Holiday Party
What
Our annual holiday party is a time for us to celebrate and thank our volunteers for their dedication and commitment. We will be playing holiday themed games, making puzzles with the puzzle machine, and doing crafts. We will also be awarding our Big Brother and Big Sister of the year. Certificates will be handed out to all of our Bigs that have reached an anniversary with their Little.
When
Wednesday, December 4th from 5 p.m. – 7 pm.
Where
The Kensington Basement
Additional Information
Food will be served
Princess Night
What
A night just for you and your Little Sister! There will be nail painting, sash making, hair doing, dancing, and food! 2012 Miss La Crosse Oktoberfest, Big Sister Tianna, will be answering questions about pageants, platforms, and the importance of believing in yourself!
When
Sunday, December 8th at 5pm-7pm
Where
Big Brother Big Sisters La Crosse office
432 Division Street
La Crosse, WI
All Sisters welcome! Please RSVP by responding to this email!
Canadian Pacific Holiday Train
What:
The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train hits the rails again on November 25 and will be visiting over 150 communities across our network. Each event features a boxcar stage, a lineup of great musical talent and a contribution to the local food bank. Everyone who attends is encouraged to donate food and money which stays in their community.
When:
December 11th
Where:
Amtrak Station
65 E. Mark St.
Additional Information:
Trester Trolley Christmas Lights Tour
What:
Guided tours of Winona’s holiday lights.
When:
December 7th, 8th,14th,15th, 21st, 22nd
Where:
The Trester Trolley will depart from the Merchants Bank Parking Lot at 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Additional Information:
Tours last approximately 1 1/2 hours and cover 28 miles. Cost is $10.00 per person
WSU Holiday Concert
What:
The Music Department presents the Holiday Concert, with the WSU Chamber Orchestra conducted by Paul Vance, and the Symphonic Wind Ensemble conducted by Donald Lovejoy
When:
Sunday, December 8th, at 2 p.m.
Where:
Winona State University – Performing Arts Center
Admission Information:
Non-perishable food item or cash donation
Theatre Performances
What:
Saint Mary’s University: Young Choreographers
When:
Saint Mary’s University: Dec 6th, @ 6 p.m. and Dec 7th @ 3 p.m.
Where:
Saint Mary’s University: Valencia Arts Center @ 1164 W Howard Street Winona, MN 55987
Admission Information:
$10 adults, $5 Students
Here Comes Santa Claus
What:
Santa will arrive on top Old City Hall at 1:00PM to start the fun. Event attendees will have the option to enjoy several FREE activities during the day. FREE Activities Include: * Pictures with Santa Claus in Barnes & Noble (Photos available for purchase) * Cookies & Hot Chocolate * 15 minute Trolley rides * Story time with Mrs. Claus * Entertainment on the Peace Plaza Stage * Stroller Valet (Peace Plaza) You will not want to miss the tree lighting ceremony starting at 5:00PM as Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the Mayor of Rochester invite everyone to help them light the City Tree.
When:
Saturday, December 7th from 1-5 p.m.
Where:
Peace Plaza
1st Ave & 1st St SW
Rochester, MN 55901
Additional Information:
Children’s Museum opportunity!
Thank you to all the matches who came out to our Night at the Museum event! It was a lot of fun! For those of you who couldn’t attend, and for those who did, we still have a whole bunch of discounted membership forms here at the office! If any parents or Bigs are interested in a one year membership for Bigs and Littles, contact Lyndsey and we can get one in the mail for you! Regular one year memberships are around $60, but the Museum is offering $25 memberships for any interested matches! What a great indoor idea for what promises to be a coooold winter!! Don’t miss this great opportunity made possible to us by the generous staff at The Children’s Museum!!
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Resource Room
Big Brothers Big Sisters received a grant form the BK5K to by items for our Bigs and Littles to utilize. Below is a list of items that are available for matches to check out for free. Contact the office to set up a time to rent one or more of these items.
Outdoor Equipment Fishing Poles and Equipment (Six) Classic Lawn Darts Chalk Frisbee Golf Basketballs Footballs Double Ladder Ball Velcro Catch Boochie Flag Football Soccer balls Tennis Racquet Baseball Bat Jump Rope Frisbees for Frisbee Golf Aerobic Pro (Frisbee) Sleds
Board Games PixMix Stratego Twister Clue Scattergories Apples to Apples Battleship Cut the Rope Connect 4 Sorry Sliders Pic Wits Dizios The Scrambled States of America Disney Head Banz Other Games: Marbulous Marble Run Kinex Legos
Arts & Crafts Yarn Keepsake Stone Kit Paint Set Paint Brushes Fabric Paint Markers Popsicle Sticks Scissors Glue Sticks Hole Punch Water Color Pastels Pinewood Derby Kit Crayons Stamps Colored Pencils More to come!
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December Craft/Present Idea
Make your Own Photo Snow Globe
Supplies Needed: Photo or transparency- You will want to print it in a size that is an inch smaller than your bottle or jar’s width/diameter and height. A glass jar or bottle Glitter and/or sequins Light/clear corn syrup Water Packaging tape
How To: 1. Select your photo. If your photo is not printer on transparency (printed from a computer for example) you will need to waterproof it. You can do so using packing tape. 2. Roll up the photo and slip it into your bottle or jar. Do this quickly to ensure that your photo does not stay rolled up. If you are using a jar, be sure that to insert the photo upside down. Make final adjustments before you pour in the water and corn syrup. The photo should fit nice and snug inside the bottle or jar. 3. Tighten the lid on the jar as much as you possibly can. We don’t want your snow globe leaking water and glitter all over the place! 4. Flip your jar upside down to activate your new snow globe! If you used a bottle, just shake it up a bit and watch the glittery goodness fall over your photo. Enjoy!
This is a great activity to do with your Little. I suggest using a picture of your Little and giving it to their parent/guardian as a present! Source with picture instructions
Just a reminder!!
We’ve still got 8 tickets to the Saturday December 7thMilwaukee Bucks game! If you and your Little want to watch the Milwaukee Bucks play the Brooklyn Nets LIVE in Milwaukee, e-mail Lyndsey and request your tickets now! It will be first come, first serve so make your plans soon! The game is at 7:30pm. (Also, please remember if you would like to go, the tickets are free to you, but you will be responsible for the transportation costs as well as any refreshments.) A HUGE THANK YOU to Senator Herb Kohl’s office for their generous donation!
Want to get in on an awesome BBBS raffle??
We are raffling off some awesome prizes around here!! Get your tickets now!!!
Grand prize – 4 indoor club seats to the Packers/Steelers game on December 22 at Lambeau Field 2nd prize – $100 Kwik Trip gift card 3rd prize – $50 Kwik Trip gift card
Tickets are 1 for $20 or 3 for $50!
Drawing is next Friday December 13 at noon at the La Crosse office! Winners need not be present to win! Stop by the office or click here to purchase your tickets online!!
Good luck!!!
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