Santa sightings, last-minute shopping
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| 21 Dec 2024 | 05:24
Firefighters with Greenwood Forest Volunteer Fire Company #3 escort Santa through West Milford neighborhoods Sunday, Dec. 15. (Photo by Kathy Shwiff)
A Live Nativity tells the story of Jesus’ birth on Sunday, Dec. 8 at Frankford United Methodist Church in Augusta. (Photo by Maria Kovic)
Children catch flakes from the snow-making machines at the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Monday, Dec. 2 in front of the West Milford municipal building. (Photo by Rich Adamonis)
Luke and Maggie Gibson of Oak Ridge look at the Holiday Train Display on Saturday, Nov. 23 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Hamburg. The display was set up by the Sussex County Railroad Club. (Photo by Maria Kovic)
Residents get drinks during the Festival of Lights celebration Saturday, Nov. 16 at the Newton Medical Center. (Photo by Maria Kovic)
Addison Smith poses in the pumpkin patch at the Fall Fest on Saturday, Oct. 19 in Ogdensburg. (Photo by Maria Kovic)
JP Dillman of Milford, Pa., among figures at the Haunted Harvest Food Truck Festival on Sunday, Oct. 20 at the Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta. (Photo by Maria Kovic)
Sunday, Dec. 22
Santa visits: Macopin Volunteer Fire Company 4 and Upper Greenwood Lake Volunteer Fire Company 5 escort Santa through West Milford.
Blue Christmas Candlelight Service: For those experiencing loss, grief, struggles or cares of any kind. 6 p.m. at Western Hills Christian Church, 40 Kennedy Road, Tranquility.
Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols: 7 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, 62 Main St., Newton. Free admission; free will offering request.
Tuesday, Dec. 24
Santa Claus is Coming to Town: Santa will tour with the Ogdensburg Fire Department. Time to be announced.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service: Service features harpist and brass ensemble at 9 p.m. at West Milford Presbyterian Church, 1452 Union Valley Road.
Wednesday, Dec. 25
14th annual Christmas Day dinner: From 1 to 4 p.m., the Wantage United Methodist Church will serve a dinner of turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, cranberry sauce, veggies, stuffing and dessert or lasagna as an alternative. For children, chicken nuggets and macaroni and cheese. Reservations required for time slots at 1, 1:30, 2, 2:30, 3 and 3:30 p.m. Call 973-875-4488 or send a text to Melissa at 973-997-1822. Leave your name, phone number, how many coming, which dinner is preferred and time you will arrive. Pick up and free local delivery available. Pick-ups and deliveries between 4 and 5 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 26
Menorah Lighting: Hanukah Celebration of Lights at 7 p.m. at Vernon Township Fire Department, County Road 515.
Tuesday, Dec. 31
Apple Eve: Annual dropping of the Apple at midnight on Railroad Green in Warwick, N.Y. Celebration begins at 11:30 p.m. Bring noisemakers.
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ONGOING EVENT
Skylands Stadium Light Show & Christmas Village: Mile-long drive-thru holiday light show. Indoor Christmas Village open from 5 p.m. until close. Photos with Santa. Winter beer garden. Through Dec. 30. 94 Championship Place, Augusta. Tickets start at $29. Buy them online at vivenu.com/seller/sussex-county-miners-oiwj