December 13
National Cocoa Day
Christmas Potluck, Iola United Methodist Church, after 3 p.m. worship
Open Jam, Lessons from the Art, 5 p.m., also live-streamed on the Facebook page
7th Fretters, Odin & Freja’s Place, 7:30 p.m.
December 14
Hanukkah begins
Roast Chestnuts Day
Youth Ski signup day, Iola Winter Sports Club, 1:30 p.m.
December 15
National Cupcake Day
Quilt Assembly, Scandinavia Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.
Iola Lions meet, location varies, 6:30 p.m.
December 16
Chocolate Covered Everything Day
Quilting, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 8 a.m.
Quilt Assembly, Scandinavia Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.
Starry Night with Bill Wendlandt, Iola Village Library, 5:30 p.m.
Dynamic Body Balancing with Angela Zubella, Center For Living Well, 6 p.m., for info call 715-340-2136
Chess, Iola Village Library, 6 p.m.
December 17
National Maple Syrup Day
Iola-Scandinavia High School Quiz Bowl at Amherst, 1 p.m.
Prayer Ministry, Scandinavia Lutheran Church, 1 p.m.
Confirmation Class, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 3:30 p.m.
Bible Study, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 4:15 p.m.
Spark, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 5:30 p.m.
Iola-Scandinavia Middle School & High School Choir and Band Concert, 5:30 p.m.
December 18
National Wear A Plunger on Your Head Day
Re-Gifting Day
Crafting Bee, Scandinavia Public Library, 10 a.m.
Bridge, Iola Village Hall, Iola Community Room, 1 p.m.
Fresh Hope, Scandinavia Lutheran Church, 6 p.m.
Bingo, Bart’s Pizza & Pub, 6:30 p.m.
Open Mic, Odin & Freja’s Place, 7 p.m.
December 19
Ugly Christmas Sweater Day
Look For An Evergreen Day
The annual Christmas Sing-Along at the Crystal Café 9 a.m. The Christmas story will be read, and patrons can enjoy music from the Amherst Choir and the Iola Choir. Singing is encouraged. Free coffee and cookies will be served.
Chats & Crafts, Iola Village Library, 1 p.m.
Desperate Ottos, Odin & Freja’s Place,, 7:30 p.m.
December 20
Go Caroling Day
Games Day
December 21
December Solstice
Don’t Make Your Bed Day
Short Story Day
Norwegian Baker Pop-Up, Country Chich Boutique, 10 a.m., Lefse, Krumkake, Sandbakkels, Pepperkaker, Brune Pinner, and Rosettes
Iola Norseman Snowmobile Club meeting at club shed, 6 p.m.