Datebook and Best Bet
by Our Town
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Onalee Koster, director of the Tracy Historical Museum, stands under a 19th-century horse-drawn buggy first acquired by pioneer farmer Nicholas Koster in the 1880s. The single-person buggy was restored by Onalee Koster and donated to the museum in memory of her husband, the late Clifford Koster. It was installed above the museum’s mural by her sons Andrew and Bill Koster and grandson Nicholas Koster. The buggy and other historical artifacts will be on display from 6:30 to 9 Wednesday when the museum, at the corner of 12th and Adam streets, hosts A Night at the Museum, a free holiday open house.  Sam Matthews/Our Town
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WEDNESDAY, Dec. 16

Museum holiday open house

WHEN: 6:30 to 9 p.m.

WHERE: 1141 Adam St.

DETAILS: Members of the Tracy Historical Museum invite the community to join them at the museum for an evening of goodies and music. On display for the first time will be a period buggy, donated in memory of local farmer Cliff Koster. The Genealogy Department will also be open for tours.

COST: Free

INFO: 832-7278 or tracymuseum@sbcglobal.net

SATURDAY, Dec. 19

Church fundraiser

WHEN: 2 to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Raley’s, 2550 S. Tracy Blvd.

DETAILS: The piano students of Donna Mizuno will perform for Raley’s shoppers on an electric piano provided by Ken Cefalo of Main Street Music. Donations will benefit Tracy Interfaith Ministries. 

INFO: Donna Mizuno, 833-7551

‘The Nutcracker’ play WHEN: 2 and 7 p.m.

WHERE: Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 Central Ave.

DETAILS: The Children’s Dance Theatre will put on its annual play in conjunction with Deborah Skinner’s dance studio, the Academy of Performing Arts.

COST: $15 presale, $20 at the door

INFO: 831- 6858 or www.atthegrand.org

Knights of Columbus Christmas dinner and dance

WHEN: 6 p.m.

WHERE: Father Fleming Hall at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, 163 W. Eaton Ave.

COST: $20 for adults, $15 for children younger than 12

INFO: David Finnen, 833-3737; or Tom Simpson, 612-4222

SUNDAY, Dec. 20

‘The Perfect Gift’ play

WHEN: 9 and 11 a.m.

WHERE: Grace Christian Center, 22345 El Rancho Road

DETAILS: Experience the story of Christmas through a modern interpretation of drama and contemporary dance, hosted by the Grace Christian Center and Illumination Dance.

COST: Free

INFO: 832-4464

‘The Nutcracker’ play

WHEN: 2 and 7 p.m.

WHERE: Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, 715 Central Ave.

DETAILS: The Children’s Dance Theatre will put on its annual play in conjunction with Deborah Skinner’s dance studio, the Academy of Performing Arts.

COST: $15 presale, $20 at the door

INFO: 831- 6858 or www.atthegrand.org

Holiday Gift & Wellness Faire WHEN: 4 to 7 p.m.

WHERE: Serenity Massage Studio, 1912 W. Grant Line Road

DETAILS: Free door prizes, wellness demonstrations, free tastings and refreshments will be on hand. No children younger than 12 please.

INFO: 221-6416

ONGOING

Coat drive

DETAILS: Tracy Home Inspections will pick up used coats in good condition and new coats of any size and deliver them to Tracy Interfaith Ministries, where they will be given to people in need of a warm coat this winter.

INFO: Larry Hite, 740-7211
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