Don’t miss out on the holiday activities in the Iola-Scandinavia area this next week!
December 10
In the heart of Iola-Scandinavia, the day kicks off with a festive Christmas Concert by the Combined Community Choir at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church at 9 a.m.
December 11
Early risers can start their day with a rejuvenating Yoga session at the Center For Living Well at 9 a.m. Later in the day, the ISHS Auditorium comes alive with the enchanting performance of “How the Penguins Saved Christmas,” a K-3rd Grade Christmas musical at 1:30 p.m., followed by a concert for grades 4-6 at 4:30 p.m.
Meanwhile, the Town of Scandinavia Board meets at the Scandinavia Municipal Center at 5 p.m., and the Iola Historical Society hosts a Christmas Potluck Dinner and Program at The Millstone/Iola Mills at 5:30 p.m. The Iola Village Board convenes at the Iola Community Center, Community Room at 6 p.m. The day concludes with the Harrison Township Board meeting at Northland Lutheran Church at 6:30 p.m., and the Iola-Scandinavia School Board meeting in the elementary school library at 7 p.m.
December 12
Early birds can join the Mission Quilt event at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Iola from 8-11 a.m. “Come Craft With Us” takes place at Iola Village Library at 5 p.m., followed by Scandinavia Village Board meeting at Scandinavia Municipal Center at 5 p.m. The Iola Village Board meets again, this time at Iola Village Hall, Iola Community Room, at 5:30 p.m. The American Legion & Auxiliary meeting unfolds at Iola Village Hall, Iola Community Room, at 7 p.m.
December 13
The Iola-Scandinavia Chamber of Commerce meets at Iola Village Hall, Iola Community Room, at 7:30 a.m. Then Dawn Matzke is at Center For Living Well at 10 a.m., Pre-School Storytime at Iola Village Library at 10 a.m., and Cribbage League at Silver Lake Lanes at 1 p.m. Our Savior’s Lutheran hosts Confirmation Class at 3:30 p.m., and Spark at 5:30 p.m. Scandinavia Town Board convenes at Scandinavia Municipal Center at 5:30 p.m., and the day concludes with Bluegrass music at Northland Sports Bar & Grill at 7 p.m.
December 14
A busy day starts with a Community Coffee event at Scandinavia Municipal Center from 8-10:30 a.m. Crafting Bee takes place at Scandinavia Public Library at 10 a.m., followed by the Iola Garden Club meeting at Iola Village Hall, Iola Community Room, at noon. The day continues with Bridge at Iola Village Hall, Community Room, at 1 p.m., and a Cribbage Tournament at Silver Lake Lanes at 1 p.m. The Council meeting unfolds at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church at 7 p.m., followed by an Open Mic event at Odin & Freja’s Place in Scandinavia at 7 p.m.
December 15
Sit-n-Stich gathers at Iola Village Library at 2 p.m., followed by Family Friday from 2:30-4:30 p.m., featuring Stepping Stones. Northland Sports Bar & Grill hosts a Pool Singles Tournament at 5:30 p.m. with a $10 entry fee and a 100% payout. The evening entertainment continues with Olsen & Evenson at Odin & Freja’s Place at 7:30 p.m.
December 16
The Iola Winter Sports Club hosts a Youth Ski Program sign-up day at County MM, starting at 10:30 a.m. The 100th Anniversary Celebration of Chet Krause’s Birth takes place at Iola Baptist Church (old Krause Publications building) at 1:30 p.m., offering a chance to reminisce with friends, neighbors, and past KP associates. Later in the evening, catch the Desperate Ottos at Odin & Freja’s Place at 7:30 p.m.
December 17
Wrap up the week with the Spark Christmas Program at Our Savior’s Lutheran at 9 a.m. The festivities continue with a Christmas Sing-A-Long at Odin & Freja’s Place from 2:30-5 p.m.