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Community Christmas Sing and Tree Lighting

Held at Bitzer Park, the YMCA, the Chamber Of Commerce office and Hoover Lawn, this event offers entertainment, activities for families, ice sculptures, refreshments, a tribute to veterans and more.

Activity Schedule:

2 p.m.-4 p.m. – Cookies with Mrs. Claus (paid YMCA event – requires pre-registration)

3:15 p.m.-5:15 p.m. – Ice carving in Bitzer Park

4 p.m.-5 p.m. –North Canton Public Library therapy dog, Major, will be at the Chamber office and ready for children to read Christmas stories to him

4 p.m.-5 p.m. – Crafts at the YMCA –ornaments with Glazed and Amused ($6), holiday card making (free)

4 p.m.-7 p.m. – Light a candle for a veteran

4:30 p.m.-5:15 p.m. – Holiday movie shorts shown at YMCA (free)

5:15 p.m.–Program begins featuring entertainment from the Hoover High School Hi-Lo’s (includes children sing-a-long), Santa’s arrival on a North Canton fire truck, and lighting of the City’s tree. Westfield Bank will provide battery-operated candles for families.

Following the program, Santa will visit with children at the YMCA

6:15 p.m.-7:30 p.m. – Holiday movie shorts shown at YMCA (with popcorn and hot cocoa)

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Refreshments will be available throughout the event from Starbucks of Washington Square, St. Paul’s LifeTeen Group and the North Canton Jaycees. Throughout the event, pet food will be collected for the Holiday Paws Pantry.

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