Want to experience Christmas? Bring your family and friends to A Christmas Experience at East Side. The evenings will be full of hands-on, interactive fun for families. The ancient town of Bethlehem will be set up in the worship center with fifteen-minute performances of storytelling presenting the Christmas story. Visit the North Pole with stations for crafts, cookie decorating, writing a letter to Santa and more. We have spots available for people who want to help make these enchanting nights possible.

We will also have a Christmas Market (Vendors can sign up here: https://eschurch.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1893168).
If you're a business looking to promote your business, you can find more information about sponsorship opportunities here: https://eschurch.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1905225.

Biscuits and gravy and shopping with your favorite market vendors in the cozy Pendleton American Legion.

Trinity Preschool's 11th annual fundraiser for tuition assistance and classroom improvements will feature cookie decorating, visiting with Santa, crafts, face paint, and more!

Students age 8-12 will be able to experiment with embossing, drawing, and painting techniques to transfer images on various papers using a Richeson printing press. Cost:$10.

Students age 12-adult will be able to experiment with mono-printing and dry point techniques to transfer images on various papers using a Richeson printing press. Cost: $10.

Hot chocolate in the Park is back. Friends of Falls Park will be in front of the Gazebo on Saturday evenings in December with free hot chocolate. (Weather permitting)
Join us for a family fun evening of games, hot chocolate and lights in falls park.
Have a cup of cheer, a cookie and a walk through Hometown Christmas at Falls Park light display. Holiday mixes include Peppermint, marshmallows, sprinkles, chocolate chips and more. Stay awhile and enjoy winter games at the gazebo.

Enjoy this first annual Christmas celebration in Lapel on Main Street! There will be local vendors, a live nativity scene, crafts, storytimes from the library, a tree lighting ceremony, and so much more!

Storytimes will begin at 5pm and go on throughout the event.

Time once more for Pendleton Historical Museum’s Christmas Open House.
Come, gather with friends and neighbors to reflect on the magic of Christmas over fresh-popped popcorn and hot apple cider as the soothing sounds of live dulcimers fill the air with music of the season.
Take a trip down memory lane as you decorate a snowman, share stories, and nestle in for an old fashioned, good time.
Santa will be there too, so bring the children and your cameras for a chance to capture the memories!

Puppets, props, songs, and dances are Professor Watermelon's edu-tainment specialties. Come see for yourself!

Candlelight yoga is a gentle, flow-style class that focuses on breathing and light stretching. It's the perfect way to end your day and wind down before bed. All skill levels and bodies are welcome. Mats and props are available for use.

"The Game Corner" features a friendly video game tournament for teens in grades 6-12. Recent game selections include Nintendo Switch Sports, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, TowerFall, and Rocket League.

Get ready to rock your ugliest sweaters and test your trivia skills! Join us for a night of cozy chaos and compete with your team for a chance to win a $100 gift card. Registration is required.

Free flu and covid vaccines provided on a first-come, first-serve basis, while supplies last. Administered by the Indiana Department of Health.

Read Me a Story is a traditional library storytime in the shade of the Lapel Branch greenspace.

Read Me a Story is a less noisy program with individual play, so it has a TURTLE sensory and activity level: low noise with focused, calm activity.

This program emphasizes the early literacy activities of READ, PLAY, SING, TALK, and WRITE which are essential habits for getting ready to read, as determined by the American Library Association's Every Child Ready to Read program.

Want to experience Christmas? Bring your family and friends to A Christmas Experience at East Side. The evenings will be full of hands-on, interactive fun for families. The ancient town of Bethlehem will be set up in the worship center with fifteen-minute performances of storytelling presenting the Christmas story. Visit the North Pole with stations for crafts, cookie decorating, writing a letter to Santa and more. We have spots available for people who want to help make these enchanting nights possible.

We will also have a Christmas Market (Vendors can sign up here: https://eschurch.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1893168).
If you're a business looking to promote your business, you can find more information about sponsorship opportunities here: https://eschurch.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1905225.

Visit the holiday bazaar at Gathering Grounds to round out your shopping.

Love shopping, but hate the wrapping? The PHHS Choral Boosters are thrilled to announce a new fundraiser this holiday season! On Saturday, December 9th from 10-2 PM, PHHS Choral Boosters will be providing holiday gift wrapping services by donation. Drop off is at 10am and pick up is at 2pm at the 2W entrance (the front left).

Children's art classes take place on the second Saturday of each month at Gallery 119. Classes are taught by a variety of teachers. Each is independently offered and registered. Registration can be done online, at the Gallery, or by phone call to 765-778-0986.

Free holiday event featuring Photos with Santa (Bring your own camera!), hot chocolate and candy canes, and a chance to meet one of Santa's elves and reindeer! The Ingalls Police Department will provide clothing and toy donation bins in the parking lot as part of their Cops for Kids program.

Join us on December 9th from 12-3 PM at the Pendleton Community Library for our enchanting annual Holiday Open House!
Bring the whole family and immerse yourselves in countless festive activities like a gift-wrapping buffet, cookie decorating, ornament making, and an exciting opportunity to meet Santa Claus himself!
Get there early to unwrap the magic and make lasting holiday memories. Best of all, it's a FREE event – let the joy and festivities begin!

Hot chocolate in the Park is back. Friends of Falls Park will be in front of the Gazebo on Saturday evenings in December with free hot chocolate. (Weather permitting)
Join us for a family fun evening of games, hot chocolate and lights in falls park.
Have a cup of cheer, a cookie and a walk through Hometown Christmas at Falls Park light display. Holiday mixes include Peppermint, marshmallows, sprinkles, chocolate chips and more. Stay awhile and enjoy winter games at the gazebo.

Trinity invites you to celebrate the Christmas season with a full musical production with choir, orchestra and uplifting narration. Featuring singers and musicians from our community. There is no cost to attend.

Make a love offering and enjoy a hot, homemade pancake breakfast benefitting the congregation activities. Do not miss the annual cookie walk - fill a box for $5!

We'll pick a series and watch 2-3 episodes. Japanese snacks will be provided.

Candlelight yoga is a gentle, flow-style class that focuses on breathing and light stretching. It's the perfect way to end your day and wind down before bed. All skill levels and bodies are welcome. Mats and props are available for use.

"The Game Corner" features a friendly video game tournament for teens in grades 6-12. Recent game selections include Nintendo Switch Sports, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, TowerFall, and Rocket League.

Drop by for an evening of family fun at the Lapel Branch! There will be an assortment of games for all ages available to play. We will have bowling, giant jenga, giant sorry, as well as a variety of other board games and card games for your family to explore. Be sure to check out our early literacy play area and don't miss our group game at 6pm.

There is sure to be something that everyone will enjoy.

This event is an opportunity to celebrate the holidays with fellow PBA members.

Lapel High School Concert Band, Concert Choir, Jazz Band and Show Choir will all perform as they spread the Christmas spirit.

The High School Concert Choir will strike a “fun chord” as they sing “A Wacky Family Christmas” and then dance to “Reindeer on the “Roof."

The Show Choir will sing “Underneath the Tree,” “Once Upon a December,” and the Barbra Streisand version of “Jingle Bells” plus a fun dance interlude.

Both choirs will combine to sing “A Merry Carol of the Bells.” Jeannine Terhune is the choir director; choreographers are Ron Morgan, Damon Brown and Amy Gilbert.

The High School Concert Band will continue the fun mood with its rendition of “The Twelve Days of Band Camp,” “Jingle Bells Fantasy” and “You Better Sleigh.” The evening will conclude with the Jazz Band adding to the festive atmosphere with “Big Band Holiday,” We Three Kings,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and “Caribbean Christmas.” Toni Bays is the band director.

About 150 students will participate in this evening of joy, and they hope you will join them. There is no admission fee, but donations will be gratefully accepted.

Today's theme: COOKIES! Designed for children 0-6.

Read Me a Story is a traditional library storytime in the shade of the Lapel Branch greenspace.

Read Me a Story is a less noisy program with individual play, so it has a TURTLE sensory and activity level: low noise with focused, calm activity.

This program emphasizes the early literacy activities of READ, PLAY, SING, TALK, and WRITE which are essential habits for getting ready to read, as determined by the American Library Association's Every Child Ready to Read program.

Hot chocolate in the Park is back. Friends of Falls Park will be in front of the Gazebo on Saturday evenings in December with free hot chocolate. (Weather permitting)
Join us for a family fun evening of games, hot chocolate and lights in falls park.
Have a cup of cheer, a cookie and a walk through Hometown Christmas at Falls Park light display. Holiday mixes include Peppermint, marshmallows, sprinkles, chocolate chips and more. Stay awhile and enjoy winter games at the gazebo.

Show off your creativity by making a bracelet or lanyard. This drop in program is designed for those ages 9-13, Snacks provided for this drop in program.

Will Clark and the rest of the Griswolds finally get a chance to sit down and enjoy their family Christmas dinner? Watch this month's movie to find out...

PAS members meet monthly to guide and direct the activities of the organization as they work to enrich the cultural climate, economic vitality, and quality of life for residents of Pendleton and beyond.

Today's theme is WINTER. Songs, snacks, crafts, and playtime designed for those age 0-6.

Candlelight yoga is a gentle, flow-style class that focuses on breathing and light stretching. It's the perfect way to end your day and wind down before bed. All skill levels and bodies are welcome. Mats and props are available for use.

Join us for an hour of stories and fun at Gathering Grounds Coffee Shop in Lapel. Enjoy stories, songs, finger-plays, and rhymes. Strengthen early literacy skills and encourage the joy of learning. Each program ends with a fun craft or activity!

"The Game Corner" features a friendly video game tournament for teens in grades 6-12. Recent game selections include Nintendo Switch Sports, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, TowerFall, and Rocket League.

The newest book club at PCL is meeting on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. We are reading a variety of genres, including romance, magical realism, and more. Bring yourself and join us. We don't care if you're late or even if you've finished the book. Contact the library if you have questions aout joining this book club.

Bring a gift or homemade item under $10 to participate. If you'd like to participate but don't think you can provide a gift, talk to Leigh Ann the Teen Librarian. We'll have yummy snacks as always!

Hot chocolate in the Park is back. Friends of Falls Park will be in front of the Gazebo on Saturday evenings in December with free hot chocolate. (Weather permitting)
Join us for a family fun evening of games, hot chocolate and lights in falls park.
Have a cup of cheer, a cookie and a walk through Hometown Christmas at Falls Park light display. Holiday mixes include Peppermint, marshmallows, sprinkles, chocolate chips and more. Stay awhile and enjoy winter games at the gazebo.

"The Game Corner" features a friendly video game tournament for teens in grades 6-12. Recent game selections include Nintendo Switch Sports, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, TowerFall, and Rocket League.