A live tour of Bethlehem at Vista de la Montana Methodist Church.
Walk to Bethlehem
Donna Langwig
Vista de la Montaña United Methodist Church presents Walk to Bethlehem on December 10, 11 and 12, 2014, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
You are invited to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas and Walk to Bethlehem at Vista United Methodist Church. This is an interactive, family friendly journey through ancient Bethlehem on the night Christ was born. Take a guided, walking tour among village shops, meet and mingle with town residents and encounter Roman soldiers. Guided tours begin every 10 to 15 minutes from 6:00 through 8:00 p.m. Each tour lasts approximately 40 minutes.
Your journey will begin with hot cider and optional free family/group photos that will be emailed to you. As you travel back in time, imagine the small town of Bethlehem 2,000 years ago. As your guide explains the events of the day, observe the shepherds watching their flocks under the winter sky. Walk the crowded, narrow streets of the bustling marketplace. Beware of the Roman soldiers, pick-pockets and beggars. Talk with the vendors busy in their shops. Listen to the villagers talk in excited yet hushed voices about a very special newborn baby. You and your guide will follow the star to find the baby Jesus lying in a manger. At the completion of your walk, enjoy snacks in the Hospitality Inn. Tours are Wednesday through Friday, December 10 through 12 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Admission and parking are free. All are welcome. Canned food donations will be accepted on behalf of the Community Food Bank.
Reservations are highly recommended. In our ongoing effort to shorten the waiting time for our guests, we have created a reservation system online at www.VistaWalkToBethlehem.com. Reservations may also be made by phone at 520-539-3406 beginning November 17. The event is handicapped accessible.
Vista de la Moñtana Methodist church is located at 3001 Miravista Lane in Catalina (on the west side of Oracle Road, 3.7 miles north of Tangerine).
The Catalinas Community Chorus
Images of Christmas
Donna Langwig
Images of Christmas will be presented by Catalinas Community Chorus on Sunday, November 23 at 3:00 p.m.
You are invited to share a celebration of the holiday season, focusing on some of the images that make Christmas dear to so many — from Santa Claus to the Christmas tree, the bells, the star and of course, the Child. Featuring a wide range and varied style of literature from Winter Wonderland to This Child, This King, the program features the musical talents of the Catalinas Community Chorus and several guest artists. Vocal Seniority, northwest Tucson’s premier men’s ensemble will offer Mary Did You Know, The Secret of Christmas and White Christmas. Also featured will be Las Campañas Handbell Choir and Tanya Elias, soloist extraordinaire, singing O Holy Night. The hour and a half presentation will be a mixed media event that promises to begin your holiday season on a fun and heartwarming musical note. Hope you and your families and friends will join us on November 23 at 3:00 p.m. at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 11575 N. 1st Avenue in Oro Valley, for this grand holiday kick-off.
Catalinas Community Chorus is now in its ninth season. The singers are members of our greater community. The mission is to bring the beauty and inspiration of outstanding choral music to the community. Under the dynamic leadership of artistic director Bill Bellah, this group’s reputation has grown to being northwest Tucson’s Pops Chorus singing a variety of musical styles including Broadway, spiritual, gospel, folk, jazz, pop, country, western and light classical. New members are always welcome! If you like to sing, enjoy music, appreciate musical fellowship and fun, please contact Director Bill Bellah at 520-742-3226 or [email protected].
We hope you will catch the spirit of this holiday season by enjoying an afternoon of Christmas music on Sunday, November 23. Concert ticket prices are only $10 and children age 18 and under are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Tickets are available by calling 520-303-6474, from chorus members, or at the door on concert day.