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November 2018
Northwestern College Christmas Tree Lighting Service
Orange City area residents are invited to join Northwestern College students, faculty and staff for the annual President’s Christmas Tree Lighting Monday evening, Nov. 26. The 7 p.m. worship service in front of Zwemer Hall will include music by a brass ensemble and the Women’s Choir, remarks by President Greg Christy, Scripture reading by theatre students, and Christmas carols sung by the audience as they light candles. It will culminate in the lighting of a Christmas tree, followed by the lighting of…
Find out more »December 2018
OCCS Annual Christmas Cookie Walk
The Orange City Christian School's annual Christmas Cookie Walk will be held Saturday, December 1 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Iowa State Bank basement meeting room. Participants are encouraged to bring their own container. Enjoy selecting cookies and baked goods from a variety of homemade treats.
Find out more »Holiday Central Market
This summer, the Orange City Farmers Market introduced Central Market. Now, Central Market is back for the holiday season! Visit us in the Hawkeye building downtown Orange City every Saturday in December. Shop from many vendors and enjoy this unique shopping experience - just in time for the holidays!
Find out more »Sinterklaas Dag Celebration
Welkom Sinterklaas to town on Saturday, December 1 at 10:30am. Children and families are invited to meet downtown at Stadscentrum and walk with Sinterklaas and Piet to the City Hall. Once there, kids ages kindergarten through fourth grade can enjoy Dutch stories, treats and games. The Sinterklaas Day Celebration, on the first Saturday of December, draws children and their families to downtown Orange City to see the arrival of the Dutch “Santa” on his white horse. This is a popular day…
Find out more »Northwestern College to Present Christmas Vespers
The Northwestern College music department will present its annual Christmas Vespers concert on Saturday, Dec. 1, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 2, at 3 p.m. in Christ Chapel. The event is free and open to the public. This year’s Vespers is focused on Christ’s coming, his challenge to us, and our response. The event will include performances by numerous musical ensembles and soloists as well as the Drama Ministries Ensemble. Dr. Thomas Holm, chair of Northwestern’s music department, says…
Find out more »Northwestern College to Present Christmas Vespers
The Northwestern College music department will present its annual Christmas Vespers concert on Saturday, Dec. 1, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 2, at 3 p.m. in Christ Chapel. The event is free and open to the public. This year’s Vespers is focused on Christ’s coming, his challenge to us, and our response. The event will include performances by numerous musical ensembles and soloists as well as the Drama Ministries Ensemble. Dr. Thomas Holm, chair of Northwestern’s music department, says the…
Find out more »Chamber Merchants Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Join the Orange City Chamber merchants for decorating and lighting of the downtown Christmas tree on Thursday, Dec 6th. 4:30 to 6:00 pm. Decorating the tree will start at 4:30 p.m., and attendees are encouraged to bring decor to add to the tree. The tree will be lit at 5:30 p.m. for the Christmas season. Join in the fun at Stadscentrum with cider, hot chocolate, and treats!
Find out more »Happy Holidays with Two on Tap!
Head back home for some old-fashioned holiday cheer as Two on Tap takes us on a song-and-dance tour of American holiday classics—plus catch our local dance troupes as they join Two on Tap onstage!
Find out more »Las Posadas Celebration at Orange City Public Library
The Orange City Public Library will be hosting a Las Posadas celebration on Saturday, December 8, starting at 10:00am. The Las Posadas event will adapt the traditional 9-night celebration into one event. Participants will knock at the doors of various stations around the library, singing the Las Posadas song. The final station will have activities, as well as a food and drink, typically associated with Las Posadas. ¡Marque su calendario! La biblioteca tendrá una celebración de Las Posadas sábado el…
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