Activities Around TownActivities Around TownSATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 • CONTINUED
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7
6–9 PM Ida Christmas Mall Craft & VendorsPresented by: Baker’s Propane Gas & Welding Supplies • Baker’s ACE Hardware
Friday Night Entertainment Presented by Friendly Ford
10 AM–9:30 PM Ida Christmas Mall Craft & VendorsPresented by: Baker’s Propane Gas & Welding Supplies • Baker’s ACE Hardware
10 AM–9:30 PM iGame Mobile Video ArcadePresented by: Key BankAn exciting party experience for kids and adults.
11 AM & 1 PM Children’s Lunch with SantaEvent Location: St. Joseph Catholic Church HallHosted by: Lynn C. Weeman Post of the American Legion & AuxiliaryPick up free tickets at the Ida Library beginning Nov. 14
1:30–3 PM Holiday Photos with your Canine FriendEvent Location: Ida United Methodist ChurchHosted by: Project Second Chance
2:15 PM Holiday Hounds on ParadeEvent Location: Traveling South on Lewis AvenuePresented by: Holcim
6–9 PM Holiday Art on the AvenueEvent Location: Throughout DowntownPresented by: Family Medical Center of Michigan
10 AM–5 PM Holiday Art on the AvenueEvent Location: Throughout DowntownPresented by: Family Medical Center of Michigan
8:30 AM–2:30 PM Craft ShowsEvent Locations: Ida High School • Prince of Peace Lutheran Church • • $1 EntryPresented by: The Monroe News • Knabusch Insurance ServicesExplore fine arts and crafts from more than 160 vendors.
6:30–7 PM Pooches-in-Lights ParadePresented by: Holcim
6:30 PM Glass City Crawlers Off-Road Vehicle ShowPresented by: STAR Towing & RecoveryAdventurous off-road vehicles excite with lights and animation.
6:45–8:15 PM Holiday Sled Race to Aid ChildrenEvent Location: Downtown on Lewis AvenuePresented by: ITC Holdings Hosted by: Monroe County Bed Race to Aid Children Inc.
8:45 AM Santa Arrives DowntownEscorted by The Ida Fire Department
10 AM–5 PM Carriage RidesEvent Location: Ida Farmers’ Co-OpHosted by: Duke’s Petting Farm
10 AM–4 PM Helicopter RidesEvent Location: Ida Fireman’s ParkHosted by: Intrepid Helicopters
10 AM–7 PM Santa’s ZooEvent Location: Ida Farmers’ Co-OpPresented by: Graphics Guy & Grammar GirlHosted by: Duke’s Petting FarmFeaturing exotic animals from around the world.
10 AM–9 PM Partner TentHosted by: Monroe County Community College
10 AM Christmas Stories with Mrs. ClausEvent Location: Ida Library
10 AM Ice Sculpting & Chain-Saw ArtPresented by: Allen Chevrolet Cadillac
10 AM–2 PM Coat CollectionEvent Location: Ida High School Hosted by: Teen Ambassadors 4-H
2 PM Ida Schools Christmas Collage ConcertEvent Location: Ida High School5-12 Grade Band Performance
12:15 PM Peg Harris Dance Studio12:50 PM Flurry of Fantastic Family Festivities ShowPresented by: PROMEDICA - MonroeHosted by: The YMCA Monroe
2:30 PM Flurry of Fantastic Family Festivities ShowPresented by: PROMEDICA - MonroeHosted by: The YMCA Monroe
1:25 PM Lighthouse Dance Company1:55 PM Miss Monroe County—Madalyn Poupard2:15 PM Prince & Princess Crowning
3 PM Partner Introductions3:15 PM Anita’s Dance Company of Wisconsin4 PM Young Country Concert—Faren RachelsPresented by: Monroe Dodge Chrysler Jeep Superstore
4:50 PM Stars of the Young Country ConcertMeet and Greet Presented by: Monroe Bank & Trust
5:15 PM Country Music Concert—BlackHawkPresented by: Meijer
6 PM Light Up the Night Benefit RunEvent Location: Parade RouteHosted by: Ida Links
6:30 PM Family Christmas Fireworks ShowPresented by: Consumers Energy
7 PM Parade of LightsPresented by: DTE EnergyAn extraordinary night-time parade with illuminated floats, fire trucks, farm implements, cartoon characters, bands and marching units over 130 units.
7–8 PM Commemorative Concert Featuring Adrian College ChoirEvent Location: St. Joseph Catholic ChurchPresented by: State Senator Dale W. Zorn • State Representatives Jason Sheppard & Joe BellinoHosted by: West Ida Immanuel Lutheran Church • Prince of Peace Lutheran Church • St. Gabriel Parish • Ida United Methodist Church
8 PM Benefit AuctionEvent Location: The Partner TentHosted by: Ida High School Class of 2021Guest Performance by: Anita’s Dance Company of WisconsinThis auction provides holiday gift ideas with new merchandise, gift cards and more.
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DECEMBER 6 - 8, 2019 • IDA, MICHIGAN
Watch the Parade from Home • Live at YouTube.com/MPACTStudio • Replay Coverage Starts December 14 @ 7 PM Charter Communications channel 187 • Buckeye channel 69 • D&P Communications channel 21 • Comcast channel 21 • YouTube.com/MPACTStudio • Brought to you by: D&P Communications • Produced by: MPACT
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 • CONTINUED
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7
FOOD AT THE FESTIVAL
• Floral City Beverage • Dr. Riga Krueger DDS• Capaul Funeral Home• Carleton Farm Supply• Adrian Communications• Lynn C. Weeman Post American Legion & Auxiliary• Castle Windows• EverDry Waterproofing• Residential Renovations• Bath Plant-Toledo• Monroe Co. Farm Bureau• LeafFilter
• Garst LP Gas Inc.• Green Meadows Golf Course• Gino’s Pizza & Sub Station• State Farm Insurance – Lisa Haver Wain• Merkle Funeral Home• Ida Veterinary Clinic• Ida Party Tent• Thompson Plumbing & Heating • Forest View Lanes• Ida Tavern• Monroe Escape Rooms• Tony’s Son’s Plumbing & Heating Inc.
• The Danberry Company Realtors• Braunlich Lievens & Braunlich • Mr.G’s Concessions • Carroll-Ochs Jewelers • Kreps Building Company • Sieb Plumbing & Heating• Coldwell Banker Haynes Real Estate• Art Insight Emporium• Art Supply Depot• Tiger Quill Images, LLC• Ida Party Stop• Country Inn & Suites-Dundee• Nicole’s Custom Framing
A Special Thank You To: Baker’s Propane/ACE Hardware, the sole provider of propane for the Christmas in Ida Festival • Mary Pat Rosen, Director of Photography • Ida Farmers Co-Op • Ida Public Schools • Official Hotel & Resort: Splash Universe–Dundee
Commemorative Concert–Adrian College ChoirPresented by: State Senator Dale W. Zorn • State Representatives Jason Sheppard & Joe BellinoChristmas in Ida entertainment begins Friday evening with an inspirational concert of classical, secular, and holiday music performed by the Adrian College Choir under the direction of Phillip Clark. These talented musicians have toured the United States, Europe and China, with noteworthy performances in Beijing and Shanghai as part of the Summer Olympics, and New York City at Carnegie Hall.
Country Concert–BlackHawkPresented by: MeijerTwo-time platinum, ACM-nominated country music sensation BlackHawk headlines the Country Concert performing its greatest hits, including: “Goodbye Says It All,” “Every Once in a While” and “I’m Not Strong Enough To Say No” for an electrifying live performance. Receiving the ACM nomination for Best New Vocal Group of the Year, BlackHawk’s unique harmony has scored some of the most distinctive country radio hits of all time that excite fans and electrify live performances.
Young Country Concert–Faren RachelsPresented by: Monroe Dodge Chrysler Jeep Superstore Singer/songwriter Faren Rachels—an old soul who performs a spit-fire concert—combines her country roots with pop influences to create a country sound all her own. Named a “new country artist to watch” by Rolling Stone, Rachels has toured with Luke Combs and shared the stage with Dwight Yoakam, Willie Nelson and Brantley Gilbert. At Christmas in Ida, she will perform her popular hits, “On Paper”, “Otta Georgia”, “If It Ain’t Fixed”, Free Drinks”, and “Uber Driver.”
Carriage RidesHosted by: Duke’s Petting Farm Home of the Little Blessings Veterans OutreachTake a lovely horse-drawn carriage ride to enjoy the sights and sounds of Christmas in Ida.
Food Service by Community Organizations8:30 AM–2:30 PM Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
8:30 AM–6 PM Ida Band Boosters & Ida High School
11 AM Ida United Methodist Church
12–8 PM Ida Community Center
Give A KID A Christmas Chili Fundraiser
4–6:30 PM St. Joseph Catholic Church Spaghetti Dinner
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Community Food PantryOrganized by: West Ida Immanuel Lutheran Church Canned goods accepted at Ida HS during craft show hours
Various Vendors Downtown on Lewis Avenue
1st Annual Holiday Sled Race to Aid ChildrenPresented by: ITC Holdings Hosted by: Monroe County Bed Race to Aid Children, Inc.This lively event features sleds equipped with wheels and raced by community teams under stadium lights. The event is to raise awareness and funds to ensure every child in Monroe County has a comfortable bed. Learn more at MonroeBedRace.org.
1st Annual Holiday Art on the AvenuePresented by: Family Medical Center of MichiganWith oversized Christmas ornaments as their canvas, professional artists create awe-inspiring paintings throughout downtown Ida. Stop and watch as these beautiful pieces come to life—remember to vote for your favorite via mobile app!• • Children’s Crafting: Make your own Christmas ornament• • Holiday Art on the Avenue is also taking place on Saturday
Pooches-in-Lights ParadePresented by: HolcimThe cutest parade this Christmas! Light up your pup with festive holiday attire and meet at Monroe Bank & Trust to stroll from Lewis Avenue to The Warming Tent, where human and doggie treats will be served for Yappy Hour.
Flurry of Fantastic Family Festivities ShowPresented by: PROMEDICA - Monroe Hosted by: YMCA - MonroeInteractive entertainment with music, games and prizes!
Anita’s Dance Company of WisconsinA high-energy dance show to stir up Holiday spirit, appearing at Christmas in Ida for the 12th consecutive year!
• Banas Lumber & Hardware• Water Boy Systems• Kinzit Technologies• Generator Plus• Durocher’s TV & Appliance • Meadow Montessori • Selking International• Crystal Flash• A&R Concessions• Nick’s Concessions• Mathewson Concessions
