2008 Holiday Happenings in Downtown Long Valley
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| Saturday, December 6, Noon - 3 p.m. | |
| Drop-off all Gingerbread Houses to Long Valley Junior Women's Club | Oasis Cafe |
| Sunday, December 7, 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. | |
| Pictures with Santa | Somerset Hills Bank |
| Horse-drawn Carriage Rides by Willow Grove Farm. $1 donation per person requested. | Columbia Trail |
| Seasonal Open House and Activities for the Kids. | Washington Antiques and Design Works |
| Holiday Music and Entertainment | Oasis Cafe & Arts Center - downstairs |
| Gingerbread House Display by the Long Valley Junior Women's Club | Oasis Cafe & Arts Center - upstairs |
| Visit by The Reading Fairy | Oasis Cafe & Arts Center - upstairs |
| Festive cookie decorating. Come in and create your own treat. | Oasis Cafe & Arts Center - downstairs |
| Children and adults can join with PNC Bank to make homemade holiday cards or sign holiday greeting cards* to send to US soldiers. Holiday Games will also be on hand. | Fordyce Studio |
| Drop off point for "Collection for the Paws" by the Long Valley Dog Park | Fordyce Studio porch |
| Traveling Wheel of Chance by REP Global Travel | TBD |
| Refreshments and holiday crafts | Washington Township Historical Society Museum |
| Festive Holiday Craft-Making for Children | Fairview Firehouse |
| Make a Fun Ornament Out of Bike Parts | Cycle Craft |
| Christmas Carol-oke with the Girl Scouts | Fairview Firehouse |
| Drop off point for donations to the Interfaith Community Outreach of Washington Township Area (ICOWTA) food pantry. See detailed information below. | TBD |
| 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. | |
| Tour the renovated center that is now home to Long Valley Arts, the Washington Township Teen Center, and artists of all ages. | Long Valley Arts |
| Starting at approximately 5 p.m. | |
| Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony by the Garden Club of Long Valley and Zion Lutheran Church | Zion Lutheran Church |
| Starting at approximately 6 p.m. | |
| Christmas Tree Lighting by the Garden Club of Long Valley and Zion Lutheran Church followed by a very special visit from Santa Claus | Zion Lutheran Church |
| Afterward ... | |
| Visit one of Long Valley's fine restaurants for dinner. | |
Note: Schedule and events are subject to change.
Helping to Spread the Holiday Cheer
Send greeting cards to the troops - during Holiday Happenings at Fordyce Studio, children and adults will be able to make and send holiday cards to US soldiers. Seasonal cards, and supplies to make homemade ones, will be available. These cards will be collected and sent out to members of our armed forces serving overseas or who injured soldiers who are back in the states recuperating.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors - In the spirit of the season, people are requested to bring donations of canned goods or other non-perishable items to be distributed to local families in need during the holiday season.
Animal Rescues - New this year, the Long Valley Dog Park will have a drop off for the "Collection for the Paws" to benefit Noah's Ark and the Eleventh Hour animal rescues.
Special Thanks
A special thanks is extended to the following organizations and businesses for helping to make Holiday Happenings special:
- the Washington Township Police Department for helping us to keep everyone safe.
- the Washington Township Community Events Organization (WTCEO) for helping us make the downtown spiffy.
- Hoffman's Supply for the beautiful Christmas trees around town.
- Sunrise Greetings for donating the holiday cards for the soldiers.
- Ort Farms for providing transportation for Santa Claus.
- The Boulevard Group for maintaining the website pages for this event.
Long Valley ... Every Season is Our Best Season