Holiday craft project: Wooden Heart Garland Thursday, Dec. 12, from 5 to 6:45 p. m.
Monticello Public Library, 200 W. Sixth St.
Use wooden hearts, fabric and twine to create a rustic winter garland to decorate your home. The library will have paints, papers and decoupage available so you’ ll be able to create something perfect for your home, or for a gift. Tap into your true inner ProCRAFTinator. For teens and adults. Limit 10. Registration required at events. griver. org or 763-295-2322.
Snowflake Making Social Thursday, Dec. 12, from 6 to 9 p. m.
MontiArts, 213 W. Broadway, Monticello
Learn to make 3D snowflakes out of paper bags in a casual social setting. Everyone can make and take two of these home. There are six designs to choose from, two sizes of bags, and both white and brown to choose from. Light kits are also available to purchase if you want your snowflake to glow. A $ 5 donation at the door will help cover materials costs. Info: montiarts. com
Christmas Bingo Friday, Dec. 13, at 1 p. m. Monticello Senior Center, 505
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Walnut St.
Holiday bingo for ages 55 and up. Prizes will be awarded and there will be some tasty treats. Free. Sign up at the senior center. Info: 763-295-2000 or pam @ monticelloseniorcenter. org.
Indoor farmers’ market and visit with Santa Saturday, Dec. 14, from 9 a. m. to noon
Monticello Community Center, 505 Walnut St.
Vendors offer fresh produce, canned goods, baked goods, maple syrup, honey, plants, trees, flowers and ready to eat food togo. Santa will be making an appearance this month.
Cookie walk Saturday, Dec. 14, from 9 a. m. to noon
Community United Methodist Church, 9225 Jason Ave. NE., Monticello
United Women in Faith will hold its second annual cookie walk, with plenty of homemade cookies, bars and other sweet treats available. Cookies are $ 9 a pound. Containers will be available, or bring your own. Info: commumc. org.
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Holiday caroling Saturday, Dec. 14, from 11 a. m. to noon
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Monticello Public Library, 200 W. Sixth St.
Back by popular demand are The Mistletones, who will enchant with their A Capella harmonies for some delightful holiday carols. For all ages. Info: 763-295-2322.
Skate with Santa Saturday, Dec. 14, from 5 to 8 p. m.
Central Park Ice Skating Loop, 12000 Central Parkway, Maple Grove
Join Santa as he visits from the North Pole for a free evening of skating and holiday music. Enjoy the ceremony showcasing the Maple Grove Rotary holiday light display. Bring skates or skate rentals are available for $ 7.50 a pair. Don’ t forget a camera for fun photos with Santa.
Children’ s Christmas play Sunday, Dec. 15, at 10 a. m. Community United Methodist Church, 9225 Jason Ave., Monticello
Local youth will present their annual Christmas play at the church. The play will be followed by family photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Sensory Santa Sunday, Dec. 15, time slots between 1 and 5 p. m.
Maple Grove Town Green meeting room, 7991 Main St.
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A sensory Santa will be available free of charge. Parents just need to sign up for a 10-minute time slot window. There is a space to comment about special accommodations that might be needed. Sponsored by Maple Grove Parks and Recreation. Visit bit. ly / sensorysanta2024 to register.
Winter Holiday Storytime Monday, Dec. 16, from 10:30 to 11:15 a. m.
St. Michael Public Library, 11800 Town Center Drive
Enjoy an interactive holiday storytime with songs, stories, and a craft. For ages 0-6 with their parent / caregiver. Siblings are also welcome. More information at events. griver. org
Winter Choral Festival Monday, Dec. 16, from 7 to 8 p. m. Monticello High School, Performing Arts Center
A’ cappella and eighth-grade choir to perform in the school district’ s Winter Choral Festival.
Cocoa party, musical stroll Tuesday, Dec. 17, at 6 p. m. MontiArts, 213 W. Broadway,
Monticello Enjoy a hot cocoa and cookie
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party from 6 to 7 p. m. at MontiArts before heading out on a musical community stroll at 7 p. m. This annual tradition features the instrumental composition“ Unsilent Night,” which is intended to be played simultaneously on people’ s individual devices as they stroll through downtown in a group. Download a track ahead of time at unsilentnight. com. Info: Visit montiarts. com
Christmas choir concert, sundaes Thursday, Dec. 19, at 1 p. m.
Monticello Community Center Mississippi Room, 505 Walnut St. The River City Ramblers senior choir will perform Christmas songs while participants enjoy ice cream sundaes. Free for ages 55 and over. Must register in advance. Info: pam @ monticelloseniorcenter. org.
New Year’ s Eve Snowshoe Hike Tuesday, Dec. 31, from 1 to 2:30 p. m.
Eastman Nature Center, 13351 Elm Creek Blvd., Maple Grove
Join in for a reflective and adventurous snowshoe hike guided by our naturalist. If snow conditions are poor, park will cancel the hike and give refunds. Cost to attend. Reservations required. Visit threeriversparks. org for more information.
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