Fredericktown prepares for a modified Christmas Walk this Saturday

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Cecelia McClelland of the Fredericktown Christmas Walk Committee. They discussed some changes that are coming to this year’s event.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

The Fredericktown Christmas Walk Facebook Page is very active spreading holiday spirit.

Check it out for the latest news on all activities – https://www.facebook.com/Fredericktown-Annual-Christmas-Walk-and-Auction-750047435033075

You can stay connected to the FFTH calendar in a few ways online:

Website – www.foodforthehungrycares.org
Facebook – Food For The Hungry of Knox County
Twitter and Instagram – FFTH Cares

The Annual Fredericktown Christmas Walk is this Saturday! Don’t miss it!

One of our community’s great holiday events happens this Saturday, 12/7/19. The Fredericktown Christmas Walk is from 3pm – 7pm.

There are SO many fun and festival activities for you and your family.

WNZR’s Wesley Boston had a chance to chat with Committee members about the many activities.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Scarlet gives information about the gingerbread competition.
Sherri shares details about the annual Charity Auction, how to donate items and how/when to bid.
Ellen talks about the NEW 5K Run/Walk that has been added this year. This will be a FUN event where you are encouraged to wear a Christmas costume!
Jim shares how he makes the Crystal Ornaments that are sold at the Christmas Walk. These special ornaments are one of a kind featuring a design to compliment this year’s Walk Theme.
Jolie talks about all the different ways that she has been involved with the Christmas Walk and how your family can make some memories on Saturday.
Cecilia shares details about this year’s Craft Fair. Plus, she talks about Santa Cents – something NEW to the Walk. You can find them and get discounts at local participating businesses in Fredericktown!

Want to know more? Check out the images below or go to https://www.facebook.com/events/2118296678465156/

Fredericktown Christmas Walk Ornament – 

Traditions Engraving LLC

Santa Cents – 

Traditions Engraving LLC

 

Fredericktown prepares for the annual Christmas Walk to benefit Food For The Hungry

WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked with Cecelia McClelland about the 18th annual Christmas Walk and Charity Auction on Saturday, December 1. The Walk will take place from 3 – 7 p.m.
Come experience the spirit of what Christmas is all about! The Walk Committee invites everyone to attend and mark the beginning of the Christmas season, while supporting Food For The Hungry to provide food and financial services to area residents.

Click HERE to listen to their conversation.

Click HERE to see a complete list of events at the Fredericktown Christmas Walk.

Click HERE to stay connected to the Fredericktown Christmas Walk on Facebook.

Click HERE to stay updated on the 2018 Food For The Hungry Drive.

Food For The Hungry helps Fredericktown!

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Katie Frazier is the branch manager for Interchurch Social Services in Fredericktown.
She talked with WNZR’s Lilly Buckley about the needs that she is seeing, the donations that will help their ministry and how Food For The Hungry helps them meet the needs of families in Fredericktown.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.

For more information about the 2017 Food For The Hungry Drive, go to www.foodforthehungrycares.org

 

The Fredericktown Christmas Walk is this Saturday!

Fredericktown Christmas Walk pic

The 17th annual Fredericktown Christmas Walk is this Saturday, 12/2.
This fun family event is from 3pm – 7pm in downtown Fredericktown.

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Cecilia McClelland about the many activities happening this weekend, all to support Food For The Hungry.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.

There are SO many fun events happening at this year’s Christmas Walk. Check it out!

Come experience the spirit of what Christmas is all about!

The Walk Committee invites everyone to attend and mark the beginning of the Christmas season, while supporting local charities that provide food and financial services to area residents. All activities will support Food for the Hungry! All donations will help the work of Interchurch Social Services and the Salvation Army and all donations will stay in Fredericktown!

There is so much to see and do:

  • Annual Live Food For The Hungry Charity Auction at the Senior Citizen Building on the Square begins at 3pm
  • Santa will be seeing Children at the Gazebo
  • Gazebo tree lighting ceremony at 6
  • Ice Sculptures
  • Tractor pulled wagon rides around the Christmas light display at Stockman Park
  • Santa’s toy shop at the Masonic Lodge ( hot food too)
  • Poinsettia Sale
  • Crafts and Vendors and food at the First Presbyterian Church in the fellowship Hall
  • Crafts for Kids and the WNZR Photo Booth at the Baptist Church
  • Live musical groups
  • Visit the Historical Museum
  • The Fredericktown Merchant Association will provide special events throughout the afternoon
  • A collectable ornament of the Gazebo will be available for purchase at the Presbyterian Church
  • WNZR and the Big Blue Crew will be parked in front of the Fredericktown Village Office
  • And much more!

Don’t miss this FUN event for families on Saturday, December 2nd from 3pm – 7pm in Fredericktown.

Stop by and see WNZR at the Fredericktown Christmas Walk!
Our Photo Booth will be in the basement of the Baptist Church. Stop by, take a photo and make a memory.

Stop by Big Blue in front of the Village Office to register to win a great family prize basket!
Anyone visiting Big Blue can enter to win a special “Clean Up, Dress Up and Freshen Up “prize basket for the family featuring:
– An entire house cleaning from Carefree Cleaning Company. Amy Kessler gives you 4 hours of house cleaning! (Valued at $100)!
– Two $15 gift certificates for Premier Designs Jewelry with Amberly Frye. (One for you and one for a friend!)
– Six Scentsy Bars from Melissa Dexter, Independent Scentsy Consultant. (Valued at $25)
– Plus WNZR goodies including a jar opener, chip clips, water bottle, cups, guitar flyswatter, ice scraper, NIV Bible and more!
The prize package is valued at over $175.00! 
The winner will be drawn at 6:30pm.
Celebrate Christmas this Saturday with WNZR in Fredericktown!

Used Toy donations are needed for the Fredericktown Christmas Walk

Gently used toys are needed for Santa’s Toy Shop. They are looking for toys, board games, video game systems, sports equipment or any toy a child would love. *Stuffed animals are NOT accepted due to health regulations.*
Toys can be dropped off at the Fredericktown location of The First Knox National Bank, the Fredericktown library and Fredericktown Chevrolet.

Santa’s Toy Shop will take place in the Masonic Lodge during the Fredericktown Christmas Walk on Saturday, December 2nd from 3pm to 7pm. Call Aaron at (740) 501-0148 for more information.

Donations are needed for the Fredericktown Charity Auction

The Fredericktown community is preparing again to host the annual Christmas Walk and Charity Auction to benefit Food For The Hungry. The auction will be held on Saturday, December 2nd at 3 p.m. in the Fredericktown Senior Center at 2 East Sandusky Street.
It is time to begin searching through basements, attics and homes for possible donations.

Some ideas for donations:

  • Gift Baskets
  • Gift Certificates from local business owners
  • Service Projects – such as truckload of wood, snow shoveling, hair styling, etc.
  • Baked goods in keepsake Christmas tins or plates.

Please donate quality items in good condition.

Families, friends, neighbors, churches, and organizations are encouraged to partner to create themed baskets, service offerings, and gift certificates to donate.

Donations can be dropped off at the Fredericktown Village office. If items need to be picked up, call Laurey or Dean Grogg 740-358-6846

 

The Fredericktown Christmas Walk is FUN for You and your family!

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The Fredericktown Christmas Walk is this Saturday from 3-7pm. This will be a great way to get into the holiday spirit.

Marcy Rinehart of The Morning Thing talked with Cecilia McClelland about the 2016 Fredericktown Christmas Walk. There are SO many fun activities for families. The best part is that all proceeds benefit the Knox County Food for the Hungry drive.

Click HERE https://soundcloud.com/wnzr/sets/the-fredericktown-christmas-walk-supports-food-for-the-hungry to hear their conversation.

Join WNZR in downtown Fredericktown this Saturday, December 3rd for the 16th Annual Fredericktown Christmas Walk. The Christmas Walk is on a NEW day and time – Saturday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.  Come experience the spirit of what Christmas is all about!

 The Walk Committee invites everyone to attend and mark the beginning of the Christmas season, while supporting local charities that provide food and financial services to area residents. All activities will support Food for the Hungry! All donations will help the work of Interchurch Social Services and the Salvation Army and all donations will stay in Fredericktown!

 There is SO much to do and SO much to see:

  • Ice Sculpture Demonstrations
  • Central Ohio Draft Horse Association Wagon Rides around the Christmas light display at Sockman Park
  • Crafts, Food and Specialty Vendors will be at the Presbyterian Church (located behind the Gazebo)
  • Fredericktown Firefighters Association is excited to be selling beautiful poinsettias at the Masonic Lodge
  • Santa’s Toy Shop, Hot Food and Beverages at the Masonic Lodge next door to the Village Office
  • Crafts for Kids and the WNZR Photo Booth at the Baptist Church
  • Pictures with Santa at First Knox National Bank
  • Visit the Historical Society
  • Sophia’s Petting Zoo
  • Live Musical Groups traveling up and down Main Street, plus performances at the Gazebo
  • Mary Elder will be playing her harp in the Presbyterian parlor at 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. There will also be poetry programs to accompany the harpist.
  • The annual Food For The Hungry Charity Auction at 3 p.m. in the Senior Citizen Building
  • You can also purchase a collectable ornament at the Presbyterian Church. Our ornament this year will honor the Fredericktown FFA, designed by local artisans, Jim and Scarlett Crane. The FFA jacket, worn nationally, was adopted in 1933 and designed by Fredericktown’s own: Gus Litner.
  • Look for Big Blue in front of the Village Office

 Don’t miss this FUN event for families on Saturday, December 3rd from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. in Fredericktown.

 Stop by to register to win a great family prize basket!

 The “Clean Up, Dress Up and Batter Up” prize basket includes:

  • An entire house cleaning from Carefree Cleaning Company. Amy Kessler gives you 4 hours of house cleaning! (Valued at $100)!
  • TWO – 1 month individual batting cage memberships at SportPro Physical Therapy and Baseball/Softball Clinic (located at 7084 Newark Road in Mount Vernon). This one month batting cage membership entitles an individual to unlimited tokens during business hours for an entire month. You can use one membership for you AND bless someone else with a wonderful gift. (Valued at $78)
  • $25 gift certificate for Premier Designs Jewelry with Amberly Frye
  • Plus WNZR goodies including chip clips, hand fans, cups, Frisbees, guitar flyswatters and more!

The prize package is valued at over $200.00!

 The winner will be drawn at 6:30 p.m.

 Celebrate Christmas this Saturday with WNZR in Fredericktown!

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