The HFCO is honored to be hosting a full weekend of holiday activities December 6th – 8th. We hope you can join us for any or all of the events listed below (they can also be found on our website: www.helderbergfco.com).
Please note we are asking for advance registrations for our Saturday evening spaghetti dinner, Sunday morning breakfast, and our wreath making workshop. Please see registration details below. Donations at any of our events are appreciated to help support our efforts.
We hope our signature event, The Hope and Peace Community Festival of Trees, which includes the simultaneous lighting of forty holiday trees on Saturday, December 7th at 6:30 p.m. behind the Knox Fire Department, brings you and your family peace and hope.
We look forward to seeing you, family and friends for a weekend of holiday cheer!
Friday, December 6th 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
- Holiday Activities for Children at the Knox Reformed Church Join the Girl Scouts Service Unit 194 for holiday crafts, letters to Santa, hot chocolate and cookies.
- Community Carol Sing at the Octagon Barn Join in for a community carol sing of your favorite holidays songs. Also enjoy a dessert bar.
Saturday, December 7th
- 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Books and Crafts at the Berne Public Library Join in for a book give away and a take home craft project.
- 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Make a Wreath at the Knox Reformed Church Join the HFCO and make a holiday wreath. For this activity, please register in advance by emailing helderbergfco@gmail.com. This activity will be limited to 35 families.
- 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Spaghetti Dinner at the Knox Reformed Church Bring your family and friends and enjoy a spaghetti dinner hosted by the HFCO. (A gluten-free option will be available) Please register in advance by emailing helderbergfco@gmail.com or through the event listing on the HFCO Facebook page.
- 6:30 p.m. Tree Lighting Ceremony behind the Knox Fire Department 40 holiday trees will be decorated and simultaneously lit at the HFCO’s signature event, The Hope and Peace Community Festival of Trees. Individuals, families, businesses, groups and organizations decorated trees in memory of loved ones, to raise awareness for a cause or simply in the spirit of peace, hope and support. Join in with local pastors and the Knox Town Band for this ceremony to be followed by a dessert reception in the Knox Fire Department Hall. Following the ceremony, the trees will be lit during the early evening hours of each day through January 1st. It is our hope that the light of the trees will bring peace and hope to the hearts of the many.
Sunday, December 8th 9:00 – 1:00 p.m.
- Holiday Breakfast at the Berne Fire Department Join Girl Scout Troops 1056 and 1482 for a delicious holiday breakfast. Please register in advance by emailing helderbergfco@gmail.com or through the event listing on the HFCO Facebook page.
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