambers; 2 to 6 pm
» LEGO LAB
For ages 6 to 12, Delano Public Library; 4:30 to 5:30 pm
» CALICO QUILTERS
Bring a project, Delano Public Library, 9 am to 1 pm
» CHRISTMAS TREE VILLAGE CONTEST
View decorated trees and vote on favorite, Meeker County Museum, Litchfield; 10 am to 4 pm
» AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE
Christian Church of Litchfield; 12:30 to 6:30 pm
» AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE
Preferred Choice Chiropractic, St. Michael; noon to 6 pm
FRIDAY, DEC. 20
» STORYTIME
For ages 3 to 8, Cokato Library; 10:30 to 11:30 am
» AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE
Churstian Church of Litchfield; 8 am to 1 pm
SATURDAY, DEC. 21
» CHRISTMAS TREE VILLAGE CONTEST
View decorated trees and vote on favorite, Meeker County Museum, Litchfield; noon to 4 pm
THURSDAY, DEC. 26
» 60+ AND HEALTHY CLINIC
Monticello Senior Center; 9:30 to 11:30 am
» CHRISTMAS TREE VILLAGE CONTEST
View decorated trees and vote on favorite, Meeker County Museum, Litchfield; 10 am to 4 pm
FRIDAY, DEC. 27
» WINTER BREAK POPCORN AND MOVIE
For the whole family, bring a blanket and pillows, register 763-972-3467, Delano Public Library; 11 am to 1 pm
» CHRISTMAS TREE VILLAGE CONTEST
View decorated trees and vote on favorite, Meeker County Museum, Litchfield; 10 am to 4 pm
» CHRISTMAS TREE VILLAGE CONTEST
View decorated trees and vote on favorite, Meeker County Museum, Litchfield; 10 am to 4 pm
SATURDAY, DEC. 28
» CHRISTMAS TREE VILLAGE CONTEST
View decorated trees and vote on favorite, Meeker County Museum, Litchfield; noon to 4 pm
MONDAY, DEC. 30
» AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE
Covenant Church, Dassel; 1 to 7 pm
» AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE
St. John’s Lutheran, Howard Lake; 1 to 7 pm
TUESDAY, DEC. 31
» CHRISTMAS TREE VILLAGE CONTEST
View decorated trees and vote on favorite, Meeker County Museum, Litchfield; 10 am to 4 pm
» AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE
Vineyard United Methodist Church, Hutchinson; 1 to 7 pm
2020
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 1
» 8TH ANNUAL GAME-A-THON
Family-friendly, freewill offering admission, play board, card games, miniatures, RPGs, and more; door prizes, children must be accompanied by adult; Buffalo Community Center; 9:30 am to 10 pm
THURSDAY, JAN. 9
» COMMUNITY MEAL
Free community meal, everyone welcome, St. James Lutheran School, Howard Lake; 5:30 pm
FRIDAY, JAN. 10
» LE VENT DU NORD
Live music, fur trade exhibits,
SUNDAY, JAN. 26
» JUST FOR KIX COMMUNITY SHOW
Gym, Buffalo High School; 2 pm
THURSDAY, FEB. 13
» COMMUNITY MEAL
Free community meal, everyone welcome, St. James Lutheran School, Howard Lake; 5:30 pm
THURSDAY, MARCH 12
» COMMUNITY MEAL
Free community meal, everyone welcome, St. James Lutheran School, Howard Lake; 5:30 pm
SATURDAY, MARCH 28
» TIM ORTH MEMORIAL FOUNDATION BENEFIT
Grants awarded to area children in need, GSL High School, Glencoe;
THURSDAY, APRIL 9
» COMMUNITY MEAL
Free community meal, everyone welcome, St. James Lutheran School, Howard Lake; 5:30 pm
» USED BOOK SALE
Delano Public Library
FRIDAY, APRIL 10
» USED BOOK SALE
Delano Public Library
SUNDAY, MAY 3
» JUST FOR KIX SPRING SHOW
Gym, Delano High School; 3:30 pm
THURSDAY, MAY 14
» COMMUNITY MEAL
Free community meal, everyone welcome, St. James Lutheran School, Howard Lake; 5:30 pm
THURSDAY, JUNE 11
» COMMUNITY MEAL
Free community meal, everyone welcome, St. James Lutheran School, Howard Lake; 5:30 pm
FRIDAY, JUNE 12
» WINSTOCK
Darius Rucker, Big & Rich with Cowboy Troy, Runaway June; Winstock grounds, Winsted, gates open at 2 pm
SATURDAY, JUNE 13
» WINSTOCK
Luke Combs, Brett Elredge, Chris Janson, Shenandoah, Phil Vassar, Drew Baldridge, Drew Parker; Winstock grounds, Winsted, gates open at 9:30 am
THURSDAY, JULY 9
» COMMUNITY MEAL
Free community meal, everyone welcome, St. James Lutheran School, Howard Lake; 5:30 pm
THURSDAY, AUG. 13
» COMMUNITY MEAL
Free community meal, everyone welcome, St. James Lutheran School, Howard Lake; 5:30 pm
THURSDAY, SEPT. 10
» COMMUNITY MEAL
Free community meal, everyone welcome, St. James Lutheran School, Howard Lake; 5:30 pm
THURSDAY, OCT. 8
» CHICKEN AND WAFFLES
Free community meal, everyone welcome, St. James Lutheran School, Howard Lake; 5:30 pm
THURSDAY, NOV. 12
» COMMUNITY MEAL
Free community meal, everyone welcome, St. James Lutheran School, Howard Lake; 5:30 pm
SUNDAY, DEC. 1
» CHRISTMAS MUSIC
Kevin Mills and his Big Band, free event, Buffalo Free Church; 6:30 pm
THURSDAY, DEC. 10
» COMMUNITY MEAL
Free community meal, everyone welcome, St. James Lutheran School, Howard Lake; 5:30 pm
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