November 20th, 2007 Appleton
The scamper, a 1-mile run along College Avenue in advance of the annual Downtown Appleton Christmas Parade, has been a tradition for 20 years. It raises money and food donations for the St. Joseph Food Program. Participants, many of whom dress up in creative costumes, used to get a Santa Scamper hat when they registered. That fell by the wayside, but the event sponsor, Wells Fargo Bank, is bringing the hats back this year. All registered participants - you have until 5PM Tuesday to register - will receive a hat while supplies last. Wells Fargo Bank, 118 S. State St.

November 22nd, 2007 Jacksonport
This tongue-in-cheek turkey-day parade first started in 1997 and has grown a bit each year. It's a fun family event that goes through the heart of Jacksonport - up one side of the street and down the other. The road doesn't close, so if you just happen to be driving through town at the right time you might find yourself in an impromptu float waving at folks watching the parade! No candy necessary, just a good parade wave and a smile. New floats are always welcome - just show up at the Jacksonport Fire Station about 11:30AM and you're in!

November 23rd, 2007 Hudson
Kick off the Holiday Season with Santa and the Hudson businesses as they light up the night! Santa will arrive at Second Street on a horse drawn sleigh with elves in tow, music in the air, and candy canes galore. With a wave of his hand, Santa turns the dark of night into the festive glow of Holiday Lights. Caroling by "The O'Briens" starting at 6:30PM. The ShamROCK Show Choir provided by St. Patrick's School as the Singing Elves. Participating businesses will have events such as children's activities, holiday sales, hot chocolate, cider and cookies, face painting and more!

November 23 thru 24, 2007 Westfield
Held annually on the Friday & Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend in Westfield, this celebration features locally produced fare for your tasting enjoyment. Take a leisurly tour of the Westfield area merchants and home crafters while you taste candy, cookies, cheese, baked goods and more. Visit all participating locations from 9:00AM to 5:00PM and be eligible for a grand prize and other door prizes. Followed the next day by a Thanksgiving Holiday Parade on Friday, November 23rd.

November 24th, 2007 Burlington
There will be more than 50 crafters, a bake sale, hot lunch, and Mrs. Claus' Coffee Shop, with gourmet coffees & desserts. Crafters will be in the William Rust Lodge as well as 19 cabins throughout camp. Admission includes parking and shuttle service from the parking lot to main the camp. Children 11 and under admitted free. Proceeds from the event help families in need send their children to camp. Fair begins at 9AM and will end at 4PM. Camp MacLean, 31401 Durand (Hwy 11).

November 29th, 2007 Rice Lake
Rice Lake Main Street Association's 16th Annual Holiday Parade. This year the parade theme is "Christmas at the Movies". Christmas tree decorating and holiday parade with lighted units. Santa Claus will arrive in a sleigh pulled by live reindeer, and Rice Lake post office volunteers will collect letters to Santa along the parade route. After the parade, the Northwoods Brass Band will perform at Bethany Lutheran Church, 35 West Messenger Street. Downtown. Time for the line-up is 5:00PM, with the parade beginning at 6:30PM.

November 23rd thru 24th, 2007 Egg Harbor
Friday, November 23rd: Free horse-drawn wagon rides 2:30PM - 5:30PM all weekend! Breakfast with Santa at The Landmark Resort: 8:30AM - 10:30AM. 8th Annual Children's Christmas Store. Children's Scavenger Hunt all day Friday. "Mistle Dough" Contest: All day Friday - shoppers earn chances at winning "mistle dough" to spend in local stores. Tree Lighting Ceremony 5:30PM at Harbor View Park - sing carols and enjoy treats and storytelling, and Santa will light up the Village Tree and award the contest prizes. Must be present to win. Retailers Open House: 6 - 8PM. Holiday drawings and evening specials. Downtown Egg Harbor.

December 2007 Various Communities
Each December, Canadian Pacific's Holiday Train travels across Canada and the United States to raise food, money and awareness for local food banks. Illuminated by hundreds of thousands of festive lights, the Holiday Train makes its way across seven states and six provinces visiting over 100 Canadian and U.S. communities. In the United States, local food pantries and food shelves benefit from this program. The eight year total - close to $3 million dollars and 1.6 million pounds of food.