Thedford – The Thedford Service Club hosted their annual Old Fashioned Christmas las Thursday, December 4.
20 vendors and franchise businesses sold homemade foods, crafts, and jewelry, scattered across several locations in town.
Food was served by the Life Center board, 4-H Shooting Sports, and Daycare Center/Legion Hall. Ewoldt’s Grocery served their traditional peppermint shake.
Shoppers were also treated to Christmas drawings from the elementary students posted on business windows. Winners will be announced at a later date.
Vendors donated door prizes, entered with raffle tickets obtained by buyers after a $10 purchase. The Service Club estimated $5000 in purchases had been made, not including free will donations for food and cotton candy.
Reindeer were brought from Stable Production Exotic Animal Ranch by Brandon and Kemmie Simmons, helping Flip Licking ensure the animals arrived to the many celebrations happening last week. Megan Gonzales bought her pony and cart decked out in jingle bells and gave rides.
Jake Licking gave Santa a ride to greet youth at the festivities at the Masonic Lodge behind his team of Belgians, and later treated attendees to wagon rides.
The Service Club had 80 sacks of goodies to start the evening, and only 8 left at night’s end. Hot chocolate was served by Kaycee Hoffman who also had the night filled with Christmas music. The line of youth waiting to enjoy Dan Wadas’ cotton candy proved it is not just a summertime treat.
Thedford Service Club encourages all to shop locally, not only at Christmas but throughout the year.
