December is upon us

After a wonderfully mild fall, we now have winter. As December is upon us, I guess that is to be expected. At the Aurora Center for the Arts, there are some great events on the schedule to help you forget the snow and cold. This week, beginning Wednesday, December 4, Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” will be performed every evening through Saturday (7 p.m. curtain time) with a 3:00 p.m. matinee on Sunday, December 8. Fun fact: the talented cast and crew of 26 include three actors who are often in the director’s seat, Abby Pearson, Andrew Hanson and Marilyn Hood. In less than three months, these three will be competing against each other as they direct the one-acts entered in high school competition, but for now they are working together to bring the audience a great evening of entertainment. Check at Nord’s Pharmacy and Gifts for ticket availability or go to auroracenterforthearts.org/events . If you don’t have your tickets for the Dan Rodriguez concert scheduled for Friday, December 20, at 7 p.m., these are available at the same outlets. If you have heard him perform before, you know you will want to attend; if you haven’t, you are in for a treat. Personnel changes are coming to the Aurora board at the end of the year, as two long-time members are stepping down. Bonnie Stewart is currently executive director of the Aurora Center and has served on the board in various capacities for number of years. Joann Papke, currently board secretary, has also put in many years of service. Thank you to both these women for their support of the arts. Meanwhile, at the Fosston Library, book club will meet Tuesday, December 17, at 2 p.m. to discuss the book The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson. Those who attend are invited to bring a few Christmas goodies to share. Coffee will be provided. Sounds like a party to me. If you haven’t been to a book club before, come to this one. Bingo for the kids is Wednesday, December 16, at 3:30. It’s always a popular activity. On Saturday, December 21, kids ages 3-18 are invited to make an ornament to keep or give as a gift. Those under the age of eight will need to be accompanied by a caregiver who is at least 12. Supplies are provided. Paint is involved so dress accordingly. This activity is free, but preregistration is required. Register on-line or by calling the library (218-435-1320). Times are 11:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. Just a reminder – the library will be closed on December 24 and 25 for Christmas; on New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31) it will close at 5 p.m. and be closed on New Year’s Day.