December 24

LINCOLN EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH Christmas Eve Service, “Remembering that Night in Bethlehem,” Thursday, Dec. 24, 4 p.m.

December 27

“WITH THIS SLEEPING GIANT” CONCERT/DANCE PARTY, with Andrew Capistrant, Isaac Dahlvang, Ethan Fleisher, Sunday, Dec. 27, 7:30 p.m., Stomping Grounds coffee house, Staples. For info., 218-895-5750 or www.staplesstompinggrounds. com.

December 29

SIT ‘N KNIT meets every Tuesday, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Stomping Grounds coffee house, Staples. For info., 218-895-5750.

December 31

NEW YEAR’S EVE BALL, sponsored by Lakewood Health System Foundation, will be held Thursday, Dec. 31, Landmark Inn, Staples. For more info., 218-894-8503.