Caledonia Argus

Christmas has arrived in Caledonia

Posted: 12/2/03

The Christmas season in Caledonia is underway, with many events that run through December 14.

Some things took place last week. This week it starts on Friday, December 5 with a Rotary Supper from 4:30-6:45 p.m. in the city auditorium basement. There is also a Silent Auction at this time in the city auditorium to benefit the balloon rally.

The 15th annual Christmas parade sponsored by Founders Days is that evening at 7 p.m. This yearís theme is ìChristmas Traditions.î The parade line-up is located at The Lutheran Home. It goes down Badger, Grant, and Pine Streets, then west on Main to Kingston, then south. There is still time to sign up, so contact Jane Schiltz at 725-8000 if interested.

After the parade, enjoy a sing-along of Christmas songs at the city auditorium, led by John Bernadot of Winona. John has led the sing-along in the past, but missed the last few years due to medical problems. You can read about his amazing come-back on pages 6 and 7.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will make an appearance at this event too. A silent auction to benefit the balloon rally will be taking place during the events at the auditorium.

Saturday, December 6, begins with the first lift-off of the Bluff and Valley Balloon rally at the Houston County airport at 7:30 a.m. There is another lift-off at 2:30 p.m.

The Houston County Historical Society will host its sixth annual Old Fashioned Christmas Open House from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 6 and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, December 7, at the museum complex on the Houston County Fairgrounds in Caledonia.

Sleigh rides at Camp Winnebago will take place on four different days during the holiday season: Saturday and Sunday, December 6 and 7, and Saturday and Sunday, December 13 and 14. The Saturday rides run from 10-3; the Sunday rides from noon-3. Reservations are recommended but not required. Call 507-724-2351 for details.

The Caledonia Lions are sponsoring a Euchre tournament at the city auditorium from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, December 6. Advance tickets are available from Lions members.

Legion Bingo is at 7 p.m. Saturday.

Sundayís balloon launch is at 7:30 a.m. at the airport. Brunch will be served at Good Times from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the balloonists and members of the public who want to attend.

Santa is coming December 13

On Saturday, December 13, the Caledonia Lions will have ìBreakfast with Santaî at the city auditorium from 7:30 to 11 a.m. All area children are invited.

Many stores in Caledonia will be open the first four Sundays of December from noon to 4 p.m., and will be open until 7 p.m. December 17-19 and Dec. 22-23 until 7 p.m.

Shoppers are encouraged to sign up for the Caledonia Bucks drawings at participating Chamber of Commerce members. Drawings will be held December 8, 15 and 22. Two prizes of $50 each will be given each Friday.

Merchants Bank and Community First Bank are again offering low interest loans for shoppers at Caledonia businesses. Please contact the bank of your choice for more information!

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