Christmas Celebrating Starts Early

Attend the Yuletide Festival at the Hibbing Public Library Tuesday night December 1st the Hibbing City Band starts at 6:00 p.m. and the festivities continue with Yuletide Stories, Childrens Book Give-A-Way, Visits with Santa, Christmas Crafts and punch and cookies for all.

Is your name Shirley? Then meet at the Hibbing Park Hotel Wednesday December 2nd at 11:30 a.m. for the "All Shirleys Christmas Gathering". For more information call Shirley at 262 5356

The Spirit of Unity Parade is Thursday evening December 3rd starting at 6:00 p.m. Come out early for other events before the parade like:

• Christmas Party at Security State Bank from 430P to 6P Get your picture taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus by Flom Designs & enjoy Games, Face-painting, Christmas Cookie Decorating, Rudi's Pizza for $2 Slice, and more!
• Photos with Santa at the Atrium from 3P to 5P by Tiffany Rajkovich . Free hot chocolate for all after the parade!
• During the parade, warm up at The Men's Shop with free coffee and holiday treats.
• Photos with the Grinch at The Brickyard!Free photos, plus children 12 and younger eat free with Adult Entrée purchase (one free child per one paid adult).

The Northland Broadway Youth Theater will perform "Little Town of Christmas" Friday December 4th at 7:pp p.m. and at Noon and 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 5th at the Lincoln School Auditorium. Tickets can be purchased at the door adults are $6, students & seniors are $4, children under 5 are free.

And on Saturday December 5th there are two more Church Bazaars at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (2012 7th Ave E.)from 11a - 1p and the First Lutheran (2201 3rd Ave E.) Noon to 2:30p

Sleigh Rides with Santa on Saturday, December 5th from Noon to 3:00 p.m. at the VFW. Enjoy hot dogs, juice, chips and more with Santa

On December 5th and 6th there is a Holiday Bazaar and Craft Show at the Mesabi Mall.

A Christmas Boutique and Tea will be held at the Mitchell-Tappan House Bed & Breakfast on December 5th and 6th. For more information and to make reservations call 262-3862.

The Hull Rust Mine View and Tourist Center Gift Shop needs to make room for the 2010 inventory. Get some Holiday shopping done. There are some Hibbing oriented gifts for sale. Stop in to the Senior Tourist Center at 12102 E Howard St, Friday or Saturday December 4 & 5 between 9a and 4p.

And for an evening out go see Living Together a theatrical presentation at the Hibbing Community College December 3rd - 13th. For more information call 262-7377.