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MONDAY
Card Games
Muncie Duplicate Bridge Club, 7-10 p.m., Muncie-Delaware County Senior Center, 2517 W. Eighth St., Muncie. First-timers free. Regular fee: $3. Info: 288-8506 or www.munciebridgeclub.org.
Free Euchre Tournament, 6:30 p.m., Bypass Bar and Grill, 3520 S. Meeker Ave., Muncie. Play with other euchre enthusiasts. Prizes for winners.

Dance
Couple Dance Lessons, 7-8:30 p.m., American Legion Post 19, 218 N. Walnut, Muncie. Learn Cha cha, Waltz, Mambo, East Coast Swing, Fixed Pattern, Two-step and Rumba. Cost: $5 each. Info: 282-9868 or dgoldbike@aol.com.

Family
Ginger Bread Babies Storytime, 10:15-10:45 a.m., Kennedy Library, 1700 W. McGalliard Road, Muncie. Lapsit storytime designed for babies ages 4-18 months. Stories and activities to help with language development. Registration: 741-7333.
Muncie Young Marines, 6-8 p.m., V.F.W., 1801 W. Kilgore Ave., Muncie. Accepting children ages 8-18. Open to all youth and supported by the V.F.W. and Marine Corps League.

Health
Shots for Tots, YWCA, 310 E. Charles St., Muncie. Provided by the Delaware County Health Department. A complete shot record must be provided for child receiving vaccinations. Info: 747-7814.
H1N1 Flu Shots, Southway Urgent Care, 3807 S. Madison St., Muncie. For pregnant women, those who live with or care for a child less than 6 months of age, health care or emergency care workers, people ages 6 months to 24 years and people ages 25-64 who have a chronic condition or a weakened immune systems. Cost :$6. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. No appointment necessary. Shots available while supplies last. Info: 287-3001.
Children’s Immunization Clinic, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Blackford County Health Dept., 506 E. VanCleve St., Hartford City. Regular immunizations.
Exercise for Everyone, 12:30-1 p.m., New Castle-Henry County Public Library, 376 S. 15th St., New Castle. Resistance band exercises. Bands provided. Free and open to the public.

Holiday Event
National Lampoons Christmas Vacation, 7 p.m., Paramount Theatre Centre and Ballroom, 1124 Meridian St., Anderson. Cost: $5. Box office: 642-1234 or www.andersonparamount.org

Martial Arts
Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) Fighter Practice, 6:30 p.m., Center Stage, 306 S. Walnut St., Muncie. Armored combat based on medieval tournament rules. Observers welcome. Info: 286-7446.

Theater
Main Street Melodrama, 1 p.m., Farmland Cultural Center, 103 N. Main St., Farmland. Features the play The Scoundrel of Dagger Gulch, which encourages audiences to boo the villain, cheer the hero and swoon for the damsel in distress. Dinner provided by The Chocolate Moose. Performance concludes with a musical revue and audience sing-along. Cost: $25 adult, $20 seniors and students and $15 for children age 12 and younger includes dinner and show. Reservations: 468-7631 or www.farmlandindiana.org.

TUESDAY
Art
Art High at Noon: Ramberg and Shapiro Bronze Sculpture, noon, Ball State University Museum of Art, 2021 W. Riverside Ave., Muncie. View Joan of Arc, 1915, by Anna Vaughn Hyatt Huntington, and sculpture by Harriet Whitney Frishmuth with a museum docent. Free and open to the public.

Card Games
Euchre, 12:30 p.m., Muncie-Delaware County Senior Center, 2517 W. Eighth St., Muncie. Cost: $2. For ages 60 and older. Info: 289-8182.
Rounders Freerolls, 6 p.m., Bypass Bar and Grill, Inc., 3520 S. Meeker Ave., Muncie. Free Texas Hold’em tournament with $50 payout. Learn to play and have sit in on games with approximately 100 players. Sessions: 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Dance
Square Dance Lessons, 7-9 p.m., Rangeline Community Center, 1405 N. Rangeline Road, Anderson. Hosted By Footloose Square Dance Club. Cost: $4 each. Info: 643-4556 or 643-3833.

Family
Reading Music Reading Words, 10-10:30 a.m., Maring-Hunt Library, 2005 S. High St., Muncie. For kids 3-5 years. Making music and learning to read.
Ready to Read Storytime, 10:30-11 a.m., Kennedy Library, 1700 W. McGalliard Road, Muncie. For children ages 18-36 months. Storytime and fun activities.
Twilight Tales, 6-7 p.m., Kennedy Library, 1700 W. McGalliard Road, Muncie. Evening storytime with craft.

Music
Classical Guitar Ensemble, 5:30 p.m., Choral Hall, Ball State University, Muncie. Free and open to the public.

Seniors
Age Well Walking Club, 9 a.m., Worthen Arena Ticket Office, Ball State Campus,, Muncie. Walk at a medium pace for one hour, including stretching and cool down. Info: 289-4541.
Caleb’s Kin, 10-11:30 a.m., Grace Baptist Church, 6401 W. River Rd, Muncie. Program: Come See the Music, Christmas special featuring soloist Larry Davis and artist Tom McVicker combining to produce a re-telling of the Christmas story. Freewill offering accepted.
55 Alive, 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Gethsemane United Methodist Church, 1201 W. McGalliard Road, Muncie. Ministry to older adults with luncheon and program. Cost: $3. Reservations: 284-6877. Program: Morrison Woods Health Campus presentation.
Virtual Museum Tour: Presidential Museums & Grand Estates, 1-2:30 p.m., Community Center For Vital Aging, 520 E. Main St., Muncie. Cathy Bretz will facilitate a virtual tour of the White House, presidential museums and grand estates. Free and open to adults. Reservations: 289-4541.

WEDNESDAY
Card Games
Euchre, 12:30 p.m., Muncie-Delaware County Senior Center, 2517 W. Eighth St., Muncie. Cost: $2. For ages 60 and older. Info: 289-8182.
Muncie Duplicate Bridge Club, 7-10 p.m., Muncie-Delaware County Senior Center, 2517 W. Eighth St., Muncie. First-timers free. Regular fee: $3. Info: 288-8506 or www.munciebridgeclub.org.

Family
Toddler Time, 9:30-10 a.m., Maring-Hunt Library, 2005 S. High St., Muncie. For toddlers ages 18-36 months. Stories and activities designed to help develop early reading skills.
Story and Craft Time, 10:30 a.m., Hartford City Public Library, 314 N. High St., Hartford City. For children of all ages, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Preschool Pals Storytime, 10:30-11 a.m., Kennedy Library, 1700 W. McGalliard Road, Muncie. Preschoolers ages 3-5 years. Activities and stories to encourage early reading skills.
Time Travelers, 3:30-5 p.m., Maring-Hunt Library, 2005 S. High St., Muncie. For grades K-5. Books and activities to spark interest in reading and history. Registration: 741-5151.
Santa Headquarters, 5-7 p.m., 1206 Broad St., New Castle. Schedule to be posted on the door. Photos available or feel free to take a camera. Children receive a treat. Free and open to the public.

Meeting
6-80’s Knitting Club, 1-2 p.m., Muncie Delaware County Senior Citizens Center, 2517 W. 8th St., Muncie. Learn basic stitches. Free and open to the public. Take number 9 circular needle and worsted weight yarn.
Knit/Crochet Club, 7-9 p.m., New Castle-Henry County Public Library, 376 S. 15th St., New Castle. Knitters encouraged to take a project. Beginners should take worsted weight yarn and a size 6 or 7 needle.

Music
Karaoke, Chances R, 3421 S. Walnut, Muncie. Time: 9-1 a.m. No cover charge.
Be a Singing Star, 8 p.m., Bypass Bar & Grill, 3520 S. Meeker Ave., Muncie. Karaoke. Info: 287-0544.
Joey Bowen and Robin Slaven, 8-11 p.m., Mr. Mouse, 9101 W. Smith St., Yorktown. Local musicians Joey Bowen and Robin Slaven play acoustic music. Free cab rides home available.
Jazz Ensembles: Morgy Craig Scholarship Concert, 8 p.m., Sursa Performance Hall, Ball State University, Muncie. Box office: 285-5581.

Religion
Quiet Day of Prayer, 9:15 a.m.-2:30 p.m., John XXIII Retreat Center, 407 W. McDonald St., Hartford City. Learn how to listen. Time for input, quiet reflection, group sharing, prayer and lunch. Cost: $20. Info: 348-4008.

THURSDAY
Art
Artist Reception for Carol Strock Wasson, 5-8 p.m., Gordy Fine Art & Framing Co., 224 E. Main St., Muncie. Artist is known for plein aire (on site) paintings and pastels. She has won awards and distinctions for canvases of Midwestern fields, country scenes, big skies, distant tree lines and shady spots.

Bazaars
One Stop Christmas Shop, 4-9 p.m., Republican Headquarters, 310 W. Main St., Muncie . Vendors include Tupperware, Longaberger, Tastefully Simple, ShurePet, Gold Canyon Candles, Pampered Chef, Silpada, Kristin’s Purses, Mary Kay and 31Gifts.

Business
Downtown Wind-down, 5 p.m., Fickle Peach the, 117 E. Charles St., Muncie. Join Muncie Young Professional members for a casual social mixer.
Rebuke the Recession, 7:15-8:30 p.m., 2500 N. Martin Luther King Drive,, Muncie. Create recession proof income online. Learn to save on retail purchasing. Info: 289-6328 or 288-4084.

Card Games
Rounders Freerolls, 6 p.m., Bypass Bar and Grill, Inc., 3520 S. Meeker Ave., Muncie. Free Texas Hold’em tournament with $50 payout. Learn to play and have sit in on games with approximately 100 players. Sessions: 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Euchre, 6:30 p.m., VFW, 1801 W. Kilgore, Muncie. Public is invited.

Education
Cell Phone Drive for A Better Way, 6:30 p.m., Cowan Jr./Sr. High School, 9401 S. Nottingham, Muncie. Cowan Key Club students and Delaware Kiwanis will be collect old cell phones and chargers at the Cowan High School home basketball game. Cell phones to be used by clients of A Better Way in case of emergency. Also accepted at the High School during the hours of 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Info: 289-7128.

Family
Story Time, 10 a.m., Daleville Community Library, 13601 W. County Road 550-S, Daleville. Open to children of all ages. Stories and craft.
Cuddle Up Storytime for Babies, 10-10:30 a.m., Maring-Hunt Library, 2005 S. High St., Muncie. Storytime for babies ages 4-18 to encourage early language skills.
Paws to Read, 11 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Library, 1700 W. McGalliard Road, Muncie. For kids in grades K-5. Sign up to read to a trained therapy dog. Registration: 741-7333 for 15 minute reading session.
Climbing Wall, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Northwest YMCA, 3500 N. Chadam Lane, Muncie . Indoor rock climbing. Equipment provided. Free for members. Guest fee for non-members. Info: 741-5551 or www.muncieymca.org.
Paws to Read, 6-7 p.m., Kennedy Library, 1700 W. McGalliard Road, Muncie. For kids in grades K-5. Sign up to read to a trained therapy dog. Registration: 741-7333 for 15 minute reading session.

Film
Family Movie, 6:30-8:30 p.m., New Castle-Henry County Public Library, 376 S. 15th St., New Castle. Showing Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, rated PG. Free and open to the public.

Food/Drink
Sechler Pickles Available, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Gethsemane United Methodist Church, 1201 W. McGalliard Road, Muncie. Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday and Saturday mornings. Proceeds benefit church and mission project of United Methodist Men.

Health
Reaching Out: Free Breast Health Clinic, Cancer Services Of Delaware- Little Red Door, 401 W. Jackson St., Muncie. Physicians from Ball Memorial Hospital will offer clinical breast exams at no cost and mammogram referrals will be made as recommended and provided for free to qualifying women. Appointments: 284-9063.

Holiday Event
Christmas Show, 5-9 p.m., Art and Soul Gallery, 409 S. Walnut St., Muncie. Santa and Mrs. Claus, 7 p.m., with carolers from Muncie Civic Theatre. Hot chocolate and cookies served. Featured artist, Thaddeus DuBois. Free and open to the public.
Holiday Ornaments & Cards, 6:30-7:15 p.m., New Castle-Henry County Public Library, 376 S. 15th St., New Castle. Ages 9-12 are invited to make ornaments and cards to take home. No charge.

Meeting
Liberty-Perry Alumni Association, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Wapahani High School, 10401 E. County Road 167-S, Selma. Monthly meeting. Current and prospective members welcome.
Teamster Local 135 Retirees, 9 a.m., Teamsters Union Hall, 4400 E. Centennial Ave., Muncie. Carry-in breakfast. Info: 468-6976.

Music
Elsewhere
Karaoke, Chances R, 3421 S. Walnut, Muncie. Time: 9-1 a.m. No cover charge.
Woodwind Chamber Music, 5:30 p.m., Sursa Performance Hall, Ball State University, Muncie. Free and open to the public.
Be a Singing Star, 8 p.m., Bypass Bar & Grill, 3520 S. Meeker Ave., Muncie. Karaoke. Info: 287-0544.

Seniors
Age Well Walking Club, 9 a.m., Worthen Arena Ticket Office, Ball State Campus,, Muncie. Walk at a medium pace for one hour, including stretching and cool down. Info: 289-4541.
Workshop
Homeownership Information Session, PathStone, 2817 N. Oakwood Ave., Muncie. Time: 10 a.m.- noon or 5:30-7:30 p.m. Workshop for first time home buyer.
Art and Science of Photography, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Minnetrista, 1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy., Muncie. Explore cameras and optical illusions inspired by the Enchanted Museum exhibit. Learn basic science behind how a camera works and the progression of photography technology. Get a glimpse at some of the cameras from the Minnetrista Heritage Collection. Provides tips on how to use a camera to manipulate qualities such as light exposure, angle, and perspective to make unique photos. Feel free to take your own camera to practice. Cost: $8 members or $10 non-members. Info: 213-3549.

FRIDAY
Art
Calming Space for Thoughtful Meditation in the Museum, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Ball State University Museum of Art, 2021 W. Riverside Ave., Muncie. A self-directed experience with a dedicated quiet space available near the Amidha Buddha on the mezzanine.

Bingo
Renaissance Bingo, 11 a.m., Ross Community Center, 1110 W. 10th St., Muncie. Free and open to the public. Prizes awarded to winners. Info: 289-2273. Hosted by The Renaissance Rehabilitation Center.

Card Games
Texas Hold’em, American Legion Post 19, 418 N. Walnut St., Muncie. Doors open, 6 p.m. Tournament, 7 p.m. Cost: $25 buy-in.
Muncie Duplicate Bridge Club, 1-4:30 p.m., Muncie-Delaware County Senior Center, 2517 W. Eighth St., Muncie. First timers free, others $3. Info: 288-8506 or www.munciebridgeclub.org.

Education
Cell Phone Drive for A Better Way, Cowan Jr./Sr. High School, 9401 S. Nottingham, Muncie. Cowan Key Club students and Delaware Kiwanis will be collect old cell phones and chargers at the Cowan High School home basketball game. Cell phones to be used by clients of A Better Way in case of emergency. Also accepted at the High School during the hours of 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Info: 289-7128.

Family
Friday Preschool Pals, 10:30-11 a.m., Kennedy Library, 1700 W. McGalliard Road, Muncie. Preschoolers ages 3-5 will participate in activities and stories to encourage early reading skills.
Friends and Family Fun Night, 3-7 p.m., Muncie Children’s Museum, 515 S. High St., Muncie. Holiday related activities, crafts and storytime. Santa and Mrs. Claus will make and appearance to listen to wish lists, 4-6 p.m. Free admission and activities. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Info: 286-1660 or www.munciechildrensmuseum.com.
DanceDanceRevolution, 3:30-5 p.m., New Castle-Henry County Public Library, 376 S. 15th St., New Castle. For teens. Snacks will be served.
Santa Headquarters, 5-7 p.m., 1206 Broad St., New Castle. Schedule to be posted on the door. Photos available or feel free to take a camera. Children receive a treat. Free and open to the public.

Games
Chess Club, 6:30-8 p.m., New Castle-Henry County Public Library, 376 S. 15th St., New Castle. Free and open to the public.

Holiday Event
A Time for Christmas, Ovid Community Church, 793 E. County Road 600-S, Anderson. Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday, 6 p.m. Broadway-style musical. Cost: Free but tickets are required. Info: 642-0551 ext. 200.
The Christmas Star, Planetarium, Ball State University, Muncie. Times: 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. The planetarium’s star projector and computer graphics will be used to simulate the sky of 2000 years ago to learn if the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible, has a natural explanation. Also explores the reasons for the celebration Christmas in December and ties to the winter solstice. Free and open to the public. Seating is limited. Observatory open after presentation, weather permitting.
Family Night, 6-8 p.m., YMCA-Muncie Family, 3500 N. Chadam Lane, Muncie. Visit with Santa Claus. Free and open to the public. Info: 741-5551.
Enchanted Luminaria Walk, 6-9 p.m., Minnetrista, 1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy., Muncie. Visit the decorated Oakhurst home; stroll the candlelit Minnetrista Boulevard; drink hot cider; and take an old time carriage ride. Free admission. Info: 282-4848.
Cardinal Greenway Polar Express, 6-9 p.m., Cardinal Greenway Depot, 700 E. Wysor St., Muncie. Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, 6-9 p.m. Special guest readers of the Polar Express, hot chocolate and carolers. Free and open to the public.
Prepare Your Heart for Christmas: Waiting with Zechariah, Elizabeth, Mary & Joseph, 6:30 p.m., John XXIII Retreat Center, 407 W. McDonald St., Hartford City. Through Sunday. Ponder the people from the Bible, each playing a significant role in the coming of the Messiah. Includes presentations, group sharing, solitude, group prayer and journaling. Cost: $135 for over-night participants and $95 for commuters. Reservations: 348-4008.

Music
Live Jazz, Heorot Pub and Draught House, 219 S. Walnut St., Muncie. Time: 9-midnight. Listen to the Shawn Salmon Jazz Trio.
Karaoke, Chances R, 3421 S. Walnut, Muncie. Time: 9-1 a.m. No cover charge.
Wayne Newton in Concert, 2-7:30 p.m., Bearcreek Farms, 8339 N. County Road 400-E, Bryant. Showtimes: 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Cost: $50 show only, $65 includes meal or $75 for VIP front row and meal. Box office: (260) 997-6822.
Karaoke, 7 p.m., VFW Post 651, 1801 W. Kilgore Ave., Muncie.
Paul Badura-Skoda, 7:30 p.m., Arts Place Inc., 131 E. Walnut St., Portland. Internationally acclaimed Austrian classical pianist. Ticket information available at (260) 726-4809.
Be a Singing Star, 8 p.m., Bypass Bar & Grill, 3520 S. Meeker Ave., Muncie. Karaoke. Info: 287-0544.
Woodwind Ensemble and Symphony Band, 8 p.m., Sursa Performance Hall, Ball State University, Muncie. Free and open to the public.
Jagged Edge Band, 10 p.m., Bypass Bar and Grill, 3520 S. Meeker Ave., Muncie. $2 cover.

Theater
Hoosier Holiday Dinner Theatre Cabaret, 6:30-9 p.m., Farmland Cultural Center, 103 N. Main St., Farmland. Music and stories about the Christmas holiday with holiday-themed dinner. Cost: $20 adults; $15 seniors and students; and $10 for ages 12 and younger. Reservations: 468-7631.
A Time for Christmas, 7:30 p.m., Muncie Civic Theatre, 216 E. Main St., Muncie. Mainstage production. Cost: $15 adults and $7 students. Box office: 288-PLAY.
Sanders Family Christmas, 8 p.m., Muncie Civic Theatre, 216 E. Main St., Muncie. Main Street Studio Theatre. Cost: $10 adults, $7 students. Box office: 288-PLAY.

SATURDAY
Bazaars
Liberty-Perry Alumni Holiday Craft Bazaar, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., Selma Elementary School, 200 East St., Selma. All-you-can-eat breakfast and lunch available from Wapahani Music Boosters. Junior Pro basketball games taking place. Accepting booth reservations for hand-crafted or commercial gift items. Info: 282-1521, 749-9946, or www.wapahanialumni.com.
Holiday Bazaar, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Fairview United Methodist Church, 11048 Ind. 28 West, Redkey. Pictures available to be taken of families, children and pets using a Christmas backdrop. Pictures received before Christmas. Bake sale items of pies, cakes, breads, candy, jellies, rolls. Crocheted items, white elephant Christmas table, other gift ideas.
Holiday Craft Bazaar, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Lifeway Wesleyan Church, 7722 Moeller Road, Ft. Wayne. Breakfast and lunch available for purchase. Homemade crafts and cookie walk. Info: 639-3714.
Friends of the Library Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., New Castle-Henry County Public Library, 376 S. 15th St., New Castle. Books, 25 cents and computers, $40. Gift shop will be open and gift certificates for sale.
Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Union Township Elementary School, 8707 W. US 36, Modoc. Proceeds benefit cheerleaders and newly formed Rocket Block. Info: 853-5481.
Christmas Cookie and Candy Land, 10 a.m.-noon, Madison County 4-H Building, 512 E. 4th St., Alexandria. Demonstrations. Cookie and candy exchange, 11 a.m.-noon (take half dozen of cookies or candy in a bag, may take multiple bags).

Card Games
Euchre, 12:30 p.m., Muncie-Delaware County Senior Center, 2517 W. Eighth St., Muncie. Cost: $2. For ages 60 and older. Info: 289-8182.

Education
Cell Phone Drive for A Better Way, Cowan Jr./Sr. High School, 9401 S. Nottingham, Muncie. Cowan Key Club students and Delaware Kiwanis will be collect old cell phones and chargers at the Cowan High School home basketball game. Cell phones to be used by clients of A Better Way in case of emergency. Also accepted at the High School during the hours of 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Info: 289-7128.

Family
Make and Take Crafts, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Kennedy Library, 1700 W. McGalliard Road, Muncie. Craft table to be stocked with needed supplies. Free and open to the public.
Pet Meet ‘n Greet, noon-4 p.m., PetSmart, 3450 N. Morrison Road, Muncie. Shelter pets available for adoption. All pets have been spayed/neutered and have age appropriate vaccinations.
Santa Headquarters, 5-7 p.m., Santa Headquarters, 1206 Broad St., New Castle. Schedule to be posted on the door. Photos available or feel free to take a camera. Children receive a treat. Free and open to the public.

Food/Drink
Pancake & Sausage Breakfast, 7-9:30 a.m., Blackford Masonic Lodge 106, 512 N. Mill St., Hartford City. All-you can eat. Freewill donations accepted. Sechlers Pickle store open. Proceeds benefit scholarship fund.
Community Breakfast, 7-10 a.m., Daleville Lions Club, Sixth and Edwards St., Daleville. All-you-can-eat. Cost: $6. Children 6 and younger eat free. Menu: Eggs, sausage, biscuits, sausage gravy, pancakes and beverages. Benefits Daleville High School Spanish Club.
Cookie and Candy Walk, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, 303 N. Walnut St., Hartford City. Homemade cookies and candies for sale. Baked potato luncheon, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Proceeds benefit projects of the United Methodist Women’s organization. Info: 348-0404.
Chicken and Noodle Dinner, 4-7 p.m., Corinth Christian Church, 8009 N. County Road 500-W, Muncie. Cost: Freewill donation accepted at the door.
All-you-can-eat Tenderloin and Chicken Dinner, 4-8 p.m., Saratoga City Building, 107 N. Barber, Saratoga. Cost: $8.50 adults, $5.50 children age 6-12 and free for children age 5 and younger. Proceeds will be matched by Modern Women of America Camp 4125 and benefit the Ward Township Volunteer Fire Department.

Holiday Event
Cardinal Greenway Polar Express, Cardinal Greenway Depot, 700 E. Wysor St., Muncie. Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, 6-9 p.m. Special guest readers of the Polar Express, hot chocolate and carolers. Free and open to the public.
A Time for Christmas, Ovid Community Church, 793 E. County Road 600-S, Anderson. Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday, 6 p.m. Broadway-style musical. Cost: Free but tickets are required. Info: 642-0551 ext. 200.
Brunch with Santa, Robyn’s Nest, 1701 S. Perdieu Road, Muncie. Charity fund-raiser for Special Needs Assistance Project (SNAP). Brunch includes pancakes, sausage, drink. Visit with Santa includes gift & photo. Limited seating. First seating 10-11 a.m. Second seating 12-1 p.m.. Cost: $10. Children age 3 and younger receive free admission with and adult ticket purchase. Reservations: 282-7346.
The Christmas Star, Planetarium, Ball State University, Muncie. Times: 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. The planetarium’s star projector and computer graphics will be used to simulate the sky of 2000 years ago to learn if the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible, has a natural explanation. Also explores the reasons for the celebration Christmas in December and ties to the winter solstice. Free and open to the public. Seating is limited. Observatory open after presentation, weather permitting.
Breakfast With Santa, 8:30 a.m.-11 a.m., Madison Park Church of God, 6607 Providence Drive, Anderson. Hosted by Highland High School Choral students. Activities include pancake and sausage breakfast, holiday craft, picture with Santa, reading of The Christmas Story, face-painting, caroling led by choir students. Cost: $15 or $25 for family of five. Adult breakfast may be purchased for $5. Registration: 425-7638 or Laudron5@aol.com.
Howl-oday Extravaganza, 1-5 p.m., The MT Cup, 1610 University, Muncie. Pet pictures with Santa Claus, children can decorate sugar cookies and write letters for Santa. Adoptable animals may be on site. Cost: $6 benefiting ARF (Animal Rescue Fund). Donation of a canned food item for Second Harvest Food Bank will result in a $1 admission discount.
George and Oatmeal Save Santa , 3 p.m., Planetarium, Ball State University, Muncie. Best suited for children pre-K to first grade. Oatmeal, the snowman and a wizard named George help Santa find his way home by learning about the Big and Little Dippers and the North Star. Free and open to the public. Seating is limited. Children should be accompanied by an adult.
Fisher Shaffer Holiday Concert, 4 p.m., Emens Auditorium, Ball State University,, Muncie. Box office: 285-1539 or www.bsu.edu/emens.
Enchanted Luminaria Walk, 6-9 p.m., Minnetrista, 1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy., Muncie. Visit the decorated Oakhurst home; stroll the candlelit Minnetrista Boulevard; drink hot cider; and take an old time carriage ride. Free admission. Info: 282-4848.
Holiday Dinner and Variety Show, 6 p.m., Cornerstone Brethren Church, 9601 S. Cowan Road, Muncie. Free festive meal and entertainment performed by all ages. Info: 284-7777.
Ball Brothers & Roy Webb Tour Stop, 6 p.m., Southside Church of the Nazarene, 3500 W. Fuson Road, Muncie. Christmas music.
Sing Noel: Upon A Midnight Clear, 7:30 p.m., Taylor University, 236 W. Reade Ave., Upland. Featuring Taylor University Chorale, Taylor Sounds Chamber Ensemble, and the Multiethnic Student Association. Spotlights our international students with music, dance, and readings in eight languages. Free and open to the public.

Literary
Harrison Hunt (Ralph Wray) Holiday Book Sale and Signing, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Muncie Mall, 3501 N. Granville Ave., Muncie. The author, also known as Ralph Wray, will sign copies of any title purchased to date including Johnny Hoosier and The Disintegration of America.

Meeting
Breakfast with Gregory, 9 a.m.-10 p.m., Mac’s Restaurant, 2323 S. Madison, Muncie. Councilwoman Linda Gregory will discuss the next City Council meeting agenda and issues of interest.
EMCOMM-ECI Christmas Party, 6 p.m., Beef O’Brady’s, 3001 N. Oakwood Ave., Muncie. Amateur radio club invites all interested to the annual Christmas party. Network those interested in Emergency Communications capabilities. Spouses welcome.

Music
Karaoke, Chances R, 3421 S. Walnut, Muncie. Time: 9-1 a.m. No cover charge.
The Slaven Band, Red Dog Saloon, 1600 W. 23rd, Muncie. Time: 9-1 a.m. No cover charge. Free cab service.
Be a Singing Star, 8 p.m., Bypass Bar & Grill, 3520 S. Meeker Ave., Muncie. Karaoke. Info: 287-0544.
Mississippi Heat, 8 p.m., Key Palace Theatre, 123 S. Meridian St., Redkey. Cost: $15. Box office: www.keypalacetheatre.com.
Cadaver Dogs, 8-3 a.m., to Beatniks Cafe, 123 E. Third St., Marion. Time: 8-3 a.m. Rock ‘n’ roll jam session.
Ball State Faculty Artist Series, 8 p.m., Sursa Performance Hall, Ball State University, Muncie. Anna Vayman, violin; Peter Opie, cello and Robert Palmer, piano. Free and open to the public.
Jagged Edge Band, 10 p.m., Bypass Bar and Grill, 3520 S. Meeker Ave., Muncie. $2 cover.

Theater
Hoosier Holiday Dinner Theatre Cabaret, 6:30-9 p.m., Farmland Cultural Center, 103 N. Main St., Farmland. Music and stories about the Christmas holiday with holiday-themed dinner. Cost: $20 adults; $15 seniors and students; and $10 for ages 12 and younger. Reservations: 468-7631.
A Time for Christmas, 7:30 p.m., Muncie Civic Theatre, 216 E. Main St., Muncie. Mainstage production. Cost: $15 adults and $7 students. Box office: 288-PLAY.
Sanders Family Christmas, 8 p.m., Muncie Civic Theatre, 216 E. Main St., Muncie. Main Street Studio Theatre. Cost: $10 adults, $7 students. Box office: 288-PLAY.

SUNDAY
Card Games
Rounders Freerolls, 6 p.m., Bypass Bar and Grill, Inc., 3520 S. Meeker Ave., Muncie. Free Texas Hold’em tournament with $50 payout. Learn to play and have sit in on games with approximately 100 players. Sessions: 2 p.m., 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Dance
Super Singles Dance, White River Plaza, 702 S. Nichols Ave., Muncie. Time: 7-11 p.m. DJ Frances Simmons. $6 cover charge. Info: 358-3358 or 730-9135.

Holiday Event
Sing Noel: Upon A Midnight Clear, Taylor University, 236 W. Reade Ave., Upland. Featuring Taylor University Chorale, Taylor Sounds Chamber Ensemble, and the Multiethnic Student Association. Spotlights our international students with music, dance, and readings in eight languages. Free and open to the public.
A Time for Christmas, Ovid Community Church, 793 E. County Road 600-S, Anderson. Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday, 6 p.m. Broadway-style musical. Cost: Free but tickets are required. Info: 642-0551 ext. 200.
A Night in Bethlehem, 4-6 p.m., Parker City United Methodist Church, 305 S. Main St., Parker City. Afternoon of crafts, shops, snacks and a “hands-on” holy land experience. Free and open to the public.

Lecture
Surviving Iwo Jima, 2-4 p.m., New Castle-Henry County Public Library, 376 S. 15th St., New Castle. A surviving member, Marion “Frank” Walker, will share memories and lessons. Free and open to the public.

Literary
Ralph Wray (Harrison Hunt) Holiday Book Signing and Sale, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Muncie Mall, 3501 N. Granville Ave., Muncie. Current titles include Johnny Hoosier and The Disintegration of America.
Writing for the Soul, 2:30-5:30 p.m., John XXIII Retreat Center, 407 W. McDonald St., Hartford City. Time for writing and sharing. Cost: $5. Reservations: 348-4008.

Music
Cadaver Dogs, Beatniks Cafe, 123 E. Third St., Marion. Time: 8-3 a.m. Rock ‘n’ roll jam session.
Holiday Choral Concert: A Holiday Gift to the Community, Sursa Performance Hall, Ball State University, Muncie. Times: 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Free and open to the public.

Religion
Worship Service: Kingdom Come, 10:45 a.m.-noon, Unitarian Universalist Church, 4800 W. Bradford Drive, Muncie. Rev. Thomas Perchlik will discuss how to uphold ideals for making the world one of peace, equity, justice, compassion and democratic process. Info: www.uuchurchmuncie.org.

Swimming
Community Swim, 2-4 p.m., Jay County High School, 2072 W. Ind. 67, Portland. Cost: $2. Children age 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Theater
Hoosier Holiday Dinner Theatre Cabaret, 12:30-3 p.m., Farmland Cultural Center, 103 N. Main St., Farmland. Music and stories about the Christmas holiday with holiday-themed dinner. Cost: $20 adults; $15 seniors and students; and $10 for ages 12 and younger. Reservations: 468-7631.
Sander’s Family Christmas Musical, 6-7:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 309 E. Adams St., Muncie. Theater production performed by Muncie Civic Theatre. Donations accepted with proceeds benefiting the theater.
A Time for Christmas, 7:30 p.m., Muncie Civic Theatre, 216 E. Main St., Muncie. Mainstage production. Cost: $15 adults and $7 students. Box office: 288-PLAY.

Walking/Running
Kris Kringle Run/Walk, Memorial Park, 2221 N. Memorial Drive, New Castle. Registration, noon. 4-mile run, 2 p.m. 3-mile walk, 2:05 p.m. Cost: $5 no T-shirt included. Registration: www.knightsofphythiasofnewcastle.com.

ONGOING Exhibits
Jerald Jacquard’s Creative Process: Sculpture Projects 1999-2009, Ball State University Museum of Art, 2021 W. Riverside Ave., Muncie. Recent sculptural projects including preliminary drawings and scale models for a number of recent monumental works. Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
1968 in America, Minnetrista, 1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy., Muncie. Learn how the major events of that year impacted East Central Indiana. Included with general admission: $4 child or student, $6 senior and $7 adult. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Info: www.minnetrista.net/1968.
But Not Forgotten, The Anderson Center for the Arts, 32 W. 10th St., Anderson. Paintings and photographs by Middletown artist, John Silvey of the old Madison County Home, circa 1975.
Art at the Library, Kennedy Library, 1700 W. McGalliard Road, Muncie. Artist Brian Gordy displaying several giclee and watercolor prints. Many of the pieces on display depict scenes found along Indiana’s riverbanks.
Amalgamation of Expression, begins Dec. 3, Gallery 308, 308 E. Main St., Muncie. Ball State senior students to exhibit paintings, drawings, prints, sculpture and metalwork in the main gallery. The Founders Gallery features work by Twila Beahm and Jessie Creselious.
Dr. Charles E. Bracker Orchid Photographs, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Bracken Library, Ball State University, Archives and Special Collections, Room 210, Muncie.
Dr. Entomo’s Palace of Exotic Wonders, 9 a.m., Minnetrista, 1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy., Muncie. Explore the world of bugs, from glow-in-the-dark scorpions to the world’s largest bird-eating tarantula. Included with general admission: $4 child or student, $6 senior and $7 adult. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Info: www.minnetrista.