MasonMetu Upcoming Events - Dec. 9-17

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Merry Christmas everyone! It will be here before we know it and I'm a
bit behind this year. I don't know if I'll get those Chirstmas cards
out this year. I'm sure some of you can relate and on my latest blog,
"Please Don't Take Us Off Your Holiday Card List" you can see what I'm
talking about. It's on the main blog page at http://www.MasonMetu.com
(scoll down to the bottom of the page).

There are so many wonderful holiday events going on. We're going to
see Snowland at the Great Wolf Lodge this weekend. I know I've
mentioned before how much our family loves GWL and once again we are
going to do a mini-vacation from home. But if you just want to stop
by to see Snowland, eat at one of their restaurants and enjoy the
arcade and Cub Club you can do that too. The lobby really is magical
and they have a holiday Clock Tower show and it actually snows in the
lobby - the kids are always so excited when this happens. If you'd
like more info on all that GWL has going on see
http://www.masonmetu.com/great-wolf-lodge-mason.php. If you don't want
to cook on Christmas Day they are having a nice buffet too and if you
want a fun New Years Eve expereince then they have some great hotel
packages available.

Also, if you are looking for some ways to donate to some worthy causes
this holiday season, please see the main blog page and go to the
"Worthy Causes" section or go to http://www.masonmetu.com/donation-sites.php.

Last weekend we were able to go to the Holiday Fest at the Beach
Waterpark and my kids had a blast. If you do this event, you'll want
to get the all you can ride wristbands since the admission price only
covers you getting into the park. The other activities are lots of
fun and your kids will want to do them multiple times so the all you
can ride wristband is the best way to go. Check out their online
tickets since they may have some specials to offer. Go to
http://www.masonmetu.com/amusement-and-water-parks.php and click on
the tickets link under the Beach. There's ice skating, an adorable
farm petting zoo with the sweetest baby animals, a tobaggon sled ride
(a bit scary for me but the girls wanted to do it over and over), a
horse-drawn carriage ride through the park with lots of colorful
lights to see, pony rides and plenty of hot chocolate and yummy
treats. It's a really fun time for the family.

Below is a listing of the upcoming events - remeber to check
http://www.masonmetu.com/monthly-top-pics.php for more details as well
as a listing of all the ongoing Holiday Happenings (too many to post
here). If you are too busy doing all these fun holiday events but
still need to do some shopping see the MasonMetu Marketplace for some
online shopping: http://www.masonmetu.com/masonmetu-marketplace.php
(shameless plus I know - lol).

Now - Dec. 31 - "Christmas Spectacular" - LaComedia Dinner Theatre

Now -Dec. 31 - Sanders Family Christmas, More Smoke on the Mountain -
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

Dec. 3-30 - A Christmas Carol - Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

Dec. 9 - Radio City Christmas Spectacular with The Rockettes - 4pm &
7pm - US Bank Arena

Dec. 10 - Customer Advisory Panel - 6:00 p.m. - Cost: FREE - Whole
Foods Market values our customers’ feedback. We would love to hear
about your experience at Whole Foods Market Mason. RSVP needed.

Dec. 10 - Story Time - Barnes & Nobles Booksellers - 10:30am - FREE

Dec. 10-11 - Ohio National Holiday Village - Come see the adorable
Victorian house displays that are on display.

Dec. 11 - Parents Night Out - Get some holiday shopping done or just
enjoy the a night out - Pump-It-Up hosts your kiddos from 6:30-10:30pm

Dec. 11-12 - "Faces of Christmas" - Hope Evangelical Free Church

Dec. 11-13 - Happy Holidays with the Pops - Enjoy the Cincinnati Pops
Orchestra and the African Children's Choir N'Kenge.

Dec. 12 - Family Friendly Matinee - Cincinnati Pops - 3 pm - Concert
is a bit shorter for kids.

Dec. 11-12 - Elegant Holiday Choral Concert - 7pm - Enjoy Mason's High
School choral groups.

Dec. 11-19 - Once Upon A Mattress - A musical retelling of the
"Princess and Pea" - Aronoff Center

Dec. 12 - Cincinnati Santacon - Help spread the holiday cheer.
Santacon has like-minded "Santa's" getting in the spirit. You have to
wear a Santa suit to participate. Downtown

Dec. 12 - Brass Musical Concert - FREE - 1-3pm - Werner Recital Hall -
University of Cincinnati.

Dec. 12 - Birding at Glenwood Gardens - Must register by Dec. 11. Kids
(5-8 years) can learn how to count birds, make a birdhouse and play
games.

Dec. 12 - Santa's Workshop - 10-11:30am - Snyder House, Deerfield
Twp. Register in advance for this FREE children's event - pictures
with Santa, make a craft, enjoy a snack.

Dec. 12 - Downtown Dazzle - 6:30pm - Fountain Square - FREE - Enjoy
entertainment, holiday characters, Rozzi's fireworks and more.

Dec. 12 - Breakfast with Santa - 8am-11am at Kings High School
Cafeteria. Help support Kings Baseball and enjoy crafts, music, Santa
and more. Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, juice, milk and
coffee.

Dec. 12 - Lowe's Build & Grow Clinic - FREE - Make Christmas Ornaments
- 10-11am.

Dec. 12 - Miami University Holiday Shopping and Santa - 10am-3pm.
Calling Miami University alumni, current students and Redhawk fans,
come to Miami University Voice of America Learning Center and enjoy
some holiday shopping Miami U style. Pictures with Santa are free from
11-2pm.

Dec. 12 - Santa Paws - 11am-4:30pm - Get pet pictures with Santa Claus
at the Human Association of Warren County Animal Shelter

Dec. 12 - Breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus - 9:30am-Noon- Sharonville
Recreation Dept.

Dec. 12 - An Evening with Santa - FREE - Visit Prasco from 5-9pm for a
free family photo with Santa, refreshments and giveaways for the kids.
Santa arrives at 5pm.

Dec. 12 - Holly Jolly Story Time - FREE - Clifton Performance Theatre
- 1pm

Dec. 12 - David Kisor Children's Musician - Joseph Beth Booksellers -
FREE - 11am -

Dec. 12 - Story Time with Mrs. Claus - FREE - Stop by Macy's after
Downtown Dazzle fireworks and enjoy a story with Mrs. Claus.

Dec. 12-13 - Outdoor Nativity - 6-9pm - Tylersville Road Christian
Church

Dec. 12-13 - Heritage Village Museum - Christmas in the Village -
Step back in time and enjoy an old-fashioned Christmas experience.
Christmas carols, stringing popcorn, samples of old-time holiday
treats, crafts for kids and more.

Dec. 12-13 - Holiday Follies - "A Family Holiday Festival" - Taft
Theatre

Dec. 12-13 - The Fantastic Toy Shoppe - Calico Children's Theatre - An
ArtReach presentation best for grades K-8th.

Dec. 13 - Yuletide on the Square - 4-7pm - West Chester.

Dec. 13 - Christmas in Warren County - 7pm - FREE - Enjoy a holiday
musical celebration - Lebanon Presbyterian Church

Dec. 13 - Live Nativity - 5:30-9pm - FREE - Drive through this
nativity at the Church of the Saviour United Methodist.

Dec. 13 - "The Nutcracker, All Jazzed Up" - Presented by the Mason
Dance Center - 1:30 & 4:30pm at the Mason High School Theater

Dec. 13 - A Pioneer Christmas - 1-4pm - Keehner Park, West Chester,
Ohio. Photos with Santa, add decorations to the Christmas tree, enjoy
music and food.

Dec. 13 - Luminaria - 6:30-8:30pm - Stop by the Cincinnati Observatory
Center to see Mt. Lookout light up. -

Dec. 13 - Holiday Concert by The Cincinnati Civic Orchestra - "An
American Christmas" - FREE - 3pm - Grove Banquet Room, Springfield
Twp.

Dec. 13 - The Cincinnati's Children's Choir - 7-9pm - Corbett
Auditorium - University of Cincinnati

Dec. 13 - Peter Pan - 2pm - See the alll children's cast perform
Kathryn Schultz Miller's version of the classic story. Clifton
Performance Theatre

Dec. 14 - Winter Band Concert - 7pm - FREE - Mason High School
Auditorium.

Dec. 15 - Half Pint Kids Club – Chocolate Church Mice - 10:00 a.m. -
Cost: FREE - Half Pints age 3-8 are invited with a caregiver to
explore and try new foods or a craft in a fun environment. Whold
Foods Market. RSVP required.

Dec. 15 - Gluten Free Store Tour - 7:00 p.m. - Cost: FREE - Join us
for an informational and fun store tour while sampling Wheat/Gluten
free foods from our departments.

Dec. 15 - Holiday Extravaganza - 6:30pm - Christ's Church at Mason -
See students from the King's Choral Departments (ages 5 through 12)
perform as well as students from Kings Junior High and Kings High
School.

Dec. 15 - Judah Macabee & The Chocolate Gelt Factory - FREE - Jewish
Discovery Center - 5-7pm - See the area's biggest chocolate menorah
and then enjoy sonme Chanukah activities.

Dec. 15 - Story Time - Barnes & Nobles Booksellers - 10:30am - FREE -
"Max's Snow Bunny" - After the story make a craft.

Dec. 16 - Cooking Class – Holiday Entertaining Made Easy - 7:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE. The holidays don't need to be stressful this year. Join
us for this delicious class as we feature great entertaining ideas and
recipes to keep you sane and your guests wanting more. RSVP please to
Whole Foods Market.

Dec. 17 - Mom’s Night Out - 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. - Cost: FREE - Mom's
Night Out is an opportunity for local mothers to get together without
the kids to socialize, relax, and be pampered. We know it’s hard
being a mom - you deserve a break! Great food, goodies and drinks –
what could be better! Special guest Bikini Boot Camp will be here
with giveaways and tips for staying on track during the holidays. RSVP
needed.

Dec. 17 - ChristmasStory Time - Barnes & Nobles Booksellers - 10:30am
- FREE - After the story make a craft -

Dec. 17 - Christmas Party for Preschoolers - Enjoy cookies and crafts
with Santa - 11am-1pm - Sharonville Recreation Department.

Dec. 17-27- Cincinnati Ballet - Frisch's Presents the Nutcracker-
www.cincinnatiballet.com.

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Happy Holidays,
Kristin :)