ON THE COVER by Charis Patires, cpatires@lakemediaonline.com
Celebrating the holiday season
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f you haven’t noticed already, it’s getting colder outside. That means the holiday season is right around the corner. How do you plan to celebrate? While some things have been postponed this year, there are a few events you’ll be able to visit with Santa, do some holiday shopping, and help out local families in need this season. Here are a few ways you can spend the holidays at the Lake.
While many people enjoy cooking and hosting a table full of family and friends, there are ways you can make it a little less stressful. Grocery stores, restaurants and hotels offer catering and full holiday buffets so you can spend more time out of the kitchen and enjoy time with the ones you love. Local grocery stores offer a variety of catering options. You can have the entire meal prepared or just order a few sides. Many locals choose to spend their Turkey Day at local resorts where you can find large buffets with everything from Oysters to Prime Rib and dozens of desserts. Check out the Lodge of Four Seasons, Margaritaville Lake Resort, Old Kinderhook, the Inn at Grand Glaize, the Regalia Hotel & Conference Center, and the Lodge at Port Arrowhead to see what they are serving. Camden on the Lake is offering Thanksgiving meals to-go this year. Cost is $25/person with a 10-person minimum. Go to a charity event
It wouldn’t be the holidays without helping someone in need. A couple of great charitable events being held this year are Christmas for Kids on December 12, Party with a Purpose on November 14, and the Gala of Trees November 11-21. Christmas for Kids will be held at Campana Hall at the Lodge of Four Seasons beginning with a cocktail party at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. A large silent and live auction is held. Entertainment will be provided by Tony B the Piano Man. Attendees are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy ($20 value) or a $20 cash donation to the event. The gifts are given to needy families. Tickets are $70/person with sponsorships available. Party with a Purpose will be held at Margaritaville Lake Resort starting at 6 p.m. The evening of dinner, dancing and entertainment is a fundraiser for Wonderland Camp, a non-profit serving children and adults with disabilities. Tickets are $100 and includes an auction, dinner and cocktails served at unique food stations, and music by the i-Berrys. For more information, call 573-392-1000 or email Mike@wonderlandcamp.org. The Gala of Trees is held at Wobbly Boots where Christmas trees and wreaths are decorated in an unusual and traditional way. Bid on the one you’d like to take home. Opening night is November 11 with a happy hour (tickets are $20) followed by the gala event on November 11 (tickets are $25). For more information, contact Christy at 217-779-2768. Drive through Light Displays
The Enchanted Village of Lights will be open for the season at the Laurie Fairgrounds each night from November 19-January 2. It’s the largest drive-through light park in the Lake area. Free but donations accepted. Carriage rides are being offered on Saturday nights. For more information, contact Barbara at 573-569-0440. 34 VACATION NEWS
November 6-December 3, 2020
Thanksgiving photo: Stock Art, Lights photo: Charis Patires, Ice skating photo: Al Griffin
Enjoy a Thanksgiving Buffet
