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Grand Ridge Christmas house walk raises funds for Veterans Memorial

Dec. 6 tour features five homes, shop; tickets $25 advance, $30 door

WESTMONT Breakfast with Santa, Mrs. Claus and Rudolph When: 9 to 10:30 a.m. Dec. 16 Where: Westmont Park District Administration Building, 55 E. Richmond St., Westmont Cost: $13 for residents, $16 for nonresidents, children younger than 3 are free Info: westmontparks.org About Join Santa, Mrs. Claus and Rudolph for an all-you-can-eat breakfast of pancakes, sausages, juice, milk and cookies. Hosted by the Westmont Lions Club, this morning is a holiday tradition. Take your family Christmas picture in front of the tree. Each child will have a chance to share their wish list with Santa and receive a small gift. Registration is required. Snow-Much Fun Night When: 3 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16 Where: Veterans Memorial Park, 55 E. Richmond St., Westmont Cost: Most activities are free Info: westmontevents.com/event/snow-much-fun-night About: This indoor/outdoor event full of games, crafts and Santa’s workshop will feature rides on a mule-drawn carriage, as well as a dog-sledding demonstration, holiday story time, a curling and broom ball event, and ice sculpting.

The Grand Ridge Historic Committee will host a Country Charm Christmas House Walk fundraiser to support a veterans memorial from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. (Stock art)

By Kate Santillan

The Grand Ridge Historic Committee will host a Country Charm Christmas House Walk fundraiser to support a veterans’ memorial from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6.

Participants can visit five houses and the Festive Flock Christmas Shop. Refreshments and tickets will be available at the home of John Hettel, 500 Sylvan Ave., Grand Ridge.

Tickets cost $25 in advance or $30 at the door. To buy advanced tickets, text 815-992-2842, 815-257-6200, 773-407-8051, 815-228-0277, 815-257-6641, or 815-735-4534.

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