Dickens of a Christmas

November 23, 2007

Sponsored in part by:

Lawrence Chevrolet

Orrstown Bank

Red 102.3 FM

5:30 p.m. Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Square in downtown Mechanicsburg

6 – 8 p.m. Activities for the Young and Young at Heart!

• U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Drop Off Site

The Mechanicsburg Chamber of Commerce will collect new, unwrapped toys through December 11 for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. The toys will be distributed as Christmas gifts to needy children in the Mechanicsburg area.

• Free Horse and Carriage Rides

• Strolling Carolers

• Colonial Christmas at Brittle Bark, 221 W. Main St.
Hear the history of peanut brittle, free samples and dip your own Christmas candy!

• Children’s Storytelling

Children's Librarian Linda Stoner from Joseph T. Simpson Public Library will read holiday stories at Hershey Violins from 6 to 6:30

• Mr. & Mrs. Claus
Eckels Old Fashioned Soda Fountain & Luncheonette
36 E. Main St., Mechanicsburg, FREE treats for the kids!

• World-renown Folk Artist P. Buckley Moss print signing at Gallerie13, 13 E. Main Street, Mechanicsburg from 6 to 9 p.m. She will be releasing the Pennsylvania State Capitol print which will have the front of the capitol, the back of the capitol and the State Museum. $10 from each Capitol print sold will be donated to the State Museum.

• Live Music

~ Hershey Violins, Vivace Chamber Players perform
6:30 to 7 p.m. and 7:30 to 8 p.m.

~ Warm Hearts Café and Book Shoppe, 25 E. Main St., Mechanicsburg; "Finger-style" guitarist Dave Campbell will be playing from 8-10 p.m.

~ Gallerie 13, 13 E. Main Street – Harpist Louis Lynch

• Free Refreshments

~ Providence Boutique, 102 S. Market St., Mechanicsburg
Hot Cocoa & Cookies

~ DeVitt Financial, 63 W. Main St., Mechanicsburg

~ The Rosemary House, 120 S. Market St., Mechanicsburg
Herbal Refreshments

~ Brittle Bark, 221 W. Main St.
Holiday Candy

• “Christmas with Angels,” a display of celestial figurines and ornaments, will be shown by the historic Union Church of Mechanicsburg, 51 East Main Street

Over 100 angels have been donated by townspeople for the display. The angels, in every imaginable size, have been made from every imaginable material: glass, bisque, porcelain, ceramic, cardboard, velvet, metal, wood, corn, and even a mop-head.

While supplies last, children get free angel halos when they tour the display. Children’s stories will be read between 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. and other times by appointment, contact Kathy McDonald at 805-6328 (after 4:00) or by e-mail at soulscapes22@yahoo.com.

• Holiday House Tour at The Orris House Inn at 318 West Main Street, Mechanicsburg. Enjoy seasonal treats and beverages and tour this exquisite second empire mansion.

• A Gilbert & Sullivan Christmas Carol
Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg, 915 South York Street, Mechanicsburg; Showtime is 8 p.m., call the Box Office at 766-0535 or visit www.ltmonline.com for tickets.
($18 adults; $12 for children under 12)

Saturday, November 24

• P. Buckley Moss print signing at Gallerie13, 13 E. Main Street
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Children’s Christmas Party with Santa, noon to 2 p.m. at the Washington Fire Company on Main Street. Santa arrives by fire truck. Food and fun for all.

Sunday, November 25

• 13th Annual Holly Trail House Tour, 12:30 to 5:00 p.m.
sponsored by the Friends of the Joseph T. Simpson Public Library.

Tickets are on sale now at the Simpson Public Library, 16 N. Walnut St. and at the Rosemary House.
$10 in advance and $12 the day of the tour.

The tour includes seven private residences and seven public sites in Mechanicsburg, Shiremanstown and Upper Allen Township. Enjoy refreshments at the library and music at several sites.

6 W. Strawberry Alley ~ Mechanicsburg, PA  17055
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