| Get into the HOLIDAY SPIRIT of GIVING |
TEACHING the Spirit of Giving...
The holidays are the perfect time of year to practice charity and to teach children, families, and others the spirit of giving. There are so many opportunities to give back and help one another. Incorporating acts of giving into everyday activities helps raise awareness, develops social skills and encourages kids and adults to appreciate their own lifestyle. Every contribution makes a difference - to your children, your family, your community and the world.
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OPERATION RUDOLPH TOY DRIVE
Now through December 16th
Help put smiles on childrens faces this holiday season by donating toys. Don't forget about the teens too! Toys can be donated at any of the State Bank of Drummond Branches: Cable, Drummond and Barnes. New clothing of all sizes are appreciated. Monetary donations can be made at local businesses, just look for the donation cans, or mail monetary donation to: Cable Area Lions Club, PO Box 444, Cable, WI 54821. If you would like to give a special donation to someone this holiday season, please contact Heidi McKinney at 715-798-3475 or Email: hmckiny@cheqnet.net |
Cable Area FOOD SHELF -
Year Round & Ongoing (review details below)
The Cable Area Food Shelf services many residents in Southern Bayfield County. Please don’t forget about donating to the Food Shelf this Holiday Season. Rondeau’s Shopping Center takes donations in their lobby daily.
Cable Area Food Shelf is located in the lower level of the Cable Professional Building. Open the 4th Thursday of the month from 11 AM to 6 PM. Monetary donations made out to: The Brick (write in the memo: Cable Area Food Shelf) and mailed to: 420 Ellis Ave., Ashland, WI 54806 |
| Friday Dec. 2nd |
Saturday Dec. 3rd |
Festival of Trees "The Enchanted Forest"
6:30pm - 8:00pm At the Cable Community Centre
Tour & Silent Auction Begins
Invitation to Participate
Submit
an entry
C.A.R.E. Baskets more info
Look for the Baskets of C.A.R.E. that are on display at local businesses during the month of November and at the Festival of Trees. These baskets are a special part of the festival of trees event, the raffle money raised to win a basket is collected and given to C.A.R.E. (Cable Area Resources in Emergencies)
Keep a Child Warm Tree more info
Donate Mittens, Socks Scarves or anything that kids need to keep warm at Pine Needles prior to the event (Festival of Trees on Sat. evening) or you can drop off throughout the weekend. The clothing will be on display at Festival of Trees Friday & Saturday; all clothing will be donated to local children.
Cable Community Centre: Located In Cable, Follow Hwy M East through town it's on your left as you head east. |
Breakfast with Santa at Lakewoods Resort Pancake Breakfast 8:00am - 11:00am
($1per child $3per adult)
Pictures with Santa & Hay Wagon Ride
9:00am - 11:00am - Give your christmas list early (for kids of all ages) The Lions Club Clowns will be there, join in the fun of the season!
Lakewoods Resort: In Cable Follow Hwy M East about 8 miles to Lakewoods Resort on left |
Jingle Bell Winter Fun - 3k Walk
All Proceeds go to C.A.R.E.
1:00pm - St. Ann's Catholic Church Parking Lot - Located across from the Cable Community Centre
All participants receive a jingle-bell fleece scarf |
Christmas Bazaar
9:00am - Noon
Trinity Lutheran Church in Cable
Purchase Christmas Cookies by the pound, jams & jellies, lefse demonstrations and more... |
Cable/Namakagon Historical Museum
Christmas Tea
3:00pm - 4:30pm
at the Cable Community Centre
Music, Tea, Cookies & Tour of the Festival of Trees, Silent Auction will be open for bidding. |
Christmas in Cable ART & CRAFT FAIR
9:00am - 3pm
Living Hope Community Church Hwy 63 in Cable
Over 20 vendors: soaps, candles, pottery, ceramics, wreaths, cards, blankets, wood carvings, photography, arrangements, ornaments, baskets & more... |
Chili Feed
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Cable United Church of Christ
Enjoy a bowl of chili (and hot dogs for the kids) Supper Beef, Turkey and Vegetarian Varieties at the UCC Church. Cable UCC Church Free Will Donation to benefit the Cable Area Food Shelf.
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Holly-Daze Cheer Dinner
with Beer & Wine Tasting
5:30pm At Lakewoods Resort
Price $45 /person Includes $20 Gift Package
Space is strictly limited make your reservations now (715) 794-2561 |
Redbery Christmas Story Hour
2:00pm
Rebery Books Downtown Cable
Bring the kids for a Christmas treat and story-time of some of the Christmas classics. |
Love Lights Ceremony
5:00pm Cable Chamber Visitors Center Deck
What a great way to honor some of our nations finest, a loved one, or in memory of someone. All proceeds donated to C.A.R.E. The tree will remain lit through the holiday season. This is right before the Holiday Parade. Dress warm, it takes place on the chamber deck at the visitors center in downtown Cable. |
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Natural Holiday Decorations
Cable Museum 11:00am - 1:00pm
Make your own natural or recycled holiday decorations. Crafty kids of all ages can appreciate celebrating the season the thrifty way! Donations accepted. |
Holiday Lighted Parade
5:30pm -This event follows Love Lights Ceremony
In Downtown Cable flows up Kavanaugh Road & turns onto Hwy M!
Bundle up and watch the love lights ceremony then the Holiday Lighted Parade which travels up Kavanaugh Road and turns onto Hwy M, finishing at the UCC Church. Warm up inside the church with hot chocolate, cider and pictures with Santa.
This annual Cable Area traditional event. Area businesses & residents dress up to march in our annual holiday lighted parade. |
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Festival of Trees "The Enchanted Forest"
TOUR & SILENT AUCTION
11:00am - 2:00pm (no charge)
Cable Community Centre
Tour the Festival of Trees & Silent and bid on your favorite silent auction item, could be a fully decorated holiday tree, gift basket full of goodies centerpiece or holiday item...view the wonderful display that is put together every year for the entire Cable Area Community to enjoy.
Plus the Drummond Explorer 4-H Club & Cable Girl Scouts will be providing fun activities for children.
Invitation to Participate - Festival of Trees
Submit
an entry
C.A.R.E. Baskets more info |
Festival of Trees AUCTION CLOSING NIGHT
6:00pm - 7:30pm $10 per person
Cable Community Centre
Hors d' oeuvres, refreshments, raffle drawings, and completion of silent auction.
C.A.R.E. Baskets more info
on display at the Festival of Trees
Keep a Child Warm Tree more info
on display at Festival of Trees |