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and his elves decide to raise Buddy as an elf . Years later , Buddy finds out that he ’ s acutely a human and at Santa ’ s prompting heads off to New York in search of his father . For showtimes and more information , visit www . unionstreetplayers . com .
Dec . 4 Main Street Lighted Christmas Parade , 7 p . m ., downtown Oskaloosa . With a theme of Miracle on Market Street , head downtown early for horse-drawn wagon rides from 4-6 p . m . and place your bid for a chance to ride in one during the parade .
Ottumwa Symphony Guild Ball Tinsel & ‘ Tinis , 6 p . m . cocktail hour , 7:30 p . m . dinner , 9 p . m . dancing to No Strings Attached , Bridge View Center , Ottumwa . For reservations , call 641-777- 7788 .
Albia Victorian Stroll , 5-7 p . m . Albia Square . Take a step back in time to enjoy the square lit by luminaries and live Christmas card scenes in the store fronts . Enjoy carolers in the streets , carriage rides , Christmas treats , kettle corn and roasted chestnuts . Throughout the day , enjoy a Civil War re-enactment , an authentic blacksmith , breakfast with Santa , a train display , free kids ’ movie , mini Christmas tree display , Victorian pictures , the lighting of Rudolph ’ s nose and more . For more information , visit www . albiachamber . org .
Sinterklaas arrival , 10-11 a .. m ., downtown Pella . Join in for a short parade and a meet-and-greet with Sinterklaas to follow . Dress as your favorite Christmas character and meet in front of painting with lights
the Scholte Church at 9:45 a . m . to be part of the parade .
Holiday Sampler , 10 a . m . to 2 p . m ., Centerville Square . Try homemade treats from your favorite shops around the square and pick up recipe cards along the way .
Dec . 9 Indian Hills Holiday Concert : Welcome , Yule ! 7:30 p . m ., St . John Auditorium , Ottumwa . Concert features the IHCC choirs , jazz band , and faculty and staff choir under the direction of David Sharp and Dr . Janene Sheldon .
Dec . 10 Keillor & Company : A Prairie Home Holiday starring Garrison Keillor , 7:30 p . m ., Bridge View Center , Ottumwa . Join in as Keillor , Prudence Johnson and Dan Chouinard share stories about love and family , a Christmas sing-along and News from Lake Wobegon . Tickets are available at the Bridge View Center Ticket Office or online at BridgeViewCenter . com .
Pella Corporation presents Jordan Smith , 7 p . m ., Pella Opera House . The winner of “ The Voice Season 9 ” brings hits from his album “’ Tis the Season ” to Pella . Tickets are $ 30 for adults and $ 18 for up to 18 years old . Follow the link on visitpella . com to purchase tickets .
Dec . 11 Main Street Story Walk Downtown Oskaloosa — Read the Night Before Christmas in an interactive story walk around Downtown .
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