'KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS' YARD SIGNS AND CAR MAGNETS ON SALE

Knights of Columbus Council 697 and 4th Degree Assembly 1207 in Racine is selling "Keep Christ in Christmas" yard signs and car magnets. The signs are blue and white with the "Keep Christ in Christmas" slogan and a nativity scene and cost $5. In addition, for the first time, the Knights are making available black and white car magnets. They are 6½ by 7 inches and feature a Nativity scene and the "Keep Christ in Christmas" slogan. They cost $3. To purchase a sign or car magnet, contact Bill Frayer at (262) 633-7887), Bill Pinnow at (262) 633-1594, John Shelby at (262) 859-9477, Gary Brown at (262) 886-4816, Chet Leskowicz at (262) 632-4931 or Tom Goetz at (262) 878-4260.

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS ON SALE

Holy Communion Lutheran Church, 2000 W. Sixth St., is selling the Entertainment Book for $35 and the Gold C Book for $10. These books offer two-for-one discount coupons for dining, entertainment and services. Books will be sold until Dec. 9, call Sue Cooper at (262) 886-6130. Profits are used by the church women for various charities.

PASTY SALE

Sponsored by the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 767, noon-3 p.m. Dec. 9, during the Green Bay Packers vs. Oakland Raiders football game until they're sold out at George's Tavern, 1201 N. Main St. Pasties cost $6 each, with a limit of eight per customer. The pasty is originally a Flemish dish brought over to northern Michigan by the early Welsh copper miners. The pasty consists of several root vegetables, onions, pork and beef in a pastry crust. They will be made by Yooper chef Steve Klinkhammer and his crew. Vegetarian pasties will be available on request. Phone orders for carryouts will be taken Dec. 3-7 by calling (262) 498-1294 (leave name, phone number and quantity of pasties). Proceeds from the sale will be donated to the Racine County Food Bank.

FUDGE SALE

Plymouth Congregational Church, 1143 College Ave., is selling its award-winning homemade chocolate fudge. The cost is $4 for a half-pound box (with or without nuts). Orders must be placed by Dec. 9 by calling the church at (262) 633-6039. Orders must be prepaid at the church from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Fudge orders must be picked up at the church on Dec. 16.

Today

Cookie Walk and Third World Shoppe

Atonement Lutheran Church fellowship hall and downstairs youth room, 2915 Wright Ave., 9 a.m.-2 p.m. today. Cookies, bars and breads will be sold by the pound and in prepackaged assortments. The Third World Shoppe will feature unique items from elegant handcarved Russian Santas to musical instruments, children's toys, and woven goods from Central America, Africa and Asia. Every purchase made will help support the Fair Trade movement and help someone trying to make a living wage in a Third World country.

CHILI, CRAFTS AND BAKE SALE

Lutheran Chapel of the Cross, 1426 Highway H, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. today. Admission is one canned good. The chili bar will be open from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and will feature a chili dog or bowl of chili served with a beverage and a homemade cookie. Lunch tickets cost $3.50.

Sunday

SUNDAY BREAKFAST

Sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Racine Aerie 281, 8-11 a.m. Sunday, Eagles Club, 319 Hamilton St. The menu includes omelets, eggs, toast, bacon, sausage, fried potatoes, pancakes, French toast and a full selection of beverages, including coffee and Bloody Marys. Items are sold individually. The public is invited to attend. The proceeds from the sales are used to support the efforts of the auxiliary.

SOS & FULL BREAKFAST MENU

Veterans Club, 820 Main St., 8-11 a.m. Sunday. A children's menu is available.

MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY

$6 JEWELRY SALE FUNDRAISER

Sponsored by the Volunteers In Partnership with Wheaton Franciscan All Saints Healthcare:

n Monday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Tuesday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. - All Saints Medical Center, Memorial Dining Room, 1320 Wisconsin Ave.

n Wednesday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Thursday, 6:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. - All Saints Medical Center, Caledonia Room, 3801 Spring St.

Everything costs $6. All jewelry is department store quality at 75 to 80 percent off retail and backed by a "no questions asked" return policy. Items for sale include rings, earrings, necklace sets, scarves, fashion watches, children's trend gifts, leather goods, men's gifts, laser pens, reading and sun glasses, manicure sets, totes and more. All items are silver, sterling, gold or white gold (14, 18 & 24K gold-plated over surgical steel) or brass. All jewelry is hypo-allergenic, and earring posts are surgical steel or titanium. Nickel-free pieces will be available.

Payment can be made by cash, check or major credit card. Proceeds from the sale benefit the VIP, which supports programming and equipment needs of All Saints Healthcare.

Wednesday

BOOK FAIR

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 2710 S. Green Bay Road, Mount Pleasant, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Wednesday, to benefit the Girl Scouts of Racine County. Those who make a purchase and redeem a book fair voucher will have a portion of their purchase donated to the Girl Scouts. Vouchers may be picked up at the check out counter, by visiting the Web at http://www.girlscoutsracineco.org, or by calling development director Elizabeth Mendez at (262) 598-0909 or (866) 534-5715.

AUCTION AND CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON

Sponsored by the Woman's Club of Racine, 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Meadowbrook Country Club, 2149 N. Green Bay Road. The event is open to the public, and tickets cost $14 and $16 depending on menu choice. Reservations are required by calling the clubhouse at (262) 634-6423 or Nancy Knoedler at (262) 554-8827.

Dec. 6-9

COMMUNITY BOOK FAIR

Sponsored by the Park High School National Honor Society in the old girls' gym at the school, 1901 12th St. Hours are 5-8 p.m. Thursday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 8 and 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 9. Items on sale are 50 percent off and include new books, posters, educational kits and items for all ages. There will be shopping with Clifford and the Park Panther, gift wrapping and story time.

Dec. 7-8

CANDY AND BAKE SALE

Sponsored by the St. Robert Bellarmine Parish at Community State Bank, 1500 Main St., Union Grove. Hours for the sale are from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and 8:30 a.m.-noon Dec. 8.

Friday

FISH FRY

Sponsored by the Fraternal Order of Eagles Racine Aerie 281, 5-9 p.m. Friday, Eagles Club, 319 Hamilton St. A wide variety of fish is available. Open to the public.

Dec. 8

MIKE YOUNG SCHOLARSHIP FLAG FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT

Union Grove High School, 3433 S. Colony Ave. (Highway 45), Union Grove, 8 a.m. Dec. 8. Food and beverages will be available all day with a wrapup around 4 p.m. for the awards ceremony. Medals will be awarded to the first-, second- and third-place teams. There is space for two more teams. The entry fee is $100. Call Pat Shain at (262) 878-4581.

Proceeds go to a fund to award a $2,000 scholarship to a graduating Union Grove High School senior.

COOKIE WALKS

n 8-11 a.m. Dec. 8, Apostolic Faith Church, 3045 Airline Road, Franksville. The cost is $6.50 per pound. There will also be a craft sale.

n 9 a.m.-noon Dec. 8, St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 1015 4 Mile Road. The cookies will be sold for $8.50 a pound. Proceeds from the Cookie Walk will be used for replacing the flooring in the nursery and for materials for enhancing the acoustics in the sanctuary.

n 9 a.m.-noon Dec. 8, Community United Methodist Church, 455 S. Jefferson St., Waterford. The cost is $7.50 a pound.

n 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 8, Burlington United Methodist Church, 857 W. State St., Burlington. Cookies will be sold by the pound, there will be a table of individually priced specialties, an apron boutique, Third World Shoppe and a complimentary coffee shop with cookie samples. For more information, call the church office at (262) 763-2288.

n 2-6:30 p.m. Dec. 8, St. Louis Parish School hall, 13207 Highway G, Caledonia. The cost is $8 a pound. Other homemade bakery items will also be sold.

Vendors Fair

American Professional Driving School, 1967 Taylor Ave., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 8. Vendors include Usborne Books at Home, Avon, L'Bri, Arbonne, Silpada, Mary Kay, Longaberger, Tastefully Simple, Jockey, Wildtree, Lia Sophia, Gold Canyon Candles, 2 Sisters Gourmet, Purses, The Body Shop, Home and Garden Party, Norwex and Premier Designs. Refreshments will be sold. Proceeds will benefit Mothers Against Drunk Driving.

Dec. 9

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

Sponsored by the Muskego Lions Club, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Dec. 9, Muskego High School cafeteria, W183 S8750 Racine Ave., Muskego (use the Woods Road entrance). Tickets cost $5 for adults and $2 for children ages 4-12. Children under age 4 eat free. Activities include photos with Santa and shopping for gifts $5 and under at Santa's Homespun Secret Gift Shop. Raffles for children and adults cost $1 per ticket or six for $5.

A Look on the Runway Fashion Show

Best Western Conference Center, 5105 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee, Dec. 9. A Shopping Bazaar will begin at 3 p.m., food is served at 5 p.m. and the fashion and hat show is at 6 p.m., with dancing to follow. Tickets cost $22 in advance at Designs by Ms. K, 1216 Douglas Ave.; $25 at the door. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Racine Sickle Cell Foundation. Call (262) 635-5055 for more information.

Dec. 12

BOOK FAIR

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 2710 S. Green Bay Road, Mount Pleasant, 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Dec. 16, to benefit the Recreational Activities for the Developmentally Disabled (RADD). Those who make a purchase and redeem a book fair voucher will have a portion of their purchase donated to RADD. Vouchers are available by calling the agency office, (262) 633-0291.

Dec. 15

Poker Tournament

Moose Lodge, 5530 Middle Road, Caledonia, 3 p.m. Dec. 15 (registration begins at 2 p.m.). Tickets cost $60. Hosted by Pocket Aces, dealers and lunch are included. Registration is recommended in advance by visiting the Web, http://www.window2hope.org or by mailing a check payable to Window to Hope at Window to Hope, 2811 Ruby Ave., Racine, WI 53402. An additional $500 in chips will be given to those who register in advance. For more information, call (262) 880-0884. Proceeds will go to Racine children with autism.