Friday, November 27, 2009

Light of Hope Christmas Tree Dedication Ceremony Toy Drive Kick-Off. You’re invited to help make Black Friday a little Brighter this year. You can make a difference by donating a new or gently-used toy or by making a monetary donation and adding a light to the Fireman’s Cheer Fund Christmas Tree which is located in the heart of Santa's Village in The Shoppes At River Bend. ALL donations are to be placed or taken to The Crystal Cottage Gifts, and checks need to be made out to "Fireman’s Cheer Fund." Event Highlights:  5:30 pm Dedication Ceremony to Columbus Firemen.  Kids can enjoy Jolly Jingle Wagon Rides, Candy Canes and Hot Coco.  Climb aboard a Fire truck.  Enjoy local carolers.  Santa’s Mailbox will be revealed.

December 3, 2009 11:30am

Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Crystal Cottage Gift Emporium & Lil Hipster Children's Boutique. Join us to celebrate our third Holiday in Columbus with refreshments following the ceremony.

December 5, 2009

Come early and enjoy refreshments downtown. Stop by Santa's Village and Cheer Fund Trailer to make your toy or monetary donation and be entered to win a Giant Plush Reindeer and a Free Themed Wagon Ride Party! Donations provided by Crystal Cottage Gifts & The Lil Hipster Children's Boutique and Shireman Plantation. Winners will be announced Monday morning, December 7, 2009 with the Qmix wake-up crew LIVE!!!

December 5, 2009

Santa's MailBox Located in The Crystal Cottage Gift Emporium Kids make your wish list and come discover the magic of the North Pole Postal Service!! Great for pictures, kids walk a red carpet to find our one of a kids mail box. If you've been good your letter won't slide into the naughty shoot!!!

Saturdays & Sundays December, 2009

PICTURES WITH SANTA. North Pole Special--any package below $12.00 plus tax and $2.00 S&H. ($4.00 from each package to be donated to the Fireman's Cheer Fund.)

SANTA'S HOURS: Saturdays: noon-3pm Sundays: 1pm-4pm

 Package 1--(1) 5x7 & 4 wallets.

 Package 2--(1) 5x7 & 8 mini wallets.

 Package 3--(2) 5x7.  Package 4 (8) wallets.

 Other packages available at sitting (no sitting fee).

December 4, 5 & 6, 2009

Take a Holiday Ride on the People's Trail of Columbus Leading the Jolly Jingle Wagon are Santa's Helpers "Max & Dozer" Carriage rides: Friday 5pm-8pm Saturday noon-3pm & 5:30-8pm Sunday 1pm-4pm Kiddie riders $3.00 (side lot) Adults: $7.00 Kids: $5.00 Portion of the proceeds to benefit Fireman's Cheer Fund.

Lights of Hope Christmas Tree Make a toy or monetary donation at The Crystal Cottage Gift Emporium now thru Christmas benifiting the Fireman's Cheer Fund. With each donation a light will be added in your honor helping make the future of our children a little brighten. For more information please call 812-342-6580

Stroll, shop, dine and enjoy the sounds of the season. Songs of Carolers will welcome all to Santa's Village. Join us around the "Lights of Hope" Christmas Tree every weekend to hear local groups sing old and familiar songs of the holiday season.