Sensory-friendly Santa experience slated for Dec. 13

Jayland Partners hosts its annual Christmas party next month. It’s also bringing a new sensory friendly experience to the table.

Jayland Partners will provide “Quiet time with Santa” from 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 13 at Bryant Wesleyan Church, 1209 S. Hendricks St. Community members are invited to join for hot cocoa, photos and gifts.

The free experience precedes Jayland Partners’ party for people with special needs and their families and caregivers, with the event slated for 2 to 4 p.m. at the church. Folks are invited to join for snacks, dancing and other fun.

For more information, visit linktr.ee/jaylandpartners.

Winter concert

Jay County High School Music Department’s winter concert is coming up.

Jazz Band, Just Treble, Patriot Edition, Color Guard and the Patriot Band will perform at 2 p.m. Dec. 7 at Jay County Junior-Senior High School’s auditorium. Admission is free. Patrons may enter through Door 8.

Also, Jay County Choral Boosters will sponsor a cookie walk starting at 1 p.m. Dec. 7.

Church performance

Grace Bible Church of Berne will perform “Long Foretold: the Journey of the Magi,” at 10 a.m. Dec. 21.

Written by Lindsay Finley, the story traces the roots of the Christmas story farther back than the manger in Bethlehem. 

The production is accompanied by a choral performance. Admission is free, and the community is invited to participate.

Learning series

Seniors have the opportunity to learn more about homebrew next month.

Josh Gibson, a Jay County High School teacher and beekeeper, will present “Buzz, Brew and Bloom Crafting” during John Jay Center for Learning’s Lunch and Learn series Dec. 4. The event starts with lunch at 11:30 a.m. with Gibson’s presentation to follow.

Reservations are $5 for seniors 55 years old and older.