’Tis the season for holiday shopping. Between picking out gifts, decorating and planning family gatherings, the holidays move quickly. Check your calendar and plan accordingly because there are plenty of holiday events in Voorhees.
HOPE Church is hosting a series of events throughout December.
HOPE Church children’s choir will perform “A Rockin’ Royal Christmas” on Sunday, Dec. 2, at 6:30 p.m.
The performance is a musical production set 2,000 years ago. King Herod hires an investigator, Sherlock Watson, to help him find why the wisemen have not returned and the location of the “baby King.” During his investigation, Watson has to decide whom he will serve after he discovers the truth about the “baby King.”
Another holiday performance will be held on Sunday, Dec. 9, at 4:30 p.m. “What is Christmas . . . Really?” is a combination of contemporary and traditional music performed by HOPE players, vocal ensembles, the worship band and dancers.
The Family Christmas Candlelight Services will be held on Sunday, Dec. 23, at 7 p.m. and again on Monday, Dec. 24, at 4 p.m.
Two candlelight services will also be held on Monday, Dec. 24, at 7 and 9 p.m.
HOPE Church is located on 700 Cooper Road.
For more information about any of HOPE Church’s events, visit meethope.org or call 751–4673.
The Voorhees Ballet Theater Company is hosting its 25th anniversary performance of “The Nutcracker” at the Voorhees Middle School Theater on Friday, Dec. 7, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 8, at 5 p.m. and on Sunday, Dec. 9, at 2 p.m.
Prices for general seating are $15 for adults and $12 for seniors and adults. Ticket prices for priority seating are $18 for adults and $15 for children and seniors.
Tickets can be purchased online by clicking on “Box Office & Boutique” at www.voorheesballettheatre.com.
The South Jersey Ballet Theater is also presenting “The Nutcracker” at the Voorhees Middle School Theater on Friday, Dec. 14, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 15, at 1:30 and 4:30 p.m.; and on Sunday, Dec. 16, at 2:30 p.m.
For ticket prices call (856) 309–8282.
If you are interested in a modern twist of “The Nutcracker,” Fusion Performing Arts Center is hosting “Live Your Dreams — A Modern Nutcracker” at the Watson Center in Osage Elementary School from Friday, Dec. 21, to Sunday, Dec. 23.
Show times on Friday and Saturday are at 7 and on Sunday at 2 p.m.
Ticket prices are $8 for students and seniors and $10 for adults.
The school is located on 112 Somerdale Road.
For more information, visit www.fusion-pac.org or email info@fusion-pac.org.
Eastern Regional High School’s project graduation is hosting the 19th annual Holiday Craft show on Saturday, Dec. 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
More than 100 crafters will be at the event, and attendees can enter basket raffle to win a variety of prizes.
Admission to the event is free.
The high school is located on 1401 Laurel Oak Road.
For more information call Cynthia Brooks at (609) 706–1083.
