Creche exhibit is again scheduled at LDS church

A Crèche (Nativity) Exhibit -- "A Gift of Love," will be held Friday, Nov. 30, from 5-9 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 1, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1150 N. 8th East St,

A display of hundreds of privately-owned nativity sets, including a Live Nativity, will be featured, filling the church.

There is no charge to attend the event, which is become an annual activity for the church and has drawn viewers from throughout the Treasure Valley.

The event has expanded its hours this year, to allow more people an opportunity to view the hundreds of beautiful and/or unique créches on display.

Musical entertainment by local musicians, school and church choirs, will be held during the evenings both days and throughout Saturday.

Parking and entrance is at the rear of the building (the parking lot side).

The purpose of the event, according to Lynn Blethen, who along with Julie Vogl are chairs of the event, is to "help set the mood for the whole community," as it enters the Christmas season.

"It reminds us of the reason for the season," she said.