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🎅 Letters to Santa! 🎄
Bring a little Christmas magic to your family this holiday season! Children can drop off their letters in Santa's special mailbox and receive a FREE personalized letter from Santa before Christmas Eve! 💌
📅 Registration dates: November 27 – December 14, 2026
📍 Location: Santa's Mailbox location will be provided after registration.
🎁 Bonus: Register to receive access to Santa's Secret Phone Hotline!
✨ Fill out the registration form and let the Christmas magic begin!
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Christmas on Main – Vendor Opportunity
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | 📍 CHRISTMAS ON MAIN – RUSHVILLE
Event Details: Looking to get your products in front of a large crowd before Christmas? The Heart of Rushville is now accepting vendors for its Christmas on Main Celebration! This popular holiday event includes the Christmas parade, Courthouse Square tree lighting, food trucks, kids’ activities, Santa and his reindeer, and more.
Vendor spaces are first come, first served, and prime locations fill quickly. Spaces have sold out the past two years, so interested vendors are encouraged to submit their applications early.
METAMORA CHAINSAW CARVING INVITATIONAL
location and time: Brookville, Indiana, November 21,
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Event Details: Enjoy a sweet day exploring over 30 local shops and businesses throughout Brookville while collecting delicious cookies and treats. Purchase a $10 passport to join the trail, then warm up with a visit to the Hot Cocoa Bar at Cobblestone Inn & Suites.
Bingo Night Hosted by Oak & Twine Event Studio
Event Details: A fun, casual night out with local prizes and community energy. Perfect for friends, couples, or anyone looking for an easy monthly social event in Brookville.
Date, Time & LOCATION: 506 Main St. Brookville, IN - Oak & Twine Event Studio
First Thursday of every month - 6:00 pm
🎹 Cristiana Pegoraro – Romanza, Italian Love, American Dream
Date: Friday, November 6, 2026 | ⏰ Time: 6:30 PM–7:30 PM
📍 Location: Princess Theatre, 330 N. Main Street, Rushville, IN 46173
🎟️ Admission: $25 per person
🎶 Hosted by: Heart of Rushville – A Main Street Program
Event Details: Enjoy an unforgettable evening with internationally acclaimed pianist, composer, and storyteller Cristiana Pegoraro! Experience Romanza, Italian Love, American Dream: From Vivaldi to Yankee Doodle, a captivating classical piano performance celebrating music and culture.
Iron Wolf – The Road to Riverside
Event Details - Come out and support Iron Wolf as they take the stage on their Road to Riverside!
A portion of the contest is judged by crowd participation, so the audience really does matter. Come out, make some noise, and help show your support for a local band chasing their shot at Riverside. 🎸🤘
One night. One stage. One shot at Riverside.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2026
📍 MOCHA MOOSE | RUSHVILLE
🎶 Donna Ulisse – Live Bluegrass & Mountain Music Concert
Event Details:
Enjoy an unforgettable evening of bluegrass and mountain music with award-winning singer-songwriter Donna Ulisse! Known for her powerful vocals, chart-topping songs, and heartfelt storytelling, Donna brings her incredible talent to Rushville's historic Princess Theatre.
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026 | ⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Princess Theatre, 330 N. Main Street, Rushville, IN 46173
🎟️ Admission: $12 per person
🎤 Presented by: Heart of Rushville
🎄 Brookville Police Department – Shop With a Cop 2026
Date: Saturday, December 19, 2026
⏰ Time: Not specified
📍 Location: Oxford Walmart
❤️ Organized by: Brookville Police Department
Event Details: Help make Christmas brighter for local children and families! The Brookville Police Department is accepting nominations and donations for its annual Shop With a Cop program. Donations help provide Christmas gifts to children and families throughout Brookville and Franklin County.
🎟️ Metamora Volunteer Fire Department Gun Raffle
Event Details:
Calling all vendors with Halloween and fall-themed items! Halloween on Main is looking for sellers offering spooky crafts, fall décor, handmade goods, seasonal treats, and other festive goodies.
Vendor spaces are 10' x 10', and the vendor fee is $30. Vendors will need to provide their own tent, and anyone needing electricity should notify organizers ahead of time.
Applications are required for approval, so don’t wait too long if you’d like to participate.
Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026
⏰ Doors Open: 4:00 PM
🍽️ Dinner: 5:00–7:30 PM
📍 Location: Metamora, Indiana
🇺🇸 Veterans & First Responders Appreciation Service and Dinner
Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Smyrna Missionary Baptist Church, 4047 US Highway 52, West Harrison, IN 47060
🎟️ Admission: FREE – Everyone Welcome!
Event Details: Join Smyrna Missionary Baptist Church for a special service and dinner honoring veterans and first responders for their dedication, courage, and service to our communities. Everyone is invited to attend this heartfelt appreciation event.
The Road to Riverside – Open Mic Competition
SEPTEMBER 25 – NOVEMBER 12, 2026
🎤 FOUR NIGHTS | FOUR WINNERS | ONE FINAL STAGE
Event Details: - Local singers, songwriters, solo acts, and bands are invited to take part in The Road to Riverside Open Mic Competition. All music genres are welcome, with winners from each night moving one step closer to the Riverside stage.
🎄 RomWeber Marketplace Holiday Shopping After Party
Date: Friday, November 13, 2026 | Time: 8:00 PM–9:00 PM
📍 Location: RomWeber Marketplace, Batesville, Indiana
Event Details: - Keep the holiday fun going at RomWeber Marketplace's After Party following the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce Holiday Shopping Spree! Enjoy complimentary beer, wine, and appetizers while relaxing with friends after an evening of Christmas shopping.
🍝 Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026 | ⏰ Time: 5:00 PM–7:00 PM
📍 Location: Reach Community Church
Event Details: - Enjoy a delicious spaghetti dinner while supporting local children this Christmas season! The evening also features raffle baskets, $1 raffle tickets, and a silent dessert auction. All proceeds will help provide Christmas gifts for children in the community.
🎸 Rockin’ with My Gnomies – Succulent Garden Party
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026 | ⏰ Time: 7:00 PM–8:30 PM
📍 Location: Goode Coffee Cup
Event Details: Get creative at Gnomeville's Rockin’ with My Gnomies Succulent Garden Party! Enjoy a fun, fall-themed evening featuring colorful succulents, decorative planters, and a playful rock-and-roll gnome theme. Space is limited, so reserve your spot early!
🎄 Metamora’s Old Fashioned Christmas Walk
Dates: Every Friday–Sunday, November 27–December 20, 2026 (4 weekends) | ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM–10:00 PM
📍 Location: 19054 S Main St, Metamora
Event Details: - Experience the magic of Christmas in Historic Metamora! Enjoy festive decorations, holiday shopping, Christmas lights, carolers, visits with Santa, and the charming atmosphere of this historic canal town.
🐾 Pets for Mayor – Rush County
oting Dates: November 20–December 20, 2026
📅 Pet Entry Deadline: November 17, 2026
📍 Location: Participating Rush County Chamber of Commerce businesses
💰 Entry Fee: $20 per pet
🗳️ Voting: $1 per vote
Event Details: It's time to elect Rushville's official Pet Mayor! 🐶🐱 Enter your favorite furry friend in this fun community fundraiser benefiting the Rushville Animal Shelter. Pets will campaign at participating local businesses, where the community can vote for their favorites. The pet raising the most money wins the title of Rushville's Official Pet Mayor!
💻 FREE Refurbished Chromebook Workshop – Rush County
Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | ⏰ Time: 5:00 PM–6:00 PM
📍 Location: Rushville Public Library, 1850 N. Main Street, Rushville, IN
Event Details: - Join the Open Resource Tech Center for a free Chromebook workshop! Learn valuable computer skills and receive a refurbished Chromebook to take home. Open to community members, with a limit of one laptop per household. Space is limited!
🎄 Weaver Christmas Lights – Holiday Light Display
Dates: Every Night, November 26–December 31, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM–10:00 PM
📍 Location: 2006 Snow Hill Road, West Harrison, IN
Event Details: Meet some adorable farm friends while supporting a great local cause! Klein Family Farm is bringing its mini petting zoo to Brookville with friendly mini cows, donkeys, and goats ready for visitors, pets, and treats. Even better, 100% of the proceeds will help with flood-relief efforts in Laurel and Metamora.
Metamora Christmas Walk
📅 NOVEMBER 27–29, DECEMBER 4–6, 11–13 & 18–20, 2026
📍 HISTORIC METAMORA, INDIANA
Event Details: Step into an old-fashioned Christmas in Metamora during the annual Christmas Walk, held for four consecutive weekends beginning the weekend after Thanksgiving.
Lanterns line the canal, luminaries light the pathways, and the village is filled with Christmas decorations, strolling carolers, unique shops, and plenty of holiday charm. Visitors can stop by the Santa House for a photo, enjoy festive music, and browse the shops throughout town.
🎄 Fridays & Saturdays: Shops open until 10:00 PM
🎄 Sundays: Shops open until 5:00 PM
Outdoor areas are pet-friendly, and some shops welcome pets too — just look for the Pet-Friendly sign on the door.
🎄 Metamora’s Old Fashioned Christmas Walk
Dates: Every Friday–Sunday, November 27–December 20, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM–10:00 PM
📍 Location: Historic Metamora, Indiana 47030
Event Details: Celebrate the Christmas season in Historic Metamora! Enjoy holiday shopping, festive decorations, Christmas lights, carolers, visits with Santa, seasonal treats, and the charm of the historic canal town.
About the Organizer
Valerie Fields is a trusted expert in the Neighborhood, knows the hyper local real estate market and is dedicated to helping neighbors with their real estate moves.
my Mission
To empower future homeowners, sellers, and investors with the knowledge and tools they need to make informed real estate decisions while fostering a strong sense of community.
What I Bring to the Table
Expert Guidance: Decades of combined experience in local real estate with a Real Estate team
Personalized Service: Tailored advice to match your unique goals.
Community Engagement: Hosting events that bring neighborhoods together and strengthen connections.
So where can you find The Featured Event?
Since the featured event for "Letter to Santa" has a drop off location in different areas, they are all GPS-friendly.
After completing the sign-up form, you will be notified where both mailboxes are located to drop off your letter to Santa Claus. - The map below may not be correct
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01. What areas do you serve?
I specialize in neighborhoods across South East Indiana, offering knowledge of local market trends, amenities, and more to help you make the best real estate decisions.
02. How do you help first-time homebuyers?
I guide first-time (and seasoned buyers) through the entire process, from understanding your needs and budget to finding the perfect home and closing the deal. I also assist with financing options and handle all the paperwork, making the process simple and stress-free.
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The time it takes to sell a property depends on factors like market conditions, pricing, and location. With expert marketing, staging advice, and targeted outreach, most clients receive offers sometimes within a few weeks but could take longer
04. What is the difference between a down payment and closing costs?
Your down payment may not be all you need to bring to the closing table when you buy a home. Closing costs are expenses beyond the down payment, such as appraisal fees, title fees and escrow funds, that you pay upon closing. Many first-time home buyers underestimate just how much they'll need to pay in closing costs.
05. Am I required to put money down to buy a home?
Home buyers no longer need a 20% down payment to buy a home. You can buy a home with a conventional loan for as little as 1% to 3% down. And you may even be able to buy a home with no money down if you qualify for a VA or a USDA loan
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I focus on personalized service and local knowledge. By understanding the unique nuances of the local market and building long-term relationships, I provide tailored real estate solutions that meet YOUR specific needs.
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