Yulefest season
Yulefest season is at hand. The official Christmas tree lighting will be held at the Gilmer Civic Center Thursday, Nov. 20, at 6 p.m. Goudarzi and Young, LLC, is sponsoring the event.
On Saturday, Nov. 29, the Reindeer Run will be held at 6:30 a.m. in front of the Gilmer Area Chamber of Commerce.
Preparations for the annual Santa Coloring Contest has already started.
Children wishing to participate may pick up the drawing at the Chamber office. Completed colorings must be turned in by Dec. 1.
Then the big day for Yulefest will be Dec. 6.
First there is Breakfast with Santa from 8:30 a.m.-10:15 a.m. at the First Baptist Church Family Center (gymnasium) with each individual paying $15 for breakfast. Tickets will then be entered into a drawing for bicycles.
From 10 a.m. until noon Candy Cane Lane activities will take place at the First Baptist Church gym which will include games and crafts.
That evening will be the Yulefest Parade following the theme of a Kaleidoscope of Christmas.