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Celebrate a Heritage Christmas Weekend December 9-11
Heritage Christmas Activities December 9
Horse and Buggy rides start at 5:30 PM; Uncle Bean (Balloons) will be on the square from 6:00 to 8:00 pm entertaining kids with balloon configurations that represent various animals. Pictures with Santa begin at 5:30 pm sponsored by the Exchange Club and Tower Bank. The Christmas Angel, Apple Annie, Two Nuts and a Bolt, and the Belsnickels will make their appearances during the evening. The Angel gives away gift certificates to area merchants, coupons, and small gifts to people on the square and Baltimore Street. Annie gives away apples, Two Nuts and a Bolt gives away safety pops and the Belsnickels also provide their special gift.
Children are invited to the Greencastle Church of the Brethren at 36 S Carlisle Street to decorate their gingerbread cookie and people of all ages are invited to make a Christmas Card for Veterans at the same location from 6-8 PM.
Other vendors on the square include “smores” from Rhodes Grove Camp; Conococheague Institute selling ornaments, wooden toys and other items. The Boy Scout Troop 99 will be giving away soup. People are asked to bring a can of food for the local food pantry as a donation. Apple Dumplings will be sold by Trinity United Church of Christ. Alex’s Lemonade Stand will be fundraising for cancer research on behalf of the Greencastle Primary School. The Democratic Club will give away hot chocolate, cookies, and brownies. The Greencastle-Antrim High School Life Skills class will be selling a soup mix to benefit students. Otterbein Church will furnish hot drinks and cookies. TOPS PA 1003 is offering popcorn and Mrs. Gibble’s dinner coupons. Trinity United Church of Christ is selling apple dumplings. Rhodes Grove Campground will be doing “smores”. Wreaths and other decorative items will also be for sale.
TROLLEY RIDES from 11 AM to 3 PM on Saturday December 10 from 11 AM to 3 PM
Cost is $2 for a 20 minute ride hosted by Two Nuts and a Bolt. The trolley will depart from the parking lot at 36 South Carlisle Street every 30 minutes (Greencastle Church of the Brethren Parking Lot)
HERITAGE CHRISTMAS HOME TOUR on SUNDAY DECEMBER 11 from 1 to 5 PM
Tickets are on sale at Carl’s Drug Store and the Greencastle-Antrim Chamber Office all week for $12. Tickets will be sold Friday night at the Holiday House on the square. Any remaining tickets will be sold Sunday from 11 AM to 2 PM at the Holiday House for $15. Call the Chamber at 717-597-4610 for additional information.
HERITAGE CHRISTMAS MUGS
Heritage Christmas Mugs are available for $4 from Tuscarora Winery, John Allison Public House, and Highline Coffeehouse and Café. $3 if you purchase a special beverage being offered by each merchant. The Chamber office offers the same mug for $4!
Still available for purchase "2011 Special Edition Heritage Christmas Ornament"
The Greencastle-Antrim Chamber of Commerce has announced the Rescue Hose Company No. 1 Inc. “1930 Seagrave” as its 2011 Christmas ornament.
According to Joel Fridgen, Executive Director, “The Rescue Hose Company No. 1 was established on October 26, 1896. This ornament is a tribute to the organization and to all the people who have played a role in its success since that day. It is also fitting on the tenth anniversary of 9/11 to pay tribute to those who continue to put themselves in harm’s way to help people during emergency situations in our area. We honor their service and sacrifices.”
“Behind the image of the Seagrave is ‘remembering’ the generations of people who served and continue to serve others in time of need which is a vital part of our heritage”, added Fridgen.
The Seagrave was purchased in 1930. The last major fire it responded to was the Sunnyway Food Store in 1969. There are currently 32 ornaments still available at the chamber office. The engine is still operational and used primarily for public relations duties.