Holiday Events Reflect Coastal Traditions, Culture and Spirit of Wilmington, North Carolina & Island Beaches

Wilmington, NC – November 2011 – Celebrate the season coastal-style and experience the color and pageantry of holiday events that reflect the traditions, creative culture and independent spirit of Wilmington, North Carolina's historic river district and island beaches. Visitors can choose from more than 40 holiday events to create a meaningful vacation or memorable getaway in Wilmington, N.C. and the island beaches of Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Wrightsville Beach. Annual traditions include candlelight home tours, light displays, Colonial & Victorian celebrations, flotillas, cruises, parades, and fireworks. And that's not all-the arts are alive with music and theatre galore! To download a holiday events brochure, visit www.GoWilmingtonAndBeaches.com/holiday or call 1-866-266-9690 to request a free copy. For holiday specials, featured events and experiences, visit www.GoWilmingtonAndBeaches.com.

Candlelight Evening at The Farmers’ Museum on Dec. 10

Cooperstown, N.Y. (WBNG Binghamton) -- One of the region’s best-loved holiday traditions, Candlelight Evening, will be held Saturday, December 10, from 3-7 p.m. at The Farmers’ Museum in Cooperstown.

During Candlelight Evening, the landscape of the museum takes on a magical appearance, decorated in greenery and illuminated by hundreds of candles. Visitors can ride through the museum’s grounds in wagons pulled by draft horses adorned with full sets of harness bells. Complimentary wassail, warmed in kettles over open fires, is served throughout the afternoon and evening. Caroling is scheduled throughout the event. Visit with Saint Nicholas at the Filer’s Corners Schoolhouse from 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. and again from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. Members of the Congregation of the Christ Episcopal Church will present “A Living Nativity,” with performances at 5:00, 5:20, 5:40 and 6:00 p.m. at the Morey Barn.  (Seating is limited.)

Lycian Centre presenting 'A Christmas Carol'

Ebenezer Scrooge in "A Christmas Carol." Lycian Centre for the Performing Arts

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Holiday happenings in the area

The following events are taking place in and around McHenry County for the holidays.

TOY DRIVE FOR CHILDREN'S MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, 12th annual, Nov. 24 through Jan. 3, collecting new toys for children in the hematology/oncology department at the following area locations: Algonquin Academy of Dance in Lake in the Hills, The Ballet Box in Algonquin, Dance Force in Huntley, Heritage Title in Crystal Lake, Huntley Unlimited Gymnastics, The Learning Tree in Algonquin, La Petite Academy in Lake in the Hills, Milestone Mortgage Solutions in Lake in the Hills, Mortgage Insurance Agency in Crystal Lake, RE/MAX Superior Properties in Huntley, Rogy Learning Place in Algonquin, Rebecca McCarthy School of Dance in Algonquin, Sprouts About in Lake in the Hills, and Trinity Gymnastics in Lake in the Hills. Information: 847-421-0741 or lsavage@remax.net.

Historic house holds Christmas candlelight tour

Tour the Colonel Benjamin Stephenson House in Edwardsville by candlelight on Nov. 25 and 26, from 6-9 p.m. Family activities are planned for both nights. 

On Friday a storyteller will recant tales of Christmas past and read “Twas the Night Before Christmas” at 7:30 p.m. Candle making demonstrations will be held. 

Advertorial-The charm district: Castle Street Art & Antique District offers a shopping experience like no other in Wilmington

At the edge of Wilmington’s historic district, Castle Street’s last two picturesque blocks retain the nostalgic 1930’s atmosphere of its days as the city’s very first shopping center. Stand for a moment on its sidewalks and time stands with you. You can just see the women of that era out window shopping, hats at jaunty angles, long slim skirts swinging, alligator purses clutched in gloved hands. If you listen hard enough you might even catch the rumble of a shiny Packard slowly trundling by over the cobblestones.

There's Plenty of Activities This Holiday Season; Check These Out - Bloomingdale-Riverview, FL Patch

Are you ready for the holidays?

Well, Brandon organizations and businesses are preparing to help residents get into the spirit of the season with a number of events scheduled throughout the month of December.

The Palmer House Bed & Breakfast, in partnership with Florida Baptist Children's Home will host A Christmas to Remember from 3-8 p.m. Dec. 2-3 at 2221 Hinton Ranch Rd., Lithia. There will be a tour of the Palmer House decorated for the season, holiday gift items to purchase, refreshments and live music and a drawing for a weekend stay. The donation is $10. Call 813-654-0961.

Tennessee State Parks Announce Holiday Events

Spend less time in the kitchen and more time with friends and family, while surrounding yourself with Tennessee’s natural wonders during this season of thanksgiving. Once again, Tennessee State Park officials have announced that all eight state park restaurants will be open Thursday, serving their annual Thanksgiving Day Feast.

HEALTH MATTERS: Don’t let the holidays be a season of excess

For many of us, the holidays are sometimes a season of excess – festive gatherings of family and friends, holiday dinners, holiday baking, a decked-out house, a full schedule and lots of presents under the tree! Even if you’re very dedicated to healthy living, it’s easy for things to spin out of control in the holiday rush.

Children’s choir going to provincial festival, recording CD

Children’s choir going to provincial festival, recording CD. CONCERT: The Oakville Children's Choir performed recently at St. Cuthbert's Anglican Church. Submitted photo

The Oakville Children’s Choir is keeping ever busy with a number of upcoming events.

The choir will be perform at the Ontario Vocal Festival on Tuesday, March 1 with the hopes of getting invited to MusicFest Canada. In addition to that the young choristers will also record a CD, which is expected to be out in December.