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Parkesburg holiday decorating contest, parade winners announced BY FRANCINE FULTON
Parkesburg residents who are creative and festive when decorating their homes for the season are invited to take part in the Parkesburg Lions Club’s annual
holiday decorating contest. A panel of judges will drive around during the evening of Friday, Dec. 13, for judging. “(Participants should) be sure to have any lights, blow-ups, etc., ready to be judged by 6 p.m.,” See Lions Club pg 8
Representing the Christiana organizations that are presenting the event are (from left) Steve Shivery from the Lions Club, Glen Kendig from the Lancaster Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society, Darlene Colón from the Christiana Historical Society and Jim Groff, who is a member of both the Christiana Historical Society and the Lions Club.
Celebrating Christmas in Christiana
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oliday music and refreshments, appearances by Santa Claus, an open house at the Christiana Freight Station and more will be featured as part of the Christmas in Christiana celebration to be held on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 14 and 15. Many events will be centered at the William P. Brinton House, 17 Green St., home of the Christiana Historical Society. The event is being organized by several community organizations, including the historical society, the Christiana Lions Club and the Lancaster Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society, which
is headquartered at the Christiana Freight Station, 10 Railroad Ave. Events will begin on Dec. 14 when children age 12 and under can join Santa at the Freight Station from 3 to 5 p.m. Children will receive a hot dog dinner and a photo with Santa. There will also be hayrides and refreshments, including cookies. All children must be accompanied by an adult. “Melodies of Christmas on the Porch” will be presented by the historical society at the Brinton House on Dec. 14. During the event, to be held from 4 to 7 p.m., a guitarist and carolers in period attire will provide live music on the porch. Free hot chocolate, coffee, tea and popcorn will be served by
historical society volunteers while visitors enjoy the music and play board games, marbles or checkers. Information about joining the historical society will be available. Guests will be able to ring a railroad bell next to the porch for a donation, with proceeds to benefit the ongoing restoration of the Brinton House. A bonfire will be tended by Boy Scout Troop 20. Borough residents are asked to donate nonperishable food items for the Octorara Area Food Cupboard, which will be picked up by members of the Christiana Fire Company as they escort Santa Claus through Christiana and the surrounding area from 6 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 14. Santa will be portrayed
Gap Town Clock Lions Club to present annual bazaar BY FRANCINE FULTON
The Gap Town Clock Lions Club will present its annual Christmas bazaar, featuring crafters and a visit by Santa Claus, on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Gap Fire Hall. Crafters and artisans will offer a variety of items for sale such as jewelry, clothing and holiday decorations. “We will also have wood crafts, candles, crocheted items and ornaments,” said
Steve Wenrich, club president. Home-based business vendors, including Norwex, will also offer merchandise for sale. Food items will be available, including coffee and doughnuts, which will be ser ved in the morning. Visitors will also have an opportunity to win gift baskets, featuring items donated by local businesses and from bazaar vendors. Santa Claus will be available
See Christmas in Christiana pg 4
See Bazaar pg 3
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Members of the Chess Club at Parkesburg Free Library dressed as slices of pizza for the Lions Club Halloween Parade.