As Hudson kicks off December with The Holiday Stroll December 2, so, too, does the First United Methodist Church with their Christmas Country Fair from 9 – 3 that day at 34 Felton Street, over the hill from the rotary. This year we celebrate Peace, Love & Community, which feels evermore appropriate with each passing day.
Please come and join us for a cup of coffee and bagel or muffin at the start of the day or for hot lunch after 11:00. Bring your gift list to shop, shop, shop! You’ll find practical, consumable, affordable options for every teacher, coach, neighbor, co-worker, friend, scout leader, book club member and hard-to-buy-for person on your list. We will have plants, cute crafts, delicious baked goods, candles, Silent Auction items, sharp cheese chunks, a bit of bling & holiday décor, homemade sweets and upcycled creations, all along with our ever-popular themed gift baskets for sale. There will be a Children’s Corner Shop where kids can purchase gifts for siblings, friends and parents at kid’s ‘pocket money’ prices.
Be sure to bring your phones as you will need those cameras! A visit from Santa, the big man himself, is sure to occur from 11 – 1. We’ll also have holiday backdrops & Christmas props with staff willing to use your phone’s camera to take family and friend group photos for your holiday gifting. Before leaving, children 3 – 12 can pickup a small, free holiday art ‘kit’ to bring home and make. Everyone can take a specially crafted Peace Crane with them to carry peace into the new year.
As we gift these experiences to our local community, we’d like everyone to join us in recognizing the community of deployed veterans. We will have a wide choice of Christmas cards to select from for you to write a message of cheer and thanks to a veteran who will not be spending this year’s holidays with their family. Coloring and message sheets will be provided so children can also join in.
We’ll see you all December 2!
Warmly,
Elaine Gjeltema
Hudson
