The Rutland community is coming together for a holiday fun-filled weekend.
The Rutland Christmas Light Up goes Sunday, Dec. 10 from 3 to 7:30 p.m. The official light up will be held at 4:30 p.m. at the Roxby Square (next to the My Neighbourhood Restaurant) with caroling by the Rutland Rejuvenating Singers choir, hot chili, cookies, hot chocolate and the City of 91大黄鸭 active living team. Bring a non-perishable food item for the Salvation Army.
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An artificial Christmas tree, which extends as high as 70 feet tall, will be lit for the second year in Roxby Square.
Cookie decorating, letters to Santa and other crafts will take place at 5:30 p.m. at the Highway 33 Plaza. To end the night, Santa will read The Night Before Christmas at the Rutland library.
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Eventually, the artificial tree will be moved to Rutland Centennial Park once renovations to the park are complete.
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Seven metal trees are also decorated with green and red lights in the square and a nutcracker will be on the scene.
Christmas banners have been placed along Highway 33 with the hope to continue expanding next year, said D鈥橝ndrea. Eighteen special banners were placed by the city throughout the week.
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Living Nativity also presents Scrooge and the Saviour at Willow Park Church, throughout the weekend. The musical drama is for all ages.
Walk through Christmas scenes while enjoying hot drinks and cookies with the Bethlehem petting zoo. The event takes place Friday, Dec. 8 at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 9 at 4:30, 5:30, 6:30 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 10 at 3:30, 4:30, 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. For more information call 250-765-6622 or info@willowparkchurch.com.
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