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Dwight
MASHED SWEET POTATOES
WITH PECANS
November 29th
Submitted by Brenda, from Minooka
Small Business Saturday, Village of Dwight
Skip the crowds and celebrate Small Business Saturday by shopping
local in Dwight! Discover unique, one-of-a-kind gifts at hometown
stores and support the businesses that make the community shine.
Shoppers can bring in receipts from any DEA Member business the
following week to receive a 5% rebate in DEA Dollars (up to $100).
It’s the perfect way to find meaningful gifts and give back locally
this holiday season! Visit dwightalliance.org for more details.
Ingredients
4 large sweet potatoes
¼ cup butter
¼ cup brown sugar
½ tsp cinnamon
½ cup pecans, chopped
Instructions
1. Boil the sweet potatoes in salted water until tender,
about 20 minutes. Drain and mash with butter, brown
sugar, and cinnamon.
2. Top with pecans and serve.
December 4 - 6:00 pm
Holiday Desserts Discussion/Potluck, Prairie Creek Library
Share your love of cooking at this festive community cookbook
club! Participants can check out a cookbook, make a recipe of their
choice, and bring a portion to share while enjoying delicious dishes
and lively conversation.
December 4 - 6:00 pm
Homemade Holiday Soap Craft, Prairie Creek Library
Create festive holiday soaps with guidance from Rebecca Zappa
in this fun, hands-on workshop. These cheerful creations make
wonderful gifts, or a special treat for your own home!
The Heart of the Holidays:
Shop Local
December 6 - 10:30 am
Mini Christmas Tree Craft, Prairie Creek Library
Get into the holiday spirit by decorating your own Styrofoam tree
with provided craft supplies. Teens and adults are encouraged to
add their own creative touch by bringing extra materials from home
to design a one-of-a-kind masterpiece!
Sleigh All Day, Christmas in Dwight
West Flooring Company
Trivia Contest
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
The magic of the holidays isn’t found in the biggest malls
or the fastest online deals, it’s right here at home. When
you shop local, you’re not just crossing gifts
off a list; you’re supporting the dreams of
neighbors, friends, and families who pour
their hearts into their small businesses. Each
purchase helps a local shop stay open,
a student find a job, and a community
continue to shine. The lights twinkling
in our downtowns glow a little brighter
when we choose to give where we live.
This season, let’s fill our hearts and
our hometowns with the true spirit
of giving by shopping local.
Casper, Melchior & Balthazar
85 N. Daley St., Diamond, IL
815-634-3600
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2025 Nelson Multimedia Holiday Guide
