Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony At The Village Set For Saturday

November 15, 2024 at 5:44 p.m.

By JACKIE GORSKI Lifestyles Editor

WINONA LAKE – The Village at Winona will hold its Christmas tree lighting ceremony Saturday.
Nick Hauck, managing director at The Village of Winona, believes the Christmas tree lighting ceremony was started around 2009.
“This is our little Hallmark Christmas moment where our community comes together to enjoy this special season,” Hauck said.
From 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., there will be a Toys for Tots collection, kids ornament making at Brick Alley Pavilion, train rides for all ages in the Letterwood brick paver parking lot and Christmas carolers throughout The Village at Winona.
From 5:30 to 6:15 p.m., there will be free cookies and hot chocolate and Santa Claus.
At 6:15 p.m., the tree lighting ceremony will be at The Village Christmas tree next to Letterwood. Two Jefferson Elementary School students will light the tree with the help of the Winona Lake Fire Department.
As admission into the event, attendees are asked to bring a new and unwrapped toy to be donated to Toys for Tots.

WINONA LAKE – The Village at Winona will hold its Christmas tree lighting ceremony Saturday.
Nick Hauck, managing director at The Village of Winona, believes the Christmas tree lighting ceremony was started around 2009.
“This is our little Hallmark Christmas moment where our community comes together to enjoy this special season,” Hauck said.
From 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., there will be a Toys for Tots collection, kids ornament making at Brick Alley Pavilion, train rides for all ages in the Letterwood brick paver parking lot and Christmas carolers throughout The Village at Winona.
From 5:30 to 6:15 p.m., there will be free cookies and hot chocolate and Santa Claus.
At 6:15 p.m., the tree lighting ceremony will be at The Village Christmas tree next to Letterwood. Two Jefferson Elementary School students will light the tree with the help of the Winona Lake Fire Department.
As admission into the event, attendees are asked to bring a new and unwrapped toy to be donated to Toys for Tots.

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