Weekend Planner: Santa Visits, Christmas Cantata, Holiday Artist Market Reception, Hike/Scavenger Hunt and Sale and Handel's 'Messiah'
Here's a look at what's happening around town this weekend.
1. 'GOD IS WITH US' CHRISTMAS CANTATA
Where: Milford Presbyterian Church, 238 N. Main St., Milford
When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 and 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11
Cost: Free-will offering
Why go: The presentation this year is expected to be bigger than ever, with a choir of over 50 singers from several local churches and selections from classical music by Faure, Beethoven, Vivaldi, Tchaikovsky, and Billings with some of the world’s most beloved Christmas carols. White Lake Presbyterian Church is participating, and this year's cantata is dedicated to the memory of the late Rev. Deborah Kerr, who grew up in the Milford church and was pastor of the White Lake church.
Where: White Lake Township Library, 7527 Highland Road, White Lake
When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday
Cost: Free for kids of all ages, but must call 248-698-4942 to pre-register for one of the four 30-minute time slots
Why go: Bring your camera and get great pics of the kids with Santa; did we mention it's free?
3. HIKE AND SCAVENGER HUNT WITH HURON VALLEY UNPLUGGED CLUB
Where: Highland Oaks County Park, 6555 Milford Road, Highland
When: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10
Cost: Free
Why go: Get out of the house and enjoy a winter nature hike and scavenger hunt; it's fun for the whole family!
4. 'SHOP IN HIGHLAND FESTIVAL OF TREES ARTIST MARKET RECEPTION'
Where: Huron Valley Council for the Arts, 205 W. Livingston Road, Highland
When: 7-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9
Cost: Free
Why go: Get into the holiday spirit and eat, drink and be merry at the opening reception for this event, which features one-of-a-kind artwork and fine crafts are on display as well as holiday trees decorated with the works of local artists.
Where: Hartland Music Hall, 3619 Avon St, Hartland
When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10
Cost: $8
Why go: Watch the annual Messiah performance by the Hartland Community Chorus; the holiday season production has been performed in Hartland since 1932.
MORE EVENTS:
- Celebrate American Girl's 25 Years from 11-noon Saturday, Dec. 10 at Milford Public Library, 330 Family Drive, Milford
- Visit with Santa Claus in Village Place Mall near the intersection of West Commerce and North Main Streets in downtown Milford from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10
- Winter Nature Detectives for Children takes place at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11 at Kensington Metropark Nature Center, 2240 W. Buno Road, Milford
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Milford Presbyterian Hosts Christmas Cantata
December 10, 2011 / December 11, 2011238 N Main St, Milford, MI (Milford Presbyterian Church) -
Hike and Winter Nature Scavenger Hunt
December 10, 2011 at 9:30 am6555 N Milford Rd, Highland, MI (Highland Oaks County Park) -
Shop in Highland Festival of Trees Artist Market
December 9, 2011 at 7:00 pm–9:00 pm205 W Livingston Rd, Highland, MI (Huron Valley Council for the Arts) -
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Hartland Music Hall
3619 Avon St, Hartland, MI
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Celebrate American Girl's 25 Years
December 10, 2011 at 11:00 am–12:00 pm330 Family Drive, Milford, MI (Milford Public Library) -
Winter Nature Detectives for Children
December 11, 2011 at 2:00 pm2240 W Buno Rd, Milford, MI (Kensington Metropark Nature Center) -
White Lake Township Library
7527 Highland Rd, White Lake, MI -
Visit with Santa Claus
Weekly on Saturdays at 11:00 am–1:00 pmW Commerce St & N Main St, Milford, MI (Santa is in the back of The Village Mall, which is near this intersection)
