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YOUR HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER • www.CommunityPress.us DECEMBER 2015
Volume 30
“O Tannenbaum” in Owego
O Tannenbaum, a silent auction fundraiser for the Tioga County Historical Society Museum, is being held at the museum at 110 Front Street in Owego. On display and available for bidding are 34 6-foot trees, 41 3-foot trees, 20 wreaths, and more than 50 other holiday items such as quilts, wall hangings, dolls, The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, and Sunday 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Closing day for O Tannenbaum is Saturday, December 12, bidding ends at 7:00 pm.
Phone Santa 625-HOHO Although Santa Claus is very busy this time of year, the Apalachin Lions Club has persuaded Santa to take phone calls for three nights in early December. Santa has been happy to do this for the children in the area for many years. He is looking forward to talking to his many young friends, again, so he will know what they want for Christmas. To talk to Santa, call 625-HOHO (625-4646) between 6:00 and 8:00 pm on December 7, 8, or 9.
Number 12
Winterfest at Tioga Downs Free Holiday Fun for All Ages
The magic of the holidays began last month at Tioga Downs in Nichols with the return of Winterfest, a free celebration of the season for the entire family. Winterfest features nightly attractions such as a new magical dancing light and music show, singing tree shows and horse drawn wagon rides from 5:00 to 9:00 pm (horse drawn carriage rides will not take place on Sundays with the exception of December 20 and December 27). The event takes place on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout December. Additional event dates are planned for December 28, 29 and 30. Other special holiday activities are also part of Winterfest 2015, sponsored by Redneck Boots & Western Wear located on 163 Main Street in Owego. On Friday, December 11, a winner will be announced in the Holiday Wreath Contest. (Homemade wreaths must be delivered to the Players Club by December 11 at 8:00 pm to be considered for judging.) Cash prizes of $500, $300 and $200 will be awarded to the winning wreaths. Tioga Downs will host a Holiday Craft Show Saturday, December 12, from 2:00 to 9:00 pm and Sunday, December 13 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The event is free and open to the public both days. One of the most anticipated events is the annual Lighted Holiday Parade which takes place Saturday, December 19, at 8:00 pm. All are welcome to enter, and winning floats can earn a cash prize for first, second and third places with the top winner taking home $1000. To register your vehicle, contact Alison Meyer at (607) 321-9690 or amey-
er@tiogadowns.com or Sarah Hoffman at (607) 425-9325 or shoffman@tiogadowns.com. Families are invited to a special Breakfast with Santa on Sunday, December 20. The event will be held from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, the cost is $14.99 for adults and $6.99 for children. Winterfest will not take place on December 25, but it resumes December 26 with an Outrageous Sweater contest at 8:00 pm offering cash prizes of $500, $300 and $200, and a reindeer petting zoo from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. Winterfest 2015 wraps up Wednesday, December 30 with closing night events set for 5:00 to 9:00 pm. www.tiogadowns.com.