Christmas Lineup

Businesses and organizations in Cameron County preparing for the holiday season.  The season begins with the arrival of the Christmas tree in the town square.  The tree has been donated by the Erik and Marilyn Erickson.  Smoker Logging will cut and transport the tree Thanksgiving weekend.  In addition a second tree donated by Chris and Randy Andrews will be installed on West Fourth Street near the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce new location.

During Shop Small Saturday November 30, a drawing will be held to give away $100 worth of lottery tickets.  It benefits the Cameron County Royalty.  The tickets can be purchased now at $5.00 each at the chamber office.  Beginning November 30,  shoppers can pick up the C&N Bank Shop Small punch card and after spending $100 at local businesses the card can be turned into the chamber office for a drawing to be held during Christmas in the Wilds December 7.  This gives shoppers one week to fill as many cards as possible.  The prizes are 1 $100 winner, 3 $50 winners 2 $25 winners.  The Cameron County High School Quarterback Club is raising funds from a basket raffle.  Tickets will be available November 25 through December 7 at the chamber office.  All Christmas Time at Sarah Jane’s will open its doors for snuggling with furry animals.  The theme of A Christmas Time will be woodland animals.  Sarah Daley will have painting classes every Friday night.

The month of December kicks off with a used book sale at Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library December 3-7. The Christmas Parade and tree lighting take place in downtown Emporium on Friday night December 6.   The highlight is the arrival of Santa who will then throw the switch to light the tree.  The Christmas Benefit committee will have basket tickets available at the Emporium Volunteer Fire Department starting at 4pm. 

Saturday morning Santa arrives with his reindeer.  The reindeer will relax on North Wood Street between Twisted Sisters and Mountain Laurel Federal Credit Union.  The Emporium Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will host breakfast with Santa  from 9am to 11am.   Santa will then travel to A Christmas Time which is hosted by Sarah Daley at her studio at 5 East Fourth Street.  Families and teens can pick up the selfie scavenger hunt list from businesses in the county.  There are 20 items to find at decorated homes or businesses.  Downtown Emporium vendors will sell items from 9am-1pm.  The CCHS Quarterback Club will have its basket drawing at 1pm and the winners of the C&N Bank Shop Small punch card will be announced at 2pm.  The  Christmas Community Dance will be held Saturday night at the Emporium Volunteer Fire Department.

A Christmas Time will continue to host events during the month of December.  Santa will be greeting children and accepting their letters on Saturday 14 and 21 from noon-2pm.  On Sunday December 8 an elf will be on hand to read stories from 2pm-3pm.  December 15 pets are invited to spend time with Santa.   A photographer will be on hand and the price is $10.00  Throughout the month paint and sips will be offered and the venue is open for holiday gatherings.

The selfie Christmas scavenger hunt continues throughout the month of December.  Participants are to share the pictures on the Facebook group Christmas in Cameron County.  A random drawing will take place New Years Day with prizes awarded.  Brochures outlining the events are available at various businesses in the county.