Here are the upcoming events for Iola-Scandinavia for this Christmas holiday season!
December 17
In the heart of Iola-Scandinavia, the day kicks off with the Spark Christmas Program at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church at 9 a.m. Later in the afternoon, head over to Odin & Freja’s Place for a festive Christmas Sing-A-Long from 2:30-5 p.m.
December 18
Start your day with a rejuvenating Yoga session at the Center For Living Well at 9 a.m. In the afternoon, the Naomi Circle gathers at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church at 1:30 p.m.
The evening is filled with musical delights as the Iola-Scandinavia School District hosts a Holiday Band Concert at the high school auditorium. The 5th and 6th grade performance begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by the middle school and high school bands at 6 p.m., and choirs at 7:30 p.m.
Simultaneously, the Iola Town Board convenes at the town hall at 6 p.m., while the Iola Lions Club holds its meeting at 6:30 p.m.
December 19
The Mission Quilt event takes place at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Iola from 8-11 a.m., offering a chance for community engagement and creative expression.
December 20
Bring the little ones to the Iola Village Library at 10 a.m. for Pre-School Storytime. Later in the evening, Northland Sports Bar & Grill resonates with the sounds of Bluegrass music at 7 p.m.
December 21
The Scandinavia Municipal Center hosts a warm Community Coffee gathering from 8-10:30 a.m. Concurrently, the Scandinavia Public Library welcomes craft enthusiasts to a Crafting Bee at 10 a.m. For those who enjoy card games, a Cribbage Tournament takes place at Silver Lake Lanes at 1 p.m., while a Bridge session unfolds at the Iola Village Hall, Community Room, at 1 p.m. The day concludes with an Open Mic event at Odin & Freja’s Place in Scandinavia at 7 p.m.
December 22
The Christmas Sing-A-Long continues at Crystal Café at 9 a.m., offering free coffee and cookies. Later in the day, the Iola Village Library hosts a Sit-n-Stich session at 2 p.m. For those with a competitive spirit, Northland Sports Bar & Grill hosts a Pool Singles Tournament with a luck-of-the-draw format at 5:30 p.m. Meanwhile, music enthusiasts can enjoy the performance of Alastor Rose at Odin & Freja’s Place at 7:30 p.m.
December 23
Get ready for a dose of holiday humor as Odin & Freja’s Place presents “3 Bad Santas” at 6:30 p.m.
December 24
Celebrate Christmas Eve with Mass at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church at 4:30 and 8 p.m. Worship services are also held at Scandinavia Lutheran Church at 10:15 a.m., with a Candlelight Service at 4 p.m. In the evening, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church hosts a Worship Service at 6 p.m. featuring Communion and special music by Spoken.
December 25
On Christmas Day, attend Mass at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Alternatively, worship services are available at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church at 9 a.m., Redeemer Lutheran Church at 10 a.m., and Scandinavia Lutheran Church at 10:15 a.m.