Happy Holidays!

1.  Twinkle Tour

Fill your thermos with some hot chocolate and hop into your vehicle for a lovely tour of the beautiful lights and displays around Logan County. Here you’ll find an online interactive map and photo gallery.

2.  Joy to the World

Celebrate Christmas with a traditional candlelight service at the church of your choice:

·         Christ United Methodist Church, 104 S. 4th St., Sterling – Christmas Eve Service of Carols and Candlelight – 7 pm.

·         First Christian Church, 12915 CR 3, Sterling – Christmas Eve Service – 6 pm.

·         Prince of Peace Episcopal Church, corner of Phelps Street and S 2nd Ave., Sterling – Christmas Eve Candlelight Service – 3:30 pm; soup supper follows the service.

·         Berean Church, 12527 CR 37, Sterling – Christmas Eve Service – 5:30 pm.

·         Peace Lutheran Church, 1404 S. 9th Ave., Sterling – Candlelight Christmas Eve Service of Lessons and Carols with Holy Communion – 5:30 pm.

·         First English Lutheran Church, 701 Fairhurst St., Sterling – Christmas Eve Worship Service – 6 pm.

·         First Presbyterian Church, 130 S. 4th St., Sterling – Christmas Eve Traditional Candlelight Communion Service – 4:30 pm.

·         First Baptist Church, S. 8th Avenue and Columbine St., Sterling – Christmas Eve Service with Special Music and Candlelight – 5:30 pm.

·         Trinity Lutheran Church, 732 Clark St., Sterling – Christmas Eve Worship Service with Communion and Special Music – 6 pm.

3.  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from “Explore Sterling and Logan County!”

Celebrating the season in Sterling!

1.  Clarence’s Corner

Enjoy a nostalgic treat at Clarence’s Corner while visiting or shopping in downtown Sterling. Located at the Logan County Courthouse Square, this community landmark will be open for special occasions during December including Thursday, Dec. 20 from 5-8 pm. Clarence Mentgen faithfully popped popcorn here six days a week and earned his living for more than 38 years. The friendly “popcorn man” is no longer living, but he is forever memorialized with a bronze sculpture next to the replicated “Clarence’s Corner” popcorn stand. Learn more about the history here.

2.  Overland Trail Museum

Christmas on the Prairie at the Overland Trail Museum is the perfect event to truly put you into the holiday spirit! Step back in time as your stroll through the beautifully decorated museum and village buildings, stop by the roaring fire and enjoy a roasted chestnut, step into the High Plains Education Center to warm up with a cup of hot cider and a cookie, visit with neighbors and friends and listen to the music of the season. Open house dates are Tuesday, Dec. 18 and Thursday, Dec. 20, 5-7 pm. Be entertained by local musicians: Braedon and Peyton Kloberdanz on Dec. 18 and the Brompton family on Dec. 20; Santa will be the special guest on Dec. 18 to give rides in his decked out fire truck! Click here for more details.

3.  Parade of Trees

Sterling Public Library is filled with Christmas trees of all shapes and sizes for the 2018 Parade of Trees. There are approximately 110 trees decorated in a variety of themes by local individuals, businesses, organizations and groups. The library will offer a chance to enjoy all of the illuminated trees with the building lights off at the annual open house scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 20 from 5-8 pm. Also enjoy the live music and refreshments! View photos of some of the displays here.

While you're out and about, don't forget to stop and refuel! Find where you can feed your hungry here.

Sterling is Sparkling and the Music is Merry!

1. Winter Ensemble Concert

For a joyous treat to your auditory system, Northeastern Music and Recording presents the Winter Ensemble Concert on Saturday, December 8 at 7 pm at the Dorothy J. Corsberg Theater at Northeastern Junior College. This event features performances by the department’s contemporary choir, concert choir, jazz band and concert band. Tickets are $5; free to NJC students/faculty/staff. Learn more here.

2. The 27th Noel

Continue the sound celebration with the Master Chorale and The Twenty-Seventh Noel Christmas Concert. Directed by Don Johnson, the performance is Sunday, December 9 at 4 pm, also at the Corsberg Theater at Northeastern Junior College. Admission is $10 for adults. Students 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult. Click here for more details.

3. The Grill at River City

Whether it’s for lunch or dinner or sipping hot cocktails, make time for a stop at The Grill at River City where the holiday spirit overflows! They have decked the halls with boughs of holly and Christmas trees and bright lights for this festive season. Bring the whole family for free s’mores on the Patio every Tuesday evening from 4-9 pm, until Christmas! Check them out here.

Have You Ever Met A Reindeer?

Start The Music!

Windsong Chorus, Centennial State Chorus and special guests present, “A Red, White and Blue Christmas” concert on Sunday, December 2, at 3 pm in the Frank Hunter Auditorium at Sterling High School. Admission is a suggested $8 donation and two non-perishable food items.

 C’mon In

It might be chilly outside but it’s always warm and friendly inside Simkins Parlour. Stop in for a cold treat or warm soup. There’s coffee and ice cream and wraps and gourmet soups and salads and homemade sweets and more! Relax with your family, or unwind with a rousing board game among friends.

 

We can't let the occasion pass without thanking the venturing visitors and free-range tourists like yourself who share our love for this part of the Pioneering Plains. We hope you find many more opportunities to roam freely in Sterling and Logan County!

We've got numerous events and activities coming up. You're going to want to get these dates on your calendar before it fills up. Find more information here.

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

RELAX YOUR WAY THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS

Sterling Public Library is offering Relax Your Way Through the Holidays on Saturday, November 17 at 2 pm. The program will help us take the stress out of our holiday season. Special guests will provide lots of tips on various topics, including Rece Herboldsheimer who will provide a wonderful program on using scarves to change your holiday wardrobe. Be sure to bring a scarf with you as she will be teaching how to tie them for different looks.

There will also be several flavors of coffee or hot chocolate and a scrumptious dessert to enjoy. Space is limited for the event so you need to reserve your spot by picking up a ticket at the library. Tickets are free and still available. (The relaxing kitty is not representative of actual program.)

LAUGH IT OFF

Kyle Pogue

Does your funny bone need tickled? Laugh it off at Comedy Night, Saturday, November 17, 7:30 pm, at the Sterling Elks Lodge where 2 For The Road Entertainment presents Kyle Pogue and Brandt Tobler together for one night! Find more information here.

Brandt Tobler