Holiday Catalog

Worthington’s Holiday Lighting Contest

The Community Image Committee of FORWARD Worthington, Worthington Public Utilities and RE/MAX Premier Realty are co-sponsoring this year’s Holiday Lighting Contest.

Worthington residents who would like to be included must have lights up and on by Dec. 7. The committee will be driving around Worthington between Dec 7 and Dec. 11 to take pictures of the top decorated homes throughout the community.

The following criteria for judging is: best use of color, most original, best composition, most spectacular or best expression of Christmas.

The photos will then be posted on the Chamber’s Facebook page and put to a public vote from Dec. 12 through Dec. 18. You must “like” the original post photo to cast your vote. First, second and third place prizes will be awarded to the photos with the most votes. Winners will be announced Dec. 19. Be sure to like and follow the Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page to keep up to date on the contest!

Winners will receive:

First Place: $100 credit on December utility bill and $100 in chamber checks

Second Place: $75 credit on December utility bill and $75 in chamber checks

Third Place: $50 credit on December utility bill and $50 in chamber checks

The Community Image Committee, Worthington Public Utilities and RE/MAX Premier Realty thank the residents of Worthington for their participation and for doing such a great job decorating this holiday season!

Memorial Auditorium Holiday Events

For events requiring a ticket, visit friendsoftheauditorium.com to purchase. Tickets may also be purchased at the box office, 714 13th St., from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., or by calling 376-9101.

Nov. 10 & 11: 7:30 p.m. - WHS presents Midsummer Night’s Dream

Nov. 22: The Worthington Area Symphony Orchestra performs Water Music at 7:30 p.m., with Dr. Christopher Stanichar as conductor. Featuring the premiere of Minnesota Lakes, composed for WASO by Dr. Stanichar, as well as Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake Suite with Dance Academy dancers.

Dec. 3: The High 48s: Holiday Bluegrass, 7 p.m. Hailing from northeast Minneapolis, The High 48s combine the soulful sound of classic bluegrass with a modern attitude. The band takes its name from railroad slang for the boxcars originally used to transport troops on the front lines in WWI that could carry 40 soldiers or eight horses. Come join us for some holiday bluegrass music.

Dec. 3: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Toys for Tots Toy Drive Dec. 16: 7 p.m. The Dance Academy’s The Nutcracker

Dec. 18: 3 p.m. The Dance Academy’s The Nutcracker

Dec. 26-30: 2 p.m. Daily - FREE Christmas matineesCheck www.friendsoftheauditorium.com for movies

Love INC Drive Thru Light Display

The display will be open from 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 30 through Dec. 3 at Olson Park, 951 Crailsheim Road, Worthington. Entry is a freewill donation, with all proceeds going to Love INC. The registration deadline to host a display is Nov. 25, and can be done at loveincw.org/light-display, or by calling (507) 727-7291.

Businesses or organizations are asked to provide a decorated light display. There is no registration fee. Each participant will be assigned one campsite with full electric hookups.

For businesses that would like to include a monetary donation, please indicate that on the online registration form or when you call Love INC.

Shop Small Saturday

Visit downtown retail shops throughout the region on Nov. 26 for Shop Small Saturday.

Sponsored by American Express as a way to encourage consumers to use their local shops for holiday shopping, Shop Small Saturday, taking place annually on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, has become a nationally recognized event. This event has helped to make the day one of the best

shopping days of the year for businesses across the nation.

Many businesses throughout Worthington are participating in Shop Small Saturday this year, making Worthington “Neighborhood Champions” of the Shop Small event. Check with your favorite businesses for their Shop Small promotional specials.

Festi-Fall

Craft and Vendor Show

11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 6, Round Lake Vineyards & Winery

Join local small business owners and artisans for the annual Festi-Fall Craft & Vendor Show. Sip wine, beer or soda while shopping! Free entry.

Vendors include Tastefully Simple - Tam French; Pampered Chef - Jerilyn Marra; Mary Kay - Melanie Becker; Buncha Special Shyt Spices; Color Street - Sheri Schwalbach; Boutique on the Farm; TnD Crafts; Hers and Mine Boutique; Blessed & Lovely Dressed; Wayfarer Candle Company; Rebecca’s Reflections; Olivia Lane Earrings; Sassy Snapp’n Jewelry; Linda Reasonover; Bev’s Doll Clothes; Wally’s Woodshop; Paparazzi Jewelry - Andrea Vogt; and Simply Pea Boutique.

Holiday Parade Worthington Wonderland

Start making your plans now to enter the Tinsel and Tidings on Tenth Holiday Parade scheduled for 6 p.m. Nov. 12. This year’s parade is being coordinated by the Community Image Committee of the Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce. Businesses, congregations and neighborhoods are invited to decorate a float and enter the parade.

There is a float competition for all homemade floats wishing to enter. The first place winner will receive: $100 in chamber checks plus a trophy; second place will receive $75 in chamber checks plus a trophy; and third place will receive $50 in chamber checks plus a trophy.

Following the parade, kids can visit Santa at the Worthington Fire Hall.

December 10th - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Various holiday-themed events will be happening at businesses and organizations around Worthington. Activities, treats and spirited fun will be found wherever you look.

Call the FORWARD Worthington at 372-2919 or email wcofc@worthingtonmnchamber.com for more information.

Holiday Open House

The Worthington Liquor Store will host its annual Holiday Open House & Sampling from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 17.

Santa Sightings

Santa plans to stop by The Stag Clothiers in downtown Worthington from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the following dates: Nov. 26; Dec. 10; Dec. 17

District 518 Holiday Events

Nov. 4: Worthington High School and Worthington Middle School bands present a Marching Band Indoor Concert, 7 p.m., Worthington High School.

Nov. 14: Worthington High School and Worthington Middle School Orchestra Festival, 7 p.m., Worthington High School.

Dec. 19: Worthington Middle School Festival of Music Holiday Concert, 7 p.m., Worthington High School gym.