Amadeus Chamber Symphony presents special Christmas concert
After being part of Christmas at St. John’s for the past 32 years, this year the Amadeus Chamber Symphony will perform its “first ever” free holiday concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10 at Atonement Lutheran Church, 1144 29th Ave. N., St. Cloud. The event will feature Arcangelo Corelli’s beloved “Christmas Concerto,” movements from Handel’s “Messiah,” Leopold (Wolfgang’s father) Mozart’s “Sleigh Ride,” plus an “obligatory” carol sing-along no holiday concert should be without. Donations welcome. To learn more visit AmadeusChamberSymphony.org or contact atheimer@csbsju.edu<mailto:atheimer@csbsju.edu.
Youth Chorale offers holiday concert Dec. 12
“All is Well,” a holiday concert featuring the Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota and the St. Cloud String Quartet, in person at 4 and 7 p.m. (and livestreamed online at 7 p.m. only) Sunday, Dec. 12, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 4310 County Road 137, St. Cloud. Tickets available at the door or by website at youthchorale.org.
St. John’s Boys’ Choir returns with “A Ceremony of Carols”
This annual treasure returns with two performances on Saturday, Dec. 18 with concerts at 2 and 7:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Cathedral, downtown St. Cloud. Join the Choirboys in celebrating the season with Christmas music, audience carols and the SJBC Orchestra. A new addition this year is the Missa Carolae by James Whitbourn featuring Kaye Schimnich, organist. To order tickets and learn more, visit sjbchoir.org or call 320-363-2558.
Free Christmas meal set Dec. 18 at RLC
A Community Christmas meal, take-out or delivery only, will be held from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18 at Resurrection Lutheran Church. For delivery, call 320-363-4232. The church welcomes referrals for shut ins. If you know of someone who needs a meal, let them know!
Brr…collect winter coats, hats, mittens and boots for all ages!
Collect winter gear to help families this winter. All gently used and new winter clothing of all sizes accepted. Items include hats, waterproof gloves, snow pants, coats/jackets, boots, socks, hooded sweatshirts and undies. Contact Mary Krippner at 320-223-7991.
Virtual visitors sought at Country Manor
Develop a special friendship with a resident of Country Manor by visiting with them regularly. You can visit in their room, the lounges, the bird aviary or when the weather permits you could take the resident outside the facility to one of our gardens and/or ponds for your visit. The residents have very interesting stories and insights to share about their lives. Please take some time to listen to a piece of their history and life experiences. Some residents also enjoy being read to during visits. At this time we are accepting VIRTUAL friendly visitors to do video calls with residents. Contact Inga, Country Manor Volunteer Coordinator at 1-320-258-8936 or igerads@countrymanor.org
Donate games, crafts and more!
Big Brothers Big Sisters helps children realize their potential and build their futures. They nurture children and strengthen communities and could not do it without your help. They are looking for donations to help Bigs and Littles have fun together such as board and card games for two people, craft kits and supplies, and sports equipment. Learn more about donations and also becoming a Big by visiting www.bigdefenders.org or call 320-253-1616 to learn more.