CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES

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1 CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES Grant, Croton, Newaygo & White Cloud Events being updated as of November 18, 2014 Contact Colleen Lynema or to add your event SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29 DECEMBER 31, 2014 SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY - Shop Local In River Country Christmas Festival special promotions/sales all week by area merchants Grant, Croton-Hardy, Newaygo & White Cloud Gingerbread Art Competition & display Noon 7 p.m. Daily La Belle de la Riviere Bed & Breakfast For more details on application contact Rod Glupker at or newaygobb@gmail.com MONDAY, DECEMBER 1 thru WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31 2nd Annual Spirit of Giving, Decorate and Donate Contest hosted by the River Country Chamber of Commerce of Newaygo County Area businesses will be listed on website for online voting or print a list and stop in and vote Grant, Croton-Hardy, Newaygo & White Cloud TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Christmas Pet Photo with Santa Newaygo Veterinary Services P.C S. Mason Dr. Newaygo, MI WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3 9:00 am to 2:00 p.m. Brooks Park, Downtown Newaygo Tree of Hope decorating by School children with a visit from Santa Claus THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4 thru FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5 Thursday Noon 4:00 p.m. and Friday 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Trees of Hope & Caring Newaygo United Methodist Church for more information call or THURSDAY, DECEMBER A Season of Hope Charity Auction The Social Event of The Holiday Season Seating is limited Advanced Registration Required Register on Line by going to or contacting the Chamber Office at Loomis Lodge, Newaygo, MI

2 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Soup Supper Newaygo United Methodist Church for more information call or Street Vendors on M-37 and in Brooks Park - Contact the Chamber Office for more details on becoming a street vendor for the night 6:00 p.m. Santa Arrives with the help of the Newaygo High School Band Lighting of Tree of Hope Brooks Park (Downtown Newaygo) Christmas Walk Downtown Newaygo Carriage Rides down State Street Pick up at Brooks Park & Mary Jane's Flowers Nationally award winning Hot Roasted Chestnuts by Bruce in front of Sportsman s Bar & Restaurant Christmas Carolers strolling Downtown Newaygo 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Family Activities--crafts, fun, games Family of God Community Church, one block north of M-37 6:30, 7:00, 7:30 p.m. THE REAL CHRISTMAS STORY Family of God Community Church, one block north of M-37 St. Mark s Episcopal Church on Justice behind Brooks Park Come & meet Saint Nicholas and learn about the real Santa Clause while listening to Christmas carols as you stroll through the Parish Hall there will be Nativity sets from around the world and Children can make Christmas cards and enjoy cookies, hot chocolate and punch. Visit with Santa free photos available Independent Bank Friends of the Library Christmas Cookie Sale Stream Lobby Christmas Warming Fire provided by: Beaver Tree Service Brooks Park, Downtown Newaygo

3 FRIDAY DECEMBER 5 SATURDAY DECEMBER 6 Friday Noon 9:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am 2:00 pm Memories of Christmas Past Exhibit Newaygo County Museum SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 9:00 to 9:45 a.m. Same Day Registration - ChoiceOne Bank St. Nick Kick 10:00 am RACE STARTS 5k/10k Run or 5k Walk NEW LOCATION Newaygo High School 2:00 4:00 pm Cookies & Cocoa with Buddy the Elf Brought to you by A-Waste 9673 Colonial Ave Grant, MI FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12 Christmas in White Cloud 1 st Annual Christmas Stroll The River Country Chamber of Commerce invites you to meet at the White Cloud Commission on Aging to greet Santa Claus as he comes to town compliments of the Bill VanAndel. Families are encouraged to stroll through local businesses providing activities, specials treats & gifts as Santa is whisked up to the White Cloud Upper Elementary School where he will participate in the Family Health Care Sponsored Santa Story Book giveaway. 4:00 6:00 pm Family Activities - Cookie Decorating Hitts the Spot Cafe Downtown White Cloud 4:00 6:00 p.m. Roasted Chestnuts & Hot Cocoa & Coffee Ruderts Insurance Agency 5:00 pm Santa arrives at Commission on Aging Make An Ornament, Pine Cone Ornament Independent Bank White Cloud Branch Family Activities - Decorate an ornament Rosenberg s Hardware Downtown White Cloud Location Reindeer Food Stop Bring the family Lifecare Dental 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. White Cloud Upper Elementary School Family Health Care welcomes Santa to Santa Story Book

4 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13 SANTA VISITS & MERCHANT ACTIVITIES -?? PENDING TIME & LOCATIONS Christmas in Grant 1 st Annual Christmas Stroll Downtown Grant and surrounding businesses Enjoy the Christmas Spirit as the City of Grant comes alive with the twinkling lights, carriage rides, enjoy the warming fire provided by Beaver Tree Service down by Water Tower Park. Main Street Train District Christmas activities; Sharla Schipper State Farm Insurance, Andrea s Pizza, Shasta Sewing, Grant Video & Tanning and Nails by Tammy Nationally award winning Roasted Chestnuts by Bruce Located at Sharla A Schipper State Farm Insurance Office Pictures with Santa s Elves at State Farm, Andrea s & Grant Video Salon Giveaway, Mini-Dry Bar Drawing Carriage Rides Line up in front of Grant Community Center Warming Fire by Beaver Tree Service Water Tower Park 4:30 7:30 pm NEW TIME Grant Community Christmas Party Grant Community Center Featuring free photos with Santa, Cookie Decorating (while supplies last) and Make & Take arts & crafts 4:30 8:30 pm Christmas Warming Tent On Street in front of Community Center Meet the cast of Frozen, Olaf, Elsa & Anna will be on hand as you warm up with complimentary Hot Cocoa, Cider & Coffee (while supplies last). 5:00 pm TREE LIGHTING Ceremony at Water Tower Park Downtown Grant

5 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14 6:00 p.m. Grant Fine Arts Center Newaygo Community Christmas Concert performed by the Newaygo Community Choir. You will be treated to an inspirational evening of Christmas music showcasing the talents of local musicians. You are invited to join the choir by contacting the Director Barb Boss at or calling TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16 11:00 a.m. - Noon Newaygo Public Library Hosting a very special story time with Jack Long reading The Night Before Christmas THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18 10:00 am Santa at Newaygo County Day Care Croton Township SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20 7:00 9:30 PM Croton Caroling & Celebration of Light Meet at Croton Bay Trading Post at 6:30 pm more details on the website. Revised