Anne in front of the tree with George, a bank customer and historical society member.

North Shore Bank sponsored the Pewaukee Area Historical Society Christmas tree this year. For the lighting last Saturday at Clark House Museum, families could also meet Santa and enjoy cookies and crafts.

Anne at the crafts table.

“Had lots of fun helping with crafts!” Pewaukee branch manager Anne Kagerah reported. “The kids were getting very creative with beads and pipe cleaners!”

If you are looking for holiday activities, here are a few ideas in our communities:

Sponsored by North Shore Bank, Candy Cane Lane is going strong in West Allis, raising money to help the MACC Fund fight children’s cancer. Tomorrow, Friday, December 10, will be Mascot Night, featuring our own Seymour Savings and plenty of other fun faces from area organizations. More info here.

The Burlington Ice Festival will take place this Saturday and Sunday, December 11 and 12, at Wehmhoff Square Park. Many of the state’s top ice sculptors will transform 300-pound blocks of ice into frozen masterpieces for the Wisconsin State Ice Carving Championship. Other activities will include Reindeer in the Park, Santa in the Chalet, the Kris Kringle Market, horse and wagon rides, and more. More info here.

Through December 22, our Sturgeon Bay branch is supporting the community by accepting new or slightly used outdoor apparel and nonperishable food items. These donations will stay in the community and be donated to Door County nonprofit Feed and Clothe My People. More info here.

And if you wish to donate to victims of last month’s tragedy in Waukesha, there is more information here. Happy and safe holidays to all of you.