From craft shows to dinners and even carriage rides, there’s something for everyone

From bazaars to dinners, the holiday season moves into full swing this weekend.

Throw in some live music and the Nebraska Silver Gloves competition and you have a pretty full plate �” if you left room after munching cookies and treats at the bazaars.

Here’s what’s happening:

Crafts shows/bazaars

n Gallery 92 West, 92 W. Sixth St. in Fremont, holds the 29th annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Boutique this weekend. Hours are 1-5 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday.

n St. Benedict Center, 4 miles north of Schuyler on Nebraska Highway 15, hosts “Christmas on the Hill” this week. The craft show features wall hangings, quilts, Christmas decorations, woodworking, blown glass, homemade honey products, jewelry and homemade baked goods. In addition, there will be an opportunity to view a colorful display of nativity scenes from all over the world. There is no admission fee for the craft show and exhibit. Hours are 2-6:30 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and

10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.

n St. Patrick’s Women’s Christmas Bazaar is 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 3400 E. 16th St., Fremont. The bazaar will include a children’s grab bag booth, craft booths, baked goods, Christmas shoppe and grand raffle. Admission is free. A roast pork loin stuffing with gravy luncheon will be held from 11 a.m. to

2 p.m.

n First Congregational Church UCC’s 64th Annual Christmas Bazaar is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the church, 1550 N. Broad St. The bazaar will feature novelties, crafts, Santa’s Attic, Book Nook, cookie bar, baked goods and homemade mince meat. Coffee hour begins at 9 a.m. Lunch including ham loaf dinner, barbecue pork sandwiches, chicken salad plate and homemade pies will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Visitors should use the north door.

n The annual Fremont Parks and Recreation Craft Show is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Christensen Field. Admission is $1.

n The second annual Christmas Cookie/Candy Walk at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1546 N. Luther Road, is 9 a.m. Saturday.

n St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Cedar Bluffs holds its 17th annual Christmas Cookie/Candy Boutique beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday. Cookies and candies will be sold for $5 per pound. Refreshments also will be served.

Theater/concerts

n Midland Lutheran College’s choirs present Lessons and Carols at 7 p.m. Saturday in Clemmons Hall on the MLC campus. The choirs will present a mixture of familiar Scripture lessons and holiday carols to celebrate Christ’s birth. The concert is free and open to the public.

n Elkhorn Valley Community Theatre, 207 N. Spruce St. in Valley, presents “Scrooge.” The musical opens at 7:30 p.m. today, with other performances at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 6 p.m. Sunday. Tickets for the show are $15. A dinner will be available before the production by reservation only at The Gallery in Valley, a short walk from the theatre. Cost is $21.40 for the dinner and show and $5 for dessert and coffee after the show. To make reservations, call (402) 660-7040.

n “The Incredible Christmas Gift” Christmas pageant is 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday at St. Benedict Center. The family event will take place outdoors in the amphitheater and around the lake, or indoors in case of inclement weather. After the pageant, there will be refreshments and a Christmas story in the dining room. Admission is $3 for adults and $1 for children. For more information, call (402) 352-8819.

Family events

n The Shepherd’s Lights is a fundraiser for Omaha’s Open Door Mission. It is a larger computer animated drive-through Christmas lights display at Santa’s Woods, 3764 Nebraska Highway 133 in Blair. Hours are 6-10 p.m. today, Saturday and Sunday.

n The 17th annual Christmas on the Prairie is set for the Saunders County Museum in Wahoo. Hours are 2-8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

n The Star of Bethlehem Planetarium Program at Lueninghoener Planetarium, Ninth and Irving streets, Fremont is this weekend. View a re-creation of the Christmas sky 2,000 years ago and today. Shows are at 2 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday. Cost is $2.50 for adults and $1.50 for children ages 12 and under. Seating is limited. Call Barb Whatley at (402) 941-6501 or 1-800-642-8382, Ext. 6501, to reserve tickets.

n MainStreet of Fremont has several activities planned for Saturday in downtown Fremont. Horse drawn carriage rides will begin at 10 a.m. Cost is $5 for adults, children may ride free. A free chili feed will begin at 11:30 a.m. at Don Peterson and Associates, 100 E. Sixth St.

Dinners

n German Feast is 5-7 p.m. Saturday at Midland Lutheran College Dining Hall. The buffet features traditional German foods served at Christmas. Cost is $12 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under (3 and under free). Reservations requested; payment will be collected at the door. Call (402) 941-6001 or e-mail ruzicka@mlc.edu for more information.

Sporting events

n The 2008 Nebraska Silver Gloves Boxing Tournament begins at 3 p.m. Saturday at Fremont City Auditorium.

Live music

n Karaoke singers have plenty of opportunities tonight. Check out Karaoke with Buck Bennett, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., at the Outer Limits in Valley; Karaoke Night at the Star Dust Bar & Grill in Colon; or Karaoke with Cody, 9 p.m. to close, at Tin Lizzy Tavern in Fremont.

n Tin Lizzy has two musical events this weekend. Diamond Buffett plays from 9 p.m. to close Saturday and its Jukebox Night from 8 p.m. to close Sunday.