MONROE - The Monroe Clinic Volunteers in Partnership is hosting its annual Christmas Festival from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 4, in Monroe Clinic's Founders Hall (lower-level of the clinic building). This annual tradition features a bake sale, lunch stand, Clare's Closet gift shop items, a silent auction as well as coffee and sweets. New this year is beaded jewelry artists, Wendy Baumann and Melissa Thompson, who will have their exquisite creations for sale.

The Christmas Festival is a fundraiser for the MCVIP scholarship program. All are welcome to attend. For more information, call (608) 324-1569.