A Night in Bethlehem returns to Main Street
Also, Ivy Tech sponsors Seiberling open house; McCormick gains signatures for gubernatorial ballot
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Main Street United Methodist Church is hosting A Night in Bethlehem on Sun., Dec. 10, from 5-6 p.m.
Come to Bethlehem and register for the census! You may pay your taxes (with a free-will canned food donation if you are able, to help supply their modern-day food pantry) and then explore the city with interactive experiences while learning about Jesus!
You will meet animals at the stable when talking to Mary and Joseph, learn about the magi's gifts for the newborn king, visit a scribe, paint, weave, sample food common for that time, and make a special treat at the bakery among other unique activities.
Ivy Tech sponsoring Seiberling holiday open house Dec. 8
Break out your ballet slippers and sugarplums and join Ivy Tech Community College in celebrating Christmas at the Seiberling from 4-8 p.m. Fri., Dec. 8. Courtesy of Ivy Tech, the festively decorated mansion at 1200 W. Sycamore St. will be open to the public without charge.
With nearly two dozen areas of the Seiberling Mansion decked out for a proper Victorian holiday this year, Ivy Tech’s display in the second-floor foyer salutes the theme “The Nutcracker Ballet” as part of the Howard County Historical Society’s annual holiday festivities. Nutcrackers stand guard throughout the area as decorations adorn the trees that fill the foyer.
Dr. Ethan Heicher, chancellor of Ivy Tech’s Kokomo Service Area, noted students, alumni, faculty, staff – and the whole community – are invited to participate.
“Ivy Tech is proud to serve annually as one of the sponsors for free community nights at the museum, a great holiday tradition here in Kokomo,” Heicher said. “And this year, we are really excited to be offering visits with Santa from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Santa’s Workshop on the Seiberling’s third floor. It promises to be a real treat for children of all ages.”
Ivy Tech Kokomo alumnus and faculty member Bob Sucharski is filling the boots of Santa for the evening. A long-time community volunteer in Miami County, Sucharski’s full-time job now is as a faculty member in the School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering & Applied Science where he teaches in the industrial technology and construction trades programs.
Jennifer McCormick achieves petition signature goal
The McCormick for Governor campaign is well ahead of the pace needed to qualify for the May primary for Governor. With signatures collected to date in each of the nine congressional districts, Hoosiers are clearly enthusiastic about putting Jennifer McCormick on the ballot in 2024.
“We have always believed this campaign is about empowering the voices of Hoosiers, and our strong petition signature collection demonstrates this. The amazing response of Hoosiers across Indiana shows they are ready for new leadership after 20 years of one-party rule of our state government,” said Jennifer McCormick. “We will continue to collect petition signatures to give voice to the grassroots effort of those who support our campaign. I am grateful for every single Hoosier who has donated to our campaign and signed a petition in support of my candidacy. I am also thankful for each county and congressional district leader and the countless volunteers who championed our signature efforts.”
More information about McCormick’s campaign is available on her campaign website, www.McCormickForGov.com, and Hoosiers can follow her campaign on Facebook and Twitter.
Jennifer McCormick is a lifelong educator and fifth-generation Hoosier from New Castle, Ind. She has spent decades serving Indiana as a teacher, principal, and, most recently, state superintendent of public instruction. While superintendent in rural Indiana, Jennifer fought to protect local control of school districts to ensure parents, teachers, and administrators could make the best decisions for their children.
As state superintendent, she was a powerful advocate for teachers and students, ensuring they had the resources they needed to succeed while protecting taxpayer dollars by demanding transparency and fiscal accountability. Jennifer believes it's time we elect a public servant leader who empowers Hoosier voices so that together, we can make Indiana an attractive state in which to live, work, and thrive.