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December 18th - 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Listen & Create - Santa Searchers, Fossil Ridge Public
Library District
Designed for children ages 3–5, this program combines storytime
fun with hands-on creativity. Each week, little ones will explore new
books and enjoy a festive craft inspired by the magic of the season.
Visit fossilridge.org to register.
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December 19th - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Movie Showing - That Christmas, Fossil Ridge Public
Library District
85 N. Daley St., Diamond, IL
815-634-3600
Spend half days or no school days enjoying a fun family movie
afternoon! Light refreshments will be served, or feel free to
bring your own snacks. This showing features That Christmas
(2024, Rated PG), a heartwarming story about the townsfolk of
Wellington-on-Sea as the worst snowstorm in history changes
everyone’s holiday plans, including Santa’s. Visit fossilridge.org to
register.
December 19th - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Movie Showing - The Family Stone, Fossil Ridge Public
Library District
Enjoy a cozy movie night complete with a hot cocoa bar and festive
cookies! Bring a friend, grab a treat, and settle in for a feel-good
holiday film that’s sure to warm your heart. In this PG-13 comedy,
a stuffy careerist gets more than she bargained for when she visits
her fiancé’s quirky, free-spirited family over the Christmas holidays,
resulting in laughter, love, and a fresh take on holiday traditions.
Visit fossilridge.org to register.
2025 Nelson Multimedia Holiday Guide
Nelson Publishing, Inc.
Hansel & Gretel
Michael Caine
Hermey
PECAN BALLS
Submitted by Bev, from Coal City
Ingredients
1 C sweetened condensed milk
2 昀椀nely chopped pecans
1 tsp vanilla
1 C powdered sugar
pinch of salt
extra pecans for rolling (optional)
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk,
chopped pecans, vanilla, powdered sugar and salt.
Mix well until combined. Refrigerate for 30 minutes
or until 昀椀rm to handle. Once chilled, scoop out small
portions and roll into balls about 1-inch. If desired, you
can roll them in extra pecans. Place the pecan balls on
a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Chill again
for at least 30 minutes. Tip: you can also drizzle some
melted chocolate over them
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