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November 26, 2013

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November 26, 2013Christmas in Zionsville 3

By Abby Walton • [email protected]

This holiday season marks almost 40 years since the first Christmas in the Village in down-town Zionsville. It started in 1974, when Ralph and Jan Stacy, along with other downtown mer-chants, decided to do something to give back to their customers around the holidays.

“It was just a special way of wishing peace and goodwill to our customers who had sup-ported us during the year,” Ralph said.

The first year was called “A Christmas to Remember.” The Stacys said the one-day event started in the afternoon with a parade featuring the high school band, a German roving band and, of course, Santa Claus. The parade ended near the town Christmas tree, where a lighting cer-emony ushered in the holiday season.

“The first year was so successful that the downtown merchants decided to make it an an-nual event,” Ralph said.

The Stacys said the reason Christmas in the Village came together each year was because many of the businesses would donate time and money to make the event special for the commu-nity. For example, each year a different merchant donated money to buy the annual Christmas tree from Watts Christmas Tree Farm.

“For many years, we’d always get a ball tree and then plant it after the holidays,” Jan said.

The first tree was put up near Main and Cedar streets, but they were asked to move it the next year because it was too close to the fire station.

“When the crews went on a run, they were having a hard time maneuvering their trucks around the tree. So the next year, we moved the tree near Main and Oak Streets,” Ralph said. While the official downtown Christmas tree hasn’t been planted for years, the Zionsville Chamber of Com-merce, the organizer of this year’s Christmas in the Village, is bringing the tradition back with the new Village Tree planted on the corner of Main and Pine streets. This tree will become the perma-nent Christmas tree for the town.

The making of a holiday tradition1976 - At the corner of Main and Cedar Streets.

1990 - The massive tree took ladders and many volunteers to decorate.

2001 - At the corner of Main and Oak Streets.

2013 - The newly planted tree at the corner of Main and Pine Streets.

Through the years, the Stacys said the mer-chants needed a way to help fund the event. In the late 1980’s, they began selling ornaments.

“Each year, we’d feature a different historic building in Zionsville,” Jan said. With this money, the businesses were able to bring in paid entertainment.

“That money helped bring in things like the miniature train and several live music elements,” Ralph said. It was also in the late ’80s that Christmas in the Village became a two-day event.

“It’s really amazing to see how it’s grown over the years and become a tradition in this town,” Ralph said. In fact, the Stacys said two of their three children still live in Zionsville and take their children to the parade and activities around town each year.

While the spirit remains the same, this year brings some changes to Christmas in the Village. The parade and tree lighting will take place on the same day. The chamber took on more of the plan-ning responsibilities.

“When the chamber formed the downtown committee last year, we explored areas where they could get more involved,” Julie Johns-Cole, executive director of the chamber said. “Since this is one of the iconic events for downtown Zionsville, it made sense for us to take a more active role in planning the event.” Other new events include a WinterGreen Market and parade participants like the Gordon Pipers. The Santa House will be returning to Main Street. What started out as one day in December, has turned into a month-long holiday celebration.

“So many towns have stopped doing things like this,” Jan said. But not Zionsville. If it’s up to people like the Stacys and other local busi-nesses, you can count on there being many more Christmas’s to remember in downtown Zionsville.

Christmas in the Village 2013Parade and Lighting of the Village Tree

Hour-long parade starts at 4 p.m. Nov. 30 from Eagle Elementary. Parade will include live reindeer, Santa and more.• 5 to 6 p.m. - enjoy entertainment, activities

and venders in downtown Zionsville.• 6 p.m. - Lighting of Village tree at the cor-

ner of Pine and Main Streets.

Santa arrived in a wagon pulled by Clydesdales in the parade in 1993, which started at Main and Syca-more streets and headed north. (Submitted photos)

Parade down Main Street in a snowy December 1997.

Ornament sales helped fund Christmas in the Vil-lage from 1988-2002.

Jan and Ralph Stacy spearheaded bringing Christ-mas in the Village to Zionsville in 1974.

November 26, 2013Christmas in Zionsville4

By Julie Osborne • [email protected]

For more than 50 years, Watts Christmas Tree Farm and Sparkle Shop have been a part of many family traditions at their Christmas tree farm on Hunt Club Road. But, as of this week, the Wattses have moved their family business to downtown Zionsville to the former Stacy LaBolt’s and Calico Corners buildings, 125 and 165 W. Sycamore St.

In the LaBolt’s building, Playmobil, Thomas and Chuggington are among the toys lining the shelves, and the Sparkle shop is being stocked with ornaments and other Christmas decora-tions. Live trees and greenery will also be appearing this week to continue many family holiday traditions, such as tree shopping over Thanksgiving weekend. In the former Calico Corners building, greenery and custom arrange-ments will be available as well as their train shop and repairs including LGD, Artistocraft, USA

Trains, Marklin and other collector trains, parts, and accessories.

Owner Deb Watts-Watt is thrilled to be able to continue to be a part of the holiday traditions of many local families.

“We have the most fabulous, loyal customers,” she said. “I just love being a part of their holiday ex-perience. That’s the most exciting part of it for me.”

Watts opens downtownThe toy store and Sparkle shop are now open and ready for holiday shoppers. (Photos by Julie Osborne)

Chili, art, gifts, hot chocolate, baked goods and huge candy houses will be featured at the “Sullivan Munce for the Holidays” event on Dec. 7 and 8. The event opens with the annual bake sale featuring homemade treats and goodies as well as a hot chocolate bar. The Artisans Holiday Boutique also debuts, featuring handcrafted gifts and items including art, ceramics, jewelry, clothing, scarves, ornaments and more. An annual tradition continues as unique, hand-crafted chili bowls are for sale during the weekend, filled with hot chili and all the fixings for just $10 each. Children of all ages will enjoy crafts and activities like deco-rating a historical Zionsville building replica with candy. The “First Come, First Hung” exhibition also will open featuring 40 local amateur and professional artist’s work through Dec. 21, 2013. All proceeds from these events and activities benefit the programs, exhibitions and events of the Sullivan Munce Cultural Center, located at 225 W. Hawthorne St. The event is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 7 and Dec. 8 from noon to 3 p.m. Please call 873-4900 or visit www.sullivanmunce.org for more information. (Submitted Photo)

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Christmas Parade • Nov. 30 • Starts at 4 p.m. at Eagle Elementary School. • Live reindeer, Santa and other fun entries. • 873-3836 • [email protected].

Christmas in the Village • Nov. 30 through Dec. 21• Horse-drawn carriage rides from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Antique Trolley Car from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Head downtown to enjoy the decorations, live music, parade, trolley rides, horse drawn carriage, and shopping. • 873-3836.

Wintergreen Market • Nov. 30 through Dec. 21 • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Downtown Zionsville • Akard True Value, PalmerKelley Designs, Rail Trail Gardens, Watts Christmas Tree Farm and Zionsville Flower Company. • Will be selling decorated evergreen wreaths, mistletoe, garlands, holly, evergreen and fresh blooming arrangements. • Various locations throughout the Village. • 873-3836.

Gift wrapping to benefit Boys and Girls Club • Nov. 30, Dec. 6, Dec. 7, Dec. 12, Dec. 14, Dec. 19, Dec. 21 • CV Art and Frame is providing the wrapping paper, bows, and gift wrapping will be available for a donation to the Zionsville Boys & Girl’s Club Art Dept. • 110 S. Main St. • 873-2976.

Small Business Saturday • Nov. 30 • Shop local is the theme and Zionsville is the place. Come support the merchants in Zionsville while enjoying Christ-mas in the Village.

Photos with Santa • 4 to 7 p.m. • Dec. 3 • Akard True Value Hardware • Boone Village Shopping Center • Janice VanGorder Photography • Two 4 x 6’s or one 5 x 7 for only $5 (cash or check only). • Additional $5 will have file emailed to you to print as you wish.

VIP Christmas Celebration • 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. • Dec. 6 • Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library • Holi-day celebration for people with special needs, their families and caregivers. • 250 N. Fifth St. • RSVP by calling or emailing Leigh Ann Akard at 445-4417 or [email protected].

Carol of the Homes Tour • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec 7 • Zionsville Community High School Show Choir • Features six Zionsville area homes decorated for the holiday season. • Among the homes will be carolers from ZCHS’s Royalaires and Choralaires. • Tickets at $20. • Tickets sold at Akard’s Hardware and Five Thirty Resale. • Tickets can be purchased the day of the event at the Village Welcome Center and Kogan’s Lighting and Antiques on Main Street. • www.zchoirs.com.

Zionsville Holiday Calendar

Elf Scavenger Hunt • Dec. 7 and 8 • Akard True Value Hardware • Boone Village Shopping Center • Stop in between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. to get clues to find 10 hidden elves for your chance to win a $50 Akard True Value gift card and other prizes.

Santa House Open • Weekends from Dec. 7 through 22. • Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. • Garden at Serenity • 135 S. Main St.

Ladies Night Out • 5 to 6:30 p.m. Dec. 12. • Evening starts at the Sanctuary with cocktails. • 75 N. Main St. • Collect a goodie bag at the Sanctuary and head to shops and galleries that are open late in the Village for special offers, events and promotions. • 873-3836.

Christmas on the Farm • 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 14. • Traders Point Creamery • 9101 Moore Rd. • 733-1700 • Enjoy pictures with Santa, sleigh and hayrides, mu-sic, crafts, live elk, Holiday Green Market and more. • Free admission • The Loft Restaurant will also be open. • www.traderspointcreamery.com.

Zionsville Pays it Forward • Dec. 14 • Participating shops, galleries and restaurants are selecting their favorite charity to highlight that day with promo-tions, activities and a percentage of sales going to charity.

Santa Visits Rail Trail Garden • Dec. 14, 15, 18, 21, 22 • Michigan fresh-cut trees, wreaths, garland, and more available • Rail Trail Garden • 4102 S. 875 E., Zionsville • 769-5185 • railtrailchristmas.com

Men’s Night Out • Dec. 19 • Men can finish their last minute holiday shopping. • The Village will have shops, galleries, and restaurants open evening hours. • Special events and promotions throughout the evening. • 873-3836.

Holiday Stroll and Boutique • 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Dec. 7 • Hussey-May-field Memorial Public Library • 250 N. Fifth St. • Crafts for kids, eight decorated trees, live mu-sic. • Holiday Gift Boutique • [email protected].

Lighting of the Village Tree • Nov. 30 • Corner of Main and Pine Streets. • 6 p.m. • 873-3836 • [email protected]

Sullivan Munce for the Holidays • Sullivan Munce Cultural Center • 225 W. Hawthorne St. • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 7 • noon to 3 p.m. on Dec. 8 • Guild Bake Sale, Artisans Holiday Boutique, handcrafted gift items, hot chocolate bar, crafts, Chili Bowl sale. Fill a hand-crafted bowl with chili during these two days for $10. • 873-4900 • www.sullivanmunce.org.

Lincoln Memory Gardens • 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 7 • Celebration of Light service at 7 p.m. with refresh-ments served in the chapel. • Personalize a candle for your loved one. • Bring canned food item for Caring Center Food Pantry.

Morning Dove Holiday on the Farm • 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 7. • Morning Dove Therapeutic Riding Inc. • $10 per person and $20 per family. • Enjoy an afternoon of crafts, games, goodies and more. • 7444 W. 96th St. • 733-9393• www.morningdovetrc.org.

Ring and String • 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 7. • The St. Francis In-The-Fields Episcopal Church handbell and instrumental choir. • Noel Sanctuary • 75 N. Main St. • Free and open to the public.

Addison and Emerson VanGorder visit with Santa.

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• The Grand Marshall is “ESO,” the ZPD’s K-9, and he will be celebrating his first Christmas in Zionsville.

• The Indianapolis 500 Gordon Pipers will lead the parade into town.

• There will be a pet parade with a parade of dogs from the community, and Zionsville Ani-mal Hospital and the Boone County Humane Society will be onsite to promote their adop-tions and services.

• The Central Indiana Dance Ensemble’s char-acters from the Nutcracker will be walking in the parade to promote their performance at ZPAC in December.

• Radio Disney, Best Buddies of Indiana, and

students from InterActive Academy will make up the performance unit of the parade.

• The Lions Club will be marching with the flag.• The Boys and Girls Club will be participating

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Boone County Sheriff, and Jim Holden, candi-date for Superior Court Judge, will be parade participants.

• Local businesses will walk in the parade as well as other area organizations.

• The Traders Point Hunt Club will be leading Santa in a horse-drawn carriage.

The parade kicks off at 4 p.m. on Nov. 30 at Eagle Elementary School. From Eagle Elementary, the pa-rade will head east on Beech Street, south on Fifth Street, east on Walnut Street, south on Main Street and will end near Old National Way. (Photo by Julie Osborne)

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The magic of the season comes alive once again in the Central Indiana Dance Ensemble’s performance of the perennial favorite, The Nut-cracker, at the Zionsville Performing Art Center, Dec. 13 through 15.

Families can spend a few hours with Clara and her Nutcracker Prince in this remarkable performance which includes three cast members from right here in Zionsville – Krista Snyder and mother-daughter dancers, Beth and Hannah Beck.

In its 14th year, this holiday mainstay keeps it fresh in 2013 by collaborating with the Indianapo-lis Children’s Choir to feature community choirs from Carmel, Fishers and Zionsville during the show.

“We are so pleased to be a part of this year’s Nutcracker. Whenever two arts organizations can partner, especially those involving youth, there is a richness in the performance that is heightened for both the performer and the audi-ence,” said Don Steffy, executive director of the Indianapolis Children’s Choir.

The Zionsville children’s choir will be show-cased at both Saturday performances.

The young and young-at-heart will love the Sugar Plum Fairy dessert party prior to each matinee performance beginning at 12:30 p.m. There, guests can enjoy a treat, make a holiday craft and have an opportunity to take home a memory by having your photo taken with Clara,

The Nutcracker returns to ZPACZionsville residents Krista Snyder, Beth Beck and Hannah Beck will be performing in this year’s Nut-cracker at the Performing Arts Center. (Submitted photo)

Performances• Dec. 13 – 7:30 p.m.• Dec. 14 – 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. • Dec. 15 – 2 p.m.

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Tickets: •Adults $30•Students $23

Food donations are being accepted at each performance for the Gleaner’s Food Bank of Indiana. Collection bins will be set up at the entrance for all non-perishable food items.

the Nutcracker and the Sugar Plum Fairy.The CIDE also is proud to announce that $1 of

each ticket sale will go toward Gleaner’s Food Bank of Indiana. A single dollar can provide four meals to Hoosiers in need.

Artistic Director for the CIDE adds, “As Central Indiana Dance Ensemble is a nonprofit organiza-tion itself, I find it very important to give back to the local community our dancers live and perform in.”

Food collection containers also will be made available at the entrance for patrons to bring their direct donations.

Tickets for this holiday classic can be pur-chased online at www.cidedance.org or by call-ing 844-7453.



The Hussey-Mayfield Memorial public library will kick off the holidays with its annual holiday stroll from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on December 7.

“Both floors of the library will be filled with decorated trees and corresponding craft stations, special events and music,” stated Lisa Stamm, assistant department head. During this time, Watts Trains also will have a model train display and a free trolley will make stops at the library from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

If you haven’t done all of your holiday shopping yet, the Friends of the Library will also be hosting their Holiday Gift Boutique. 100 percent of the proceeds from the boutique will go back to the library. The Spoon Man also will be performing at 11 a.m.

Reservations are required and can be made by calling the library at 873-3149 or visiting the online calendar to reserve your seats.

“We are delighted that creating lifetime memories at the Holiday Stroll has become a tradition for many families since the first event in 2007, and for those who want to visit the library to study or work that day, the second floor nonfiction side will still be a perfect place for that, with beautiful, live harp music during the afternoon,” stated Stamm.

The event is free thanks to sponsorships by the Friends of the Library and the Library Foundation. The library is looking for some friendly volunteers to help as craft assistants and greeters during the Holiday Stroll. If you’d like to help out, you can register at www2.mysignup.com/cgi-bin/view.cgi?datafile=2013_holiday_stroll.

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Fun and family are what the holiday season is all about, but for some the holidays can be a lonely time. Walgreens, along with Home Instead Senior Care, is partnering for the Be a Santa to a Senior program.

“For many of the seniors we help, this will be the only recog-nition they’ll get over the holidays,” said Jeff Sewell, owner of the Home Instead Senior Care office on 86th Street. Several Wal-greens around Central Indiana are participating in this program, including the one in Zionsville.

From now until Dec. 16, people can go to Walgreens and pick an ornament off the tree. On the ornament are the needs of a local senior from Zionsville Meadows.

“These aren’t extravagant gifts. These are basic needs like

soaps, shampoo, lotions, socks, etc.,” Sewell said. Purchased items should be left, unwrapped, underneath the tree. On Dec. 17 a team of people from Home Instead will gather the gifts and begin distributing them.

“Distribution day is always fun because the seniors are over-joyed when given their gifts. It just goes to show you that all the hard work is well worth it,” Sewell said.

The Be a Santa to a Senior program is in its 10th year and has given more than 30,000 gifts to deserving seniors.

“We think this is an important program because so many seniors just need a little extra generosity around the holidays,” Sewell said. Home Instead is a company that works with se-niors in Central Indiana to try to keep them independent and in their homes as long as possible.

Be a Santa to a SeniorKatelyn and Jackson Ball of Indianapolis taking an ornament from a local tree. (Submitted photo)


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Dec. 6 will be a great day for some Very Impor-tant People this year. It marks the sixth annual VIP Christmas Celebration for Friends with Spe-cial Needs, taking place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hussy-Mayfield Memorial Public Library. This event was created by Leigh Ann Akard and Amy Lacy as an extension to the annual VIP Carnival held at the Lions Club Fall Festival each year.

“We are not associated with any organization or company. We do this because Christmas is bigger than any one organization or church.”

This quote from the invitation sent to volun-teers in early November exemplifies the soul of VIP Christmas. The team brings together gifts from local organizations, food and drinks, local celebrities, and a host of other fun activities for children and adults with special needs. Some of the celebrities have included Miss Indiana, various TV and Radio personalities, as well as mascots from all over Indianapolis. All this is done free for the VIPs and their families who will likely number over 250 people this year, accord-ing to Akard.

One of the major attractions at the event is the sleigh ride through the woods. Steve Snider, Vicki Snider, Todd Scales and Ken Schlegel built a sleigh from an old tractor. The tractor provides the locomotion and is designed to look like a reindeer, while 10 to 15 VIPs and their families ride in the benches in the back of the sleigh. The sleigh ride takes the VIPs through the woods be-hind the library. Once there, riders are treated to Christmas carols by high school students before returning to hot cider and more goodies inside. This year will be very special as “dancing angels” from Traders Point Christian Church will join the carolers for the first time.

Alan Winters, who has brought his daughter Kacey and his family in the past, loves this event.

“It brings the town together and helps us ap-preciate what we have,” Winters said. “So many times you see people out on the village streets

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2012 VIP co-organizer, Amy Lacy, enjoying the night with VIPs. (Photo by Paul Dreier,)

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and wonder about them. Then there they are, vol-unteering to make a night wonderful for our fami-lies. That’s what makes this village so special.”

The VIP Christmas event is uniquely designed – focused on the families with members who have special needs.

“Common events that take place at malls and other large public places prove too cumbersome for many with special needs,” Akard said. “The smaller, low-key library location provides easier access and far less distraction. Further, because the event is focused toward people with special needs, we are well prepared for the needs of these families.”

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The sold-out Tri Kappa Santa Breakfast has been a tradition in Zionsville since the 1970s. For many years, the event took place in a local school and included breakfast and crafts. This year, however, Tri Kappa was approached by the Zionsville Chamber of Commerce and asked if they would be willing to move the event to Main Street. Approximately 50 families attend the an-nual event where they enjoy breakfast and cre-ate a holiday craft.

The Santa breakfast has seen several changes through the years, including its change in loca-tion. “We thought it seemed like a really great opportunity to work with the local restaurants and businesses on Main Street,” Tri Kappa mem-ber Emily Zucker said. This year, families will be dining at local restaurants and will then move on to a local business for a craft. Santa will visit

the breakfast and then take up residence at the Santa House at Serenity, 135 S. Main St. Other festivities taking place include story-telling with Mrs. Claus and music by the Strolling Strings. “I think they [the businesses] are very excited. They’ve said several times they’re excited to have the opportunity to do these activities with the kids and then have families come to the restaurants.” Tri Kappa member Cathy Patel said. The Chamber set up the restaurants and busi-nesses that will host the event as part of Christ-mas in the Village.

“This year marks a big shift but we really hope it will have all the traditional elements that people are looking for but also have new com-ponents that will make it fun,” Zucker said. Pro-ceeds from the breakfast help fund Tri Kappa’s scholarships and community grants. For more information on the Santa breakfast look under fundraising events on zionsvilletrikappa.org.

By Kathi Reichert • [email protected]

The holiday season is upon us and for many that means lots of shopping, baking, prepping and planning. This year, holiday planners can take a break from the hustle and bustle and en-joy a little bit of homespun holiday fun at Traders Point Creamery at the sixth-annual Christmas on the Farm. Held on Dec.14, Traders Point Creamery will once again throw open its doors to welcome in the holiday season.

The popular event offers a little something for everyone in the family. Kids can make crafts and carol. Moms and dads can do a little Christmas

Christmas on the Farm event Dec. 14shopping at the Holiday Artisan Market, which offers a variety of gifts and stocking stuffers to choose from. Afterward, the whole family can bundle up for a sleigh-hay ride around the farm.

Decked out in its holiday finery, the Loft Res-taurant will provide the farm-to-table food Traders Point Creamery is famous for. You can sample a variety of options from the a la carte menu such as homemade donuts, chili, macaroni and cheese, hot dogs, burritos, and, for dessert, warm apple crisp and Traders Point Creamery artisan ice cream.

Warm up with organic, homemade eggnog or creamy hot chocolate.

And no yuletide event would be complete

Santa will be available at Christmas on the Farm at Traders Point Creamery. (Submitted photos)

without a visit from Jolly Old St. Nick. Santa will be bringing along a special friend - his live elk. Bring your camera to capture the special mo-ment with the kids as they visit Santa in his chair made of hay.

“Families love coming to Christmas on the Farm because the setting feels just right for sharing an authentic Santa experience. Special memories are made on the farm that can’t be compared to any-where else,” said Gail Alden, director of marketing and events for Traders Point Creamery.

Admission to the Christmas on the Farm is free and runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Dec. 14.


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Since 1998, Ken and Ginger Dierdorf have of-fered equine programs for people with physical, mental and emotional disabilities. Since then, Morning Dove Therapeutic Riding, Inc. has grown considerably, serving more than 100 riders each week. Working with nationally certified instruc-tors, participants attend weekly equine therapy sessions that are planned around their needs and goals. While Morning Dove is funded in part through lesson fees, most of its funding comes through individual and corporate philanthropy, grants and fundraisers like Holiday on the Farm.

In its second year, the event will take place

from 1 to 4 p.m. on Dec. 7 at the facility at 7444 W. 96th St. Families can visit the farm and meet the horses as well as visit Santa. Kids also can make holiday crafts and decorate cookies. Holi-day refreshments will be served. While walking through the farm, people can also view specially decorated fresh wreaths and ornaments that are for sale. While the activities inside the farm are free, there is a cost to enter the farm. Individu-als are $10 and families are $20. All proceeds from Holiday on the Farm will go to benefit the Morning Dove riders and their horses. If you’d like more information about this event, call 733-9393. To learn more about Morning Dove’s programs, visit www.morningdovetrc.org.

Holiday fun at Morning Dove

Village Dance Holiday Brunch

and ShowThe Village Dance Studio perform-ing troupe, the Ensemble, will host a holiday brunch including a performance of “Nutcracker Short & Suite,” from 10:30 a.m. to noon Dec. 7. More than 20 dancers will be presenting this 30-minute show for all ages at the Village Dance Studio in Whitestown in the Boys & Girls Club West. Dances such as the Bakers, Chinese Dance, Waltz of the Flowers, Spanish, Sugar Plum Fairy, and Reed Flutes will be performed. Hot and cold food will be served with many selections to choose from. Tickets are $10 per person and proceeds will help fund an educational trip for students at the studio. Door prizes will be given such as $100 gift certificate to Village Dance Studio and a nutcracker. For more information and tickets, contact Annette Pet-tigrew at 727-3339. Left to right, Zoee Pollard and Alissa Winslow, the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Toy Soldier from “The Nutcracker Short and Suite.” (Submitted photo)

Emma Smith, a rider at Morning Dove, visits with Santa. (Submit-ted photo)


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During the holidays, many people load up in the family vehicle to drive around and look at all the homes decorated in Christmas splen-dor. It’s with this idea in mind that the Zionsville High School Show Choir created the Carol of the Homes. “As fundraising chairs, we wanted to find an event that would include the kids, showcase their talents and involve the community. We didn’t want to just sell something; we wanted to create an annual event that people would look forward too. We knew the home tour that the chamber used to put on was well received, so we thought the holiday theme would be a nice touch,” stated Jennifer Luczak, fundraising co-chair for the Zionsville High School Show Choir.

From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 7, people can stroll through six Zionsville homes. Each one is decorated by homeowners, local florists and designers. Luczak stated that besides being a fundraiser for the show choirs, people will also

From left, Max Leeds, Kyle Langford, Ben Hanson, Jessica Peine, Mia Kaehler, Anna Biggs and Annie Wei-dner sing at the Cox home during last year’s Carol of Homes. (Submitted photo)

Local choirs carol for a cause

Money raised from Carol of Homes helps provide for costumes and other expenses for the more than 100 students involved in ZCHS show choirs. (submitted photo)

be able to get some decorating ideas and enjoy the sights and sounds of the holidays. “At each home, holiday carols will be performed by mem-bers of the ZCHS Royalaires and Choralaires,”

Luczak stated. Right now, pre-sale tickets can be purchased at Akards True Value

and fivethirty resale on Main Street. On the day of the event, people can also buy tickets at each home and Kogan’s Antiques on Main Street. Tickets are $20.

During the tour, each home will also feature a decorated holiday wreath

that was donated by a local business. Those wreaths will be raffled off and tickets for those will be available at each home. “The money we raise from Carol of the Homes will go to support the more than 100 students involved in show choir ensembles at the high school,” Luczak stated. She said the students participate in four competitions in February and March and the money will help pay for travel, choreography, costumes and music. For more information, visit www.zchoirs.com.


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Do you want to tell Santa if you’ve been naughty or nice? From now until Dec. 20 you can mail a letter to Santa at Santa’s Mailbox, located outside Earth Explorer Toys, 27 E. Pine St. Kids can include their wish lists to Santa, and he will respond to all letters mailed by Dec. 20 if a return address is included. Santa will make a special appearance at Earth Explorer Toys on Nov. 29 and 30 from 1 to 5 p.m. Bring your own camera to take a picture with Santa. For more information contact 873-0200 or visit www.earthexplorertoys.com.

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is backOn Dec. 7, Santa will return to his house in the garden of Serenity, 135 S. Main St. Crafts and hot chocolate will be provided. Santa will be available at his house on Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Dec. 8 from noon to 4 p.m. Additional dates will be Dec. 14, 15, 21,22 on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. The Santa house is being restored by the Snider Group and Confectioneiress. Pictured here is a scene from the Santa House in 1989. (Submitted photo)

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Commentary by Julie Osborne

It has been more than a wandering adventure putting together this special edition and I can now say, with certainty, that you have no need to leave the borders of Zionsville to find the coolest and most unique holiday gifts around. From home goods to homemade treats, there are many gems in town.

At Butler’s Pantry on Main Street I found beautiful Kitchen towels with scenes from Zi-onsville that were specially designed and can only be found there. They are almost too nice to use but would be a great gift for your favorite Zionsville cook. Speaking of cooking, why even try when there’s My Sugar Pie (hey, that rhymes). The chocolate chip pie is my daughter’s favorite, and I must try the now famous sugar pie which was recently featured in People magazine. Or how about some truffles across the street at Ganache, or if you want to work off those calo-ries you just consumed, jog down Oak Street to Confectioneiress on Brendon Way for a delicious cupcake.

Thinking about all this food, I got hungry as I wandered and began munching on Inga’s pop-corn. The new snowstorm mix is delicious. Stock-ing stuffer, if I may?

Speaking of stocking stuffers, Boone Village was not forgotten on my journey, and I actually discovered the coolest (and least expensive) gift at Akard’s True Value Hardware. Yes, you can do Christmas shopping at a hardware store and I’m definitely going back to buy more of the “holiday specs,” which resemble 3D glasses. If you’re like me and you approach life with rose-colored glasses, you have to try these glasses which magically transform any bright light into stars, gingerbreads, snowflakes, snowmen, angels and the many other characters available. My favorite “holiday specs” are the Christmas stars which bring a whole new perspective and sense of wonder, all for $2.29. Can I wear these things year round?

So, grab some holiday specs and hit the town!

Inga’s new snowstorm mix made of white chocolate, dark chocolate, and caramel corn. (Photo by Julie Osborne.)

No need to leave Zionsville

The holiday specs made me see stars all over the tree. There are angels, gingerbreads, santas, snowmen and more! (Photo by Anya Albonetti.)

With Small Business Saturday and Christmas in the Village on Nov. 30, you have many reasons to shop and no excuse not to shop in Zionsville. And, with all the money you save in gas by stay-ing in town, you can take a break and enjoy a “Stress Fix” massage at NJS Spa. I will see you there!

Julie Osborne is the special projects coordinator for Current Publishing. You may e-mail her at julie@youare-current. com.

Specially designed Zionsville towels from Butler’s Pantry. (Photo by Julie Osborne.)

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