Today

* Christmas in Cassville, downtown, Cassville, Wis. Parade of Homes, Horse and Wagon Rides, musical programs, refreshments and holiday open houses. For more information, call 608-725-5855.

* Christmas Cookie Walk and Bake Sale, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., St. John Episcopal Church Parish House, 1458 Locust St. Baked items, Christmas treasures table. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.

* Lioness Cookie Walk, 8 a.m., American Legion Building, Cuba City, Wis.

* St. Luke's hosts "Bizarre Bazaar," 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Masonic Temple (one block west of St. Luke's). Includes: bake sale, craft sale and garage sale.

* Cookie Walk, 8-11 a.m., Rockdale United Methodist Church, 1500 Old Mill Road. Lots of homemade goodies, many varieties.

* Cookie Walk, 9 a.m.-noon, St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Sherrill, Iowa.

* Holy Cross Christmas Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Holy Cross Parish Hall, 223 W. Front St., Stockton, Ill. Bake sale, craft vendors and raffles. For more information, call 815-947-2545.

* Holiday Cookies, Crafts and Luncheon, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 1780 White St.

* Winter Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-noon, The Colts Drum and Bugle Corps Building, 1101 Central Ave. (corner of 11th and Central Ave.). The Colts will be serving breakfast. Enjoy the music, company and venue. Parking is available in the lot along Central Ave. and surrounding streets.

* Holiday House Walk,

10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Galena Territory, 2000 Territory Drive, Galena, Ill. Tour five privately owned homes beautifully decorated for the holiday season. Tickets available at the Property Owner's Club. Light holiday refreshments and raffle. For more information, call 815-777-2000.

* Effigy Mounds National Monument Holiday Open House, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 151 Highway 76, Harpers Ferry, Iowa. Refreshments served and bookstore items will be marked down. The film "Most Honorable Son," will also be shown each hour to commemorate Pearl Harbor Day. Details: 563-873-3491.

* 2008 Holiday Train,

11 a.m., Horizon Lanes parking lot, Bellevue, Iowa. Canadian Pacific Holiday Train 10th Anniversary.

* Canada Pacific Holiday Train Benefit for Dubuque Food Pantry, 12:45-1:30 p.m., Intersection of Hawthorne and Rhomberg Ave., north side of the train tracks.

* Santa's Playland, a fun-filled afternoon with Mrs. Claus and her elves, 1-4 p.m., Epworth Community Youth Center, 310 West Main Street, Holiday fun and activities for children ages 12 and younger with Santa arriving around 2:30 p.m. with a treat for each child. The SuperStars Kids Care Club Shopping Spree will also take place with inexpensive priced items available for children to purchase.

* Bob Welch Presents Songs of the Civil War, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Galena Stauss Senior Care Community, Galena, Ill. A program of Civil War music, history and storytelling.

* 27th Annual Mistletoe Ball: A Victorian Dinner and Dance, 8 p.m. to midnight, Turner Hall, 105 S. Bench St., Galena, Ill. A resplendent holiday feast and dancing to an 11 piece orchestra. Period dress and holiday attire both appropriate. Cash bar. Raffle. Tickets $55. Details: 815-777-9129.

* Auditions for "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," 2-4 p.m., Maquoketa (Iowa) Community High School Choral Room. Peace Pipe Players Community Theatre.

* Mississippi Trails Hiking Club, will meet at 3 p.m. at EB Lyons for a hike at EB Lyons.

* 10th annual Christmas cookie and candy walk and craft fair, 3 p.m.-11 a.m., St. Joseph Key West Church basement, 10204 Key West Drive. Come buy home made Christmas cookies, candies and crafts.

* Loras College Choirs and Wind Ensemble Concert,

4 p.m., Christ the King Chapel, Loras College. Performance of Mysteries of Christmas.

* Grant Regional Health Center Auxiliary Love Light Ceremony, 4:30 p.m., Lancaster, Wis. Honor and remember loved ones as the Love Light tree is illuminated during a memorable program. Details: 608-723-2820.

* VFW 9663 Christmas Party, 5 p.m., American Legion Hall, 1306 Delhi St. Catered by Kalmes. Cost, $10 per person. Details: 563-590-7881 or 563-580-6130.

* Jingle Bells Walk, 9 a.m.-

* p.m., Highway 20 and Route 78, Stockton, Ill. Themed decorations, Christmas tree lighting, horse drawn wagon rides, shopping specials and visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

* Darlington Holiday Parade, 6:30 p.m., Darlington, Wis. After parade lighting of the floating Christmas trees at festival park. Events included: Visit from Santa, Christmas carols, treats and bonfires. For more information, call 608-776-3067.

* Oasis Gospel Music, 7 p.m., Platteville, Wis. Featuring: Del Heins, of Monroe, Wis.

* Starlight Carols, 7:30 p.m., Emmaus Bible College, A Christmas concert featuring the Emmaus Bible College choirs and small groups. Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Marble Chapel. Details: 563-588-8000 Ext. 1302

* Holiday Pops Celebration, 7:30 p.m., Five Flags Theater, 405 Main St., The Dubuque Symphony Orchestra, Mayor Roy Buol and many local performers ring in the Holidays at this spectacular concert the whole family will love.

Today and Sunday

* Holiday Open House, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., throughout Marquette and McGregor, Iowa. Great holiday events throughout the town, including church bake sales and bazaar, caroling, retail specials, holiday lights displays throughout town.

* Fever River Puppeteer's presents "It Came to Pass (the Nativity)," 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. today, and 2 p.m. Sunday. Hazel Green Opera House, 2130 Main St., Hazel Green, Wis. Cost $4 adults and $3 children. For more information, call 608-759-4425.

* St. Raphael Cathedral Christmas Bake Sale and Auction, 1-6:30 p.m. today, 7:30 a.m.-noon, Sunday. Baked goods, raffle items, handmade crafts, poinsettias and Christmas cactus and silent auction. All proceeds to sister parish in El Salvador.

* Lamplight Tour, 2 to 4 p.m., home of Civil War General and 18th President Ulysses S. Grant, 500 Bouthillier St. By the light of the home's oil lamps. Suggested donation, $3 adults, $1 children. Details: 815-777-3310.

* 10th Annual Christmas Cookie, Candy Walk and Craft Fair, 3 p.m.-11 a.m., St. Joseph Key West Church basement, 10204 Key West Drive. Come buy home made Christmas cookies, candies and crafts.

* Clarke College presents "For a Blessed Christmas," 7:30 p.m. today, 2 p.m. Sunday, Sacred Heart Chapel, Clarke campus. Admission $10.

* Main Street Players present "The Christmas Schooner," 8 p.m. today and 3 p.m. Sundays, Bell Tower Theater, 2728 Asbury Road. A celebration of the families, traditions and courage of vision of those that immigrated to the U.S. in the 1800s. For more information, call 563-588-3377.

* Grand Opera House presents "Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus," 7:30 p.m. today, 2 p.m. Sunday, 135 8th Street. A heartwarming story for young and old alike. For more information, call 563-588-1305.

Sunday

* St. Nicholas Day, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Kalmes Restaurant, St. Donatus, Iowa. There will be a cookie walk, candy and baking for sale. Bring the kids to visit with st. Nick. Details: 563-773-2480 or 563-872-3378. Sponsored by the St. Donatus Luxembourg Heritage Society.

* Hazel Green Craft Fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Southwestern High School Gymnasium. Craft fair, food vendors, Santa's workshop. Parade at 1 p.m.

* Winter Wonderland Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Jackson County Fairgrounds, Maquoketa, Iowa. Santa will be there from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fundraising raffle, free gift wrapping, large selection of venders. Details: 563-556-1231.

* Cuba City Community Christmas Celebration, noon, Cuba City Elementary School Gym. Santa arrives on a fire truck, school bands perform, Santa Store, food and refreshments. For more information, call 608-744-2152.

* Holiday Tour of Homes,

1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tour five homes decorated for the holidays in Dyersville, Iowa and surrounding area. For more information, call 563-543-8035.

* Colt's Bingo, 12:30 p.m. early games, 1 p.m. regular games, 1101 Central Ave.

* St. Raphael Cathedral Christmas Bake Sale and Auction, 1-6:30 p.m. Saturday, 7:30 a.m.-noon, Sunday. Baked goods, raffle items, handmade crafts, poinsettias and Christmas cactus and silent auction. All proceeds to sister parish in El Salvador.

* Bingo Knights of Columbus 5513, 12:30 p.m. warm- up games and 1 p.m. regular games, 7270 Sundown Road, Peosta, Iowa. Two jackpots go every week.

* Christmas on the Frontier, 1 to 4 p.m., Ham House. Holiday charm of authentic decorations fashioned from the 19th century Victorian magazines. Visitors will enjoy traditional early Dubuque holiday experience. Santa Claus will arrive by horse-drawn carriage. Cookies, punch and house tours available. Details: 563-557-9545.

* Holy Ghost Euchre Party,

1 p.m., Paraclete Hall, 2917 Central Ave.

* Springside Christmas Tour, 1-4 p.m., 300 Ensign Road, Bellevue, Iowa. Festively decorated and includes wine and cheese tasting. Author Katie Fisher book signing. $10 donation requested. Sponsored by Friends of the Bellevue Public Library. Details: 563-872-4991.

* An Old Fashioned Christmas, 1 p.m., Heritage House Museum, New Vienna, Iowa. Live exhibits of quilting, rug and rope braiding, sausage stuffing and butter churning. Children can visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Refreshments serviced. Admission is $4.

* Elizabeth Community Choir present's "The Spirit of Christmas," 2 p.m., St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 411 W. Catlin St., Elizabeth, Ill. Annual concert features contemporary and traditional Christmas music.

* Loras College Choirs and Wind Ensemble, 3 p.m., Fieldhouse, Loras College. Performance of Sounds of the Season.

* Holly Ball, 5 p.m., Dubuque County Fairgrounds Ballroom. Semi-formal event will feature Hunter Fuerste and his Orchestra. Admission is $20 in advance an $25 at the door and includes dinner buffet. Details: 563-588-1406

* Starlight Carols, 7:30 p.m., Emmaus Bible College, A Christmas concert featuring the Emmaus Bible College choirs and small groups. Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Marble Chapel. Details: 563-588-8000 Ext.1302

* Clarke College presents "For a Blessed Christmas," 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Sacred Heart Chapel, Clarke campus. Admission $10.

Meetings

Today

* PEO Chapter IP, 11:30 a.m., Holiday Inn, 450 Main St.

R.S.V.P.

* Tuesday Bridge Club, call Lorraine "Babe" White at 563-583-5320 by 8 p.m. Sunday.

* Thursday Swing Club, call Mona Udelhoven at 563-583-7104 by 11 a.m. Wednesday.