It’s the Mount Pleasant Christian School’s Annual Christmas Market from 9am to 2 pm. This includes a bake sale, breakfast & lunch concessions, door prizes and MANY vendors to do your Christmas shopping! All of the proceeds go to support the Mount Pleasant Christian School.

The Faith Lutheran Church, 910 E. Mapleleaf Drive in Mt. Pleasant, is holding their Annual Cookie Walk from 8:00am – noon!  Mix and match your own box of delicious Christmas treats!  All proceeds from the cookie walk will go toward Hurricane Disaster Relief.

West Burlington United Methodist Church BAKE SALE in the Fellowship Hall, Doors open at 8am sharp. All kinds of goodies: sponge candy, fudge, peanut brittle,  pies, cookies, anise cookies, etc. 8am to 12noon.

The Winter Craft Market is underway from 9:00am – 12:00pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Mt. Pleasant!  Do some Christmas shopping for find unique things for yourself!  902 S. Walnut Street in Mt. Pleasant!

The Word Shoppe at 1302 E. Washington Street in Mt. Pleasant is hosting a Christmas Open House from 10am – 2pm!  Find Christmas gifts and special items at the Word Shoppe Sale!  The Word Shoppe is now open on Saturdays for the month of December!  Shop Tuesday – Friday 10am – 5pm and on Saturdays from 10am – 2pm.

Let your little’s Christmas Shop at New London’s Clark Elementary School!  Students Kindergarten through 6th grade can shop for items from 10am – 1pm.  Baked goods will be on sale and you’ll find free hot chocolate and free donuts!  This is a chance for elementary students to Christmas shop with prices from 50 cents to $10.

The Parkview Home in Wayland invites you to a Christmas Special with children and folks of Marion Avenue Baptist Church!  This event will begin at 10:30am.

Stop by the Donnellson Pilot Grove Community Room, 521 N. Main Street in Donnellson, for a Holiday Bake Sale from 8:00am – 12:00pm.  Chapter CK, Tri-T, will feature baked goods, crafts, fresh pecans, and refreshments including coffee, punch, & Christmas goodies!  All proceeds benefit Camp for Girls!

The Players Workshop Theater presents the Ken Levine comedy “On The Farce Day of Christmas” at the Workshop, 1431 Grove St. in Burlington!  The show runs at 7:30pm tonight with a matinee on Sunday, December 8th at 2pm!  During the holidays, Wendy and her ex can convince the family they are still married…right?  What could possibly go wrong?!?!   For more information, go to www.playersworkshoptheater.com.  Players Workshop is a non profit community theater. This show also runs December 12th – 15th.

Join KILJ Radio for Iowa Hawkeye Basketball as they face Michigan.  1:00pm tip off on KILJ!

You are invited to join the choir of the Calvary Baptist Church Adult Choir as they present “A Calvary Christmas“.  A Christmas cantata on Saturday, December 7th at 6:30 PM with a dessert reception to follow, and Sunday December 8th at 9:30 am with brunch and fellowship to follow. Everyone is invited to this completely free event. The church is located at 803 East Maple Leaf Drive, Mount Pleasant.  For more information, call 319-385-3718.  Celebrate this special season with the Calvary Baptist Church Christmas Cantata, Saturday December 7th at 6:30 pm and December 8th at 9:30 am. 

The Bel Canto Chorale presents the 35th annual Festival of Lessons & Carols at 7:00pm tonight and at 2:00pm on Sunday.  The Christmas Story is told through scripture and music and is a special holiday tradition!  This event is free and for all ages at the First United Methodist Church in Burlington: 421 Washington Street.

There will be a hypnotist at The Moose Lodge starting at 7:30. Tickets at the door are $20 or buy them before Sat at the Moose, Tues – Fri – 4:00 – 8:00 for $15. Meatloaf meal also available from 5:00 – 7:00 for $10. Open to the public so all are welcome.