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Holidays in the Hilltop… Hilltop Campus Village, That Is

The many churches in the Hilltop Campus Village offer holiday programs. Here is just a peek from a couple of the churches.

St Paul Lutheran, 2136 Brady (just south of Vander Veer Park) will be offering two Choral Advent services Sunday, December 6 at 8 a.m. and 9:20 a.m. Their Christmas Eve services are as follows:

1 p.m. Holy Communion and Carols; 3 p.m. A Family Christmas service; 5 p.m. Holy Communion and Open Spirit; 8 p.m. A Service of Lessons and Carols; and 10 p.m. Candlelight and Holy Communion.

First Presbyterian Church, corner of Iowa Street and Kirkwood, will be presenting a Piccolo Concert on Saturday, December 5 at 5 p.m. Their traditional two-hour Christmas Concert is Saturday, December 19 at 7:30 p.m. For more information, please call the church office at (563) 326-1691.

Don’t forget to stop in at the many eateries or pubs that call the Hilltop Campus village their home:

Perhaps you want a hot toddy to warm your spirit. Stop in at McButt’s Neighborhood Bar, 1516 N. Harrison. Newly remodeled and filled with all the fun you need.

Grab a donut and a quick cup of coffee at Donuts & More at 1717 Brady Street. Drive thru at the Java Station, 1927 Main Street, and grab a coup of festive holiday coffee. Or stop in a Red Band Coffee, 110 W. 12th street and try a caramel latte!

Need a real getaway? Then visit Zeke’s on the Hill at 1509 Harrison. Relax with tropical island style food in the warm atmosphere. Zeke’s is open for lunch and dinner; hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday thru Saturday. They do Salsa nights on Fridays. Zeke’s is new to the Hilltop Campus Village, so stop in with a warm welcome. Then escape in the warm surroundings.

Take some sweets home for yourself or for a party. Go to East Side Bakery & Pizza. Niki will be glad to fix up a special order of mini tarts, baby cinnamon rolls or Christmas cookies! Just order a few days in advance and she will have your sweet order all ready to go when you get there. The pizza’s there are very good, too! Take one home to enjoy after a busy day of shopping!