CHRISTMAS  IN  THE  PARK

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Light Display Open Friday, December 11

Through Friday, December 25 - 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Drive through 55 acres of beautiful Manner’s Park and view over 85 illuminated displays!

SCHEDULED EVENTS

At the Park Dining Hall

Friday, December 11 – Wednesday, December 23, 2009

 

Friday, December 11

Opening Night – There will be lots of holiday cheer as the children have the opportunity to enjoy Supper with Santa from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and the event is sponsored by McDonald’s.  There will be plenty of fun and magic with Richard Landry and his magic rabbit Snowball.  Bring your camera and take pictures of the magical and hilarious antics that you will witness during the program.  Pre-registration is required and limited to 100 children only participants. 

Saturday, December 12

A night for royalty – Little Miss and Little Mister Snowflake – 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Only 15 girls and 15 boy’s applications will be accepted.  Ages 5 – 7 years old.  Registration due by Tuesday, December 1.

The Live Nativity by the Church of the Nazarene from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 13

Christmas Goodie Bake Off.  Bring your baked goods and candies to the dining hall from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon.  Judging begins at 1:00 p.m.  

Dash through our winter wonderland with a free sleigh ride.  You will discover the magic of Manner’s Park as your sleigh glides through the park with incredible views outlined by the starlit sky from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.  The Taylorville members of the Morrisonville Masonic Lodge will be providing the sleigh rides.  Santa will be visiting from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the dining hall.

Monday, December 14

There is no better way to get into the Christmas spirit than having pictures taken during Kids-N-Kritters pictures with Santa from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  This is your chance to capture a special moment in your pets and/or child’s life.  Witter Photography will be the photographer and has requested a donation of $6 or to bring an item (food, blankets, toys and more) for the local animal shelter to help with their Christmas party for the animals.  Get all your holiday shopping for your pets done in one stop this year.  Dogwood will have an array of gifts for cats and dogs just waiting for you from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

Tuesday, December 15

Supper and Bingo with Sonny.  Activities begin at 5:00 p.m. with bingo after the meal.  As in past years, a ticket is required to participate in this program and can be purchased for $1 at the park office.  Seating is limited to 150 senior citizens.

Wednesday, December 16

Visit with Santa Claus from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 17

The Live Nativity by the Church of the Nazarene from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Visit with Santa Claus from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Friday, December 18

Family movie night begins at 7:00 p.m. with the First Baptist Church playing Santa Clause 2.

Saturday, December 19

Kids-R-Kids (special needs) Christmas Dance from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 

Sunday, December 20

The Taylorville members of the Morrisonville Masonic Lodge will be providing free sleigh rides along with hot chocolate and cookies in the park dining hall from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.  Santa will also be visiting all children in the dining hall from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The Live Nativity by the Church of the Nazarene from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Monday, December 21

 Enjoy homemade soup with Santa featuring face painting and balloon sculpting from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, December 22

Visit with Santa Claus from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, December 23

Visit with Santa Claus one last time from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

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PROGRAM SPONSORS:

Pulley & Martynowski, Taylorville Community Credit Union, RCLC Pages Body Shop, Palmer Bank,  Moose Lodge, Taylorville Estates,  Advanced Title Group, Inc.,  Etheridge Animal Hospital, Battery Specialists + Golf Cars, Renes Drug Store, Neikes Floor Covering,  Breeze-Courier,  US Bank, Refreshment Services Pepsi, Inc.,  Gordon Olds Pontiac-GMC,  Jensen Home Furnishings, Inc., First National Bank in Taylorville, Larry’s Service Center, Computer Techniques, Inc.,  Angelo’s Pizza,  Craggs Realtors,   Lowry Enterprises/Kentucky Fried Chicken,  Casey’s General Stores/Taylorville,  Pana Monument Company, Spurling Title, Waste Management, Taylorville Care Center, First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust, A Classic Bouquet, Shafer-Perfetti Funeral Home, Bill’s Toasty Shop, Alexander Lumber Co., Taylorville Food Center, Broverman Professional Corporation, Robert E. Steiner, CPA, Advanced Eyecare Centers, Park Glen Apartments, Lilly Signs, Adam Sams of AT&T, Beatty & Beatty, Ltd., Sunkist Cleaners, In Good Taste, Little Luxuries, Country Kitchen, Wareham’s Security, Bard-Hepburn Real Estate, Tanya Reno, Grigsby & Baker-Bowen Law Office, Contemporary Cuts/Jill Hedden, Adams & Masterson Memorials, Big M Berry Patch, Bob Ridings, Doc’s Maytag, Fur’s A Flying, KMRM Insurance Agency, McClure Funeral Homes, Ltd., McDonald’s, Milling Millwork Construction, Inc., One East Market, Pizza Hut, PS Printing, Robert & Rebbeca Steiner, Ron’s Produce, Ryan Patterson/Shelter Insurance, Taylorville Monogram, Trophies R Us, Main Cross Auto Service, Lakeshore Golf Course, Family Video, Sugar Daddy’s Tasty Treat, Domino’s Pizza, FS Fuel 24, Wendy’s, Arby’s, Krieger’s, Karma, Ahlstrom

For more information:

Please contact Bailey @ 217/824-5878 or Kelly @ 217/824-3110

 

 

 

 

 

 

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