Monthly Archives: December 2015

A Right Jolly Old Elf — Santa Collectibles

December 17, 2015 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

Santa Claus, as we know him today, first appeared in the 1823 Clement C. Moore poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” where he is described as “chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf.” This figure was popularized in 1863 with a series of illustrations by Thomas Nast that appeared … Read More

Applause!: Dec. 18-25

December 17, 2015 | by Weekly View

• All Indianapolis Public Library locations will be closed on Thurs., Dec. 24 and Fri., Dec. 25 for the Christmas holiday. All locations will reopen at their regular times on Sat., Dec. 26. • Irvington UMC at 30 N. Audubon will present Carols by Candlelight on Dec. 20 at 5 … Read More

Irvington Open House Rings In the Season

December 10, 2015 | by Weekly View

Now in its 16th year, the Irvington Holiday Open House will take place on Friday, December 11 from 3:00-9:00 p.m. The event is organized by the Irvington Business Association and is one of the high points of the holiday season in the community. Irvington is home to a wide variety … Read More

Hancock Co. Children’s Choir Receives Grant for Programming

December 10, 2015 | by Weekly View

NEW PALESTINE — The Hancock County Children’s Choir (HCCC) has been selected as one of 52 winners from across the country in the seventh annual Tom’s of Maine “50 States for Good” community giving program. HCCC will receive $20,000 to support their comprehensive vocal education programming that opens doors of … Read More

“Baby It’s Cold Outside” Fundraiser a Resounding Success

December 10, 2015 | by Ethel Winslow

Hundreds came out on Dec. 5 in holiday finery to Our Lady of Lourdes for the Second Annual “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” fundraiser for The PourHouse. By the end of the evening, $13,300 had been raised through raffles, silent auctions, mystery present sales, wine pulls, ticket sales, and a lively … Read More