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Hello Harlem! Time to start celebrating the Christmas season here in Harlem! Mark your calendars and share the news with family and friends. Come out and support your town with great food, friends and fellowship.

Wednesday, December 4: The Wine & Cheese Fundraiser, “Karolee’s Kandy Kane Kristmas,” will be held at the Harlem Public Library from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Tickets are now available, so get yours today! Cost is $15.00 at the door. Come out for a great evening of fun and support our library!

Friday, December 6: The White Clay Immersion School is sponsoring their Annual Bazaar from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The event takes place at the Aaniiih Nakoda College Cultural Center and features a breakfast burrito sale, many craft and gift vendors and an Indian burger sale. To reserve a table, call 406-353-2607 or email wschandler@ancollege.edu. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Thursday, December 12: The Harlem Christmas Stroll take place between 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm. Here’s the finalized roster of events and locations:

Little Rocky Apartments (formerly the senior center/apartments) will feature many craft and gift vendors for all of your Christmas shopping needs and Ron Donceras will be playing all your favorite Christmas hits.

The Harlem Library will feature a warming station with seating and Mr. & Mrs. Claus for pictures with the kids. The Domestic Engineers Club will also be having a bake sale at the library – sweet treats and goodies to eat there or take home, as well as hot chocolate and hot cider.

The Presbyterian/Methodist Church will be the main food hall: fry bread from the Presbyterian/Methodist Church, cookie trays from the St. Thomas Church Altar Society, lefse from the Lutheran Church, popcorn balls from the Harlem Fire Department, desserts and hot & cold beverages from the Harlem Rodeo Club. The Harlem firetruck will be outside and decorated for Christmas as well!

Kennedy’s Bar will be open at 4:00 pm and have all of your favorite beverages. They’re also hosting a kickoff adult “sip and paint” event with art teacher Mary Kate French beginning at 4 pm (small fee for provided supplies).

The Corner Hub, under Owens/Lawrence management, will be open and serving some great food and specialty drinks.

Richman Insurance will be having an open house with some great door prizes, food and Christmas spirit.

The Evangelical Church will be having a chili sale with proceeds going to the Harlem Food Bank/Harlem Fire Department – a great place to warm up at that end of the street. The Harlem Assembly of God Church (formerly the Methodist Church) will be providing lots of great activities for the kids – games, crafts and fun.

Tuesday, December 17: The Annual Christmas Family Fun Night will be held at Harlem High School from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm. There will be many different holiday crafts for the kids, a free homemade meal, bingo and photos with Santa. Everyone is welcome!

Wednesday, December 18: The Harlem Elementary School Christmas Concert will take place beginning at 12:30pm in the little gym at Harlem High School. All are welcome to attend.

Parting Words: Many families braved the snow and icy roads on November 24, to reach Helena for the 2024 Induction Ceremony of the Montana Indian Athletic Hall of Fame. The ceremony was held at Carroll College at their Campus Center. Harlem Alumni inducted this year include Matt Ball – running, Tony Plumage – Basketball, Donnie Wetzel, Jr, All Around Athlete and Promotion, and Mike Talks Different – Running (Haskell). The Hays-Lodgepole Boys State Basketball Champions of 2002 were also inducted this year. Congratulations to all the new Inductees. Have a good week everyone!

If you know of an upcoming event or have an interesting story to share from our community, please submit it to helloharlem21@gmail.com.