From 10:00AM to 12:00PM

Celebrate the holiday season with Elkhart Public Library and the EEC on Saturday, December 9th! Make upcycled and wildlife-friendly ornaments, create holiday cards (or letters to Santa) using recycled materials, and listen to holiday stories from a guest librarian. If you feel like getting outdoors, explore our trails with a winter nature scavenger hunt! Light refreshments will be provided. This family-friendly program is FREE, but advance registration is required and limited. Save your spot now at https://elkhart-environmental-center.ticketleap.com/holiday-hoorah-2023/ Registration deadline: December 6th

Location: Elkhart Environmental Center

Website: https://elkhart-environmental-center.ticketleap.com/holiday-hoorah-2023/

Phone: 5742935070

From 10:00AM to 2:00PM

South Bend— 12/6/2023 — The Calvin Johnson State Farm Insurance Agency in conjunction with the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, National Panhellenic Council-South Bend Chapter, the Charles Black Center, and Empowerment Zone is hosting their 2023 toy drive collecting new, unwrapped toys for ages 7 to 18. Toys can be dropped off at 812 E Jefferson Blvd, November 15th through December 15th, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., or by appointment. A special collection will be held on Saturday, December 9th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Calvin Johnson State Farm, 812 E Jefferson Blvd. Cash donations accepted in-person or electronically via Cash App at: $Donations1914 For more information, press only: Calvin Johnson 574.288.4883 Calvin.johnson.cexo@statefarm.com Edward Thomas 708.203.5961

Location: 812 E Jefferson Blvd

Phone: 574.288.4883

From 6:30PM to 8:00PM

Santa's Visits at Swan Lake Resort: Santa and some special guests will visit The Chophouse at Swan Lake Resort in the lead-up to Christmas. Here are the details: Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Dates: November 29, 2023 (Wednesday) December 6, 2023 (Wednesday) December 9, 2023 (Saturday) December 13, 2023 (Wednesday) December 16, 2023 (Saturday) December 20, 2023 (Wednesday) December 23, 2023 (Saturday) To join Santa and his friends, make a reservation at The Chophouse at Swan Lake Resort. Kids will also be able to decorate cookies with Santa and his special guests. Don't miss this festive fun!

Location: Swan Lake Resort

Phone: 5749355680