What’s Happening in and around the area

Wednesday, Nov. 19
Modern Woodmen Chapter 12243 Dinner at the River Dock from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 29
Downtown Country Christmas Festival in Jerseyville. The festival starts at 1 p.m. other activities throughout the day.

Saturday, Dec. 6
Santa’s Chocolate Express in Grafton. Starts at 10:30 a.m. at Grafton Visitor Center. Santa and Mrs. Claus at Grove Memorial Park at 2 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 6
Elsah Home for the Holidays Home Tour at 1 p.m.