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ALDERSON MAIN STREET - NEWS RELEASE P.O. Box 117, Alderson, WV 24910 DATE: November 12, 2018 Contact Alderson Main Street Improving The Community One Project At A Time A “GEM OF THE HILLS” CHRISTMAS Contact: Margaret Hambrick 304-646-2439
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Angels wait to get on a float in front of the Historic 1896 C&O Depot. A float crossing the illuminated Alderson Memorial Bridge Santa Land is a wonderland for children to explore. What is a parade without a band? Thank you, Greenbrier East! Santa makes his grand entrance on the fire truck. The Old Victorian Inn glows with Holiday Spirit. Santa’s Elves wait to guide your drive under the lights. This little girl was way too shy to tell Santa her Christmas wishes.
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Once    again    the    entire    community    of   Alderson    has    come    together    to    organize    holiday    activities    for everyone.      Initiated   by   Alderson   Main   Street   and   coordinated   by   Lynda   Howe,   businesses,   civic   clubs, churches   and   more   are   working   to   provide   something   for   everyone   from   Santa   Land   for   the   children   to unique shopping opportunities to church services. Beginning   on   Small   Business   Saturday,   November   24,   the   shops   of Alderson   will   be   open   with   some   late hours.      Alderson’s   Store   has   unusual   items   and   the   Artisans   Gallery   has   one-of-a-kind   handcrafted pieces.      Bridgewalk   Shops   &   Cafe   focuses   on   beautiful   items   and   delicious   food   for   everyone’s   budget.     Hungry yet?  Subway of Alderson also has great sandwiches and more! The   annual   Christmas   Parade   will   line   up   starting   at   6:00   p.m.   on   Friday,   November   30   and   step   off   at   7 when   the   “Queen   of   Lights”   waves   her   magic   wand   to   light   up   the   Alderson   Memorial   Bridge,   the   star which   shines   over   the   town,   and   the   Grand   Illumination   of   Alderson   businesses   and   homes.      Santa, himself,   will   be   the   last   entry   in   the   parade   riding   on   the Alderson   Volunteer   Fire   Department’s   newest   fire truck.      The   parade   ends   at   the Alderson   Community   Center   for   the Arts   and   Humanities   where   Santa   will hear   the   wishes   of   all   the   girls   and   boys.      The ACCAH   Board   and   the Alderson   Women’s   Club   will   provide hot chocolate and cookies to everyone. Once   the   lights   are   illuminated   on   the Alderson   Memorial   Bridge,   they   will   provide   an   unusual   show.      The lights   will   “dance   to   the   music”   which   can   be   dialed   in   on   an   FM   frequency   in   cars   which   “drive   under   the lights”   for   a   donation   to   a   civic   organization.      The   bridge   will   be   open   and   staffed   on   Friday   and   Saturday evenings   from   6-8   p.m.   from   Nov.   30   to   Dec.   23.      Vehicles   will   enter   on   the   Greenbrier   side   of   the   bridge and   may   take   as   much   time   as   they   wish   to   cross.     A   volunteer   on   the   Monroe   side   will   control   traffic   over the   railroad   tracks.      On   that   end   of   the   bridge,   visitors   can   enjoy   the   light   show   provided   by   the   Santa   and Express   train   attached   to   the   green   building.      The   huge   engine,   car,   and   caboose   will   twinkle   with   lights timed   to   match   the   music.      Santa   Land   on   the   other   side   of   the   road   in Alderson Alumni   Park   will   contain   a Christmas   tree   on   the   gazebo,   a   sleigh   for   taking   photos,   a   toy   shop,   and   much,   much   more   to   enchant children   of   all   ages.      Santa   Land   and   the   Santa   Land   Express   light   show   will   be   open   each   evening   from   5 to 9 pm.  Also   beginning   on   Friday,   November   30,   the   Alderson   Lion’s   Club   will   be   selling   fresh   Christmas   trees   at the Alderson Visitors Center. The    Johnson    Memorial    United    Methodist    Church    will    be    holding    their    annual    bazaar    on    Saturday, December   1   from   9-3   and   Sunday,   December   2,   from   12-3.   This   shopping   opportunity   has   something   for everyone   including   unique   craft   items,   baked   goods,   and   a   white   elephant   room.      A   silent   auction   will contain really special items.  Lunch of soup, sandwich, drink, and dessert is available both days for $6. On   Saturday,   December   1   from   10-4   and   Sunday,   December   2   from   1-4,   a   model   train   show   will   be   held in   the   Historic   1896   C&O   Depot.      Fun   for   all   ages,   these   model   trains   take   on   a   special   magic   when exhibited in the newly restored depot. On   Saturday,   December   8,   it   will   be   all   about   the   fantastic   women   and   men   who   serve   everyone   as members   of   the Alderson   Volunteer   Fire   Department   and   Emergency   Management   Services.      From   6-8   at the   Fire   Department,   they   will   offer   chili,   hot   dogs,   corn   bread,   potato   soup   and   more   for   a   donation.      At 6:15   and   7,   the Alderson   Elementary   School   Choir   will   perform. At   6:30   Santa   will   arrive   and   have   time   for everyone   who   wishes   to   visit   with   him.   Family   Christmas   pictures   and   packages   can   be   arranged   with Tarnished   Halo   Creations.      In   addition   to   the   regular   “drive   under   the   lights”   hosted   this   evening   by   the AVFD, visitors can choose to ride under the lights on Alderson’s first fire truck for a donation. A   special   farm   to   table   dinner   will   be   offered   on   December   13   starting   at   6   p.m.at   The   Old   Victorian   Inn sponsored   by   Sprouting   Farms   and Turnrow: Appalachian   Farm   Collective.        The   dinner   will   be   a   3-course holiday   dinner   with   appetizers,   and   wine/drink   pairings   with   the   courses.      Tickets   are   $45   and   can   be obtained by contacting Beth Ryan at beth@sproutingfarms.org or 304-573-4242. The   holidays   should   always   include   some   special,   quieter   time   with   family   and   friends.      A   Christmas   Tea at   the   Old   Victorian   Inn   on   December   16   at   1:30   and   3:30   offers   just   that   opportunity.      Slow   down,   sip   tea, listen   to   music,   and   enjoy   some   delectable   treats.      The   lovely   Victorian   era   house   and   enchanting decorations   will   sooth   the   frazzled   spirit   and   take   guests   back   to   an   earlier,   simpler   time.      Tickets   are   $10 and are available at Bridgewalk Shops, Alderson’s Store, and the Alderson Artisans Gallery. The   quiet   will   only   last   so   long   and   Friday,   December   21st   will   see   the   Winter   Solstice   Celebration   in Alderson.      Shops   will   be   open   until   8   p.m.   for   last   minute   shopping   followed   by   fireworks   over   the Greenbrier   River.      The   best   vantage   point   for   watching   the   fireworks   show   will   be   standing   on   the Alderson Memorial Bridge. The   Old   Greenbrier   Baptist   Church   will   host   their   annual   Christmas   Cantata   at   3   p.m.      Directed   by Minister   of   Music,   Dell   Wood,   and   accompanied   by   Minister   of   Music,   Nancy   Wood,   voices   from   though out   the   community   will   lift   in   song   to   celebrate   the   reason   for   the   season. A   reception   afterwards   will   give everyone the opportunity to exchange season’s greetings with their friends and neighbors.  Alderson   Main   Street   appreciates   the   contributions   of   those   businesses   and   individuals   who   donated funds   or   in-kind   services   at   the   Tree   Topper   level   to   support   all   these   activities   including   the   Town   of Alderson,   Presidio   Studios,   Rainelle   Medical   Center,   Hugh   Harris   Insurance,   Howe's   Things,      Alderson's Store,   and The   Old   Victorian   Inn.     They   also   appreciate   Jim   Russell,   the Alderson   Women’s   Club,   Subway of Alderson, and Margaret Knapp Messer for donating at the Santa’s Elf level. Mayor   Travis   Copenhaver   said,   “It   is   especially   heartwarming   at   this   time   of   year   to   see   so   many   people and   organizations   come   together   to   provide   all   these   Christmas   activities   in Alderson.      Please   join   us   and enjoy!”