Miracles on Main
POLK COUNTY USHERS IN CHRISTMAS
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he beginning of December kicks off the Christmas season in Polk County, with events in every city. Here is what is happening when Santa comes to town:
Dallas
The Dallas Christmas kick-off, Miracle on Main, is held in downtown Dallas at the Polk County Courthouse each year. The event is held in the first week of December and begins in the late afternoon, and peaks when Santa arrives to light the tree and hear from children about their Christmas wishes. Check with the city of Dallas for more details: https://www.ci.dallas.or.us.
Monmouth Lighting the giant sequoia at Western Ore-
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gon University ushers in the Christmas season in Monmouth. This year, the event is in its 55th year. In Monmouth, Santa’s Workshop and Gingerbread Village holiday light displays fill Main Street Park. The Annual Griswold Competition continues with Monmouth’s local businesses competing for the “Blow the Fuse” Award. You can participate by visiting all the decorated store fronts and be sure to vote for your favorite, one vote per email address.
Independence The Independence Downtown Association kicks off the Christmas season with Small Business Saturday. The city will feature some festive light displays downtown and at Riverview Park. The light display will be up the entire month of
December. A Toys for Tots collection will take place throughout the season, with gifts going to children within the Central School District.
Falls City Now in its 10th year, the Christmas tree lighting in Falls City has become a holiday tradition. The gathering to celebrate a tree lighting takes place in the parking lot next to Mountain Gospel Fellowship Church, 257 N. Main St. See future issues of the Itemizer-Observer for details on time and date. The lighting will be a festive, but simple occasion, with hot chocolate, cider and desserts, and Christmas music to provide holiday spirit. It’s a perfect time to celebrate the season with other community members.
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