Reservations now being taken for annual Christmas Fantasy event

Reservations are being taken now for the Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation’s 23rd  Annual Christmas Fantasy to be held  Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, November 14-17 at the Fairgrounds Pavilion in Waukon. The theme will be “Let It Be Christmas.”
Reservations are now being taken for the popular Saturday and Monday noon luncheons and the Saturday evening wine, cheese and dessert event.
The luncheons are sponsored by the Allamakee County Cattlemen’s Association, and will be held  Saturday, November 15 at noon, and again Monday, November 17 at noon. A full meal will be served and entertainment will be provided at both events. All guests will have ample time to view all of the displays. Reservations can be made by calling 563-568-6262.
The Saturday evening wine, cheese and dessert event will be held from 7-9 p.m. Saturday evening, November 15. This year the event will again be sponsored by the Eagle’s Landing Winery of Marquette. They will be serving a variety of their finest wines and entertainment will be provided. Reservations can be made for this event by calling 563-568-4177.   
This years’ Christmas Fantasy event will feature many decorated trees on display. Many items will also be available for sale by silent auction. These items will include centerpieces, a wide variety of gift baskets, beautiful wreaths, swags, chairs, quilts, toys, mini-trees, wall hangings and other decorative items.
The Friday evening “Tingle ‘n Mingle” happy hour will be held November 14, from 5-8 p.m., is sponsored by Four County Ag in Postville. This annual Friday night happy hour event will be hosted by B.E. Catered, Jim and Charlene Baxter and Mary Engrav. This is a special opportunity to meet socially with friends and co-workers after work. Many tables of hearty hors d’oeuvres, plus desserts, candies, and spirits will be served among the trees. Special holiday entertainment will also be provided. Tickets can be purchased at Veterans Memorial Hospital or at local banks. Tickets may also be purchased at the door.
The Christmas Fantasy will be open to the public  Saturday, November 15 from 2-5 p.m.; Sunday, November 16 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and again Monday, November 17 from 2-7 p.m. Photos with Santa will be offered Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. by Katie Hennessey of Coté Color Photography.
For more information,  call Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation members Sue Schlitter at 563-568-2438 or Gloria Krambeer at 563-568-3182.