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.

Emmetsburg City Hall & EMU offices will be closed on Friday, December 30 in observance of the New Year holiday. December 31, 2021 (New Year’s Eve) solid waste route will be picked up on Monday, January 3, 2022.

Emmetsburg Public Library will host Tween Movie Program on December 30 from 2:00-4:00 PM. Call for title information. Ages 10 & up. Refreshments provided. Sign up in advance.

Emmetsburg Public Library will host Pokémon Party on January 3 from 2:00-4:00 PM. Pokémon fans of all stripes can come to a Pokémon party with games, activities, and food. Come to play the trading card game, the video game or to watch the anime--or just to hang out! Ages 8 & up. Sign up in […]

Emmetsburg Public Library will host Harry Potter Party on January 4 from 2:00-4:00 PM. Come represent your House at a Harry Potter fandom party. Match wits with other fans in trivia, make an edible wand, and have some butter beer or pumpkin juice (or more palatable substitutes)! Ages 10 & up. Sign up in advance.

Classics at the Riviera will be showing "The Devil & Mrs. Jones" featuring Jean Arthur and Robert Cummings on Sunday, January 9 4:30 PM. Classics at the Riviera is sponsored by the Palo Alto County Arts Council with a grant from the Arthur & Audrey Smith Foundation.