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"Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love."
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🎺 Holiday Brass Alumni Performance // Mon, Dec 22 // 6:00 PM // Valley View Mall // Event Link ➡️
Alumni brass players are invited to reunite for a festive holiday performance at Valley View Mall. There’s a rehearsal earlier in the afternoon, sheet music and equipment help available if needed, and a public performance at 6pm—come play, listen, or spread the word.
🎅 Storytime with Santa // Tue, Dec 23 // 1:00–3:00 PM // Valley View Mall // Event Link ➡️
A cozy, kid-friendly holiday afternoon at the mall—children walk the red carpet, enjoy Christmas stories, and finish with Santa reading the final tale and gifting each child their own copy of the book. Lots of cheer, laughs, and holiday magic packed into one sweet stop.
🎄 Christmas Skate Party // Tue, Dec 23 // 4:30–7:30 PM // High Roller Skating Center // Event Link ➡️
A high-energy, family-friendly skate night with festive music, sweet treats, and budget-friendly pricing—plus the last day for holiday gift card bonuses with free entry passes. Roll in, snack up, and celebrate the season together.
🎅 Santa Claus Is Coming! // Tue, Dec 23 // 5:30–7:30 PM // Pizza Ranch (FunZone Arcade – La Crosse) // Event Link ➡️
Kids ages 3–10 eat FREE with a paying adult, Santa Jason visits for photos, and every child gets a $5 FunZone Arcade card coupon—a festive Tuesday night the whole family will love.
🎄 Tom Conrad’s “Christmas Special” // Tue, Dec 23 // 6:00–8:00 PM // St. Bernard Room // Event Link ➡️
Enjoy a festive evening of live music with Tom Conrad as he brings his holiday favorites to the St. Bernard Room—perfect for getting into the Christmas spirit.
Today’s prompt:
If you borrow something today (time, space, attention), return it better than you found it—even just with a thank-you.
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