A crowd celebrated the holiday season Monday night in the city's downtown.
Local residents braved snowy and cold conditions Monday night while bringing in the holiday season at the annual Christmas tree-lighting ceremony. They gathered near a towering evergreen planted in the early 1980s that was donated by Phyllis Gabler in loving memory of her husband, Richard. Department of Public Works employees moved the tree from their New Baltimore property to the historic downtown and the fire department decorated it. Anchor Bay Middle School North and Ashley Elementary students sang several Christmas songs before John Dupray of Bay-Rama told attendees about the tree donation and encouraged them to shop at downtown businesses during the event. Additionally, Dupray welcomed prospective volunteers to the nonprofit community…
The community has several fun options, from the holiday tree lighting to a jingle from Kris Kringle.
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and with that comes plenty of Christmas events. Here's the lowdown for Chesterfield Township: Want more holiday happenings? Visit our Events page for plenty of ideas and check out Holiday Happenings in New Baltimore.
Generosity is behind many of the community's holiday events.
New Baltimore has plenty of holiday events going on this season. Read on for details: Visit our Events page for plenty of seasonal festivities and check out the Holiday Happenings in Chesterfield Township.
The Shelby-Macomb Daybreakers Kiwanis Club is desperate for new members to help it continue its efforts in the local community.
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- Jenny Whalen
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Sunday, September 18, 2011
The Shelby Macomb Daybreakers Kiwanis Club is living proof that with enough heart, anything is possible. Though its membership can be counted on one hand, the people touched by the Daybreakers' efforts each year number in the thousands. In just the next few months, the Daybreakers will participate in more than 10 fundraisers and events, including Coats for Kids, The Dictionary Program, the Harvest Time Walk and Salvation Army Bell Ringing. And though club members are used to doing more with less, club secretary Nancy Nevers said the group could do with a few more hands. "We desperately need new members," Nevers said. "We were never huge, but when you look at all that we have done with few people, very little press coverage and fanfare, …
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10:35 am on Tuesday, December 6, 2011
It was cold, snowy and wet but worth it to see the looks on the kids faces when Santa got off the firetruck and walked through the crowd... more ›