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Santa COMES TO TOWN
Santa Claus takes his annual train ride from Mukwonago to East Troy on the 2019 Santa Parade Train. Santa and Mrs. Claus will ride the rails again Dec. 5. The Santa on the Square celebration will look a bit different with social distance requirements, but East Troy will still kick off the holiday season in style with the annual party, which will also include the debut of East Troy Lights. ERIC KRAMER Songbook
East Troy’s annual holiday kick-off set for Dec. 5 The annual Santa Parade Train and Santa on the Square celebration will begin at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. The East Troy Area Chamber of Commerce is planning a socially distanced event to accommodate COVID-19 guidelines. “The health and safety of our attendees, business owners and residents are clearly
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the most important and we are planning accordingly,” the chamber’s website states. “By spreading out activities and viewing spaces out across the outdoor park, guests can safely enjoy all of the festivities while maintaining proper physical distancing and enjoying the outdoors.” In anticipation of Santa’s arrival, festivities will begin at East Troy Village Square Park at 5 p.m., including lighting of the Bob Barutha Memorial Christmas Tree (at about 6:30 p.m.), the debut of East Troy
Lights, winter activities, carriage rides, outdoor and socially-distanced East Troy Winter Market and more. East Troy Lights is an interactive holiday light show taking place throughout the month of December with help from a $19,225 Joint Effort Marketing Grant from the Wisconsin Department of Tourism. East Troy Lights will continue with timed shows on the hour at 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. from Dec. 5 through 31. See SANTA, Page 11
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AN ANNUAL PUBLICATION OF THE EAST TROY TIMES & SOUTHERN LAKES NEWSPAPERS LLC ON THE COVER: The 2019 lighting of the Bob Barutha Memorial Christmas Tree on East Troy Village Square. This year’s lighting will be Dec. 5. (Photo by Eric Kramer)
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Sounds of the season The East Troy Middle School brass choir plays a selection at the Dec. 11, 2019, Holiday Concert. Seventh- and eighth-grade band members, under the direction of John Rash, performed their concert music in front of a packed middle school gymnasium. Each band performed three selections and the middle school flute choir, clarinet choir, brass choir and drumline also played for the audience. SUBMITTED PHOTO Songbook
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On stage Tim West, Linda Pohlman, Dan Hansen, Becky Hansen, Vince Ignesio, Kathy Anderson and Tim Neubeck perform in the Dec. 15, 2019, production of “Uh - Oh - Here Comes Christmas,” by the Off the Square Players. ERIC KRAMER Songbook
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Holiday Help Volunteers for Holiday Help of East Troy pause for a photo while sorting, wrapping and setting up for the annual gift pick up last year. East year local individuals, businesses and organizations, under the direction of the East Troy Family Community Resource Center, join together to collect toys, clothing, food and more to give local families a Merry Christmas. ERIC KRAMER Songbook
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Getting ready for Santa
East Troy High School students and the Village of East Troy Department of Public Works help the East Troy Area Chamber of Commerce decorate the Village Square in preparation for Santa’s arrival in 2019. Far left: Pictured from the left are: Jeff Trinka, technology education at East Troy High School, Jimmy Taylor, Luci Price, Ellie Sweet, Parker Schroepfer, Hailey Donohoue, Josh Hanson, Jacob Hanson, John Ortiz, Ryan McKenzie, Ripp Billings, Doug Gauger, Village DPW, and Derek Gauger, Village DPW. At left: Vince Ingenito of 2894 On Main rewards students for their hard work with hot chocolate. SUBMITTED PHOTOS Songbook
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Visitors to the Village Square can watch the shows on the hour, every hour and with the help of a mobile phone, they’ll be able to try their hand at making their own light show. The chamber is seeking volunteers to help set up the light display along with continued donations to fund the project. Visit easttroy.org for more information.
Santa Parade Train
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Railroad, in conjunction with the East Troy Area Chamber of Commerce and Mukwonago Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Center, the Santa Parade Train will travel down the century-old interurban trolley line between Mukwonago and East Troy. Spectators can catch a glimpse of Santa along Highway ES. The train will stop briefly at the following crossings: • 5:30 p.m., train departs at The Elegant
Farmer; • 5:45 p.m., Army Lake Road – Army Lake Camp; • 6 p.m., St. Peter’s Road; • 6:15 p.m., Byrnes Street; • 6:25 p.m., Division Street; and • 6:30 p.m., Santa arrives at East Troy Village Square Park via East Troy Fire Department truck to light the Bob Barutha Memorial Christmas Tree and debut of East Troy Lights. 2020 CHRISTMAS SONGBOOK
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