Mendota’s November 8 Events

Written By Eva Beaule

Two Wonderful Events in Mendota – Saturday, November 8!

Mark your calendar for a festive afternoon at the Mendota Community Center, where we’ll host two special holiday events you won’t want to miss!

Event 1: “Before the Barter” Holiday Luncheon – 12:00 Noon

Join us for a sit-down ham luncheon benefiting the General Fund of the Mendota Community Center. Your meal helps support beloved programs like Alive 55 (our senior group), Kids’ Club, free community meals, and small building repairs and needs.

Tickets:

  • Adults: $10

  • Children 12 & under: $5

👉 How to purchase:

Can’t attend? Consider buying a ticket to donate to someone who might not otherwise be able to go. We’d love to have them — or you — or both!

Reserved seating note: If you’re attending both events, no worries about missing a seat for the show. Luncheon guests (limited to about 80) will be admitted to the auditorium first for priority seating.

Event 2: Barter Players Theatre – “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas”

Seating begins: 1:30 PM
Showtime: 2:00 PM

The talented Barter Players bring holiday joy with their performance of “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas.” In true Barter Theatre spirit, admission is by donation:

  • Monetary gift or

  • Canned goods (especially tuna or chicken, spaghetti sauce, or mac ‘n cheese)

All donations benefit the Mendota Food Pantry, compassionately managed by Maria Williamson and Angie Thompson. The pantry serves 60–80 families each month, and every contribution makes a difference.

With seating for about 300 guests, we’d love to fill every seat in the house!

❤️ Let’s Make It a Mendota Tradition

We hope you’ll join us for one or both events. It’s a wonderful chance to enjoy good food, good company, and good cheer — all while supporting the heart of our community.

If this day goes as beautifully as we think it will, it could become a new annual Mendota holiday tradition!

Eva Beaule
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