Name: Trinity Presents A Live Nativity
Start: 2025-12-21T16:00:00-06:00

Meet us at the manger on Sun., Dec. 21 at 4:00 p.m. to experience a retelling of Jesus’ birth with live animals, an intergenerational cast, and traditional carols.<a href="https://trinitywilmette.breezechms.com/form/60adef9567664" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> Click here</a> to RSVP.

Local Event: Trinity Presents A Live Nativity

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Rachel Barnes

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Wilmette-Kenilworth

Illinois

Trinity Presents A Live Nativity

Meet us at the manger on Sun., Dec. 21 at 4:00 p.m. to experience a retelling of Jesus’ birth with live animals, an...

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This year’s celebration will be joined by Mayor Daniel Biss and Alderman Bobby Burns, and local politicians who will offer greetings and help light the giant public Menorah in honor of the Chanukah holiday.
The festive outdoor gathering will feature:
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 <li>A skilled Balloon Artist creating Chanukah-themed creations for children</li>
 <li>Traditional Chanukah treats, including dreidels, Sufganiot (doughnuts), and chocolate gelt</li>
 <li>Chanukah kits and menorahs available for attendees</li>
</ul>
The event is free and open to the public, and families with children are especially encouraged to attend.

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Chanukah Menorah Lighting Celebration

Chabad of Evanston warmly invite the entire community to the Annual Public Chanukah Menorah Lighting Ceremony.
This year’s...

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Celebrate with the Friends of the Green Bay Trail and Glencoe Park District. Decorate your family, dogs, wagons and strollers with lights that glow. No open flames please! Join the historical musical Abbotts Bromley Horn Dance to celebrate the arrival of longer days. Festivities end with a bonfire and refreshments. Severe weather will cancel the event. 
More info at <a href="https://villageofglencoe.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a91929a6365c68695033b0347&amp;id=2eabd95566&amp;e=33e524b2cb" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">gbtrail.org</a>.

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Singers and instrumentalists from the period performance ensemble Callipygian Players will offer a concert of Baroque holiday favorites. Strings, organ, and vocalists will perform ancient carols and luscious instrumental pieces that are sure to delight and fill you with holiday spirit.
Tickets are $20/person. To purchase tickets, <a href="https://trinitywilmette.breezechms.com/form/60adef957563565" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">click here</a>.

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The forces of division and fear seem to rule our world. Amid the noise of empire and fears of the night, Christ comes as the Prince of Peace. In <a href="https://www.commonenglishbible.com/explore/passage-lookup/?query=Luke+2%3A1%E2%80%9320" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Luke 2:1–20</a>, the angels announce the gift the world needs most. Join Trinity Wilmette and guests for in-person or online holiday worship featuring candlelight, festive music, and a Christmas message for all ages.

Local Event: Light and Life He Brings - Christmas Eve at Trinity (family friendly)

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Light and Life He Brings - Christmas Eve at Trinity

Whether starting fresh or returning from a previous session, students learn directly from a Master Bespoke Tailor trained by elite craftsmen across Italy, Poland, Asia, Latin America, and the U.S.—including advanced bespoke techniques in Italy that few designers ever access.
NEW STUDENTS ONLY: Morning and evening classes are available. You may start anytime from January through the end of March 2026. Enroll for 6 weeks (one day per week) and receive 1 extra class free — that’s 7 classes in total. If you attend two days per week, you’ll receive 14 classes instead of 12. Missed classes do not carry over. 
To receive this discount, you must register on or before December 27, 2025. Register now and save — don’t miss out!. 
Internationally trained Master Bespoke Tailor Eric W. Stiles Sr., with over 40 years of global experience and advanced training from Brioni in Italy, brings his acclaimed hands-on fashion classes to Palos Hills, Joliet, and Oak Park.
Eric W. Stiles Sr., a Master Bespoke Tailor and Designer with over four decades of experience in high-end fashion and garment construction, has worked with internationally renowned fashion houses including Brioni, Giorgio Armani, Polo Ralph Lauren, and Tom Ford.
No experience needed—just bring your working sewing machine, foot pedal, navy blue all-purpose thread, and a passion to learn. These 2½-hour, immersive, no-pressure classes cover Sewing, Tailoring, and Pattern Making, offering rare access to world-class techniques in a supportive, intimate setting. 
Seats are LIMITED—register now and save before spots are gone! 
Create fashion that’s truly your own. Registration is now open:

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To register visit website or call for information: 708-424-4397 
Early registration is strongly encouraged.
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All Things Bright and Beautiful is a ministry of Church of the Holy Comforter, an Episcopal church located just blocks from Lake Michigan. We welcome children into a loving, faith-based community where we celebrate all spiritual growth. Founded in 1994, All Things Bright and Beautiful Preschool is a DCFS-licensed early childhood education program serving the nearby communities of Kenilworth, Winnetka, and, Glencoe, Northfield, and Wilmette. Each day, children engage in active learning through art processes, music, circle time, sensory table explorations, stories, and free play opportunities. We subscribe to a play-based philosophy and child-centered curriculum, providing a safe, nurturing, and structured environment that is designed to encourage social and emotional growth, build self-esteem, and foster success. Our staff are passionate about early childhood education and partnering with families to provide a powerful, positive experience for our children.

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