12/1/11 - 12/25/11
Wonderland In Lights
5 to 9 pm, Sunday to Thursday; 5 to 10pm, Friday and Saturday
Community Park
The Wonderland in Lights drive-thru lights display brings Community Park alive with Christmas spirit. Scenes including Santa and his reindeer, Toy Land, and a lighted Nativity are certain to get even Scrooge into the spirits of the holiday. For more information call, 1-800-772-0750.
12/1/11 - 12/31/11
Twinkling Lights Tour
A three-community light tour. For more information, call 800-772-0750 or 800-500-6286 or visit one of these sites:
www.MattoonIllinois.org,
www.LakeShelbyville.com
12/3/11 - 12/4/11
Christmas Trees at Dr. Wright’s House Fundraiser
1pm to 5pm Saturday and Sunday
Corner of Main and Jackson, Altamont
Beautifully decorated Christmas trees provided by the Altamont Chamber of Commerce fill the historic Wright House. For more information, call 618-483-6397 or visit
website.
12/3/11
Jingle Bells Run
Registration begins at 8:30am; Race starts at 10am
St. Anthony Grade School Parish Hall
Get bundled up for a run with Santa Claus at the annual Jingle Bells Run, which includes a 5K run/5K walk. For more information, call 217-347-5329.
12/11/10
12/10/11
Lee Greenwood Christmas Show
8 pm Saturday
The Effingham Performance Center
"A Tennessee Christmas" with Lee Greenwood is a celebration of traditional and popular carols guaranteed to put the entire family in the spirit. This two-time CMA Male Vocalist of the year has scored 19 Top Ten singles and seven No. 1 hits, including his best-loved "God Bless the U.S.A." Share and evening of heartwarming music--from "I'll Be Home for Christmas" to his enduring chart-toppers. For more information, visit www.theEPC.org or Ticketmaster
12/11/11
Farm Toy Show
9am to 3pm Sunday
Knights of Columbus Building
Looking for the perfect Christmas gift? Find a variety of farm toys from tractors to combines to equipment at this annual event. For more information, call 217-342-6565.
