There’s no denying it (and why would we want to?) it’s the merriest time of the year & the holidays are upon us! If you want the low-down on all of the festive happenings our town has to offer, from shopping events to religious services, you’ve certainly come to the right place. Keep checking the HeyTurlock calendar throughout the holidays for new uploads!
DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY EVENTS
Gingerbread House Contest on View until Dec 2nd from 8- 5pm at Reed Realty – More information
Downtown Turlock Christmas Parade: December 2, 2016, 6:30-9 pm along Main St. in Downtown Turlock – More information
SHOPPING EVENTS
Holiday Party @ The Spa: Dec 1st 5:30-8pm. Yana tasting, mini neck-massages (!!) and 10% off all retail products, buy 2, get 15% off, or buy 3 or more, get 20% off – More info
Sip ‘N Suds Shopping Night: Dec 1st 6- 8:30pm at Turlock Feed & Livestock Supply – More information
Greenery Shopping Nights: Dec1st, 8th, 15th, & 22nd 5:30- 7:30pm at The Greenery Nursery – More information
12 Days of Givewell: December 5th through 17th. A new giveaway every day! At Romeo Medical Clinic @ The Tower Health & Wellness Center – More information
Wine and Wishlist Wednesdays: Dec 7th, 14th, and 21st 11am-6pm at Shop Joy Dravecky – More information
Holiday Bazaar: Dec 9th 7-9pm at Blown Away Salon and Spa – More information
Pictures with Santa & Toy Drive: Dec 10th 10am-5:30pm at Farm House – More information
Holiday at the Alpaca Ranch: Dec 10th 10am-2pm at Macedo’s Mini Acre – More information
Hilmar Cheese Company Gift Basket Making: Dec 11th 1-3pm at Hilmar Cheese Co. – More information
Christmas Shopping Boutique: December 13th 6-9pm at Turlock Nursery School – More information
Holiday Shopping Night: December 22nd 5-8 pm at Shop Joy Dravecky – More information
Guys Night: Dec 23rd 5-8 pm at Shop Joy Dravecky – More information
Did you miss the DIGS party on Small Business Saturday? Be sure and stop in! Also, friendly little reminder that lots of downtown shops have special holiday hours!
FOR GROWN-UPS
Bistro 234: Jayton’s Famous Eggnog Martinis now being shaken at the Bistro! Available only in December & January. Who can seriously miss out on a graham cracker rimmed ‘tini anyway?
Festival of Trees Gala: December 3, 2016, 5:00 pm at Assyrian American Civic Club: the annual gala benefitting Jessica’s House and CovenantCare Hospice. Get gussied up for a cause! More information
Women’s Holiday Tea: December 3, 2016, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at First United Methodist Church – More information
Seniors with Seniors: December 11, 2016, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm at First United Methodist Church – More information
Pilates & Pinot: December 14, 2016, 5:00 to 7:00 pm at The Studio – More information
Santas, Sleighs and Spirits Fundraiser for Salvation Army: December 18, 2016, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at The Udder Place. Live music, games, prizes, food, and more! More information
Farewell 2016 Bubbly Tasting: December 29, 2016, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at The Tower Health and Wellness Center – More information
New Years Eve Party: December 31, 2016, 4:00 pm to 1:00 am at The Udder Place. Live music from the California Outlaws! More information
New Years Eve Dinner: December 31, 2016, 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm at Toscana’s – More information
New Years Day Brunch: January 1, 2017, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at Toscana’s – More information
New Year Special @ I AM YOGA: through January 31, 2017 (unlimited classes for $50 / details at the I AM YOGA studio)
FOR THE KIDDOS
Pancake Breakfast with Santa: December 3, 2016, 8:00 am to 9:00 am at Brown Elementary School – More information
Children’s Christmas Program: December 4, 2016, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm at First United Methodist Church – More information
Winter Craft Night: December 9, 2016, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Julien Elementary School – More information
Pictures with Santa & Toy Drive: Dec 10th 10am-5:30pm at Farm House – More information
Holiday at the Alpaca Ranch: Dec 10th 10am-2pm at Macedo’s Mini Acre – More information
Holiday Pajama Party! December 16, 2016, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Carnegie Arts Center – More information
Pictures with Santa: December 17 & 18, 2016, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at Fields of Ice – More information
Ice Skating at Fields of Ice: now through January 17, 2016, 10:00 am to 10:00 pm (special holiday hours apply) – More information
Salvation Army Christmas Dinner: December 25th, 2016, 1:00 to 3:00 pm at Salvation Army Community Center – More information
Turlock Unified School District Farm to Family Feast: December 28, 2016, 11:00 am to 1:30 pm at Cunningham, Osborn, and Julien – More information
CONCERTS, PERFORMANCES, and SERVICES
Make sure to click here to check out our blog post about the performances our amazingly talented Turlock school kiddos will be putting on this holiday season!
Aunt Hattie’s Christmas, The Wedding Edition: December 3, 2016, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Turlock Community Theatre – More information
Gospel Concert: December 4, 2016, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at Turlock Covenant Church – More information
Christmas Cantata: December 11, 2016, 10:30 am to 11:30 am at First United Methodist Church – More information
The Christmas Shoe Tree: December 11-13, 2016, 7:00 pm at Connecting Point of the Nazarene – More information
Little Big Band Holiday Concert: December 13, 2016, 7:30 pm at Carnegie Arts Center – More information
Out of the Ashes (Christmas Play): December 18, 2016, 10:00 am and 6:00 pm at Cornerstone Covenant Church – More information
Christmas Eve Worship Services: December 23, 2016, 6:00 pm and December 24, 2016, 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm, and 11:00 pm at Crossroads Church – More information
Christmas Eve & Christmas Worship Services: December 24, 2016, 5:00pm (family service) and 11:00 pm (candlelight); December 25, 2016, 10:30 am at First United Methodist Church – More information
Christmas Eve & Christmas Worship Services: December 24, 2016, 5:00pm (family service) and 11:00 pm (candlelight); December 25, 2016, 10:00 am at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church – More information
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Now through December 24th
Looking to spread a little Christmas Cheer? Help ring in the holiday season by ringing bells for the Salvation Army…. Sign up by calling 667-6091!
Now through Christmas
Are you a savvy shopper? “Letter to Santa Charity can use your help! Check out their website or Facebook page!
Wednesday, December 7th
Advancing Children of Turlock (ACT) is looking for shoppers AND sponsors for their Children’s Christmas Shopping Spree! You can find out more by visiting their Facebook page.
Saturday, December 17th
The folks at Turlock Together are busy, busy, busy planning for Distribution Day on December 17th. Check out their website for several different ways to help!
Christmas Eve, December 24th
Do your family traditions run a little later on Christmas Eve? Stop by the Salvation Army gymnasium at 9am on Christmas Eve morning to help setup for the Christmas Day dinner.
Christmas Day, December 25th
Want to help serve on Christmas Day? Sign up at www.turlocktogether.org.
…AND THERE’S MORE!
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