A Christmas Party for all VFW members and family only will be held at the Post Home on December 19 at 4:00 PM. Potluck supper, games, prizes, and good fellowship.

Dec 19 5:00P: Luminaries on Harrison Street with Carolers.  Anyone wishing to join in the caroling can meet at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at 5:15P.  Hot chocolate will be served in the driveway at 605 Harrison St.

Emmetsburg Public Library will host Early-Out Tween Program: Popcorn Stringing on December 22 from 2:30-3:30 PM. Come make a festive addition to your holiday tree and a treat for the birds after the holidays. All materials provided. Ages 10 & up. Sign up in advance.

Emmetsburg City Hall & EMU offices will be closed on Thursday, December 23 and Friday, December 24 in honor of the Christmas holiday. December 24, 2021 (Christmas Eve) solid waste route will be picked up on Monday, December 27, 2021.

Emmetsburg Public Library will host Tween Program: Gingerbread Town Builders Program on December 23 from 2:00-4:00 PM. Come help us build a town of gingerbread houses. Everything will be provided to help you execute your edible architecture! Ages 10 & up. Sign up in advance.

Bethan Lutheran Church will have early and late Christmas Eve services on Dec 24. 5:00 PM: Early Christmas Eve Service 10:30 PM: Late Christmas Eve Service

The Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at First United Methodist Church will be held at 7:00 PM on December 24.

Emmetsburg Public Library will host GameLAB: board game program on December 27 from 2:00-4:00 PM, teaching kids how to play a classic designer board game from the library's collection. Refreshments will be provided. Newbies are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Elderbridge Agency on Aging presents “Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis” on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:45-1:45 PM from December 28 to February 24 in Emmetsburg.  Registration required and class size is limited.  For more information or to register, contact Sandi Iwen at 800-243-0678, ext. 7013.

Emmetsburg Public Library will host Retro Video Game Lounge on December 28 from 2:00-4:00 PM. A collection of retro video games will be available to play during this time. If Frogger or Ninja Gaiden are your jam, then this program may be for you. Ages 8 & up. Refreshments provided.

Elderbridge Agency on Aging presents “Matter of Balance”, a program designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels.  Classes are 2-4 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays from December 28 thru January 21 in Emmetsburg.  Class Size is limited. Registration required. For more, information contact, Sandi Iwen at 800-243-0678.

Emmetsburg Public Library will host Make Your Own Pop Socket Tween Program on December 29 from 2:00-3:00 PM. Make a personalized pop-socket for your phone. Materials provided. Ages 10 & up. Sign up in advance.