TERRE HAUTE, Ind – On Saturday, Dec. 1, and Sunday, Dec. 2, the Gamma Gamma Chapter of Kappa Kappa Kappa, Inc. (Tri Kappa), will host the 46th annual House of the Christmas Mouse event. This year’s event will take place at a new, larger location, Sarah Scott Middle School, and there will be some new activities to enjoy, too!
The House of the Christmas Mouse gives children in the community an opportunity to experience an unforgettable, inexpensive, moral and meaningful message during the Holiday Season. Children can create ornaments, decorate cookies, make reindeer food, visit the Talking Christmas Tree, shop for family members in the secret buying room and, most importantly, visit and photograph memories with Mrs. Mouse herself! In addition, the Mouse House Bakery will have delicious, homemade treats and lunch items available for purchase, and, new this year, there will be a holiday movie to watch while you snack as well as two bounce houses.
Proceeds from the Mouse House event allow the Gamma Gamma chapter to provide college scholarships to talented individuals in our community who elect to attend college. The chapter typically awards $5,000 to $10,000 in scholarships each year, and in 2018, the chapter was able to award 11 $1,000 scholarships to local students. Active Tri Kappa members divvy up the remaining Mouse House proceeds to donate to a variety of local organizations showing a need for funding. Most recently, the chapter has donated to CODA, PINK of Terre Haute, the Terre Haute Humane Society, Special Olympics, Susie’s Place and the Komen Wabash Valley Race for the Cure.
The 2018 House of the Christmas Mouse will be held at Sarah Scott Middle School, 1000 Grant Street, in Terre Haute. The Mouse House will be open on Saturday, Dec. 1, and Sunday, Dec. 2, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Children and adults must have a ticket to participate; tickets are $2 per person and can be purchased at the door.
For more information about the event, sponsorship, donations and tickets, email terrehautegammagamma@trikappa.org, or visit The House of Mrs. Mouse on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TriKappaMouseHouse/.
About The Gamma Gamma Chapter of Kappa Kappa Kappa, Inc.
Kappa Kappa Kappa, Inc. commonly known as Tri Kappa is a philanthropic organization that exists only within the boundaries of the state of Indiana. The object of this organization is to bring women into close, unselfish relationship for the promotion of charity, culture and education. It all began when seven young ladies founded the sorority in 1901 and begin a chapter in each of their hometowns. From these humble beginnings, Tri Kappa has thrived throughout the state with 146 Active Chapters and 113 Associate Chapters, totaling almost 9000 actively participating members. The Gamma Gamma chapter of Tri Kappa is based in Terre Haute, Indiana. Currently the chapter has 65 active members and over 500 past members who often participate in activities. For more information about Tri Kappa, visit www.trikappa.org.
