Santa Claus will be making three special appearances in Eureka this coming week, through various community events.
Christmas On Main Street
To begin festivities, the Marshall Elementary PTA will host its eighth annual “Christmas on Main Street” event on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at the Greenwood County Courthouse lawn. Students are asked to arrive at 5 p.m. to find teachers and the community is invited to join in and sing Christmas Carols, beginning at 5:15 p.m. Music will be lead by Eureka Junior/ Senior High School music teacher Shawn Gamache. During the event, students will be able to decorate the trees with ornaments and visit with Santa Claus.
Popcorn and hot chocolate will be available. Students will also have the opportunity to mail their letters to Santa, in a special mailbox on Wednesday.
Those who wish to use traditional methods of reaching Santa, can still use the United States Postal Service, by addressing them to Santa at the North Pole, or you can bring the letters to The Eureka Herald. Letters can also be emailed to [email protected] with the subject line to read “Letter to Santa.” The letters will go directly to the North Pole.
Christmas In Eureka
With the collaboration of many, Christmas In Eureka will be held next Saturday, Dec. 7.
Breakfast With Santa
To begin the day, the Harmony Sunflowers 4-H Club will be hosting their annual “Breakfast with Santa” event, at the Christ Lutheran Church in Eureka. The event will be held from 8-10:30 a.m.
GWCH Foundation Festival Of Trees
The Greenwood County Hospital Foundation will be hosting a Festival of Trees at the Greenwood Hotel. The event will be held on Friday, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 12 to 6 p.m. A live auction will immediately follow the parade. Donations for the event are still being accepted. For more information contact Shannon Sanders at [email protected] or 620-583-7451 ext. 1056.
Christmas Crafts
The Art Studio will be open from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. for event goers to paint their own ornament.
Greenwood County Historical Society
The Greenwood County Historical Society will be open from 12-6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, showcasing their Christmas display.
See the related article elsewhere in this week’s edition.
State Of The City Address
At 4:15 p.m., on Saturday, Dec. 7, Eureka City Mayor Stephen Coulter will give a “State of the City” address in front of the Gazebo, on the Greenwood County Courthouse lawn.
Christmas Parade
The annual Christmas parade, sponsored by the Eureka Area Chamber of Commerce, will begin at 5 p.m. Parade lineup will begin at 4:30 p.m., at 15th and Elm Streets. Those walking or riding bicycles should meet at 7th and Main Streets at 4:45 p.m. The parade will start near the former North Side Mini Mall, then travel east on 13th Street to School Street where the caravan will turn south on School Street going past Eureka Nursing Center to 7th Street. The parade will then turn west and proceed to Main Street where the caravan will turn south and continue to 1st Street. Santa Claus will be a featured guest in the parade. All interested individuals and organizations are encouraged to decorate their vehicle or float and join the parade. Santa Claus will be available for special visits, following the parade. For more information or to volunteer, contact Steve Brown at 620-750-9090.
Selfies With Santa
From 5:15-6 p.m., Santa Claus will be available at the courthouse pavilion for selfies.
Christmas Dinner
The Fancy Mustangs 4-H Club will be hosting its third annual Christmas Dinner on Saturday at 6 p.m. To purchase tickets contact 620583-3197.
For more information, email [email protected]
