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Tri-City Record 2024 Giving Tree gifts due in the Record office on Monday, Dec. 16
What is the Giving Tree? It is a Christmas tree in the Tri-City Record office at 138 N. Main Street in Watervliet that was loaded with hanging tags. Each of those tags has a gift request written on it for a child in need. All the tags have been taken once again this year we are asking readers return the new item, unwrapped with the tag by Monday, Dec. 16. Tri-City Angel helpers will then wrap the gifts and deliver them to the families prior to Christmas.
Please join in giving a local child a little hope this Christmas. Please join in giving a hand up to a family that is struggling. Please join in showing that love and kindness do still exist, especially in the Tri-City Area.
A challenge this Christmas season is to take a moment to do something nice for someone else. It can be as small as holding a door for someone while out shopping, smiling at someone passed on the street, or taking cookies to a neighbor. Whatever the case may be spread some kindness. Be surprised at how it will not only make someone else’s day, but will also put a smile on your face too!
Breakfast with Santa, Dec. 14
Breakfast with Santa will be at the Coloma Rod and Gun Club, 6145 Angling Rd., Saturday, Dec. 14 from 9 a.m. to noon. Kids eat for free up to age 14 and the cost is $5 for anyone 15 years old and over.
Winter Bazaar at Sarett, Dec. 14
Everyone is invited to Sarett Nature Center for the Winter Bazaar, an afternoon of winter cheer for the whole family on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.! Take your photo at the holiday selfie station, make crafts, enjoy goodies like hot chocolate or goods from the bake sale, and visit the animals during an animal program! This event is free for the selfie station and animal shows, but tickets for crafts can be purchased at the bazaar.
A Hartford Christmas on Dec. 14
“Christmas in Hartford” is Saturday, Dec. 14 starting at 5 p.m. with cookies and hot chocolate, crafts for children, lighted parade at 6 p.m., festival of trees by Redwood students, Lego Christmas display, free children’s books, free photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and Ugly Sweater contest and Holiday Extravaganza Drawing both at 7 p.m. The library will remain open while the Lighted Truck Parade passes through town.
Santa on Duty, Dec. 15
A magical Christmas experience comes to Coloma
Get ready for a heartwarming holiday celebration as Envisage Studios, in collaboration with local sponsors, transforms its interior into a dazzling winter wonderland. On Sunday, Dec. 15, families and holiday enthusiasts are invited to 126 North Church Street, Coloma, to experience an unforgettable Christmas event packed with cheer, joy, and festive activities.
Event highlights include meeting Santa Claus and his elves, holiday photos, hot cocoa and cookies and ride the Hub Central Sleigh. Times are 1–3 p.m. and 5–7 p.m.
This free-to-the-public event is made possible by the generous sponsorship of Hub Central 185, Envisage Studios, Great Lakes Drone Company, Starlight Aerial Productions, and Great Lakes Rescue.
Lawrence United Methodist Church to conduct Blue Christmas service
The Lawrence United Methodist Church, 122 S. Exchange Street, is conducting a Blue Christmas service on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. All are invited to attend.
Holidays at the Heritage Center, Dec. 18
Michigan Maritime Museum in South Haven presents Holidays at the Heritage Center Selfies with Santa on Wednesday, Dec. 18 from 3:30 to 6 p.m. followed by a Holiday Concert featuring Kal-Haven Strings from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Photos with Santa, Dec. 21
Community families are invited to the Watervliet Fire Department on Saturday, Dec. 21 to have their picture taken with Santa. Valid email address is required to receive photo file.
Donations are appreciated to support WFD Fire Belles, fire department ladies auxiliary. The station is located at 217 W. Pleasant Street.
Tri-City Area Christmas Eve church services
4 p.m. Hartford United Methodist Church, 425 E. Main Street
6 p.m. Watervliet Free Methodist Church, 7734 Paw Paw Avenue – Candlelight Communion
7 p.m. Lawrence United Methodist Church, 122 S. Exchange Street
NBHM to host free kids program: Snow Birds, January 3
The North Berrien Historical Museum is offering two presentations of a Winter Time Traveler program, Snow Birds, for children ages 6–12, Friday, Jan. 3 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. This program will feature real birds and children will learn from a Sarett naturalist all about our fine-feathered friends and what they do for winter! Children will also make a pinecone bird feeder to put out for the birds in their backyard. This activity will include the use of peanut butter.
RSVP is required for this free event. Please call the museum at (269) 468-3330 to reserve your spot. The North Berrien Historical Museum is located at 300 Coloma Avenue, across Red Arrow Highway from Coloma High School.
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