BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20231202T210000Z DTEND:20231202T230000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Hometown Christmas 2023 DESCRIPTION:Share in Christmas traditions & family fun with horse drawn carriage rides\, tractor train rides\, live reindeer\, entertainment\, hot drinks\, kettle corn & fun in Santa's workshop!\n\nEvent Times:\n\n3p-5p | Santa's Workshop (heated tent in the City parking lot)\n\n\n Bulb Planting by the University of Illinois Master Gardeners\n Christmas Activity by C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corp.\n Christmas Craft by Effingham County Case Managers\n Cookie Decorating by Kirby Foods IGA\n Face Painting by StangARTs\n Reindeer Food by The Royal School of Cosmetology\n\n\n3p-5p | Horse Drawn Carriage Rides\n\n3p-5p | Tractor Train Rides by Bahrns Equipment\, Inc.\, Roepke Overhead Door & Y-Yard\n\n3p-6p | Macklin Kettle Corn & Joe Sippers Cafe Beverage Cart\n\n5p | Lighted Christmas Parade (starting at Baseball Card Connection & ending at Santa's House)\n\n5:45p-8p | Santa Arrives! Santa House hours with cookies provided by Layna Bond & Associates\, LLC - American Family Insurance\n\nLighted Parade:\n\nGet ready to be dazzled! Join us for the spectacular Lighted Christmas Parade\, a magical evening of holiday cheer and twinkling lights. Watch as beautifully decorated floats\, festive vehicles\, and singing elves illuminate the streets\, spreading warmth and joy to all. Bring your friends and family to experience the enchantment of this delightful holiday tradition. \n\nIf you wish to participate\, please click here to fill out the online form.\n\nLimited space! Deadline to sign up is Nov 27!\n\nSanta Letters:\n\nRequest your Santa Letter here.\n\nDeadline is Dec 4!\n\nSponsored by Tracy Willenborg\, Taylor Law\n\nBecome a Sponsor:\n\nHelp brighten this holiday season by supporting this years event!\n\nHometown Christmas offers a gift to all as we gather together to celebrate this FREE community event.\n\nClick here to fill out the online form. Deadline to be on print materials is Nov 22!\n\nBecome a Volunteer:\n\nHometown Christmas is a celebration for all during this beautiful holiday season and we are on the search for incredible volunteers to assist with activities throughout the day. Your support is critical to the success of the event. Sign up sheet will be available through LoveTheHam.org at a later date.\n\nContact Information:\n\nNicole Morrison\n\nnmorrison@effinghamcountychamber.com\n\n(217) 347-6282\n\nFollow @ExperienceDowntownEffingham on Facebook to stay updated on Hometown Christmas details! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Share in Christmas traditions &\; family fun with horse drawn carriage rides\, tractor train rides\, live reindeer\, entertainment\, hot drinks\, kettle corn &\; fun in Santa'\;s workshop!

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Event Times:
\n3p-5p | Santa'\;s Workshop (heated tent in the City parking lot)

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3p-5p | Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
\n3p-5p | Tractor Train Rides by Bahrns Equipment\, Inc.\, Roepke Overhead Door &\; Y-Yard
\n3p-6p | Macklin Kettle Corn &\; Joe Sippers Cafe Beverage Cart
\n5p | Lighted Christmas Parade (starting at Baseball Card Connection &\; ending at Santa'\;s House)
\n5:45p-8p | Santa Arrives! Santa House hours with cookies provided by Layna Bond &\; Associates\, LLC - American Family Insurance

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Lighted Parade:
\nGet ready to be dazzled! Join us for the spectacular Lighted Christmas Parade\, a magical evening of holiday cheer and twinkling lights. Watch as beautifully decorated floats\, festive vehicles\, and singing elves illuminate the streets\, spreading warmth and joy to all. Bring your friends and family to experience the enchantment of this delightful holiday tradition. \;

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If you wish to participate\, please click here \;to fill out the online form.
\nLimited space! Deadline to sign up is Nov 27!

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Santa Letters:
\nRequest your Santa Letter here.
\nDeadline is Dec 4!
\nSponsored by Tracy Willenborg\, Taylor Law

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Become a Sponsor:
\nHelp brighten this holiday season by supporting this years event!
\nHometown Christmas offers a gift to all as we gather together to celebrate this FREE community event.
\nClick here to fill out the online form. Deadline to be on print materials is Nov 22!

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Become a Volunteer:
\nHometown Christmas is a celebration for all during this beautiful holiday season and we are on the search for incredible volunteers to assist with activities throughout the day. Your support is critical to the success of the event. Sign up sheet will be available through LoveTheHam.org at a later date.

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Contact Information:
\nNicole Morrison
\nnmorrison@effinghamcountychamber.com
\n(217) 347-6282

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Follow @ExperienceDowntownEffingham on Facebook to stay updated on Hometown Christmas details!

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