There is a dazzling array of holiday opportunities by and for Wheaton Chamber members and our community, almost too many to report here in "Monday Matters." If you haven't already, please post your events on our member calendar... you can do so via your member login. If you need help, let us know.

The Wheaton Chamber office was HQ on Saturday for the Lions Club 5K Reindeer Run, hosted in partnership with the Wheaton Park District. The day's weather was more than brisk but early reports are that it was a record-breaking day in sponsorships and support. Here, Lions Ron Diener and Betsy Adamowski, director of the Wheaton Public Library, celebrate with some after-race fun at Ivy Restaurant. More photos in our gallery at the end of this newsletter.

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Please join the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce for our annual Holiday & Awards Luncheon when we will recognize the volunteers who have made the Chamber a success as well as swear in our 2023 board of directors. Come and celebrate the holidays with your fellow Chamber members from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 15, at the DuPage County Historical Museum, located at 102 E. Wesley St. in Wheaton. For more information and to register, click HERE.

Join the DWA from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 14, for the annual Cocoa Crawl. Gather the whole family for a fun-filled winter day sampling a variety of unique hot cocoas at your favorite Downtown Wheaton Shops. Each ticket includes a keepsake mug perfect for sipping steamy cocoa any time of the year. For more information and to purchase tickets, click HERE.

Amelia Barrett from the Buffalo Theater Ensemble offers a new twist on the ubiquitous holiday office party--take your team to the theater! "Seasons Greetings" is playing at the BTE at the McAninch Arts Center.

The BTE is offering Wheaton Chamber members opportunities for group outings and company celebrations. Contact Amelia via email or by calling 630-359-1572. For more information and to purchase tickets, here's a link.

For a digital guide to arts and entertainment, here's a link to "Arts Alive" from Arts DuPage, provided by Debbie Venezia, executive director of Arts DuPage. You'll find a round-up of arts events to celebrate the holidays throughout the county. Also, note that our own Wheaton Drama is in the "Member Spotlight!"

Join Andrew's Garden and other small businesses in Downtown Wheaton from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 8, for a Holiday Sip & Shop. Enjoy refreshments and exclusive offers at 17 local shops. To see the list of shops and specials and to register, click HERE.

Join The Moment on Main for Nutcracker Brunch from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 10, at 122 N Main St. in Wheaton. Your ticket includes a magical Nutcracker performance from The Chicago School of Ballet, an extravagant continental breakfast, story time for little ones, and a meet and greet with favorite characters. Tickets range in price: call The Moment on Main at 630.868.3703 to reserve your tickets.

Join Anthology of Wheaton for their Holiday Cocktail party from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 8, at Anthology of Wheaton located at 219 Parkway Dr. in Wheaton. Celebrate the season and take home a pie for your holiday entertaining. Nibble on chef-crafted appetizers, indulge in decadent desserts and sip on cherry cocktails. For more information and to RSVP, please call 630.517.4282.

Cantigny Park presents something familiar but new for the holidays—an adaptation of “A Christmas Carol,” performed as a 1940s radio play before a live audience. Tickets ($2) are on sale here for two performances at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 17, and 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 18. Parking for one hour inside the Cantigny Park Visitors Center is free for ticket holders. For more information, click HERE.

Join Klein Creek for "Santa Brunch With the Grinch, Too!" from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., on Sunday, December 11, at Klein Creek Golf Club, located at 1N333 Pleasant Hill Road, in Winfield. For more information and to purchase tickets click HERE.

Circle your 2023 calendar for the Wheaton Public Library's "Mad Fore Plaid" event, a mini-golf tournament co-hosted by the library and the DuPage County Historical Museum.. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. and tee-off is at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 20, 2023. Put on your favorite plaid and join them for 18 themed holes of wacky fun, to be followed by a 19th Hole after party at Ivy Restaurant in Wheaton. There are different sponsorship packages available. For more information and a sponsorship packet, please email Betsy Adamowski, director of the Wheaton Public Library, here. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here.

Join My Half of the Sky for their Christmas Gala Fundraiser at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, December 9, at Meson Sabika, located at 1025 Aurora Ave in Naperville. During the Gala, guests will experience dinner, dancing and a silent auction. For more information and to purchase tickets, click HERE.

People's Resource Center is hiring a Director of Food Operations. For more information and how to apply, click HERE.

College of DuPage is hiring a Coordinator, Annual, Planned and Annuitant Giving. For more information and to apply click HERE.

Western DuPage Special Recreation Association is hiring a Finance Coordinator. For more information and to apply click HERE.

College of DuPage is also hiring a Coordinator, Advancement Corporate Sponsorships. For more information and to apply click HERE.

Our Wheaton Chamber members have a lot going on and they have a lot to say! Read press releases from our members, learn about job openings and see our Chamber members' "Hot Deals."

Got a job posting or a special you'd like to share? Contact Lilly Chan.

Getting the band back together: Ambassadors (L to R) Donna Teagle, Floor Coverings International; Ron Austin, MMA & Co. and host; Marty Keller, Milton Township C.E.R.T.; Dale Showalter, Showalter Roofing; Jeff Reiter, Cantigny Park and Cantigny Golf; Deb Brown, Town Square Publishing; and Dr. Dave Hettinger, Hettinger Podiatry Center.