Song Book for 2021

SONGBOOK

Christmas Carol

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‘The Night Before Christmas’

‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all thro’ the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of sugar plums danced in their heads And Mama in her kerchief, and I in my cap, Had just settled our brains for a long winter’s nap When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.

Away to the window I flew like a flash, Tore open the shutters, and threw up the sash.

The moon on the breast of the new fallen snow, Gave the luster of mid-day to objects below; When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, But a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer, With a little old driver, so lively and quick, I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick.

More rapid than eagles his coursers they came, And he whistled, and shouted, and call’d them by name: “Now! Dasher, now! Dancer, now!

Prancer and Vixen, “On! Comet, on! Cupid, on! Dunder and Blixem; “To the top of the porch! To the top of the wall!

“Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!”

As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly, When they meet with an obstacle, mount

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to the sky; So up to the house-top the coursers they flew, With the sleigh full of toys and St. Nicholas too: And then in a twinkling, I heard on the roof The prancing and pawing of each little hoof.

As I drew in my head, and was turning around, Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound: He was dress’d all in fur, from his head to

his foot, And his clothes were all tarnish’d with ashes and soot; A bundle of toys was flung on his back, And he look’d like a peddler just opening his pack: His eyes how they twinkled! His dimples: how merry, His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry; His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow; The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth, And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath.

He had a broad face, and a little round belly That shook when he laugh’d, like a bowl full of jelly: He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf, And I laugh’d when I saw him in spite of myself; A wink of his eye and a twist of his head Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread.

He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, And fill’d all the stockings; then turn’d with a jerk, And laying his finger aside of his nose And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose.

He sprung to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, And away they all flew, like the down of a thistle: But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight?

Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night.

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MAYOR STEVE JOHNSON,

Machesney Park supports Helping Hands Pantry

The Village of Machesney Park presented Helping Hands Pantry with checks to support their annual toy drive and their food pantry during the Dec. 6 Board meeting. Mayor Johnson said that Village leaders are proud to support area nonprofits.

“We are extremely grateful to have such a commendable organization like Helping Hands in our community. Thank

you to the numerous Helping Hands volunteers who work hard to help lessen the burden of food insecurity in the Machesney Park area.”

This is the eleventh consecutive year that the Village has supported the toy drive and the third donation that Village leaders will make to Helping Hands Pantry. Checks totaling $3,500 were be presented to Helping Hands at the board

meeting at Village Hall. New and unused toys may be dropped off at Village Hall through Dec. 10 every weekday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Helping Hands Pantry is a nonprofit organization that has served over 100,000 individuals in the area since its founding in 2003. Visit https:// helpinghandspantry.com for more information.

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Light up the Parks Floats adorned in holiday cheer and beautiful colors were part of the Light Up The Parks Parade on Sunday, Nov. 21.

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Riverside Community Church invites the community to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas at a drive-thru live Nativity event on Dec. 11-12 from 6 to 9 p.m. The church is located at 6816 N. Second St., Machesney Park.

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Come see Santa Claus at CherryVale Mall It’s lovely weather for a sleigh ride together at CherryVale Mall! That’s right, Santa Claus is at Santa’s Workshop.

The holiday cheer continues through Christmas Eve, during which time you can visit the big man in red, share your Christmas lists, and continue the annual tradition of photos with Santa.

“We’re thrilled to celebrate the magic of the holidays with our shoppers and with our new sponsor, Modern Mill Solar,” said Mark Peterson, General Manager for CherryVale Mall. “This season will be filled with memory-making experiences perfect for the

entire family.”

Santa is ready to hear everything on those Christmas lists.

So pull out those festive fashions and gather up the family for holiday photos!

You’ll find Santa Claus at Center Court on the lower level Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday – Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sundays from Noon to 6 p.m. Visits are always free, but a variety of photo packages are available for purchase. Reservations are strongly encouraged and can conveniently be made online.

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Sinnissippi Station model train exhibit returns to Nicholas Conservatory The popular Sinnissippi Station Model Garden Railroad Exhibit will return to Rockford Park District’s Nicholas Conservatory, 1354 N. Second St., Rockford, Ill., and will be displayed through Jan. 30.

Advance ticket purchase is recommended for viewing the exhibit, and can be done starting Nov. 23, 2021 at https://nicholasconservatory.com/ tickets.

Visitors are transported to a magical miniature world as seven G-scale trains

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and trolleys run down, around, and above the lush indoor tropical setting of Nicholas Conservatory. Miniature Rockford landmarks and willow trestle bridges add to the enchanting ambiance. The exhibit is sponsored by MembersAlliance Credit Union and Boxed Up. The trains and trolleys in the exhibit are painted and personalized to depict those that traversed Rockford throughout its history. Also featured are intricately detailed bridges and structures expertly

decorated with a variety of natural botanical materials such as pine cones, acorns, and sticks.

Eight structures are part of Sinnissippi Station: replicas of Nicholas Conservatory, Sinnissippi Floral Clock and rose garden trellis, Sinnissippi Park Music Shell, the Trolley Station, the Symbol sculpture, the Rock Men Guardians sculpture (made possible by a donation in memory of Richard Conley), and new this year, a replica of the Coronado Performing Arts Center.

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Discovery Center has perfect solution to stress-free holiday shopping With the holiday season in full swing, the question of what to get each person on the list is looming. Here’s an opportunity to find a unique gift or “experience” for the child in your life, all while benefiting Discovery Center and its mission. Discovery Center has several answers to your shopping struggles.

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Gift Shop sale The museum shop is filled with holiday gifts! Add the perfect gift to your child’s stocking from Discovery Center’s collection of science kits, puzzles, books, plush animals, and more. Check items off your Christmas list at the museum store with gifts

perfect for both children and children at heart. Dec. 1–23 Members will receive a 25 percent discount and the Public will receive 15 percent off their total gift shop purchase. The gift shop is open Wednesday – Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to Noon and 1 to 4 p.m.

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