Sunday, December 6th 4:30-7pm
Historic Downtown Hartville
Intersection of E. Maple (SR619) and S. Prospect (SR43)
The 18th annual An Evening in the Village begins with visitors lining the square anxiously waiting for Santa’s arrival by firetruck at 4:45. After the tree lighting, Santa will make his way to Briana’s Elite Dance Institute for visits and photos. Children’s crafts and face painting and a bake sale hosted by Passion Church will also be held at the dance studio.
Tree Lighting @ 5pm in the Square
This year’s tree will be lit by the Schrader Family in memory of Larry Schrader who passed away last December. Larry was a longtime downtown business owner who joyfully organized the choirs for An Evening in the Village each year. Thank you to the Deuble Family for this year’s tree donation.
Music Schedule
Choirs in the Square
4:30-5: Hartville Church of the Brethren Kids’ Choir & Bell Ringers
5-5:30: Harvestime Apostolic Temple
5:30-6: Bethany Mennonite Church
6:30-7: The Church Upon the Rock Yuletide Jam and The Little Drummer Boy
7-7:30: Lake High School Reflections Choir
Live Music at Shops
Best Bib and Tucker: Violin by Natalie Wolford
Hartville Chocolate Factory: GentleBrook’s HandPrints Sign Choir @ 5:15pm
Hartville Elevator: Bob Downerd
Maple Street Gallery: Lake High School Violin Duet
Cookie Contest
Drop off 1 dozen cookies at Village Hall by 5:30. Prizes will be awarded in both adult and children’s categories. Winners announced at 6:30. Also at Village Hall, Lake High School National Honors Society will be hosting a bake sale.
Tree & Basket Silent Auction
Decorated trees and gift baskets donated by local businesses and organizations will be displayed in Village Hall, and bids will be taken from 4:30 to 6:00. Winners will be announced at 6:00. Proceeds are split between the event (Last year’s funds were used to purchase new lights for the tree!) and a local non-profit. This year’s selected organization is the Quail Hollow Park Volunteer Association.
Giving
We will be collecting donations for Affordable Christmas and Lake Township FISH. Please consider bringing a toy/gift for a child age birth-16 and/or non-perishable food item. Help us fill the buggy in the square to help those in need in our community. Collection boxes are also available at Peace Love & Little Donuts and Best Bib and Tucker before the event.
AND MORE
- Live Nativity (Hartville Mennonite Church)
- Wagon Rides
- Kid Train Rides
- Soup, popcorn, & hot dogs
- Storytime & book giveaway by Lake Friends of the Library in the train car
- Special artisan guest vendors, crafts & visit with Santa’s Rein’goats’
- Chair massages by Sunrise Massage Therapy
- Open houses, refreshments, & decorated windows at downtown shops
Tips
- Admission is free. Wagon rides are $1 or $5/family, kid train $1.
- Parking is available in lots surrounding downtown, including behind Village Hall, behind Varner’s Insurance, and at the Pantry lot across from Hartville Elevator.
- Prospect Ave (SR 43) and Howard Ct. will be closed between Maple St (619) and Sunnyside. Please drive slowly and watch for pedestrians.
- Public restrooms are available at Village Hall and Hartville Elevator.
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