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December 2018 O Area children gathered for a fun-filled hayride. HIDDEN VALLEY LAKE By Korry Johnson Community Correspondent What an adorable idea for Halloween! not thank all of the volunteers enough that come together for this single event. HVL rocks! The weather for the Children’s Halloween Walk did not disap- point either with the blue skies for the excited trick or treat- ers. Don’t forget the Casino Night at the HVL Golf Club on Friday, Nov. 30. Santa’s workshop is Dec. 2 at 2 P.M., so mark your calendars. December Birthdays! Maddie Airgood, Shawnee Page 3B ur Communities Airgood, Sarah O’Brien, Jill Paul, Tori Heinrich, Elizabeth Isom, Alix Feiss, Deana Morris, Lindsay McFelea, Miller & Conner Small, Lilliah Clark, Don- na Boyle, Dianne Beebe. Welcome New Residents! Dean and Honeylyn Gan- son, Bradley Brinkman and Lisa Martin, David and Diane Collini, James and Kathryn Kelley. Please e-mail me, Korry H. Johnson, if you have some- thing to share in next month’s article at hvl@goBEACON- news.com. Share your posi- tive news at The Beacon! Old Friends and Bright Beginnings [email protected] Happy Thanksgiving!!! The grocery stores will be in- sane over the next few days. Do you have your turkey yet? And don’t forget to watch the traditional NYC Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. This Fall has been amazing with all of its warm tempera- tures. The Haunted Hayride had an incredible turnout this year! Almost 1,200 people rode the hayride thru HVL! The homes on Cravenhurst go ALL OUT for this event. This year the Children’s Activity Committee (CAC) gave five $50 gift cards to the most well-decorated homes on the route. The community makes this event the largest fund rais- er of the year. The CAC can- THE BEACON Our monthly luncheon will be on Thursday, Dec. 6 at Dearborn Hills United Methodist Church at 11:30. A catered lunch will be served, consisting of baked ham, scalloped potatoes, apples and sides, followed by a variety of Christmas cookies. Your reservation and $10.00 will be appreciated by Friday, Nov. 30 by contacting the Church Office 812-637-3993. The 275 Brass Quintet will be presenting a Christmas program of carols and other popular Christmas songs. Be prepared to enjoy some sing-a longs and of course a holiday joke or two. HARRISON By Nicole Williams Community Correspondent [email protected] ‘Tis the season to be jolly! The Harrison Christmas Parade is the perfect way to kick off the month of December. The fun begins Saturday, Dec. 1 with the parade leaving the com- munity center at 5 P.M. Make sure to stop down for cookies and hot chocolate. Santa will be there to help celebrate! In local school news, plans are really underway for the new buildings. As they continue to move forward, SLSD Super- intendent, John Hamstra, will continue to hold informal “cof- fee chat” sessions on a monthly basis. The purpose is to invite community members to get a better understanding of the school district and answer any questions. The sessions take place every Friday at the end of the month from 9-11 A.M. at the coffee shop- a great way to get direct information about our schools and give valuable input. St. John’s announced that the Dedication of the New Church will be taking place on June 1, 2019. Even though the red brick is up, a great deal of work still needs to be completed on the inside. The gas line work continues in the downtown Harrison area. RLA Utilities will continue to lay new gas lines on behalf of Duke Energy into late fall and early winter. The blacktop used for sidewalks and other concrete areas is only tempo- rary and will be replaced by new concrete as the new ser- vice lines are activated. Small businesses are encouraging customers to continue to come visit as there are plenty of park- ing spaces available. As this year comes to an end, I look back and recognize all of the positive strides our city has made. Raising a family in a place like this is truly an honor, and I can’t wait to see what the next year has in store for us! December in Dearborn County, Southeast Indiana...the Perfect Place to Play! Hillforest Victorian Christmas Exhibit Oct 6 - Dec 1 – Landscape: No Boundaries” Art Exhibition - Dillsboro Arts - Friendship Gallery, 12926 Bank Street, Dillsboro, Indiana. The exhibit is open to artworks of any medium that interpret the concept of “landscape”. No Boundaries means the artists are free to push the limits, while submitting up to two artworks. Opening Reception is October 12, 6-8PM. Info: 812-532-3010. www.dillsboro.in/arts/dillsboro- arts-friendship-gallery Nov 1 - Dec 29 – Christmas at Blue Willow House - 9960 Front Street, Dillsboro, Indiana. First Thursday, Friday & Saturday. The After Christmas Sale will be December 27-29. Unique shopping experience located in a home built in 1912 with three floors of antiques, home decor, clothing, jewelry, candles,, soaps, lotions and more. Info: 812-432-3330 or  [email protected]. Nov 10 - Jan 6 – Lawrenceburg Winter Wonderland Ice Skating - Skating Rink opens on Saturday, November 10 and continues until Sunday, January 6. Info: 812-537-4507.  www.thinklawrenceburg.com Nov 20 - Dec 22 – Dearborn Highlands Arts Council Arts Alive! Art Fair & Gift Bazaar - 331 Walnut Street, Lawrenceburg, IN. Closed Sunday & Monday. A six-week celebration of Fine Arts and Crafts Vendors - pottery, painting, artwear, candles, lotions, stained glass, woodworking, quilts and more. Silent auction on November 24. Gifts include -Perfect North Slopes, Holiday World, Cinti Playhouse in the Park, Wonderlab, NCAA and more. Artists may contact the Dearborn Highlands Arts Council office for entry details. Info: 812-539-4251 or  www.dearbornhighlandsarts.org. Nov 20 - Dec 30 – A Victorian Christmas Exhibit at Hillforest - Hillforest Victorian House Museum, 213 Fifth Street, Aurora. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 1:00PM-5:00PM. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Experience the warmth and charm of the 163 year old Hillforest as it is decorated for the Christmas Holidays. Regular admission charged: $10.00/14 and older; $4.00/7-13 years; Free/6 and under. Info: 812-926-0087 or www.hillforest.org. International Fair Trade Sale Lawrenceburg’s Winter Wonderland Nov 24 - Dec 2 – Lawrenceburg Small Business Saturday Begins Winter Wonderland - Winter Wonderland in downtown Lawrenceburg begins with Small Business Saturday, November 24th and continues with the lighting of the city Christmas Tree on Sunday, November 25th. Winter Wonderland activities continue the weekend of December 1st and 2nd, with a PAWS pet parade, carolers, visits and breakfasts with Santa and outdoor ice skating. Info: 812-537-4507/Lawrenceburg Main Street or www.thinklawrenceburg.com. Dec 1 – Winter Wonderland Show - 11am, 1pm and 3pm, Ewbank Room, Lawrenceburg Public Library. “Join in All Our Reindeer Games”, as TCT on Tour takes on the holidays-game show style! Presented by Dearborn Highlands Arts Council. Free admission possible by funding from the Lawrenceburg Public Library Services & Resources Foundation, Inc. 812-539-4251. [email protected] or www. dearbornhighlandsarts.org/events. December 4, 6 & 8 – Hillforest Victorian Christmas Tea Time - 1:00PM at Hillforest Victorian House Museum, 213 Fifth Street, Aurora. Tour the Victorian Christmas Exhibit and enjoy a three course tea in the Hillforest parlors. Featured are delicious seasonal treats and flavored teas. Teas will be held December 4th, 6th and 8th at 1:00pm. Members: $30.00; non-members: $35.00. Reservations are required by calling 812-926-0087. www.hillforest.org Dec 1 – Our Hometown Christmas - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Christmas activities in Dillsboro from 9am-5pm. Businesses will hold holiday open houses. Lighting of the town’s old fashioned lights, breakfast with Santa, Christmas caroling, live Nativity and a craft and food bazaar, round out the day’s activities. Info: 812-432- 9002 or www.townofdillsboro.com. December 8 – Dearborn Highlands Arts Council’s-A Madcap Christmas Carol - 11am in the Dunevant Room, North Dearborn Branch Library, 25969 Dole Road, West Harrison, IN. Madcap Puppets turns this Christmas ghost story into a fantastically funny tale, with giant puppets and exciting twists. Free admission possible by funding from The Lawrenceburg Public Library Services & Resources Foundation, Inc. Info: 812-539-4251. www.dearbornhighlandsarts.org/events Nov 25 - Dec 16 – Miracle on Main Street in Aurora - downtown Aurora, Indiana. Sponsored by Main Street Aurora. Welcome Santa  and delight in the lighting of the town Christmas Tree and Lighted Parade on Sunday evening, November 25th at 6PM. Enjoy one of the largest Dickens Villages in the tri- state area, visits and breakfasts with Santa, carolers, concerts, visits to Hillforest Victorian House Museum and more. Every weekend through December 16th. Info: 812-926-1100 or www.aurora.in.us. Nov 29 - Dec 1 – International Fair Trade Sale - Agner Hall at Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds, U.S. Route 50, Lawrenceburg. 4PM-9PM, Thursday and Friday, 10AM-4PM, Saturday. Shop for handcrafted gifts made by people from around the world who are trying to break the cycle of poverty. Gifts included are jewelry, scarves, quilts, kitchen items, handbags, backpacks and many more items from Kenya, Zambia, Nepal, Nicaragua, India and other countries. All proceeds from the sale are returned to the artisans. Info: 812-537- 4451 or www.facebook.com/InternationalFairTrade. Nov 29 - Dec 2 – Greenbriar Shop - Christmas in Indiana Open House - Greenbriar Shop, 19374 Collier Ridge Road, Guilford, Indiana. 10am-6pm/ Thursday and Friday. 10am-5pm/Saturday. 11am-5pm/Sunday. Info: 812-497-8008 or www.facebook.com/www. thegreenbriarshop.net. Dec 1, 8, 15 – Breakfasts With Santa in Aurora - Sponsored by Main Street Aurora and held at the Lions Club at Second & Main Streets. Breakfasts are held at 8:30am and 10:30am each Saturday, December 1st, 8th and 15th. Included in the Miracle on Main Christmas activities. For reservations call 812-926-1100/Main Street Aurora. www.aurora.in.us Dec 1 – Hillforest Victorian Christmas Open House - 1-5pm, 213 Fifth Street, Aurora. Bring the family to tour Hillforest’s Victorian Christmas, featuring costumed docents, holiday refreshments and periodic entertainment. Regular admission charged: $10 - Age 14 and up; $4 - Age 7-13 years; Free - age 6 and under. Info: 812-926-0087 or www.hillforest.org. Dec 1 – Moores Hill Carnegie Hall Winter Luminaria Walk - 5:30pm-8pm. Carnegie Hall, 14687 Main Street, Moores Hill. The town of Moores Hill and Carnegie Hall present this annual Christmas event. Throughout the town you can enjoy kid’s crafts, lighting of the Christmas tree in the park, visits from Santa, caroling, hot chocolate and of course the wonderful little town lit with luminaries. www. thecarnegiehall.org Dec 2 - 30 – Carnegie Hall Open for Tours - Carnegie Hall, 14687 Main Street, Moores Hill, Indiana. Open Sundays 1pm-5pm, or by appointment, April 1-Dec. 30.  $3.00 per person 14 years and older. Free, under age 14. Carnegie Hall was built in 1907 as an additional building for the College of Moores Hill. Surrounded by wonderful architecture, it houses three museums, one featuring local military, another Indiana history, and a third filled with local college, school and personal memorabilia from the town. Info: 812-744- 4015 or  www.thecarnegiehall.org. New Year’s Eve at Perfect North Slopes Dec 31 – Perfect North Slopes New Year’s Eve Celebration - 8PM-Midnight, December 31, Perfect North Slopes, 19074 Perfect Lane, Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Activities for the evening include a DJ in the ski lodge, party favors, torchlight parade and fireworks show at Midnight. Open for skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing until Midnight. Held annually, this is a popular event for groups and families to welcome the New Year! Admission charged to be on the snow, skiing, snowboarding or tubing. Fireworks free to watch. Info: 812-537-3754 or www.perfectnorth.com. Dearborn County Convention, Visitor and Tourism Bureau 320 Walnut Street • Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025 1-800-322-8198 1-800-322-8198 or www.VisitSoutheastIndiana.com OUR ADVERTISERS ARE YOUR NEIGHBORS. SHOP LOCAL AND TELL THEM YOU SAW THEIR ADS IN THE BEACON.