All are invited to attend the Union Grove Tree Lighting Ceremony being held Thursday, Dec. 5, at 5:30 p.m., at Village Square Park.
Families can enjoy refreshments and a chance to go home with one of two baskets full of gift items and certificates donated by area businesses.
Everyone will be awaiting the arrival of Santa Claus and his elf on the fire engine bringing stockings for all children 11 and under.
Music at the Tree Lighting Ceremony and downtown during the month while you are shopping has been sponsored by Community State Bank, Miller Reesman Funeral Home, Polnasek Daniels Funeral Home and Ozzie Seal & Stripe.
Remember local businesses when shopping this holiday season – 43 cents of every dollar spent locally stays local.
All other related events are being held Saturday, Dec. 7.
These include:
• at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., more than 200 people will begin their day with Breakfast with Santa and the elves. The event is held at the Masonic Temple. Tickets must be purchased in advance at the Chamber of Commerce.
This event has sold out once again, so please keep in mind to get tickets early next year.
• The Hat and Mitten Tree, displayed in front of the Chamber Office in the municipal building, is an opportunity to donate hats and mittens to neighbors in need until Dec. 14.
All hats and mittens will be taken to the Union Grove Food Pantry to be delivered with holiday food baskets.
• The Holiday Gift and Craft Fair is being held at Union Grove Elementary School from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be crafters, vendors, specialty booths, music, holiday treats and concessions.
Kids are welcome to have their photo taken with Santa Claus from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
For information about the craft fair, email [email protected].
• The Cookie Walk has become very popular. There will be 28 businesses from which participants can collect one unique cookie to put in their cookie tin.
Cookie tins will be available at the Union Grove Piggly Wiggly, Community State Bank and the Chamber office for a donation to the Union Grove Christmas Fund.
• Have your child send a Letter to Santa, which can be taken to the Union Grove Post Office. Make sure the full name and address are listed so Santa knows where to send a letter back. No postage is needed. Drop them off between Dec. 6 and Dec. 20.
The Chamber of Commerce wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas.
For additional information about events, visit www.uniongrovechamber.org or email [email protected].
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