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Home for the Holidays is nearly here
By Dave Merchant
Heritage Newspapers
The Christmas and New Year holidays are right around the corner, and the Village of Dexter is looking to shine once again this year as it comes alive with festive spirit.
The “Home for the Holidays” Christmas Festival will be held on Dec. 4. It will begin with breakfast with Santa at the Lighthouse Cafe from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with a special menu for children.
Mary Pierce, director of Think Dexter First, said the event use to be called “Victorian Christmas” until her group took it over in 2006.
“We decided to go with the theme of ‘home for the holidays.’ Our goal was to cut out the things that weren't profitable,” she said.
The holiday craft bazaars will be held at St. Andrew's Church, the Dexter Senior Center and the Dexter Area Historical Museum from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Santa will be at the gazebo at Monument Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Holiday Hustle 5K run/walk for charity will begin at 4 p.m. at Central Street near Monument Park. Participants can register online at www.runholiday5k.com.
Pierce said the race is one of the more popular events for the festival. Proceeds benefit the Dexter Senior Center, Dexter Lions Club, ABC Athletic Group and Faith in Action.
“We ask each runner to bring a can of food to donate as well,” she said. “Every item gets a ticket and that ticket is a chance to win a prize.”
She said some of the prizes are donated by LaFontaine Automotive Group of Dexter.
Pierce said last year, event organizers collected enough food to fill a U-Haul truck, and she is hoping for more this year.
Dexter's annual tree lighting ceremony will begin at Monument Park at 6 p.m.
Pierce said that many of the restaurants will give discounts to customers who present their race tickets throughout December.
“It will be good for a month if they get it stamped,” she said.
She said carolers will be walking down the street and singing every 10 to 15 minutes. The event has been very popular, and even up until three or four years ago there were roughly 2,000 runners signed up for the 5K run
“I always think it is a good problem when people say there is nowhere to park,” she said. “Our goal is to have an interest for everyone.”
There is an all-day roaming ice sculpture carving and exhibit downtown, which is sponsored by area businesses.
Think Dexter First encourages all visitors to shop locally throughout the weekend festivities. For more information visit www.dexterholiday.com.
Heritage Newspapers
The Christmas and New Year holidays are right around the corner, and the Village of Dexter is looking to shine once again this year as it comes alive with festive spirit.
The “Home for the Holidays” Christmas Festival will be held on Dec. 4. It will begin with breakfast with Santa at the Lighthouse Cafe from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with a special menu for children.
Mary Pierce, director of Think Dexter First, said the event use to be called “Victorian Christmas” until her group took it over in 2006.
“We decided to go with the theme of ‘home for the holidays.’ Our goal was to cut out the things that weren't profitable,” she said.
The holiday craft bazaars will be held at St. Andrew's Church, the Dexter Senior Center and the Dexter Area Historical Museum from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Santa will be at the gazebo at Monument Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Holiday Hustle 5K run/walk for charity will begin at 4 p.m. at Central Street near Monument Park. Participants can register online at www.runholiday5k.com.
Pierce said the race is one of the more popular events for the festival. Proceeds benefit the Dexter Senior Center, Dexter Lions Club, ABC Athletic Group and Faith in Action.
“We ask each runner to bring a can of food to donate as well,” she said. “Every item gets a ticket and that ticket is a chance to win a prize.”
She said some of the prizes are donated by LaFontaine Automotive Group of Dexter.
Pierce said last year, event organizers collected enough food to fill a U-Haul truck, and she is hoping for more this year.
Dexter's annual tree lighting ceremony will begin at Monument Park at 6 p.m.
Pierce said that many of the restaurants will give discounts to customers who present their race tickets throughout December.
“It will be good for a month if they get it stamped,” she said.
She said carolers will be walking down the street and singing every 10 to 15 minutes. The event has been very popular, and even up until three or four years ago there were roughly 2,000 runners signed up for the 5K run
“I always think it is a good problem when people say there is nowhere to park,” she said. “Our goal is to have an interest for everyone.”
There is an all-day roaming ice sculpture carving and exhibit downtown, which is sponsored by area businesses.
Think Dexter First encourages all visitors to shop locally throughout the weekend festivities. For more information visit www.dexterholiday.com.
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