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At Play Calendar for the week of 11.25.09
Circle of Lights • It is hard to miss the festive décor on Monument Circle, including 52 larger-than-life sailors, soldiers and peppermint sticks. The Circle of Lights centerpiece will be illuminated for the 47th time Nov. 27. The display includes 4,784 lights on 52 garland strands. | When: Nov. 27-Jan. 8 | Where: Monument Circle, downtown Indianapolis.
Photos with Santa • Santa has arrived at the Greenwood Park Mall and is ready for a holiday season filled with visits, photos and laughter. | When: Now through Dec. 24, times vary | Where: Greenwood Park Mall event area near Johnny Rockets.
Christmas at the Zoo • Christmas at the Zoo and Woodland Wonderland has become a holiday favorite for children and adults alike. The display includes millions of Christmas lights and a new nature holiday display you have to see to believe! | When: Dec. 4-30, from 5-9 p.m., closed for Christmas Eve and Day. | Where: The Indianapolis Zoo | Cost: Zoo members are admitted free, and non-member tickets are $8.50 for adults and $6.50 for seniors 62+ and children 2-12. Children 1 and under are free, and parking is $5. | Info: Visit indianapoliszoo.com.
ISO Yuletide Celebration • Join host Maureen McGovern and director Jack Everly as they spread the sounds of the season along with guests Tony Hoard and Rockin’ Rory, as seen on America’s Got Talent. | When: Dec. 4-29, times vary. | Where: Hilbert Circle Theatre | Cost: $17-$64.
Breakfast with Santa • Simon Kidgits Club offers shoppers the chance to have breakfast with the jolly man himself. | When: Dec. 5, 8-10 a.m. | Where: Greenwood Park Mall food court.
Greenwood Community Band Christmas Concert • Please bring a donation of a canned good item for the Salvation Army Samaritan Services Food Pantry. Guest performers will be the Circle City Ringers, an auditioned, community-based handbell ensemble from Indianapolis. | When: Dec. 6 at 5 p.m. | Where: Greenwood High School Auditorium, 615 W. Smith Valley Rd. | Cost: Free.
Jolly Days Winter Wonderland • Take a ride down the ever-popular Yule Slide and discover the Winter Wonderland Snow Castle. Santa will also be making appearances alongside Jingles the Jolly Bear throughout the season. | When: Nov.27-Jan. 10. | Where: The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis | Cost: $9.50-$14.50 | Info: Visit childrensmuseum.org.
FCA Luncheon with the Pros • The Fellowship of Christian Athletes will welcome Colts players Jeff Saturday, Freddy Keiaho and Jerraud Powers. | When: Dec. 1, 12 p.m.-1:15 p.m. | Where: The Gathering Place, 1495 W. Main St., Greenwood | Cost: $35 per person, $250 for table of eight | Info: Visit www.thegponline.org or call 884-0531.
Tunes and Tapas • A holiday concert, featuring Matinee Musicale Chorale, Franklin College String Players and the Greenwood Presbyterian Choir, will be held to benefit St. Thomas Clinic. The concert will include religious and secular musical selections, to be followed by a supper reception featuring appetizers and finger foods. | When: Dec. 13 at 5 p.m. | Where: Greenwood Presbyterian Church, 102 W. Main St., Greenwood | Info: A freewill offering will be taken to support the work of the clinic, serving uninsured residents of Johnson County. Call 535-8985 for more information.
Book Signing • Local author Joyce Long will sign copies of her book and Bible study, Real Mothers, which she wrote when both of her children were teenagers. “The struggles we were having when our kids began pushing the limits led me to search God’s Word for examples of how biblical mothers parented their children,” said Long. Real Mothers features eight mothers from the Bible including Eve, Sarah, Rebekah, Jochebed, Hannah, Elizabeth, Mary and Salome. | When: Dec. 5, 11 a.m.-noon | Where: Revelations Christian Bookstore, 209 E. High St., Mooresville | Info: The book sells for $10. Visit www.joycelongauthor.com or e-mail joyce.e.long@gmail.com for more information.
American Legion Breakfast • Enjoy eggs cooked to order, biscuits and sausage gravy, bacon and tater tots and support Clothe-A-Child and the American Legacy Scholarship. Coffee, milk and juice are included. | When: Saturday, Nov. 28, 7:30-10:30 a.m. | Where: Greenwood American Legion Post 252, 334 U.S. 31 S. | Cost: $5 per plate | Info: Call 881-1752.
Book Sale • The Community Hospital East Auxiliary will sponsor a book sale by Books are Fun to benefit hospital programs/services. Quality books and gifts will be available at a savings of up to 70 percent off the retail price. | When: Dec. 3-4, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. | Where: Community Hospital East, in the breezeway near the main lobby | Info: Payment by cash, check, major credit card or payroll deduction.
Let’s Talk Cholesterol • A Clarian Health Pharmacist will discuss high cholesterol, what LDL and HDL mean, when is it appropriate to consider taking medication, what medications are available, and which ones work better. | When: Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1-2 p.m.
Stewart’s Indiana Flea Market • When: Nov. 27–29, times vary | Where: Indiana State Fairgrounds, Ag/Hort Building, Northwest Pavilion and Pioneer Our Land Pavilion | Cost: Admission is free | Info: Visit www.stewartpromotions.com.
Swap Meet & Car Sale • When: Nov. 29, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. | Where: Indiana State Fairgrounds, West Pavilion and South Pavilion | Cost: $6; children 12 and younger free.
Christmas Bazaar • Lots of Crafts, Christmas items and a bake sale. | When: Friday, Dec. 4, 9 a.m.-noon | Where: Crestwood Village South, 8810 Madison Ave. | Cost: Admission is free.
Homeschool Spelling Bee • The event will be divided according to age group: ages 8-11 and 12-16. There will be both a written and oral section. | When: Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1-4 p.m. | Where: Greenwood Public Library, 310 S. Meridian | Info: Call 881-1953. Register online at www.greenwoodlibrary.us.
BG Town Hall Meeting • Come and meet your council person. | When: Tuesday, Dec. 1, 7 p.m. | Where: Elton H. Geshwiler Senior Center, 602 Main St., Beech Grove.
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