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Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Christmas in Cramerton Kick-off the holiday season with a week full of events! After taking 2020 off, the Cramerton Christmas Parade and Village are back and better than ever! On Thursday, December 2nd, visit Cramerton’s Riverfront Downtown to take in the sights and sounds of the holiday season. The Christmas Village will run from 3:00-7:00 pm with the Annual Parade beginning at 4:00 pm. As the marching bands, floats, and other parade participants make their way down 8th Avenue, local makers, artisans, and carolers will add cheer to Centennial Center in downtown Cramerton. After the parade, Santa himself will be making a special appearance
to visit with children and take photos! With art, embroidery, snacks, and more, you’re sure to find something to give (or something to keep!) while taking a stroll around the Village and shopping local. Be sure to pay a visit to our storefront shops and restaurants in town while you are there! Limber up like Santa (how else do you think he fits down the chimney?) with Cramerton’s Free Yoga Series on Saturday, December 4th from 9:00-10:00 am at the Community Center located at 1 Julian St. This yoga session will have a festive theme to help you get in the spirit! Grab a friend and stop by before shopping to your heart’s con-
tent. Don’t forget a mat and a water bottle. After yoga on Saturday, December 4th, the Town of Cramerton will host their annual Holiday Bazaar from 10:00 am-2:00 pm at the CB Huss Recreation Center (located at 8 Julian St.). Be ready for a market full of boutique items, handmade goods, and live music. You may even spot some Cramerton Goat in the Boat merchandise for sale, just in time for the holidays! Nothing says Christmas like music, pictures with Santa, and supporting your local community! Grab your Christmas list and stop by for fun days of holiday cheer in Cramerton.
Bliss Gallery presents “Brush Strokes from My Heart” Denise Price Thomas is well known in Gaston County. The certified healthcare administrator, national speaker, consultant and edu-tainer is now adding professional artist to her resume. Bliss Gallery is thrilled to present Thomas’ “Brush Strokes from My Heart” just in time for the holidays. “During the pandemic, or ‘time-out 2020’ as I called it, I was so lost. Normally, I would be juggling multiple events and training sessions. When all of that came to a screeching halt, I felt alone and with-
out a purpose,” said Thomas. Thomas says that’s when she picked up some leftover paint and a canvas and went to work. “As the tears fell on the canvas, the paint seemed to splatter into pretty shapes,” said Thomas. “When I looked down, I saw a heart. My tears had formed a heart on the canvas. To me, that was my sign. I collected all of the paints, brushes and everything I could find to paint on and I couldn’t stop. Soon I realized whatever was in my heart was coming to life on the canvas.”
Christmas decorations were going up in Mt. Holly last week. Mt. Holly Parks and Rec. staffer Cheri Love took some coffee to city employees Sonny Rankin, John Freeman, and Ronnie Smith. Photo by Alan Hodge
Holy Angels’ resident artists Cheryl, Lorraine, Maria, Martha, MaryEllen, Mike and Tom also contributed to the exhibit. An opening reception will be held Thursday, December 2 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Bliss Gallery. Face masks and social distancing are required. Please RSVP to Harmony Heslop at harmonyh@HolyAngelsNC.org if interested in attending. “Brush Strokes from My Heart” runs from December 2 – January 22, 2022 at Bliss Gallery.
Photo by Scott Griffin
Enchantment in the Garden is back
The 26th annual Toy Run for Kids will take place Saturday, Dec. 4th rain or shine. The event draws hundreds of bikers and thousands of gift for deserving kids. The gathering place is Ranlo Church of God, 1825 Spencer Mtn. Rd., Ranlo. Kick stands up and pull out at 11:30am. Bring new unwrapped toys. Here’s a shot from last year’s event to show the scope of the gathering. Photo by Alan Hodge
The Mount Holly Community Garden will be holding its 6th Annual Christmas Enchantment in the Garden on Friday 12/10 from 5:00pm-9:00pm. This free, family-friendly event for all in the community has grown each year and is often called the “McAdenville of Gardens”. Located at 126 N. Main Street in Mount Holly, the Mount Holly Community Garden has quickly become a popular destination in the city, housing 52 organic garden beds each
leased and attended to yearly by garden members. Over the past 7 years, the Mount Holly Community has supplied the Mount Holly CRO with thousands of pounds of fresh produce, and implemented several free community wellness programs, such as, gardening classes, wellness cooking demonstrations, yoga in the garden and unique art projects. This year’s Christmas Enchantment in the Garden is sure to be one to remem-
ber. Each of the 52 garden beds will be decorated differently by garden members, along with hundreds of glowing luminaries lighting your way. Local businesses and artists will also be taking part this year by decorating designated areas around the garden. Several lanterns from the recent Mount Holly Lantern Parade will also be on display. Stroll through the garden while listening to festive holiday music. Be sure to bring your camera to capture the magic.
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