Friday, Nov. 27

Friday, Nov. 27

Poinsettia Open House, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Otto's Oasis, Charles City.

Candlelight Evening, 5:30 p.m., Otto's Oasis, Charles City.

R.M. Granet Gallery Open House – 'Art as Elegy: The Works of John Price', 5 to 7 p.m. at 1110 North Grand Avenue. Rescheduled after last week's snow.

Collection of works by John Price, 1919-2000, for sale by R.M. Granet & Co. For more information, call 641-220-5100 or visit rmgranetco.com.

Saturday, Nov. 28

Elf Fest, all day throughout Charles City. Questions, contact Jerica at 641-228-4234.

Poinsettia Open House, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Otto's Oasis, Charles City.

Sunday, Nov. 29

Poinsettia Open House, 11 a.m.

to 4 p.m., Otto's Oasis, Charles City.

Tuesday, Dec. 1

Charles City Women's Club Holiday Tea, 1:30 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church Wesley Hall. Program to feature foreign exchange students and Jeff Sisson on Charles City history.

Friday, Dec. 4

Holiday Lighted Parade, 6-7 p.m., Main Street, Charles City.

Charles City Exchange Club Cash Raffle drawing and silent auction, 5-9 p.m., Pub on the Cedar.

Saturday, Dec. 5

Annual Cookie Walk, 9-11 a.m., First Congregational Church.

Come and enjoy freshly-baked holiday cookies and coffee.

Santa House open, 10 a.m. to noon, Central Park.

Charles City Singers Christmas Concert, 7:30 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church.

Sunday, Dec. 6

Charles City Community Chamber Orchestra concert, 2-4 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church. 601 Milwaukee St., Charles City. There's No Place Like Home Holiday Home Tour, 12-4 p.m.

Just for Kix Recital, 2 p.m., Charles City High School.

— Greene Community Chorus performance of Christmas Cantata, 2 p.m., St. Peter Lutheran Church, Greene.

Tuesday, Dec. 8

Holiday Train stops in Charles City for 15-20 min., 12:30 p.m., old railroad depot.

Business After Hours, 5:05 p.m., hosted by Chamber, Revite and Area Development.

Friday, Dec. 11

Christmas Sugar Plum Tea and Tour, 1-3 p.m., Sherman House, 800 Gilbert St., Charles City. To register, call 641-422-4358.

Saturday, Dec. 12

Santa House open, 10 a.m. to noon, Central Park.

Call Santa, 1-4 p.m., 641-330 2322, sponsored by Rotary Club.

Sunday, Dec. 13

Free 'Celebrate the Season' event, 3-5 p.m., First Congregational Church., 502 N. Jackson St., Charles City. Featuring Endless Summer, Wartburg Brass, CCHS Choris and more.

Join for music, refreshment and holiday spirit.

Santa Paws at Ottto's Oasis to take pics with your pet(s), 1-3 p.m. All pets must be leashed and friendly. Free will monetary donations go to stray animals at PAWS.

Wednesday, Dec. 16

Kringle Kreations, 5-7 p.m., Columbus Hall. Make-and-take gifts.

Friday, Dec. 18

Homes for Haiti Benefit, 7 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church. Featuring Route 66 and Bill Acklin.

Saturday, Dec. 19

Breakfast with Santa at Hy-Vee, 9-11 a.m., dining area.

Santa House open, 10 a.m. to noon, Central Park.