Reach Out & Read Book Fair
Dec. 2 & Dec. 3: Reach Out & Read Book Fair is teaming up with Scout & Morgan Books. The Book Fair will be held from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 2 and Dec. 3 at Cambridge Medical Center Dining Room B (next to cafeteria). A percentage of the proceeds will support Cambridge Medical Center’s Reach Out & Read Program. Open to the public.
Li’l Farm Children’s Home Big Sale
Dec. 4 & Dec. 5: Li’l Farm Children’s Home Big Sale will be held Dec. 4 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Dec. 5 from 8 a.m. to noon. Come do your Christmas shopping at Christ the King Parish Hall in Cambridge, 230 Fern St. N. If you are free and could help mark items, join on Dec. 3 starting at 8 a.m.
Holiday Bake & Craft Sale
Dec. 4 & Dec. 5: A Holiday Bake and Craft Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 4 and Dec. 5 at Red’s Appliance Parts Building, 523 N. Main, Cambridge. Proceeds go toward Isanti County Humane Society, “Share the Care.”
CCFA Members Art Show Reception
Friday, Dec. 4: Join Cambridge Center for the Arts in celebrating their third annual Members Show with a reception for the artists from 5-8 p.m. at Cambridge Center for the Arts, 140 Buchanan St. N., Cambridge. A full display of artwork all done by their very own members will be featured for viewing. There is a lot of variety. No admission fee. Open to the public. Exhibit runs through Jan. 9.
Jingle Bell Ball
Friday, Dec. 4: Jingle Bell Ball – a holiday dance party for kids. Registration starts at 6:15 p.m.; DJ plays music from 6:30-8 p.m. Cambridge Intermediate School Cafeteria. Price at the door is $15. Questions? 612-991-1687 or solle@cambridge.k12.mn.us.
Braham Santa Day
Saturday, Dec. 5: Braham Santa Day will be held from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Braham Event Center. A Braham VFW Brunch will be served from 7-11 a.m. for $7. There will be Santa’s Gift Shoppe, Elves’ Workshop, Photos with Santa (cost is non-perishable food item for the Braham Area Food Shelf or $1 donation), Mrs. Claus Bake Sale, Holiday Music and Caroling, and decorated Christmas trees for sale.
Royal Neighbors will match up to $1,000 from the brunch. Proceeds from this fundraiser go to the Braham Event Center’s wall divider fund. For more info call 320-396-3177 or visit brahamcenter.org.
Holiday Concert Series by EC3HO Children’s Chorus
Dec. 6 & Dec. 12: Come and hear the children sing. The Cambridge Center for the Arts invites the public to a special holiday concert series featuring their East Central Children’s Chorus Honors Organization under the direction of Shirley Geib. The choir will perform at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at Trinity Lutheran Church, North Branch and at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12 at Christ the King Church, Cambridge. Children from Trinity Lutheran will join the chorus on one selection when they perform at North Branch, as well as Signe Reistad, mezzo-soprano and Donna Hryniewicki, flutist. Everyone welcome. Free will offering.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Monday, Dec. 7: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to 6 p.m. at Howard McCarty American Legion Post 290, 220 S. Main St., Cambridge. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Tuesday, Dec. 8: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Culver’s, 105 Opportunity Blvd. N., Cambridge. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in.
Red Cross Bloodmobile
Tuesday, Dec. 8: Red Cross Bloodmobile will be held from 1:30-7:30 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 19921 Nightingale St., Oak Grove. To schedule an appointment, call Caron at 612-282-5372 or Sue at 612-845-8459. Walk-ins welcome after 2:30 p.m.
Writers Group
Wednesday, Dec. 9: Open to all writers of all levels. This group meets regularly every second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Cambridge Center for the Arts, 140 Buchanan St. N., inside City Center Mall. For more info: barb.ccfa.writers@gmail.com or 763-552-0320.
ACT in Motion
Wednesday, Dec. 9: Join for ACT in Motion, a presentation by Marsha Berry of the Alzheimer’s Association. Enjoy holiday music, refreshments and camaraderie while hearing updates from Cambridge ACT on Alzheimer’s team. Event from 2-4 p.m. at City Center Mall, Cambridge. All welcome. Questions, call Julie at 763-691-6192.
Join for December trip to Twin Cities
Thursday, Dec. 10: Volunteer Sandie Ordahl has planned a fun-filled day, which will include a production at the Minnesota History Theatre, as well as a smorgasbord and tour of the American Swedish Institute. Cost is $109. Call 763-689-6555 to reserve your spot.
CCFA Members Dinner & Cookie Exchange
Friday, Dec. 11: Members of Cambridge Center for the Arts are invited to a Member’s Holiday Dinner with an optional cookie exchange at the gallery from 5:30-8 p.m. Social time begins at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Music and door prizes. There is no charge for this special holiday event but you must be a current member of CCFA. RSVP is necessary by calling 763-552-0320 to reserve your place. 140 Buchanan St. N., Cambridge.
Christmas for Kids
Saturday, Dec. 12: Christmas for Kids will be held at Christ Lutheran Church, 1 mile east of Menards on Highway 95, Cambridge. Registration for age 3 through fourth-grade begins at 8:45 a.m., and the event lasts until 12:30 p.m. The children will learn the story of Jesus’ birth, sing songs, decorate cookies and make fun crafts. Lunch served at noon. Call 763-689-5333 with questions.
Second annual Holiday Craft-Vendor Show
Saturday, Dec. 12: Second annual Holiday Wrap up Craft-Vendor Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Christ the King Parish Hall, 315 Fern St. N., Cambridge. Thirty booths to “wrap up” your Christmas shopping.
Christmas Tea at City Center Mall
Saturday, Dec. 12: SAC’s is planning a Christmas Tea at the City Center Mall at 10 a.m. It’s a great time to share with family and friends, and then go shopping for the day. Memories are made at events like this. The Prime Time Singers will provide many favorite Christmas Carols. This is open to the public. Call 763-689-6555 for reservations.
Bake Sale & Craft Sale
Sunday, Dec. 13: American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 290 is sponsoring a Bake Sale, Craft Sale and Boutique from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at American Jane’s Grill and Bar, 200 Second Ave. S.E., Cambridge. They still have plenty of room for vendors. Call 763-689-4246 if interested.