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Thursday, December 4, 2025
Join us for the 2025 Corporate Toboggan Speed Challenge at Pokagon State Park, on
Thursday, December 4th!
Are you up for the challenge? The Annual Corporate Toboggan Speed Challenge event on Thursday, December 4th is quickly approaching, but there is still time to register a team or sponsor the event. This early December event pits teams of four racers against each other in contests of speed, enthusiasm, and downhill determination on the area’s only refrigerated Toboggan track. There will be bonus points for teams that come dressed up in costume. We will leave the costume theme up to you, it could be anything from 70's disco attire to the latest superhero trend costumes! This year we will be having a tailgating party throughout the event, the Chamber will be providing pizza and wings, and we encourage you to join in the tailgating party. Teams will get 3 runs with the fastest team taking the traveling trophy home! There will also be a prize for the best costume!
This is a chance to capture the coveted bragging rights for your business of Fastest Sled or Best Costume (bonus points to teams who are dressed in Themed Costumes) while showing off your mad sledding skills, having fun, bolstering camaraderie, and raising funds to support the mission of the Angola Area Chamber of Commerce and continue to offer valuable programs and services to our members. This event is made possible by the help and partnership with Pokagon State
ParkThe event starts at 5 p.m. with tailgating set-up starting at 4:30 p.m.
We hope to see you at this fun event.
Event Sponsor - $1,500
Tailgating Sponsor - $500
Tower Sponsor - $500
Finish Line Sponsor - $300
Toboggan Marker - $100
Team of 4 - $200
We hope to see you at this fun event.
Event Sponsor - $1,500
Tailgating Sponsor - $500
Tower Sponsor - $500
Finish Line Sponsor - $300
Toboggan Marker - $100
Team of 4 - $200
Friday, December 19, 2025
Join us for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for The Golf Club - 24/7 Private Simulators!
WHEN: Friday, December 19th
TIME: 12:00pm
WHERE: 202 E Harcourt Rd.
Friday, December 5, 2025
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of holiday cheer as Branch County Community Theatre brings the magic of Christmas to life! For one night only, the historic Tibbits Opera House will be filled with music, laughter, and heartwarming performances from some of the most talented artists in the region.Hosted by the charismatic BJ West, this festive showcase will feature:
- Alley Roads and CHS Balladiers delivering musical delights
- Skits and scenes by Branch County Community Theatre
- Harmonies from the Branch County Community Choir
- A special performance by Joe Renshaw
- The soulful sounds of Nino Emanuele
- Stunning aerial footage courtesy of Combs Drone Service
- And yes… Elvis will be in the building!
- Pre-Show Event: Before the curtain rises, head to the Lower-Level Art Gallery from 5:30pm to 6:45pm for the Singers Showcase, featuring Delbert Walling and Friends. No ticket required!
Whether you're a longtime supporter of the arts or simply looking for a joyful way to celebrate the season, this Christmas Extravaganza promises to be a night to remember. Let the lights, music, and community spirit warm your heart this holiday season.
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Tibbits Opera House invites you to experience the magic of the holidays as The Wizards of Winter bring their hard-rocking, family friendly, Christmas extravaganza to the stage on Saturday, December 6, at 3 p.m.The Wizards of Winter originated with husband and wife team Scott (composer, keyboards) and Sharon (lead vocals/flute) Kelly in 2010, and over the intervening decade plus has grown into a nationally touring Christmas holiday rock opera, delighting audiences of all ages. Tibbits is excited to bring this singular musical experience to Coldwater.
In the course of this live experience, The Wizards of Winter explores the meaning of Christmas through original compositions, classic Christmas carols, and more, using a blend of keyboards, flutes, saxophone, violin, guitar, bass, and Broadway-caliber vocals.
“If you enjoyed the music and pageantry of Siberian Solstice, or if you enjoy Trans-Siberian Orchestra, then you will love The Wizards of Winter,” said Tibbits Executive Director Christine Delaney. “We are incredibly excited to bring an act of this magnitude to the Tibbits stage.”
In total, The Wizards of Winter lists 12 performers on their website, who have performed with acts like Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Alice Cooper, Def Leppard, appeared on NBC’s “The Voice” and on Broadway, to name a few, and Vicki Lynn, with Entertainment Weekly described their performance as “the ultimate holiday playlist.”
As a proud member of the Coldwater community, Tibbits also wants to make sure that people don’t have to choose between this fantastic live show and the yearly holiday parade, set for Saturday evening. With that in mind, Tibbits has chosen to make this show a matinee performance with a 3:00 p.m. start time, so audience members will be able to attend both. Make it a delightful day of holiday cheer and merrymaking magic in beautiful downtown Coldwater!
Tickets for The Wizards of Winter range from $25-$54, including fees, with discounts available for Tibbits members. The performance will be held at the historic Tibbits Opera House, 14 S. Hanchett St in Coldwater, MI. Doors to the lobbies, art gallery and Ghost Light Bar will open at 2 p.m., with seating beginning at 2:30 p.m. The concert will begin at 3:00.
From the theatre’s opening in 1882, touring artists have been offered for the community. Tibbits continues the tradition with a season of concerts, cultural events, movies and other such programs for all ages.
For tickets to The Wizards of Winter and information on other events at Tibbits, visit Tibbits.org, stop at Tibbits administrative offices at 93 W. Chicago St. in Coldwater, or call 517.278.6029.
Sunday, December 7, 2025
Support Small businesses this holiday season!
The 4th annual Boutique Crawl is scheduled and our downtown businesses are getting stocked and ready for all your gift giving this season.
- WHEN: Sunday, December 7th
- WHERE: 12 locations in downtown Angola and into the Fremont area
- TIME: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
☕✨ You’re Invited! ✨☕
We’re excited for our Next Episode of the Chamber Perk!
Episode 2: The One With the Ugly Holiday Sweaters: Get into the Friends Holiday spirit & wear the ugliest holiday sweater you can find! There may be a prize involved, so let your creativity soar!!!
📍 Biggby Coffee - 1500 N Wayne St., Suite A2, Angola, IN 46703
📅 Tuesday, December 9
🕗 8:00 – 9:00 AM
This is a casual, friendly way to:
🤝 Connect with fellow Chamber members
📣 Share about your business
🌟 Meet businesses interested in joining the Chamber
Enjoy a warm cup of coffee on us, courtesy of Biggby Coffee (specialty drinks will also be available for purchase - 20%off for this special event).
Start your morning with great conversation, community connections, and caffeine! We can’t wait to see you there.
Friday, December 12, 2025
Tibbits will host members of the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra, as on Friday morning, December 12, a Woodwind Quintet will perform the symphonic fairy tale “Peter and the Wolf,” for groups of students from the community. There will be two performances, at 9:15 a.m. and at 10:30 a.m. School officials interested in having their students attend are urged to contact the Tibbits office at 517-278-6029 to reserve tickets.Later that night, Tibbits will welcome the Burdick-Thorne String Quartet from the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra, as these four talented musicians perform a holiday concert, filled with festive moods, warm feelings, and holiday music. Tickets for this festive holiday experience range from $10 to $25, including fees.
Saturday, December 13, 2025
On Saturday, December 13, Tibbits Film Series returns with the first in a trio of films that will run through the holiday season, “The Polar Express.” Tibbits invites viewers to rediscover the spirit and rekindle their belief in the magic of Christmas as they join a young boy on an unforgettable ride on The Polar Express. As with last year’s showing, Tibbits is excited to offer a hot chocolate bar before the show staffed by the Kiwanis Club of Coldwater. The film starts at 2:00 p.m., and the hot chocolate bar begins at 1:00 p.m. Admission for the hot chocolate bar is $5 at the door, and tickets for the film itself are by donation.Saturday, December 13, 2025
Save the Date! Winter Wonderland 2025!
Join us on Saturday, December 13th, from 12 PM to 3 PM at the YMCA of Steuben County for a magical winter experience!
This free, family-friendly event is open to the public and packed with fun activities for kids of all ages.
Santa & Mrs. Claus will be there to see all the kiddos at 1:30pm!
ACTIVITIES:
- BOUNCE HOUSES
- COOKIE DECORATING STATION
- FOOD TRUCKS (FOOD AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE)
- HOT CHOCOLATE STATION
- KIDS ACTIVITIES
- LETTERS TO SANTA STATION
VISIT WITH:
- BUDDY THE ELF
- THE GRINCH
- ANNA
- ELSA
Sponsorships Available:
- Event Sponsor - $1,500
- Bounce House Sponsor (4 available) - $500
- Kids Activity Sponsor - $500
- Character Sponsor - $300
- Cookie Decorating Sponsor - $300
Friday, December 19, 2025
On Friday night, December 19, Tibbits welcomes back comedy magician Jonathon LaChance, who brings his Christmas Magic Show to the Tibbits stage. Last seen on the Tibbits stage during the Popcorn Theatre season in the summer of 2025, LaChance’s family friendly performance blends spectacular illusions, holiday charm, and his own signature comedy into a show fit for all ages. Tickets for The Christmas Magic Show are between $10 and $30, including fees.Saturday, December 20, 2025
The Tibbits Film Series continues the following Saturday, December 20, with the 2024 film “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.” Based on the 1971 book by Barbara Robinson, the film follows the Herman children, six awful kids who are known around town for being brutish bullies. When they get cast in the church’s Christmas pageant, everyone assumes disaster, but could it actually be the best Christmas pageant ever? Tibbits invites audiences to find out for themselves with this hilarious film about the true spirit of Christmas. The film begins at 2:00 p.m., with a pizza party and Christmas treats at 1:00 p.m. in the Ghost Light Bar. As with “The Polar Express,” tickets to the movie are by donation, while the pizza party is $5 at the door.