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5 Things to do in Grundy County: Breakfast with the Grinch, Winterfest, Theatre

By Maribeth M. Wilson
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Looking for something to do with the family this weekend in Grundy County? Check out our weekly roundup for December 9-11.

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5 Things To Do

1. Breakfast with the Grinch: 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at American Legion Post 294, 212 W. Washington St. in Morris.

The event is hosted by the parents of BSA Troop 808 and the American Legion Auxiliary. Enjoy a pancake breakfast with the Grinch, face painting and a craft to make and take home.

Tickets cost $8. To purchase tickets and register, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/breakfast-with-the-grinch-tickets-461992069717?aff=ALLEVENTS. Registration is required.

The Grinch dances with Brayden (6) and Brody (2) Wiechen of Morris at the American Legion Auxiliary Grinch Breakfast held on Saturday Dec. 11.

The Grinch dances with Brayden Wiechen, 6, and Brody Wiechen, 2, both of Morris, at the American Legion Auxiliary Grinch Breakfast in 2021. This year'e event will be held Saturday, Dec. 10. (Maribeth Wilson)

2. ‘WMTG Radio Christmas Radio’ presented by the Morris Theatre Guild: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 9-10, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, at Morris Theatre Guild, 516 W. Illinois Ave. in Morris.

It will feature two classic Christmas favorites: “Miracle on 34th Street” and “A Christmas Carol,” presented as radio performances.

Tickets are available at morristheatreguild.org or by calling 815-942-1966.

Todd Hancock and Ellen Rasmussen read during “Miracle on 34th Street” in WMTG Presents this weekend Dec. 9-11 Tickets are still available at morristheatregild.org.

Todd Hancock and Ellen Rasmussen read during “Miracle on 34th Street” in WMTG Presents this weekend Dec. 9-11. Tickets are still available at morristheatregild.org. (Morris Theatre Guild)

3. Lark & Starling at Clayton’s Rail: 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at Clayton’s Rail, 721 Liberty St. in Morris.

Enjoy live music, drinks and food. No cover charge.

4. Cookie Heaven at First Presbyterian Church: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at First Presbyterian Church, 200 E. Jackson St. in Morris.

Homemade cookies and candies for sale by the pound. All proceeds go to Loving Deeds for Kids in Need.

Call the church office at 815-942-1871 with any questions.

5. Winterfest: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, in downtown Morris.

Multiple vendors will offer food, handmade specialty pieces, home goods, and plenty of perfect last-minute gifts.

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Maribeth M. Wilson

Maribeth M. Wilson has been a reporter with Shaw Media for two years, one of those as news editor at the Morris Herald-News. She became a part of the NewsTribune staff in 2023.