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Teen Gingerbread Houses
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Yorkville Public Library - Michelle Pfister Meeting
Room
AGE GROUP: 13-17
Mrs. Bethany returns to share expert tips and tricks for
constructing a wonderful gingerbread house to take home!
Participants will learn handy building and decorating
techniques to build their own sweet seasonal masterpiece.
Free and open to the public; registration is required, and
participants must bring a container to transport their completed
creation.
Private Visits with Santa
S A N TA S A
Y S SHOP LOCAL
Shop Here First.
Shop Local
630-554-8496
www.AndersenPH.com
Maple Pecan Bacon-Wrapped Dates
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
SATURDAY DECEMBER 13
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
651 Prairie Pointe Dr., Yorkville, IL
INGREDIENTS:
Avoid long lines, noisy crowds, and rushed encounters
by booking a private family visit with Santa! Families can
enjoy an exclusive 15-minute session to check wish lists,
snap personal photos, and make the holiday season extra
magical in a relaxed setting. Advance registration is required
at www.yorkville.il.us/visitsanta, as limited sessions are
available and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. $25 per
family.
DIRECTIONS:
Prep: 15 minutes • Bake: 20–25 minutes • Makes 24
Hergenhahn Insurance Agenc
gencyy INC
,
Wishing you a Merry Christmas!
.
24 pitted Medjool dates
4 oz blue cheese
¼ cup finely chopped pecans
12 slices bacon, cut in half
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp brown sugar
Toothpicks
• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Mix the blue cheese and chopped pecans together in a small
bowl.
• Fill each date with a small spoonful of the mixture.
• Wrap each date with half a slice of bacon and secure with a
toothpick.
• Arrange on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake for 20–25
minutes, turning halfway through.
• Mix the maple syrup and brown sugar. Brush lightly over the
dates during the last 5 minutes of baking.
• Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Aaron J Hergenhahn, agent
Yorkville | 630.553.0005
aaronhergenhahn.com
TM
Sponsored by
Homegrown Meat Company &
Homegrown Ice Cream
58
6 & 8 E. Front Street, Newark, IL 60541
www.homegrownmeatco.com
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