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Local holiday offerings in Centerville

Dec 08, 2022 03:24PM ● By Linda Petersen

CENTERVILLE— With the holiday season in full swing, there’s still plenty of time to enjoy several fun activities the city and CenterPoint Theatre are providing for local residents.

First off, anxious kiddos who want to make sure Santa Claus knows exactly what they want for Christmas can drop off their letters to him at the Centerville City Office, 525 North 400 West, or email them to [email protected] by Dec 16. While it may not be the jolly fat man in red himself, they can be sure they will at least get a letter back from one of his elves by Christmas. Free.

The Whitaker at 168 N. Main is again presenting a Pioneer Christmas including a visit with Santa Claus himself on Tuesday, Dec. 6 and Tuesday, Dec. 13 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Reservations are required; sign up at  https://bit.ly/3Mn5mSE. (Each 10-minute time slot is for six people). Only a limited number of walk-ins are available. Free

At the CenterPoint Theatre, 525 North 400 West, in a nod to the role made famous by Will Ferrell, they are playing Elf the Musical with many dates through Dec. 17. Centerville families can share the tale of Buddy the Elf who sets out on an adventure to find his dad and ultimately save Christmas. There are two alternating casts for this production. Buddy the Elf is played by Addison Welch and Craig Williams with Scott Butler and Dan Frederickson as the “Bah, humbug” Walter Hobbs. Jennifer and Camille Williams share the role of Emily Hobbs while John Nelson Wakley and Mckay Clemens play the part of Michael Hobbs. Emily Woods Spark and Jessica Oberg also take turns as Jovie, Buddy’s love interest. Tickets range from $21.75 to $34.50 depending on the night and seat location. For more information, visit centerpointtheatre.org.

Families can also help veterans in need by participating in the Youth City Council sock, gloves and hat drive. Drop off new items at City Hall through Dec 9. 

After the holidays, Centerville City will pick up Christmas trees on Saturday, Jan. 7 for recycling. No tinsel, artificial trees or ornaments. Trees should be placed out at the curb by Friday night. Residents are asked to uncover the trees if it has snowed so drivers can easily see them. Free